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J Aveni, Anthony F. Buried Beneath Us: Discovering the 970.01 Ancient Cities of the Americas AVE Unearth the astonishing story of how our largest American cities developed over the ruins of ancient civilizations that came thousands of years earlier. J Berk, Josh. Strike Three, You’re Dead BER When the star Phillies pitcher collapses and dies on the mound, Lenny and his friends set out to solve the mystery – was it a coincidence or murder? J Blackwood, Sage. Jinx BLA A wizard’s apprentice sets off on a quest through the dangerous Urwald, a magical forest full of witches, trolls, and were-creatures, and discovers he plays a key role in its survival. J Blakemore, Megan Frazer. The Water Castle BLA After moving to the family’s ancestral home to give his father a chance to recover from a stroke, Ephraim uncovers secrets from the past that may help cure his father. J Bolden, Tonya. Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln and the 973.714 Dawn of Liberty BOL This unique look at the events leading to the Emancipation Proclamation is filled with fascinating details which includes archival photos, letters, maps, and other period documents. J Burnie, David. Disasters 363.34 Follow a tornado chaser into the heart of a storm, pursue the BUR path taken by a hurricane as it sweeps the ocean, and find out which natural disaster is the world's worst killer. J Carson, Mary Kay. Beyond the Solar System 520.9 Explore the history of galaxies, black holes, alien planets and CAR more, learn about famous astronomers, and have fun with the 21 included activities. J Cody, Matthew. Will in Scarlet COD During England’s treacherous 12th century, 13-year-old Will, son of a nobleman, flees for his life into Sherwood Forest, joining a ragtag group of bandits who become the Merry Men of Robin Hood. J DiCamillo, Kate. Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures DIC Rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comic-reading cynic Flora is astonished when the squirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight in this comical and heart-warming tale. 2014 Newbery Medal Book J Eamer, Claire. Before the World Was Ready 509.2 Learn about eight remarkable scientists and the struggles EAM they had in convincing others that their revolutionary ideas were correct, including such figures as Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin, and Copernicus. JB Freedman, Russell. Becoming Ben Franklin FRA A mischievous boy became a defiant apprentice, then a prosperous colonial printer, and finally a prominent and pivotal figure in the world and in our nation's birth. J Gantos, Jack. From Norvelt to Nowhere GAN This wild and funny murder mystery continues the crazy adventures of Jack and crusty old Miss Volker as they travel the country searching for the elusive serial killer Mr. Spizz. J Grabenstein, Chris. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library GRA Kyle and 11 other kids win a contest to spend the night in the brand-new, high-tech library designed by famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello and must solve a series of puzzles in order to find an exit. J Graff, Lisa. A Tangle of Knots GRA Told from multiple viewpoints, this puzzle-like story, where everyone has a special Talent, follows 11-year-old amazing baker Cady as she sets out on a mysterious journey to discover her own fate. J Hale, Nathan. Donner Dinner Party GN This graphic novel relates the true story of the catastrophic HAL journey of the doomed wagon train traveling from Illinois to California in 1846, balancing raw facts with humor and wit. J Harrell, Rob. Monster on the Hill GN In an alternative 1860’s England where each town has its HAR own scary monster, can the people of Stoker-on-Avon help its depressed monster Rayburn reach his full terrorizing potential? J Haskell, Merrie. Handbook for Dragon Slayers HAS After being imprisoned by a wicked cousin who intends to steal her kingdom, Princess Tilda is rescued by her maidservant and friend Parz and together the three set off to slay a dragon. J Hill, Kirkpatrick. Bo at Ballard Creek HIL A little girl is adopted by two tough gold miners after the Alaskan gold rush and grows up among the kind people of the nearby Eskimo village on the Koyukuk River. Winner of the 2014 Scott O’Dell Award J Huey, Lois Miner. Ick! Yuck! Eew!: Our Gross American History 973 Those who like gross stuff will enjoy reading about the HUE unsavory side of living in eighteenth-century America with its depictions of putrid filth, deadly diseases, rotting food, and other icky bits. J Hughes, Shirley. Hero on a Bicycle HUG Tension builds in this wartime adventure as Paolo and his family become involved with the Italian Resistance fighting against Nazi occupying forces in Florence during World War II. J Ibbotson, Eva. The Abominables IBB Ella, Con, and Perry the truck driver, lead a gentle family of yetis on an adventurous journey across Asia and Europe in search of a new home when their Himalayan paradise is threatened by tourism. J Jinks, Catherine. How to Catch a Bogle JIN In Victorian England, resourceful 10-year-old Birdie proudly works as an apprentice to a bogler that lures out the monsters that are eating children in this fast-paced historical fantasy. J Kennedy, Caroline. Poems to Learn by Heart 811 Chosen by Caroline Kennedy as 100 of her favorites to KEN memorize, these poems cover a variety of subjects – nature, sports, monsters and fairies, friendship, and family. J Kidd, Chip. Go: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design 740.23 In this stunning introduction to graphic design, kids will learn KID the secret of how to make their designs dynamic and interesting through the creative use of color, scale, typography and more. JB Leyson, Leon. The Boy On the Wooden Box LEY The youngest Holocaust survivor on Oskar Schindler’s famous list memorably describes the Krakow ghetto, the Nazi factory where he worked, and his life in the U.S. after the war. J Lieberman, A. J. The Silver Six GN Six smart and resourceful orphans make a daring escape LIE from their orphanage to an uninhabited moon where they are pursued by an evil corporate boss who caused the deaths of their parents. J Losure, Mary. Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron 362.7 This fascinating story recounts the famous case of a feral LOS child who was captured in the woods of Southern France in 1800 and studied by well-meaning adults trying to "civilize" him. J Marino, Nan. Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace MAR After he loses an “American Idol” like competition, 11-year-old singing sensation Elvis Ruby escapes to rural New Jersey hoping to hide from the paparazzi until he regains his self-confidence. J Matti, Truus. Mister Orange MAT Linus makes deliveries for his family’s Manhattan grocery store in 1943 and delivers oranges to an artist from Europe; the two become friends as they discuss war, the future, liberty, and imagination. 2014 Batchelder Award J Meissner, David. Call of the Klondike 971.91 Stanley Pearce and Marshall Bond joined the thousands of MEI men who made the perilous journey along the Chilkoot and White Passes to seek their fortunes in the gold fields of Canada. J Montgomery, Sy. The Tapir Scientist 599.66 Discover one of the weirdest and most fascinating animals MON on the planet, the elusive snorkel-snouted tapir, and learn of the extraordinary work of the scientists trying to protect it from extinction. J Phelan, Matt. Bluffton: My Summers with Buster GN Young Henry is excited when an exotic traveling vaudeville PHE troupe, complete with elephants, zebras, and a young Buster Keaton, spends the summer in his sleepy 1908 Michigan town. J Rundell, Katherine. Rooftoppers RUN When authorities threaten to take 11-year-old Sophie from her guardian, Charles, they escape to Paris to find Sophie’s lost mother with help from a group of abandoned children living on Parisian rooftops. J Rusch, Elizabeth. Eruption!: Volcanoes and the Science of 363.34 Saving Lives RUS Volcanologists Andy Lockhart, John Pallister, and their team risk their lives investigating deadly volcanoes that remain constant threats to people around the world.
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J Aveni, Anthony F. Buried Beneath Us: Discovering the970.01 Ancient Cities of the AmericasAVE Unearth the astonishing story of how our largest American cities developed over the ruins of ancient civilizations that came thousands of years earlier.
J Berk, Josh. Strike Three, You’re DeadBER When the star Phillies pitcher collapses and dies on the mound, Lenny and his friends set out to solve the mystery – was it a coincidence or murder?
J Blackwood, Sage. JinxBLA Awizard’sapprenticesetsoffonaquestthroughthe dangerous Urwald, a magical forest full of witches, trolls, and were-creatures, and discovers he plays a key role in its survival.
J Blakemore, Megan Frazer. The Water CastleBLA Aftermovingtothefamily’sancestralhometogivehisfather a chance to recover from a stroke, Ephraim uncovers secrets from the past that may help cure his father.
J Bolden, Tonya. Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln and the973.714 Dawn of LibertyBOL ThisuniquelookattheeventsleadingtotheEmancipation Proclamation is filled with fascinating details which includes archival photos, letters, maps, and other period documents.
J Burnie, David. Disasters363.34 Follow a tornado chaser into the heart of a storm, pursue theBUR path taken by a hurricane as it sweeps the ocean, and find out which natural disaster is the world's worst killer.
J Carson, Mary Kay. Beyond the Solar System520.9 Explore the history of galaxies, black holes, alien planets andCAR more, learn about famous astronomers, and have fun with the 21 included activities.
J Cody, Matthew. Will in ScarletCOD DuringEngland’streacherous12thcentury,13-year-oldWill, son of a nobleman, flees for his life into Sherwood Forest, joining a ragtag group of bandits who become the Merry Men of Robin Hood.
J DiCamillo, Kate. Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated AdventuresDIC Rescuingasquirrelafteranaccidentinvolvingavacuum cleaner,comic-readingcynicFloraisastonishedwhenthesquirrel, Ulysses, demonstrates astonishing powers of strength and flight in this comical and heart-warming tale. 2014 Newbery Medal Book
J Eamer, Claire. Before the World Was Ready509.2 Learn about eight remarkable scientists and the strugglesEAM they had in convincing others that their revolutionary ideas were correct, including such figures as Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin, and Copernicus.
JB Freedman, Russell. Becoming Ben FranklinFRA A mischievous boy became a defiant apprentice, then a prosperous colonial printer, and finally a prominent and pivotal figure in the world and in our nation's birth.
J Gantos, Jack. From Norvelt to NowhereGAN This wild and funny murder mystery continues the crazy adventures of Jack and crusty old Miss Volker as they travel the country searching for the elusive serial killer Mr. Spizz.
J Grabenstein, Chris. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s LibraryGRA Kyle and 11 other kids win a contest to spend the night in the brand-new, high-tech library designed by famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello and must solve a series of puzzles in order to find an exit.
J Graff, Lisa. A Tangle of KnotsGRA Told from multiple viewpoints, this puzzle-like story, where everyone has a special Talent, follows 11-year-old amazing baker Cady as she sets out on a mysterious journey to discover her own fate.
J Hale, Nathan. Donner Dinner PartyGN This graphic novel relates the true story of the catastrophicHAL journey of the doomed wagon train traveling from Illinois to California in 1846, balancing raw facts with humor and wit.
J Harrell, Rob. Monster on the HillGN Inanalternative1860’sEnglandwhereeachtownhasitsHAR own scary monster, can the people of Stoker-on-Avon help its depressed monster Rayburn reach his full terrorizing potential?
J Haskell, Merrie. Handbook for Dragon SlayersHAS After being imprisoned by a wicked cousin who intends to steal her kingdom, Princess Tilda is rescued by her maidservant and friend Parz and together the three set off to slay a dragon.
J Hill, Kirkpatrick. Bo at Ballard CreekHIL A little girl is adopted by two tough gold miners after the Alaskan gold rush and grows up among the kind people of the nearby Eskimo village on the Koyukuk River. Winner of the 2014 Scott O’Dell Award
J Huey, Lois Miner. Ick! Yuck! Eew!: Our Gross American History973 Those who like gross stuff will enjoy reading about theHUE unsavory side of living in eighteenth-century America with its depictions of putrid filth, deadly diseases, rotting food, and other icky bits. J Hughes, Shirley. Hero on a BicycleHUG Tension builds in this wartime adventure as Paolo and his family become involved with the Italian Resistance fighting against Nazi occupying forces in Florence during World War II.
J Ibbotson, Eva. The AbominablesIBB Ella, Con, and Perry the truck driver, lead a gentle family of yetis on an adventurous journey across Asia and Europe in search of a new home when their Himalayan paradise is threatened by tourism.
J Jinks, Catherine. How to Catch a BogleJIN In Victorian England, resourceful 10-year-old Birdie proudly works as an apprentice to a bogler that lures out the monsters that are eating children in this fast-paced historical fantasy.
J Kennedy, Caroline. Poems to Learn by Heart811 Chosen by Caroline Kennedy as 100 of her favorites toKEN memorize, these poems cover a variety of subjects – nature, sports, monsters and fairies, friendship, and family.
J Kidd, Chip. Go: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design740.23 In this stunning introduction to graphic design, kids will learnKID the secret of how to make their designs dynamic and interesting through the creative use of color, scale, typography and more.
JB Leyson, Leon. The Boy On the Wooden BoxLEY TheyoungestHolocaustsurvivoronOskarSchindler’s famous list memorably describes the Krakow ghetto, the Nazi factory where he worked, and his life in the U.S. after the war.
J Lieberman, A. J. The Silver SixGN Six smart and resourceful orphans make a daring escapeLIE from their orphanage to an uninhabited moon where they are pursued by an evil corporate boss who caused the deaths of their parents. J Losure, Mary. Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron362.7 This fascinating story recounts the famous case of a feralLOS child who was captured in the woods of Southern France in 1800 and studied by well-meaning adults trying to "civilize" him. J Marino, Nan. Hiding Out at the Pancake PalaceMAR After he loses an “American Idol” like competition, 11-year-old singing sensation Elvis Ruby escapes to rural New Jersey hoping to hide from the paparazzi until he regains his self-confidence.
J Matti, Truus. Mister OrangeMAT Linusmakesdeliveriesforhisfamily’sManhattangrocery store in 1943 and delivers oranges to an artist from Europe; the two become friends as they discuss war, the future, liberty, and imagination. 2014 Batchelder Award
J Meissner, David. Call of the Klondike971.91 Stanley Pearce and Marshall Bond joined the thousands ofMEI men who made the perilous journey along the Chilkoot and White Passes to seek their fortunes in the gold fields of Canada.
J Montgomery, Sy. The Tapir Scientist599.66 Discover one of the weirdest and most fascinating animalsMON on the planet, the elusive snorkel-snouted tapir, and learn of the extraordinary work of the scientists trying to protect it from extinction.
J Phelan, Matt. Bluffton: My Summers with BusterGN Young Henry is excited when an exotic traveling vaudevillePHE troupe, complete with elephants, zebras, and a young Buster Keaton, spends the summer in his sleepy 1908 Michigan town.
J Rundell, Katherine. RooftoppersRUN When authorities threaten to take 11-year-old Sophie from herguardian,Charles,theyescapetoParistofindSophie’slost mother with help from a group of abandoned children living on Parisian rooftops.
J Rusch, Elizabeth. Eruption!: Volcanoes and the Science of363.34 Saving LivesRUS Volcanologists Andy Lockhart, John Pallister, and their team risk their lives investigating deadly volcanoes that remain constant threats to people around the world.
J Schwartz, Heather E. Girls Rebel!: Amazing Tales of Women920.72 Who Broke the MoldSCH This fascinating book profiles women from Barbara Walters to Helen Keller to Malala Yousafzai who have fought for their beliefs,brokensociety’srules,andforeverchangedtheworld.
J Sidman, Joyce. What the Heart Knows811 Thisuniquepoetrycollectionofferspoems,laments,spells,SID promises, and charms to help you deal with difficult and good times in life.
J Stone, Tanya Lee. Courage Has No Color940.54 Stone examines the role of African-Americans in the militarySTO by focusing on the history of the Triple Nickles, the first black paratroopers, and their mission to protect the western states during World War II.
J Urban, Linda. The Center of EverythingURB Aftersixth-graderRuby’sgrandmotherdiesandherlifestarts spinning out of control, Ruby struggles to find the new center of her universe, deals with her loss, and accepts old and new friendships.
J Van Draanen, Wendelin. Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin CityVAN During a crazy weekend in Las Vegas, Sammy tracks down the mysterious father she has never known with help from an army of Elvis impersonators in this fast-paced and funny mystery.
J Williams-Garcia, Rita. P.S. Be ElevenWIL Eleven-year-old Delphine feels overwhelmed with worries about her sisters and her dad and is self-conscious about her height, but is constantly reminded by her estranged mother not to grow up too fast. 2014 Coretta Scott King Award
Tween BooksJ Appelt, Kathi. The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man SwampAPP Twelve-year-old Chap and raccoon Swamp Scouts Bingo and J’miahmustwakethelegendarySugarMan,acousintobigfoot, to help save the swamp in this rollicking, tall-tale adventure.
J Balliett, Blue. Hold FastBAL Evenafterherfathermysteriouslydisappearsandherfamily’s apartmentisransacked,EarlyPearlholdsfasttoherfamily’s dream of owning their own home and rescuing her father.
J Black, Holly. Doll BonesBLA Three middle-school friends who have created their own adventure game with action figures and dolls embark on a real-lifequesttoburyadollmadefromtheashesofadeadgirl. 2014 Newbery Honor Book
J Federle, Tim. Better Nate Than EverFED To make his dream of performing in a Broadway show real, 12-year-old Nate runs away from his small Pennsylvania town to New York to audition for the musical “E.T.”
J Frost, Helen. Salt: A Story of Friendship in a Time of WarFRO Twelve-year-olds Anikwa, a member of the Miami tribe, and James,atrader’sson,findtheirfriendshipthreatenedbythe rising fear and tension brought on by the War of 1812.
J Hobbs, Will. Never Say DieHOB Nick joins his photographer brother on an expedition in the Yukon Territory where they struggle to survive one disaster after another while being pursued by an extremely aggressive “grolar bear.”
J Kadohata, Cynthi. The Thing About LuckKAD After a year of bad luck, Summer and her emotionally troubled younger brother accompany their grandparents through a summer of hard work, cooking for the laborers of a migrant harvesting company. 2014 National Book Award Winner
J Macdonald, Maryann. Odette’s SecretsMAC WhenOdette’sfatherbecomesaNaziprisonerofwarand the Paris police begin arresting Jews, Odette is sent to hide in the Catholic French countryside where she must keep many secrets to survive.
J Paulsen, Jim and Gary Paulsen. Road TripPAU This fast and breezy story full of mishaps and adventures follows Ben, his father, and a border collie named Atticus; together they set out on a road trip to rescue another border collie. J Sloan, Holly Goldberg. Counting by 7s SLO Twelve-year-old eccentric genius and outsider Willow Chance must figure out how to connect with other people and find a surrogate family for herself after her parents are killed in a car accident. J Timberlake, Amy. One Came HomeTIM SmartandsassyGeorgie,livinginWisconsinin1871,doesn’t believe her sister is dead and sets out into the wilderness with her trusty gun to solve the mystery of her disappearance. 2014 Newbery Honor Book
J Vanderpool, Clare. Navigating EarlyVAN Two boarding school friends, lonely Jack and eccentric Early, embark on an odyssey like adventure along the Appalachian TrailsearchingforalegendarygreatblackbearandEarly’s missing-in-action brother. 2014 Printz Honor Book
J Vawter, Vince. PaperboyVAW Whenhetakesoverhisfriend’snewspaperroutein1959 Memphis, the 11-year-old narrator, who stutters badly, struggles to communicate with his customers while dealing with a dangerous thieving local junkman. 2014 Newbery Honor Book
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