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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

by: Rick Riordan

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The City of Ember (Books of Ember)

The City of Ember (Books of Ember)

by: Jeanne DuPrau

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H.I.V.E.: The Higher Institute of Villainous Education

H.I.V.E.: The Higher Institute of Villainous Education

by: Mark Walden

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Kensuke's Kingdom

Kensuke's Kingdom

by: Michael Morpurgo

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Schooled

Schooled

by: Gordon Korman

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Pandora Gets Jealous (first of series) 

by Carolyn Hennesy

Pandora-or Pandy-isn't a truly bad maiden. Well, it wasn't her fault she released all the evils into the world and shut in hope. Honestly, it wasn't. But....maybe it would make more sense if you knew the whole story.
Pandy was failing her class and her teacher was making horrific threats. So when the final project is coming, Pandora's not going to take the usual object, her father Promethus's liver. And she won't take her mother's exquisite jewelry from her boss, Zeus, because everybody's mom has that. (The theme is Enduring Presence of the Greek Gods and Goddesses.) Oh, no, she'll need something truly extraordinary to bring up her grade.
A bad feeling came with the box, but it went dangerously unnoticed. Pandy only saw it for what it was to her: an alpha-worthy Final Project, not a deadly weapon. She reassured herself she would be very, very, careful.
Enough chit-chat. We'll get to the point.
She wasn't.

Rating: 3

Genre: Fantasy/Mythology

Ages Recommended: 9-11

Which Witch? 

by Eva Ibbotson

The witches of Todcaster are an...unusual...bunch. There's a once-been mermaid, two twins fighting over chickens, one who can't stop turning into a table, one with manure-dirtied Wellies, and one who's not very dark. But they are all excited when Arriman the Awful, the blackest wizard ever, announces that he is looking for a witch of Todcaster to be his bride.
Although all the witches are awed, to tell the truth none of them would ever have a chance of marrying Arriman. And when a new witch comes in and says that a Todcaster resident has suddenly sold her house, everybody knows she means buisness, which is especially heartbreaking for Belladonna: the white witch who is entranced by the sight of Arriman.
But then a few things change Belladonna's chances: a boy, an actor, and--a worm?

Rating: 4

Genre: Fantasy

Ages Recommended: 9-12

The Lightning Thief 

by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson has problems. He has ADHD and can't focus. He's been going through a school a year-and being kicked out of each one. But that wasn't because he was stirring up trouble purposely. At each school, something weird has happened...Anyway-on Percy's vacation, driving with his mom and friend Grover, they get attacked by the legendary Minotaur-half human, half bull monster. What is going on? Percy, on his mom's last instructions, enters the property of a mysterious summer camp...
Percy doesn't believe that the Greek gods are real. Ares, Demeter-Pegasus, the Minotaur-they're just stories. Right?

Rating: ****

Genre: Fantasy/Mythology

Ages Recommended: 9-12

The City of Ember 

by Jeanne DuPrau

The City of Ember is an underground city that has prospered-so far. But the lights are going out for much longer now...
Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow, in the same class at school, are coming of age and it is time to pick their jobs. But they don't get to choose jobs in Ember! Instead they pick slips of paper out of a bag. Lina gets Pipeworks Laborer-one of the most detested jobs. Lina wants to get Messenger!!! Doon picks Messenger, and-SURPRISE-wants to swap with Lina! Lina and Doon are both joyful. Then the trouble begins. The lights turn off even more. And then Lina accidentally discovers a secret that leads to her and Doon's greatest adventure ever...

Rating: ****

Genre: Fantasy

Ages Recommended: 10-13

H.I.V.E 

by Mark Walden

Otto Malpense, age thirteen, was kidnapped and taken to the school for villainous education after creating a genius device to rewrite the Prime Minister's big speech. There he learns that he has been selected to be trained to become an evil minion! Otto needs to get off the island where the school is located and back to his home. But he quickly discovers that, in HIVE, 'leaving is not an option'. The staff has modern, cutting-edge technology and weapons, defenses and the awe filled creation, HIVE Mind, a system that watches over and protects all of HIVE. Along with his friend Wing and others, Otto devises an escape plan. Can the friends succeed in doing the seemingly impossible?

Rating: ****

Genre: Science Fiction

Ages Recommended: 10-13

Kensuke's Kingdom 

by Michael Morpurgo

His parents having lost their jobs, Michael thinks all hope is lost. But then Michael's dad suggests that they go on the adventure they've always wanted to try: living on a boat. The family-Michael, his mom and dad, and Stella, their dog, tour the world and have the time of their lives. Suddenly disaster strikes: a large storm comes and Stella is thrown off the boat! Determined to save his dog, Michael jumps overboard!Michael is tossed around in the waves! He grabs Stella-but then realizes that there is no hope of getting back on board the boat. His soccer ball, thrown overboard with him, is his only way to float. Slowly, he and Stella paddle to a nearby island...

Rating: 3.5

Genre: Adventure

Ages Recommended: 8-10

Schooled 

Gordon Korman

Capricorn (Cap) Anderson has been living in a commune for all his life accompanied only by his grandmother, Rain. So when Rain is injured slipping out of a tree, Cap is forced to go to Claverage Middle School (he's usually home schooled). Confronted immediately with foreign concepts-he's never heard of pizza or checks-and voted president (at Claverage, that's the biggest dork), everyone thinks Cap is a weirdo. But their opinions might change...One thing is for sure: Cap's experience at Claverage will be one to remember-for him and everyone else.

Rating: ****

Genre: Fiction

Ages Recommended: 9-13

The Candy Shop War 

by Brandon Mull

Nate is the new kid at Mt. Diablo school, so it's a relief when he meets Summer, Pigeon and Trevor and joins their club, the Blue Falcons. One hot day, the four go to the new candy/ice cream shop in town. There they earn delicious treats in exchange for doing various chores. Then the shop owner, Mrs. White, accidentally lets something slip about "special" candy. Curious, the Blue Falcons inquire: and find themselves let in on a secret. Mrs. White can make magical candy that gives the takers superpowers! Nate, Summer, Pigeon and Trevor quickly agree to do more difficult tasks to earn the special treats-but where do they draw the line? Do they trust Mrs. White enough to steal for her?

Rating: ****

Genre: Fantasy

Ages Recommended: 9-11

Everest: The Contest 

by Gordon Korman

Dominic is a natural-born climber. Need to get out of the house from your bedroom? For Dominic, there's an easier solution then going out the door: climbing down. His brother, Chris, is already experienced on real mountains. That's Dominic's dream. So Dominic enters the Everest contest. To win, you must be able to spell out E-V-E-R-E-S-T using the letters inside SummitRenergy food and drink. Dominic gets a stroke of luck: he gets a rare V and is part of the Everest team. But he's not guaranteed a spot on the final climb team: some of them will be sent home. Does Dominic have what it takes to beat out the older climbers and earn a place on the Everest team?

Rating: ****

Genre: Adventure

Ages Recommended: 9-12

The Underland Chronicles: Gregor the Overlander 

by Suzanne Collins

When eleven-year-old Gregor's little sister, Boots, accidentally discovers a passageway in their laundry room and goes in, naturally Gregor follows. He falls into an underground land-the Underland-and is taken to a city called Regalia, where humans live. Now Gregor just wants to go home and live his life. To tell the truth, he's a bit scared of the Regalian's neighbor bats, spiders, roaches and rats. But the Underlanders believe that Gregor is special, that he is "the Warrior" involved in one of their prophecies. At first Gregor refuses. But then he discovers that it might lead to a reward more valuable than anything else...

Rating: ****

Genre: Fantasy

Ages Recommended: 9-12

Clean Break 

by Jacqueline Wilson

They have wonderful presents and a great meal. Em thinks it's the perfect Christmas! Until she walks into the kitchen at the wrong time-and discovers her dad's secret. The whole family's world is suddenly turned upside down. Dad and Mum get a divorce. Gran becomes even meaner. Mum is always crying. Vita and Maxie, Em's siblings, constantly whine. So even though she's about to crack inside, Em tries to cheer them up. But there's still one thing on her mind-and everyone else's. Will Dad ever come back to us?

Rating: 3.5

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Ages Recommended: 9-11

Frindle 

Andrew Clements

Nick, rising fifth grader in Westfield, is...unique. He's famous for his "homework-stopper" last-minute questions in class. But Nick knows the amount of leeway he's getting is going to change. Because of Ms. Granger, the infamous fifth grade teacher. As all kids say, no one messes with the Lone Granger. So Nick tries an experiment. A few minutes before his first class with Ms. Granger ends, Nick asks ["Who says, like, dog means that furry, four legged pet?"] And Ms. Granger simply replies, "You do, Nicholas." Well, that sparks an inspiration for Nick. Before anyone knows it, Nicholas has started a school rebellion...against the dictionary.

Rating: ****

Genre: Fiction

Ages Recommended: 8-10

Extra Credit 

Andrew Clements

When Abby Carson gets the news that she's failing sixth grade, she's scared. How could she get left behind, away from all her friends? It's not that she can't do the work-she's plenty smart-she just doesn't. Abby skips homework for adventuring into the woods. So she comes up with an immediate plan of action. Abby meets with the teachers, does all her homework on time, and even agrees to do a special project so she won't get left behind. She picks the project randomly: and it is...become pen pals with someone in a different country. She begins corresponding to a girl in Afghanistan, excited to be hearing from someone so far away. But then she finds out about something her pen pal didn't tell her...

Rating: ****

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Ages Recommended: 8-10

Inkheart 

by Cornelia Funke

Meg lives alone with her father, a book-binder. A long time ago, her mother mysteriously died. She wasn't told how. So now she thinks she's normal. Until a strange man begins hanging around their house-and it turns out her father Mo knows this man! Then they have to visit their aunt's house%u2026Meg needs the answers. It turns out that Mo can read people into and out of books. Meg can't believe it! A long time ago, before he knew of his talent, Mo read an evil minion and his cronies out of a fairytale. Now they are coming after Mo and Meg!

Rating: ****

Genre: Fantasy

Ages Recommended: 10-13

The Mystery of the Third Lucretia 

by Susan Runholt

When Kari Sundgren's mother gets an offer for a writing job, she almost turns it down. The job will require her to travel frequently, and Gillian Sundgren has to take care of Kari. Of course, Kari is all for it. So she goes to her best friend Lucas, and together they convince Gillian to take them both with her on the trips. Well, one of Gillian's assignments is in London. They all pack and head off. One day, Kari and Lucas are visiting the National Gallery when they spot a man copying a Remembrandt painting. Suddenly Kari recognizes the man from a while ago in an art museum in Minnesota! When Kari had taken a peek at the man's canvas, he had said, "Go a-way!" Now a boy looks at the canvas. The man snarls at the boy just like he did at Kari! Is is just Kari, or does "Gallery Guy" have something to hide?

Rating: ****

Genre: Mystery

Ages Recommended: 9-12

The Thief Lord 

by Cornelia Funke

Bo and Prosper, two orphan brothers, have run away from their wicked aunt to the streets of Venice, Italy. There they discover group of children living off the money that Scipio "the Thief Lord" gets selling the things that he steals. Bo and Prosper soon get used to going to sell Scipio's stolen things and living in the old abandoned movie theater. Then a mysterious man asks Scipio to steal a special wing for him. Scipio agrees, and suggests that all the orphans help. But then Prosper discovers Scipio's secret%u2026.

Rating: ****

Genre: Fiction

Ages Recommended: 9-13

The Puppy Place Series  

by Ellen Miles

Charles and Lizzie Peterson's family fosters dogs. They take in abandoned canines for a while, train and support them, and then help find them the perfect homes. It's a difficult job, but dog lovers Charles and Lizzie think the work is definitely worth the reward of almost having a dog for a little. Each time they meet a dog they want to foster, Mom needs some convincing%u2026but that's not hard. Together, Charles, Lizzie and their mom and dad help the dogs they foster find the perfect "forever home". But can they save every stray they come across?

Rating: 3.5

Genre: Animal Fiction

Ages Recommended: 7-9

The Little Secret 

by Kate Saunders

When a new girl, Staffa, joins Jane's class, even kind Jane has to admit Staffa's very--different. She wears out-of-date clothing and uses the strangest vocabulary! But, feeling bad for Staffa, Jane invites her over-and soon finds that Staffa is surprisingly comfortable with her six brothers: 'shouting orders and throwing clods of dirt'! The girls begin to become good friends, and Staffa invites Jane on a short trip. Eagerly Jane accepts, and the trip starts out perfectly. Jane gets her own bathroom and is bought tons of new clothes-heaven for Jane, who has had boys' hand-me-downs forever. But sooner or later, Jane will have to find out some things Staffa hasn't been telling her...

Rating: 3.5

Genre: Fantasy

Ages Recommended: 8-9

The Westing Game 

by Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game begins with odd elements: a non-existant man selling houses, a senior delivery boy, a corpse in an old mansion. The sixteen tenants of Sunset Towers, specially selected, are called together, each being told they were an heir of rich and famous Samuel Westing. But they seem to have nothing in common: a pretty bride, a maid, a brat, a doctor, a lawyer, a doorman, a runner, two cripples, one who can't speak English, and two crabby restaurant owners. Separated into pairs, each team begins the seemingly impossible task. And not too much later, most of them are convinced that Samuel Westing, who is dead, was crazy. His will seemed like nonsense.
But sometimes things aren't what they seem.

Rating: 3.5

Genre: Mystery

Ages Recommended: 9-11

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    Amie Gamache Amie Gamache Aug 20, 2009 @ 7:33 am
    You've got a terrific list started here. My 4th-8th grade book club LOVED the Gregor the Overlander Series and the Westing Game was my favorite when I was in elementary school. You may want to try A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck it was also a favorite of my book club.
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The Sisters Grimm Series 

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In this amazing novel, sisters Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, descendants of the famous storytellers the Brothers Grimm, go to live with their grandma, Granny Relda, and her "bodyguard," Mr. Canis. Older sister Sabrina tries to convince happy Daphne that the old woman is a loon. But soon both sisters realize something-fairy-tale characters, also known as Everafters, are everywhere they go. Mr. Canis, Granny Relda, and Sabrina and Daphne uncover mysteries in hope of catching the Scarlet Hand, the group that has taken the sisters' parents.

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This book should be #1 on your list. I love it because it's a great twist of fact and fiction. The action-filled plot makes you want to read more, and when you do, more mysteries are at the Grimms' hands. Then when they solve the mysteries, WHAM, more problems to solve. I also like the Everafters. Their unusual characteristics make some seem nice-but some seem evil.The last thing I love about this series is that it never ends like a fairytale. There is no "happily ever after". like other books. Evil keeps on coming up and the Grimms still have to win a battle.

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Fairest 

by Gail Carson Levine

How could a hideous girl named Aza, abandoned in a tiny inn, become the lady-in-waiting for a queen? The answer is simple-if you're in Ayortha, that is, where they treasure voices and have Sings instead of balls. Yes, some would go as far to say with Aza's voice, if she was pretty she could become queen.
When Aza first meets the queen, Ivi is kind and caring. Amazingly, she makes Aza her lady-in-waiting!
But newlywed Queen Ivi, from foreign Kyrria, is beautiful but has a terrible voice, and fears she could be shamed for it in Ayortha. So when she discovers Aza's secret (Aza can throw her voice), Ivi blackmails Aza into singing for her!
Then the king is injured.
So now Aza's got to worry about His Majesty, Oscaro; Ivi using her power wrongly; the handsome prince Ijori she's fawning over, composing songs for both Ivi and herself, contemplating her ugliness, and dealing with Ivi's threats.
And something's sure to go wrong...as it always does.

Rating: 4

Genre: Fantasy

Ages Recommended: 10-12

Note: If you liked Fairest, try Ella Enchanted by the same author.

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