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The strange case of Origami Yoda
by Tom Angleberger
When unpopular sixth grader Dwight successfully dispenses sound advice to his classmates via an origami finger puppet, his classmate Tommy investigates the source of Dwight's accuracy and makes a surprising discovery.
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Cartboy and the time capsule
by L. A. Campbell
A story complemented by photos, drawings and timelines chronicles a year in the life of a hapless sixth-grader whose prospects for getting a room of his own are challenged by his poor history grades, a time-capsule assignment and his history-loving father's insistence that he drag a neighbor's old shopping cart to school.
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Amelia's most unforgettable embarrassing moments
by Marissa Moss
Thrilled about the big sixth-grade trip she is about to take, Amelia is devastated to learn that her older sister is coming along as a chaperone and so suddenly does her best to get out of what she is certain will be a horribly embarrassing day!
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Dork diaries : tales from a not-so-fabulous life
by Rachel Renee Russell
Through journal entries, sketches, and drawings, the complicated life of eighth grader Nikki Maxwell is presented through revelations about her relationship with her mother, secret crushes, dealings with her biggest rival at school, passion in pursuing art as a career, and overall views on the world in which she lives.
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Big Nate in a class by himself
by Lincoln Peirce
Supremely confident middle-school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement. 100,000 first printing.
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Middle school, get me out of here!
by James Patterson
A follow-up to the #1 New York Times best-seller, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, continues the misadventures of Rafe, who after being happily accepted into art school in a big city discovers more academic rigor and competition than he expected, compelling him to find inspiration in other exciting activities. Co-written by the award-winning author of the Daniel X series.
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I, funny
by James Patterson
Resolving to become the world's greatest stand-up comedian despite less-than-funny challenges in his life, wheelchair-bound middle school student Jamie Grimm endures bullying from his mean-spirited cousin and hopes he will be fairly judged when he enters a local comedy contest. 600,000 first printing.
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The lemonade war
by Jacqueline Davies
Evan Treski, who is people-smart, and his younger sister Jesse, who is math-smart, battle it out through competing lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn one hundred dollars.
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The brilliant world of Tom Gates
by Liz Pichon
Irritating his teachers with his lack of focus and creative excuses, Tom Gates spends his unmonitored times drawing pictures and writing down observations about everything from his grumpy sister and annoying classmate to an unsatisfying camping trip and his pursuit of concert tickets for his favorite band.
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The dodgeball chronicles : Knights of the Lunch Table
by Frank Cammuso
When Artie opens a locker that no one else ever could and discovers the mysterious contents within, a challenge is presented by Joe and his group of bullies to Artie and his new friends where the winners take it all! Original.
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The last kids on Earth and the Nightmare King
by Max Brallier
Discovering a one-way radio broadcasting live updates that strongly suggest that others may have survived, Jack and his friends struggle with conflicted feelings about their treehouse existence and reuniting with family while Jack contemplates an alliance with a supernatural monster king. By the best-selling author of the Galactic Hot Dogs web serial. Simultaneous eBook.
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The zombie chasers
by John Kloepfer
An unlikely trio of middle-schoolers--Zack, Rice and Madison--battle an infestation of ghouls, in a sidesplitting zombie adventure filled with wholesome but hilarious gore and mayhem. 75,000 first printing.
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Unschooled
by Allan Woodrow
When their beleaguered principal announces a Spirit Week competition that he hopes will impart the value of teamwork, fifth-grade best friends and team leaders George and Lilly resolve to stay true to both the competition and each other when their classes become rivals. Simultaneous eBook.
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Girls acting catty
by Leslie Margolis
In this sequel to Boys Are Dogs, Taylor and her friends face a new challenge when the clique of "mean girls" makes their move; but having learned a lesson or two from past dealings with pesky boys, the girls are ready to use what they know to keep their advantage.
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The roar of the crowd
by Rich Wallace
When Manny joins the Hudson City Hornets football team he's determined to get in the game and not sit on the bench, but Manny will have to compensate for his lack of size with his heart and his speed if the Hornets want to have a winning season.
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