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Underdogs, outcasts, dealing with bullies, and humor... these are just a few of the things kids experience today. Here are some of our favorite books that merge humor and every day situations. These titles can be found in the Juvenile section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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Frindle
by Andrew Clements
Fifth-grade language arts teacher Mrs. Granger comes to regret her lesson that language is controlled by human beings when Nick Allen begins a wildly successful campaign to rename the ballpoint pen.
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Big Nate Flips Out
by Lincoln Peirce
"In this latest misadventure, Nate, the all-time record-holder for detentions, gets to see how the other half lives as he follows his best friend Francis's example and becomes a total neat freak; has Nate totally flipped out?"--From the Publisher
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Mr. Docker is off His Rocker!
by Dan Gutman
Mr. Docker, a new science teacher, is a crazy inventor who blows things up, uses potatoes for power, and has A.J. and his friends wondering whether science is for nerds or is the coolest subject ever.
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Whales on Stilts!
by M. T. Anderson
When a villainous madman unleashes an army of stilt-walking, laser-beaming angry whales on the world, Jasper Dash and his friends Katie Mulligan and Lily Gefelty team up to save the day.
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Minecraft
by Sfé R. Monster
Tyler and his friends have been going on countless adventures together across the Overworld and are in need of a challenge. They decide to go on the Ultimate Quest--to travel to the End and face off against the Ender Dragon!
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They Didn't Teach This in Worm School!
by Simone Lia
A hungry chicken who thinks he is a flamingo and a quick-thinking worm become unlikely companions in a madcap adventure. Their search for the chicken's "fellow flamingos" in Africa is complicated by their inability to read a map and the bird's obvious lack of flamingo characteristics.
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Cosmoe's Wiener Getaway
by Max Brallier
Cosmoe Earth Boy, captain of the flying food truck Neon Wiener, cruises the galaxy with his friend Big Humphree, as they protect the universe and narrowly escape space bad guys.
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Captain Awesome to the Rescue!
by Stan Kirby
Eugene loves comic books and superheroes so much that he invents his very own superhero alter ego. Second-grader Eugene McGillicudy teams up with best friend "Nacho Cheese Man" Charlie and intrepid sidekick Turbo the hamster in a series of whimsical, universe-saving battles.
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How to Grow Up and Rule the World
by Scott Seegert
The evil genius Vordak the Incomprehensible conveys to the inferior masses his nefarious methods for achieving ultimate control of the planet.
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The Super Life of Ben Braver
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Marcus Emerson
Though he has no known super-abilities, Ben Braver is sent to a secret school where kids learn to control their powers. Will Ben find a part of himself he never knew existed?
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The 13-Story Treehouse
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Andy Griffiths
Follow the efforts of Andy and Terry as they attempt to meet their latest book deadline despite numerous distractions in their sophisticated tree house home. Perils they face include flying cats, giant bananas, and sea monsters pretending to be mermaids.
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Superstar
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Mandy Davis
Enrolling in public school after years of homeschooling, Lester, a mildly autistic fifth-grader, struggles to adapt and manage before becoming eager to win a science fair, discovering an unexpected truth along the way.
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Lions & Liars
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Kate Beasley
Fifth-grader Frederick is sent to a disciplinary camp for the summer. Just as he and his terrifying troopmates have just started forging a friendship, they learn a Category 5 hurricane is headed their way.
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You Go First
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Erin Entrada Kelly
Preteens Charlotte and Ben are highly-skilled competitors at online Scrabble. That connection helps both of them as they face family issues and the turmoil of middle school.
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Be prepared
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Vera Brosgol
Believing Russian summer camp will be the place she finally fits in, Vera jumps at the chance to sign up, but very quickly discovers that camp is nothing like she imagined
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Jedi Academy
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Jeffrey Brown
When Roan's application to pilot school is rejected, he finds he has been invited to study under Master Yoda at the Jedi Academy. This series can be found in the Juvenile Graphic Novel collection.
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Locker Hero
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Rachel Renée Russell
Questioning his resolve to attend public school after years of being homeschooled, Max is targeted by a mean-spirited bully. Inspired by his favorite comic book heroes, Max finds an unexpected opportunity to do his best to be the hero his middle school needs.
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Potterwookiee
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Obert Skye
The latest creature to emerge from Rob's closet is a cross between Chewbacca from Star Wars and Harry Potter, so Rob names him "Potterwookiee" ("Hairy" for short) and soon finds himself treading water as he tries to figure out how to care for his mixed-up friend.
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My Life as a Joke
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Janet Tashjian
Embarrassed by a series of mishaps, including a fainting spell during science class, a clumsy fall that causes a fat lip, and a bouncy-house mix-up, twelve-year-old Derek receives unexpected support from his friends during a Toys for Tots fundraiser.
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The Odd Squad: Bully Bait
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Michael Fry
When his well-intentioned school guidance counselor insists that he needs better socialization skills after being stuffed into a locker by a bully, middle-schooler Nick finds himself and two other misfits joining the school's Safety Patrol. What begins as a reluctant band of hopeless oddballs morphs into an effective and empowered team ready to face whatever middle school throws at them.
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Remarkable: A Novel
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Lizzie K. Foley
Ten-year-old Jane Doe, the only student average enough to be excluded from the town of Remarkable's School for the Remarkably Gifted, is joined at her public school by the trouble-making Grimlet twins who lead her on a series of "remarkable" adventures.
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Floors
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Patrick Carman
Ten-year-old Leo's future and the fate of the extraordinary Whippet Hotel where his father is the maintenance man are at stake when a series of cryptic boxes leads Leo to hidden floors, strange puzzles, and unexpected alliances.
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