Every Summer After follows Persephone Fraser as she returns to the lakeside town where she spent formative summers with Sam Florek, her childhood friend and first love. Told across alternating timelines, the novel explores friendship, love, regret, and second chances as Percy confronts the events that changed their relationship years earlier. Set against a nostalgic summer backdrop, the story e…
In this third installment, Greg Heffley faces increasing pressure from his father to become more “tough” and disciplined. In an effort to change Greg’s behavior, his father pushes him into sports and even considers sending him to military school. Through Greg’s humorous diary entries and illustrations, the story explores themes of family expectations, personal identity, and growing up. …
This sequel continues the story of Greg Heffley as he navigates middle school life and complicated family dynamics, particularly his relationship with his mischievous older brother, Rodrick. Presented in a diary format with illustrations, the narrative highlights everyday struggles, embarrassing secrets, and Greg’s attempts to maintain his social standing. The book combines humor and relatabl…
Hello, Universe tells the interconnected story of four middle school students whose lives unexpectedly collide over the course of one day. Virgil, a quiet boy who feels invisible; Valencia, a deaf girl seeking independence; Kaori, a self-proclaimed psychic; and Chet, a bully masking his own insecurities, each navigate fear, courage, and self-acceptance. Through multiple perspectives, the novel …
Holes follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp where inmates are forced to dig holes every day under the harsh sun. As Stanley uncovers the truth behind the camp’s strange routines, the novel weaves together past and present stories of family curses, injustice, and friendship. Through humor and mystery, the story explores fate, resilience, and the powe…
Bridge to Terabithia tells the story of Jess Aarons, a boy who forms an unexpected friendship with the imaginative Leslie Burke. Together, they create the magical kingdom of Terabithia, a place where they escape daily struggles and find courage, creativity, and understanding. As the story unfolds, Jess faces a profound loss that forces him to confront grief, growth, and the meaning of friendshi…
Hiding from his drunken, tyrannical father, wild boy Huckleberry Finn escapes to Jackson's Island, where he meets Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they hope to escape 'sivilization' by sailing a raft down the Mississippi in a last bid for freedom.
The classic boyhood adventure tale, updated with a new introduction by noted Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen In recent years, neither the persistent effort to "clean up" the racial epithets in Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn nor its consistent use in the classroom have diminished, highlighting the novel's wide-ranging influence and its continued importance in American society. …
Maddy Gaines, a cautious sixth grader living in North Carolina, has learned to always be prepared for the worst. When a mysterious boy named Eric moves into town with his caretaker, Maddy becomes convinced he’s the missing child she heard about on the news. As she investigates, Maddy wrestles with questions of trust, belonging, and what it means to protect others, even when the truth is compl…
Told from the perspective of biracial sixth-graders June and Tyrell, two children living in a homeless shelter. As their friendship grows over a shared love of classical music, June and Tyrell confront a new housing policy that puts homeless families in danger. It's June’s first day at Huey House, and as if losing her home weren’t enough, she also can’t bring her cherished viola inside. B…