The Prettiest is an incisive, empowering novel by Brigit Young about standing up for yourself and those around you.“All middle school girls AND boys (especially boys!) should read this book.” —Alan Gratz, New York Times–bestselling author of RefugeeTHE PRETTIEST: It’s the last thing Eve Hoffmann expected to be, the only thing Sophie Kane wants to be, and something Nessa Flores-Brady knows she’ll never be . . . until a list appears online, ...

"Real, relatable, and fully dimensional, Marianne is a main character you will root for with all your heart." —Dan Gemeinhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight ChildrenIn this poignant middle grade novel, a struggling student joins her school's quiz team in a bid to avoid failing eighth grade.Marianne Blume has always known she’s not smart.After years of trying and trying at school, she’s mastered the art of getting by o...

Perfect for fans of Star Fish and From the Desk of Zoe Washington, a nuanced middle grade from the author of The Prettiest about two girls—one "bad" and one "good"—who join forces against book banning and censorship.Rose is a good girl. She listens to her parents and follows every rule. After all, rules are there for a reason . . . right? And adults always know best.Talia, the new girl from New York City, doesn’t ...

In this hilarious and heartfelt middle grade novel, a twelve-year-old who travels back to 1999 is confronted by a surprising familiar face... her mom as a tween.Nora doesn’t care about fitting in.Or, at least, she tries not to. Instead, Nora spends her time nerding out over history, hanging out with her pet tortoise, listening to music, and trying not to think about how her ex-best friend ditched her for the cool girls.Nora’s mom doesn’t understand ...

Whether it’s earrings, homework, or love notes, Tillie “Lost and Found” Green and her camera can find any lost thing—until a search for a missing person forces her to step out from behind the lens.Ever since a car accident left Tillie Green with lasting painful injuries, she's hidden behind her camera. She watches her family and classmates through the lens, tracking down misplaced items and spotting the small details that tell a much bigger story than people usuall...

THE PRETTIEST: It’s the last thing Eve Hoffman expected to be, the only thing Sophie Kane knewshe could be, and the one thing Nessa Flores-Brady never wanted to be … until a list appears online,ranking the top fifty prettiest girls in the eighth grade.And the list turns everything upside down.Bookish Eve, ranked number one, can’t ignore how everyone is suddenly talking about her looks—andher body. Sophie, the most popular girl in school, feels lower tha...

Marianne Blume has always known she's not smart.After years of trying and trying at school, Marianne has mastered the art of getting by on luck, deflection, and her winning personality—that is, until she lands in Mr. Garcia’s class. Suddenly she’s at risk of flunking math, repeating the eighth grade, and being left behind by her best friend, Skyla.To receive much-needed extra credit and get into high school, Marianne makes the desperate decision to join her school’s Quiz Qu...

Can good girls read banned books?Rose is a good girl. She listens to her parents and follows every rule. After all, rules are there for a reason … right? And adults always know best.Talia, the new girl from New York City, doesn’t think so. After only a week at school, Talia—who does what she wants, when she wants—is already making enemies. First on the list: Charlotte, Rose’s lifelong best friend.So why can’t Rose stop wondering what it would be like to be Talia’s f...

Quiet outsider Tillie is known around school for using her camera to find lost things, but when a boy named Jake needs help finding his dad, Tillie faces her biggest challenge yet. Ever since Tillie Green's car accident left her with a severe limp, she's kept herself hidden behind her camera. Through the lens, she watches her family and classmates, spotting the small details and secret glances that tell a much bigger story than what people usually see. Students call her "Lost and Found," b...

**In this inspiring novel about girls using their collective power to improve their lives, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school—and sparks a rebellion."A much-needed reminder that certain fights are worth fighting, that while bears of all types may prowl unsettlingly close, fear can be faced down and victories achieved, especially with strength in numbers."—The New York Times"Full of humor, rage, and he...

**In this suspenseful mystery, a teenager grapples with her boyfriend’s death until facial recognition makes her start to question what is real and what is fake.“Just right for late-summer beach reading.”—Kirkus Reviews**Two names. One face. A dangerous secret exposed.Morgan never minded her boyfriend Flynn’s dark and private nature. She found it mysterious and alluring. But now he’s dead, and she can’t move on. She feels much like her dying town, River’s E...

Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he woke up with a half-Polish Cockapoo on his head.But that's OK. Because at least there's biking with his best friend Mikey to look forward to. Or at least there was until Norm discovers he has to stay in and wait for some stupid parcel to arrive. Just as well he hasn't got two irritating little brothers and the world's most annoying next door neighbour. Oh wait a minute. He has.Welcome to the world of N...