This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.He worked hard to escape the label. But what if the world never lets him forget it?After years in the Bench Program—where “problem students” go to be forgotten—Tony finally earns his way back to his home school, Vista High. He's ready for a fresh start, determined to reconnect with his best friend Carlos and leave his past behind.But fitting in isn't as easy as he hoped.Carlos has moved on. Old h...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Growing up is hard, but growing apart is even harder.For Mothcatcher (real name: Austin Mitchell), Halloween used to be his favorite day of the year. But this year, it feels like the final nail in the coffin of everything he once loved. Dumped by his girlfriend, unsure of his place in high school, and distanced from his best friend Halloween Costume (Michael Perez), Mothcatcher is grappling with the mes...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The summer of 1997 changed everything.In the sun-scorched suburbs of Orange County, Tim is a straight-edge guitarist on the rise with his hardcore band, Augmented. Life is all about music, loyalty, and Erika—the girlfriend who grounds him. But as cultural shifts begin to ripple through his once-familiar neighborhood, Tim finds himself swept up in a tide of identity, anger, and fear.What begins as youthfu...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Anna Ramphistad doesn't like anything about herself. She thinks she's too tall, her nose is too big and she feels like she's too awkward to have any friends. Then she realizes that she has some amazing powers — the powers of a toucan! This allows her to discover that who she is is just fine.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world ruled by gangs and survival, one boy’s art might be his only way out.Sergio Torres—better known as Seeker—is a talented young graffiti artist navigating the brutal world of middle school gangs, broken families, and harsh realities. Torn between his loyalty to his friends in the Little Killerz and his passion for art, Seeker finds himself walking a dangerous line.When his best friend and gang l...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.One girl’s imagination. Another girl’s reality. An unforgettable journey of empathy, friendship, and finding your voice.At Edenrock High School, Bella Armijo keeps her head down, studies hard, and hangs out with the popular crowd. She’s focused on grades and college—definitely not fantasy stories or social outcasts. But when her favorite teacher asks her to help the eccentric and often-mocked Amy Williams with a...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ethan, Elijah, and Rayer are the best of friends. At the core of this friendship is a love for RC helicopters. This is all the boys think about. They even have a name for their flying group ... the Elite Fleet.It is the summer before the boys enter eighth grade. They are finally going to be the big men on campus. Making things even cooler is the fact that Ethan is finally going to buy the Destroyer 350. This is the best RC helic...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Growing up is hard… but it’s never boring.It’s the summer of 1984, and Erol Jacobs is about to embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with first crushes, best friends, and the thrill of growing up in suburban California. Set against the backdrop of arcade games, movie marathons, and awkward first dates, Erol navigates the complicated world of adolescence, friendship, and fitting in. From first kiss...

Themes: Stealing, Helping Others, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Marlon Moore is part of Walden Lane Middle School's buddy program. The popular program helps new kids adapt to the school by pairing them up with a buddy. The buddy's job is to help new students ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Poindexter Chu is an ordinary middle schooler with a love for skateboarding, a knack for speed, and a life that’s about to take a sharp turn into the extraordinary. During a family hike, he gets bitten by a mysterious bat, and everything changes. Suddenly, Poindexter can skate faster, smell sharper, and even… fly! But his newfound powers come with a catch—he might just be turning into a vampire!As Poindexter struggles to balance...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.He’s thirteen, angry, and ready to fight the world.RJ Boynton has never had it easy. His dad is gone, his brother’s in jail, and his mom—sick and worn down—can barely keep it together. With trouble following him everywhere he goes, RJ lashes out the only way he knows how: with his fists. After a violent showdown at the local bowling alley leaves him with a broken arm and mounting legal trouble,RJ’s world...

Themes: Gaming, Friendship, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Marlon Moore is an eighth grader in Walden Lane. He loves video games. So does his best friend, Steve McCain. Marlon makes a bet. He will outscore his friend in the video game of Clan Castles. The winn...