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3rd & 4th Grade (JX)
Barrows, AnnieIvy & BeanIvy & Bean, two girls who don’t like each other, soon become best friends. Series: Ivy & Bean
Barshaw, RuthEllie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will TravelEllie illustrates her sketchbook with chronicles of her life. Series: Ellie McDoodle

Blume, Judy

Freckle JuiceAndrew wants freckles so much that he buys a secret recipe for freckle juice.

Blume, Judy

Soupy SaturdaysThe adventures and squabbles of a younger brother and older sister. Series: Pain and the Great One

Cleary, Beverly

Beezus and RamonaBeezus finds her younger sister, Ramona, to be impossible. Series: Ramona Quimby

Cleary, Beverly

Henry HugginsWhen Henry adopts Ribsy the mutt, adventures happen. Series: Henry Huggins

Clements, Andrew

FrindleWhen Nick invents a new word, he causes chaos in the classroom.
MacLachlan, PatriciaBabyTaking care of an abandoned baby helps a family come to terms with the death of their infant son.

MacLachlan, Patricia

JourneyThe photography of Journey’s grandfather teaches him things his naked eye has missed.

McDonald, Megan

Judy MoodyJudy is in a bad mood on the first day of school. Series: Judy Moody

Moss, Marissa

Amelia’s NotebookAmelia records her feelings about moving and starting a new school in her notebook. Series: Amelia

Regan, Dian

World According to KaleyKaley can’t help but turn her history essays into commentaries on her life. Series: Kaley
Soto, GaryThe SkirtMiata loses her mother’s skirt right before the dance.

Winkler, Henry

Niagara Falls, or Does It?Hank gets detention with his creative approach to his English essay. Series: Hank Zipzer
5th & 6th Grade (J)
Blume, JudyAre You There God? It’s Me, MargaretFaced with a new school and growing up, Margaret discusses her problems with God.
Blume, JudyTales of a Fourth Grade NothingPeter finds his younger brother to be a big nuisance. Series: Fudge
Cabot, Meg Moving DayAllie’s world is turned upside down when she discovers her family is moving. Series: Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls
Choldenko, GenniferNotes From a Liar And Her DogAnt cannot stop bending the truth and telling lies.
Clements, AndrewSchool StoryWhen Natalie writes a book, she schemes to get it published.
Creech, SharonHeartbeatAnnie ponders life when her mother gets pregnant, and her grandfather becomes ill.
Danziger, PaulaCat Ate My GymsuitMarcy finds courage to fight the firing of her favorite teacher.
DiCamillo, KateBecause of Winn-DixieOpal describes all the good things that happen to her because of her big, ugly dog.
DiCamillo, KateTiger RisingRob and Sistine scheme to set a caged tiger free.
Fitzhugh, LouiseHarriet the SpyHarriet’s friends turn against her when they read her notebook.
Fox, PaulaOne-Eyed CatNed learns his lesson after aiming his air rifle at a stray cat.
Gantos, JackJoey Pigza Swallowed the KeyJoey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when he is off his meds. Series: Joey Pigza
Giff, PatriciaPictures of Hollis WoodsHollis is an orphan who longs to be with a loving foster family.
Hannigan, KatherineIda B HomeschooledIda B tries to adjust to public school.
Hiaasen, CarlHootRoy attempts to save a colony of owls from a proposed construction site.
Horvath, PollyEverything on a WafflePrimrose recounts her life experiences through recipes.
Howe, JamesMisfitsFour students who don’t fit in decide to fight name-calling at their school.
Kinney, JeffDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s JournalGreg uses cartoons in his journal to illustrate life in middle school. Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Korman, GordonNo More Dead DogsWallace is assigned to the school theater group as a punishment but finds that he likes it.
Lord, CynthiaRulesCatherine finds life with her autistic brother to be frustrating.
Mackel, KathyMadCatMadCat’s relationship with her friends is strained when her softball team competes on a national level.
Martin, AnnCorner of the UniverseHattie meets the childlike uncle she never knew.
McKay, HilarySaffy’s AngelAfter she discovers she’s adopted, Saffy’s relationship with her family changes. Series: Casson Family
Myracle, LaurenElevenHer eleventh year brings many changes for Winnie. Sequels: Twelve, Thirteen
Philbrick, W.R.Freak the MightyLearning disabled Max and physically disabled Freak find they make a great team.
Ryan, PamBecoming Naomi LeonNaomi runs away to Mexico in search of her father.
Ryan, PamEsperanza RisingEsperanza is forced to leave her privileged life in Mexico to work in the labor camps of California.
Spinelli, JerryLibrary CardThe lives of four children are changed by their encounters with books.
Spinelli, JerryWringerWill Palmer become a pigeon wringer or find the courage to oppose the violent act?
Voigt, CynthiaHomecomingAbandoned by their mother, four children begin a search for a home. Series: Tillerman Family
Yee, LisaMillicent Min, Girl GeniusMillicent pretends she’s not as smart as she is in order to make a new friend. Series: Millicent Min & Friends
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