Angleberger, T. 2013. Jabba the puppet. 2013. New York, NY: Abrams 
Origami Yoa has used his jodi-wise advice to help the kids at McQuarrie Middle School conquer all sorts of enemies, from dull school dances to embarrassing water stains. The kids must face the deadliest enemy , The fun time education system. Meant to raise standardized scores and worse all electives of drama, art and band have been canceled.








Black, H. 2013. Doll Bones. New York: McElderry Books.
A newberry winner, Doll bones is a tale of friendship that involves friends who play and create in an imaginary world. As they enter middle school Zach is embarrassed and feels he does not want to be a part of the imaginary world because of his fathers comments about growing up. When then, Poppy brings up that she believes the old bone china has been
haunting her. A creepiness of excitement and friendship.




Stead, Rebecca. 2013. Liar & Spy. New York, NY: Yearling.
A 7th grade student named after a French painter, Georges Seurat by his parents. Georges' life becomes very complicated when he learns his dad has lost his job and they must move from their home into apartments. His mom has to take up to jobs and work pretty much all day. His mother becomes ill after contracting a very serious infection. Georges' problems arise even more with a bully in school. Through his complications he gathers up some friends being bullied as well and with this great courage he faces his fears.





Green, J. 2012. The fault in our stars. New York: Penguin Random House.
A young girl, Hazel, living life being diagnosed with cancer. Her world is nothing but being terminal and downfalls. She meets Augustus who simply brings her hope and love. She is fulfilled with life again and sees life in a different light now that she has a companion. A tearjerker novel dealing with death of a loved one.