Most Circulated Titles

New kid

Craft, Jerry.


School Library Journal starred, November 2018. Booklist starred, November 2018. Pub Weekly, November 2018. Kirkus Starred, November 2018. New York Times, March 2019. Horn Book, January 2019. "Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his friends and staying true to himself?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal starred, November 2018. Booklist starred, November 2018. Pub Weekly, November 2018. Kirkus Starred, November 2018. New York Times, March 2019. Horn Book, January 2019. "Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his friends and staying true to himself?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2019

Maximum Ride : the manga 5 /

Lee, NaRae.


Book reads from left to right. Max and her winged friends must face the ultimate enemy and stop a plot to re-engineer a select population into a scientifically superior master race that will terminate the rest of humankind.
Date Published:2011

Lifeboat 12

Hood, Susan, 1954-


School Library Journal starred, May 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2018. Kirkus Review, June 2018. Library Media Connection, November 2018. In 1940, a group of British children, their escorts, and some sailors struggle to survive in a lifeboat when the ship taking them to safety in Canada is torpedoed. Includes historical notes.
Date Published:2018

Song for a whale

Kelly, Lynne, 1969-


School Library Journal, January 2019. Publishers Weekly, December 2018. Booklist, November 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), February 2019. Kirkus Review, December 2018. Twelve-year-old Iris and her grandmother, both deaf, drive from Texas to Alaska armed with Iris's plan to help Blue-55, a whale unable to communicate with other whales.
Date Published:2019

Float

Martin, Laura,


School Library Journal, March 2018. Publishers Weekly, April 2018. Booklist, March 2018. Kirkus Review, March 2018. "Emerson can float--he just can't do it very well. His uncontrollable floating is his RISK factor, which means that he deals with Reoccurring Incidents of the Strange Kind. The last place Emerson wants to be is at a government-mandated summer camp for RISK kids like him, so he's shocked when he actually starts having fun at camp--and he even makes some new friends. But it's not all canoeing and capture the flag at Camp Outlier. The summer of fun takes a serious turn when Emerson and his friends discover that one of their own is hiding a deadly secret that puts all of their lives in danger. It's up to the Red Maple boys to save themselves--and everyone like them"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2018

School Library Journal, March 2018. Publishers Weekly, April 2018. Booklist, March 2018. Kirkus Review, March 2018. "Emerson can float--he just can't do it very well. His uncontrollable floating is his RISK factor, which means that he deals with Reoccurring Incidents of the Strange Kind. The last place Emerson wants to be is at a government-mandated summer camp for RISK kids like him, so he's shocked when he actually starts having fun at camp--and he even makes some new friends. But it's not all canoeing and capture the flag at Camp Outlier. The summer of fun takes a serious turn when Emerson and his friends discover that one of their own is hiding a deadly secret that puts all of their lives in danger. It's up to the Red Maple boys to save themselves--and everyone like them"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2018

Diary of a wimpy kid : the deep end /

Kinney, Jeff.


In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation--or if they're already in too deep.
Date Published:2020

In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation--or if they're already in too deep.

Date Published:2020

We're not from here

Rodkey, Geoff, 1970-


Pub Weekly, January 2019. Kirkus Starred, December 2018. Booklist, January 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), February 2019. "After a year on Mars, a young boy and his family migrate to the planet Choom, but the inhabitants of Choom, the Zhuri, who look like giant mosquitoes, don't really like humans and it up to the boy and his family to change their minds if they hope to survive"--OCLC.
Date Published:2019

Pub Weekly, January 2019. Kirkus Starred, December 2018. Booklist, January 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), February 2019. "After a year on Mars, a young boy and his family migrate to the planet Choom, but the inhabitants of Choom, the Zhuri, who look like giant mosquitoes, don't really like humans and it up to the boy and his family to change their minds if they hope to survive"--OCLC.

Date Published:2019

Deep water

Key, Watt.


School Library Journal, April 2018. Publishers Weekly, January 2018. Kirkus Review, March 2018. "When a dive off the coast of Alabama goes horribly wrong, twelve-year-old Julie and one of her father's scuba clients struggle to survive after reaching an abandoned oil rig"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

Double down

Kinney, Jeff.


Horn Book, October 2017. Greg Heffley's mom wants him to take a break from video games while Halloween approaches and he comes up with an idea to make a movie.
Date Published:2016

Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly adventure

Kinney, Jeff.


From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mom from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!
Date Published:2020

Dog Man unleashed

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


School Library Journal, January 2017. Booklist, January 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. "Dog Man . . . is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2017

Wrecking ball

Kinney, Jeff.


"When an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house, they soon discover that renovations may not be worth the effort"--OCLC.
Date Published:2019

Marcus Vega doesn't speak Spanish

Cartaya, Pablo.


School Library Journal starred, June 2018. Library Media Connection starred, November 2018. New York Times, August 2018. Horn Book, September 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), July 2018. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2018. Kirkus Review, July 2018. "After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico to visit relatives they do not remember or have never met, and while there Marcus starts searching for his father, who left their family ten years ago and is somewhere on the island"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

School Library Journal starred, June 2018. Library Media Connection starred, November 2018. New York Times, August 2018. Horn Book, September 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), July 2018. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2018. Kirkus Review, July 2018. "After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico to visit relatives they do not remember or have never met, and while there Marcus starts searching for his father, who left their family ten years ago and is somewhere on the island"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

Charlie Hernndez & the league of shadows

Calejo, Ryan,


Booklist starred, August 2018. Kirkus Starred, September 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2018. "Steeped in Hispanic folklore since childhood, middle schooler Charlie Hernndez learns the stories are true when, shortly after his parents disappearance, he grows horns and feathers and finds himself at the heart of a battle to save the world"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

The bridge home

Venkatraman, Padma.


School Library Journal starred, February 2019. Booklist starred, February 2019. Library Media Connection starred, May 2019. Kirkus Starred, December 2018. New York Times, May 2019. Horn Book, January 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2019. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2018. Publishers Weekly Annex, December 2018. Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Chennai, India.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal starred, February 2019. Booklist starred, February 2019. Library Media Connection starred, May 2019. Kirkus Starred, December 2018. New York Times, May 2019. Horn Book, January 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2019. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2018. Publishers Weekly Annex, December 2018. Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Chennai, India.

Date Published:2019

Dog Man : fetch-22 /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!
Date Published:2019

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina.


"The companion to ... Smile"--Front cover. Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away ... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?
Date Published:2019

"The companion to ... Smile"--Front cover. Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away ... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?

Date Published:2019

Big shot : Diary of a Wimpy Kid /

Kinney, Jeff.


Kirkus Review, December 2021. "After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Kirkus Review, December 2021. "After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Diary of an awesome friendly kid : Rowley Jefferson's journal /

Kinney, Jeff.


Get ready for a whole new look into Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Introducing the newest Wimpy Kid author--Rowley Jefferson! Rowley's best friend Greg Heffley has been chronicling his middle-school years in thirteen Diary of a Wimpy Kid journals ... and counting. But it's finally time for readers to hear directly from Rowley in a journal of his own.
Date Published:2019

The lost heir : the graphic novel /

Sutherland, Tui T., 1978-


Check Out Restriction: Only students in grades 4 and above may be permitted to check out this book. . School Library Journal, May 2013. Check Out Restriction: Only students in grades 4 and above may be permitted to check out this book. The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.
Date Published:2019

Check Out Restriction: Only students in grades 4 and above may be permitted to check out this book. . School Library Journal, May 2013. Check Out Restriction: Only students in grades 4 and above may be permitted to check out this book. The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.

Date Published:2019