Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt

"Joe Pepitone once gave me his New York Yankees baseball cap."

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Summary: As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends, an abusive father, and a louse for an older brother, Doug Swieteck has all the stats stacked against him until he finds an ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage. Companion to The Wednesday Wars.

Clarion Books, 360 pages

Hurricane Dancers by Margarita Engle

Quebrado

I listen
to the song
of creaking planks,
the roll and sway
of clouds in sky,
wild music
and thunder,
the groans
of wood,
a mourning moan
as this old ship
remembers
her true self,
her tree self,
rooted
and growing,
alive,
on shore.

Contents: Pt. 1. Wild sea -- pt. 2. Brave earth -- pt. 3. Hidden -- pt. 4. The sphere court -- pt. 5. The sky horse -- pt. 6. Far light. Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-143).Show all

Henry Holt and Company; 145 pages

A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull

"The prince dangled in the darkness, shoulders aching,
ancient manacles digging into his wrists as he tried to sleep."

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Summary: Fourteen-year-old Jason Walker is transported to a strange world called Lyrian, where he joins Rachel, who was also drawn there from our world, and a few rebels, to piece together the Word that can destroy the malicious wizard emperor, Surroth.

Aladdin, 454 pages

Liar, Liar - The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Decemption by Gary Paulsen

"By midmorning Monday, I had Katie Knowles believing that I suffer from a terrible disease."

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Summary: Fourteen-year-old Kevin is very good at lying and doing so makes life easier, but when he finds himself in big trouble with his friends, family, and teachers, he must find a way to end his lies forever.

Wendy Lamb Books; 120 pages

Angel in My Pocket by Ilene Cooper

"There was a pile of money on Bette Miller's kitchen table."

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Summary: When seventh-grader Bette finds an angel coin she puts it in her pocket and forgets it but soon the mysterious and kind Gabby moves into her building and helps her face her major losses and then the coin connects her with three classmates who all find new ways to believe in themselves.

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends; 278 pages