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1) Roller girl
Author
Language
English
Description
"A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart"--
2) Just Jaime
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
At the end of seventh grade Jaime and Maya's friendship is tested when their priorities are divided. Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They've started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back ... right? Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It's like she has nothing...
3) The tryout
Author
Language
English
Description
As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad.
Author
Series
Sunny side up volume 3
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Sunny's just made it to middle school . . . and it's making her life very confusing. All her best friend Deb wants to talk about is fashion, boys, makeup, boys, and being cool. Sunny's not against any of these things, but she also doesn't understand why suddenly everything revolves around them. She's much more comfortable when she's in her basement, playing Dungeons & Dragons with a bunch of new friends. Because when you're swordfighting and spider-slaying,...
5) Real friends
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top ... even if it means bullying others. Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself?...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends ... who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then one night, Morgan is saved...
Author
Series
Baloney and friends volume 3
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Baloney and friends continue their adventures, which include a birthday cake mishap, a tricky bargain, a painting surprise, and the discovery that the best moments are shared with friends"--
Author
Series
Alice in Borderland volume 9
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2022]-
Language
English
Description
"Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is sick of his life. School sucks, his love life is a joke, and his future feels like impending doom. As he struggles to exist in a world that can't be bothered with him. Ryohei feels like everything would be better if he were anywhere else. When a strange fireworks show transports him and his friends to a parallel world, Ryohei thinks all his wishes have come true. But this new world isn't an empty paradise, it's a...
Author
Series
Lightfall volume 2
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
After a battle that nearly cost them their lives, Bea and Cad awaken in the hidden settlement of the Arsai, mysterious creatures who can glimpse into the future. The Arsai's vision paints a dire picture for their planet, as the bird Kest Ke Belenus--now awoken from a restless slumber--threatens to destroy all the Lights of Irpa. Desperate for a solution, Bea and Cad seek out the help of a water spirit known as Lorgon, whose ancient wisdom may help...
Author
Series
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Starting a new school in the fall with her friend Shirley, everything is going well for Jamila until Shirley pulls her into a new assignment: stop Chuck Milton, a school bully who is using blackmail and intimidation to become school president--an assignment that will involve a bit of breaking and entering.
Author
Series
Cranky Chicken volume 2
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
What can a super speedy worm do to help cheer up a hangry chicken? How about a yummy snack? An unsurprising party? A day at the beach? Whatever it is, it will be a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud adventure for Cranky and Speedy, two best friends!
12) Fearless
Author
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Determined to reignite her waning friendship with a girl who has moved two towns away, an enthusiastic fangirl hatches an ambitious plan to ride her bicycle all the way to her friend's new school.
Author
Series
Knights of the lunch table volume 1
Publisher
Graphix, An Imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
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Description
Artie King opens a mysterious locker at Camelot Middle School and ends up in a dodgeball game with the school bullies.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"One night, Blue prepares to read a poem to an audience of friends from around the neighborhood. But just before he takes the stage, he's frozen with stage fright. The gang decides to travel back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue's poet ancestors in the hopes that holding it will make Blue brave. But once Blue gets one charm, he realizes he needs one more. And then another one. And then another one...will Blue ever feel bold enough...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"One day, Barry and Pancakes want to go to the beach. When they go to grab Blue though, they discover that he's already gone. He's searching for a legendary stone buried deep underground, and didn't invite his best friends to join him! Feeling hurt, Barry and Pancakes decide that they're going to beat Blue to the treasure, but they are totally unprepared for the danger that awaits them in the cave of the Jelly Gem"--
16) Gnome and Rat
Author
Series
Gnome and Rat volume 1
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
Best friends Gnome and Rat celebrate Hat Day, learn magic tricks, and find Gnome a new signature hat in their charming forest.
17) Crankosaurus
Author
Series
Cranky Chicken volume 3
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Cranky Chicken has no time to play with Speedy the worm because it's nap time--and it is never a good idea for Cranky to skip a nap. Then, Speedy starts having questions of identity: what does it really mean to be a worm? Can Cranky and Speedy find some answers? Later, Cranky and Speedy discover an egg and have to work together to take care of it.
Three stories follow Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm as they learn about listening, helping friends,...
18) Lucy in the sky
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this contemporary graphic novel, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers her father's collection of Beatles records and is inspired to form an all-girl rock band."--amazon.com
Author
Series
Lumberjanes (Graphic novels) volume 1
Publisher
BOOM! Box, a division of Boom Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
With the end of summer rapidly approaching, Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley decide to embark on one final adventure, finishing up their summer to-do list with a bang! But no one's ready for the shocking secret force that's heading straight for the 'Janes!
Author
Publisher
KaBOOM!
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Fifth grade best friends Andrew and Foz's superhero comic adventure is all about saving the day! But what happens when Andrew's sister gets her hands on the sketchbook and unleashes a new and powerful villain? Can Andrew and Foz work together to save their creation?
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