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The Love Mints

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989011

Maddie and Lori find some very unusual mints that they love at first. But what happens when they learn something entirely unexpected about their favorite candy?

The New Kid

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988533

Paige and Coco are curious about the new boy in school. His name is Orion Wells, and from the beginning, the boy is different. Paige thinks it's Orion's magical green eyes. Could the boy be from another planet? After a few weeks at school, the entire culture has changed. The bully is nice. Lonely kids have made friends. Teachers are calmer. The principal smiles. Even Coco changes. During a major talent show, Coco doesn't get stage fright. She nails her song and wins the contest.

Party of Four

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989301

School's almost over, and best friends Ava and Sammi are heading to summer camp as volunteer camp counselors.

The Code

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989318

Chris always does the right thing. But when he knows who messed with Sam in the school yard, he can't speak up. His friends can't either. There's the silent Code that every kid follows. Chris decides he can't live with himself if he doesn't say something, so he makes a stand and is shocked at the outcome. Mean bully Phil is actually ... cool. But then Phil asks him to do something so wrong.

Standing By Emma

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982203

BFFs Danya and Emma are known around school as Demma. The girls are total opposites, but they know each other so well that they finish each other's sentences. Danya is plagued with guilt when the girls and Rosie, Emma's mom, are involved in a terrible car accident that leaves Emma in a wheelchair. Danya believes the wreck was her fault because she distracted Rosie from the road and had to be scolded. For a while, Emma believes it too. And she can't forgive her friend.

The Cat Whisperer

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989691

Jen's parents moved her all the way to Los Angeles, the least they could do was get her a pet. And Jen chose Mimi. Little did she know that Mimi was not the perfect cat. She was stubborn. She was standoffish. And she was mean. But one day, Mimi started talking to Jen and telling her what she wanted and needed. A talking cat? What could be better? Mimi shows Jen how much she loves her and makes the ultimate sacrifice.

The Magic Stone

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982166

Kirby is a pessimistic kid. He's a good student with some close friends. But he’s intimidated by schoolmate Lee, who always seems to have better grades and more friends. On the way home from school one day, Kirby saves a man from being hit by a truck. The man gives him a magic stone. You make a wish and rub the stone, the man tells Kirby. Your wish will come true. Kirby is skeptical, but then his wishes start to come true!

Stolen Treasure

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630780340

The family treasure has caused a rift between sisters. Isa's mom proudly shows Grandma's picture above the mantel in the Rodriguez living room. It's the last gift that Isa's grandfather ever gave. And it is proudly displayed, infuriating Isa's aunt. Then it is stolen. But why? Isa learns that to keep a valued friendship, sometimes it's better to think of others before yourself.

The Forever Boy

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630781804

Bruno had seen it all. Five foster homes in his short life. He hoped he could stay with the Browns. They were cool people. He knew he was too old at 10 to be adopted and find his forever family. But Eva and Martin were so nice plus since he had been beaten by a few foster parents. Plus, Martin was helping him with his baseball skills. Everything seemed to be going well until a stranger started lurking around the baseball field.

Fight School

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630780456

Tommy loves MMA. He and his friend Ben are the best at Stars MMA Fight School. They both compete to represent the fight school at a MMA competition in the city. As usual, Tommy chokes. Ben is the winner, even though Tommy is the better fighter. But Ben breaks his leg, and Tommy has to learn to tune out and focus to win.

Body Switch

M. G. Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630781736

A wish comes true in a mysterious restaurant. Two boys switch places. Brian Stark is a normal middle school kid. He is bored with his family. School is a drag. Watching his little sister is a total pain. Jamie Hawk is an international pop star sensation with a ton of money, but he has no normal life. His dad bosses him around. He has no privacy. He never sees his mom. Zap! With a crack of lightning and a selfie, it all changes.

Grave Mistake

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784805

Sam and Logan are best friends. But sometimes Logan likes to have fun in ways Sam doesn't. When Sam decides to join Logan to explore a graveyard, he later comes to regret his choice.

The Vote

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630783334

Rae Mars and Kia Ladd are best friends starting sixth grade at a new school. But when they both decide to run for Student Council, things get complicated. Will this mean the end of their friendship?

OMG

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988618

Andrew Lu is the coolest kid at Knight Middle School. He's known for his epic pranks and amazing birthday parties. But when Andrew decides to prank his former best friend, the very uncool Zach Bottoms, everything goes wrong. His 12th birthday party and his own popularity hang in the balance. Can Andrew find a way to save his party, or will this prank be his last?

Self-Driving Nightmare

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989004

Joey Tran and his best friend, Max, love technology. When Joey’s dad comes home with a car that safely drives itself, they are thrilled and amazed. Their friends from school want to take a ride. This leads to a very unexpected adventure.

Flyer

MG Higgins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989158

When Eric Peters learns that a once famous World War II pilot has a P-51 Mustang stored at the local airstrip, he knows he must see it. So he goes to the nursing home to introduce himself to the now ninety-five-year-old pilot, Leo Foster. Now too old to see his dream of restoring the Mustang to flying shape, Mr. Foster encourages Eric to find someone who can fulfill his wish. But Eric's dad balks at having his son anywhere near danger. Will Eric be able to convince him otherwise?

Home Planet

Vicki C. Hayes (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630783914

Sam was born on the moon. He lives on a moon base with his parents. He's never been to Earth. But there's a school break, and his aunt invites him to stay with her family. Sam is excited. He will get to spend time with his cousin, Linn. She will show him around. His parents know he will love his home planet.

Please Don't Tell

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988519

Piper and May would like to get to know Sandy, the new girl in their class, but Sandy would rather be left alone. After some time, Sandy finally starts to warm up to the girls. But they can tell she's hiding something. Piper decides to get to the bottom of Sandy's secrets once and for all.

Starstruck

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982067

The 5,000th caller on fraternal twins Ned and David's favorite reality show, Ryan's World, will get to spend an entire week with extreme sports superstar Ryan Wilson. Ned and David both dial and redial. Will they win? It doesn't seem likely. But they do! Ryan will spend the entire week with the sixth graders. And stay in their home! But TV Ryan is not the same as real-life Ryan.

World's Ugliest Dog

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982173

Tana has wanted a dog for years. Her parents have finally agreed. She loves her shelter dog, Storm. He's smart and loving. But wow, he is an ugly dog. That doesn't matter to Tana. Storm gives her more responsibility. When she enters him in an ugly dog contest, she learns about friendship, loyalty, and heroism.

Zombies!

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982432

Leo the Liar is in big trouble now. He has promised the toughest kid in school a photo of a real zombie, and now he has to deliver.

Blackout

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982050

Ellie and her friend Kate get to spend time with Ellie's grandparents at their beach cottage. It's their first trip without their parents. The girls are excited and share everything on social media. But then a solar storm knocks out power to the entire state. People have to learn to live without electricity, running water, or technology. Will the girls be bored to tears?

Party of Four

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630784744

School's almost over, and best friends Ava and Sammi are heading to summer camp as volunteer camp counselors.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602911437

Follow the adventures of Buck, a loving family pet, who is stolen from his comfortable home to become a sled dog in the Yukon gold rush territory. As Buck faces freezing temperatures, starvation, and cruelty, he learns that he must be brutal to survive.