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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.

Big Winner

Sylvia Taekema (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459834071

Fourteen-year-old Skye Richardson had to leave her home, school and friends when she and her mom moved across the country to a small town on the East Coast. She’s not happy about it. Then she gets a part-time job at a local coffee shop and meets Digby Jones. Digby lives in a group home. He loves Ping-Pong and watching his favorite TV shows. He likes things done in a certain way. One day, Digby tells Skye he has the winning million-dollar lottery ticket everyone in town has been talking about. At first, all Skye can think about is how she’d love to have that money to buy her old life back. Soon, however, she begins to worry that people are going to take advantage of her new friend.

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.

Monster Match: Frankinschool Book 1

Caryn Rivadeneira (author) Dani Jones (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781643712413

While Fred is out sick, a visiting author signs Fred's book "To Frank". When Fred's desk-mate Luisa suggests Fred must really be Frank in school, this sparks an idea for Fred's creative writing assignment. Fred's What-If poem is coming together wonderfully, until--a mist fills the room and the writing assignment come to life. Suddenly Fred--now Frankinschool--and Luisa--now Princessa Luisa--need to save the school from the mysterious potion--and the even more mysterious and devious ghost living in the school attic.

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.

Silentious

Shannon Freeman (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630782894

Mai Pham cannot wait to return to Summit after the holiday break. She remembers how she used to dread it. School was a lonely place. But now Mai has two besties: Carson and Emma. Ever since Carson showed up, life has been different. Mai's new school ties don't please her dad. Friendships are a distraction. Can Mai prove him wrong?

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.

Swamp

Saddleback (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612473109

"I know you're tired of the beach. This is just like being in the Heights. Only warmer. What do you want to do?"

Roosevelt Banks: Good-Kid-in-Training

Laurie Calkhoven (author) Debbie Palen (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781947159181

When ten-year-old Roosevelt Banks discovers that his two best friends are planning a bike and camping trip, he wants more than anything to go along. There’s just one problem—he doesn’t have a bike. Roosevelt’s parents agree to buy him a bike if he can manage to be good for two whole weeks. How can Roosevelt be good and be the same fun guy his friends want on the camping trip? Trying to be good leads to more trouble than expected—and to the discovery that being a good friend is more important than any bicycle.

Roosevelt Banks and the Attic of Doom

Laurie Calkhoven (author) Debbie Palen (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781947159709

With a new sister on the way, Roosevelt Banks has to give up his bedroom and move into the attic, which must be haunted because of all the squeaks and groans coming from the spooky place at the top of the stairs. After his plan to move into a fort in the woods fails, and a ghost-busting exercise goes terribly wrong, Roosevelt—with the help of Tommy, Josh, and Eddie Spaghetti—has to find the courage to defeat the biggest, spookiest ghouls ever and turn the Attic of Doom into a Room with a View.

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.

Ramp Rats

Liam O'Donnell (author) Mike Deas (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781551438825

Fresh from his adventures in Wild Ride, Marcus is back and helping his cousin, Bounce, learn to skate. Between learning how to ollie and do a 50-50 grind, Bounce and his friends also have to avoid the skate-park goons and take on the outlaw bikers who are terrorizing the small town. Excitement, action and some radical skating tips. Hang on for another wild ride!

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.

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.

Silo the Dog

Lisa Mullarkey (author) Paula Franco (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532135187

Silo loves to work on the farm. He is proud of his herding abilities! But sometimes Silo can be a bit bossy. When he tries to herd the friends, he learns that being friendly is better than being bossy. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Out to Lunch

Nancy K. Wallace (author) Amanda Chronister (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614805540

A medieval project is pitting the third grade classes against each other. The class with the best project will win a pizza party! When Miss Pringle's class checks out all of Evergreen Library's medieval books, Mrs. Mackenzie introduces the Book Bunch to the restricted section of the library. Castles, knights, and princesses also give Mrs. Mackenzie a great idea. She promises a cool reward if the Book Bunch helps with her special project!