This week and next week our library staff are visiting Scribner Middle School to share some booktalks with their students. If you’re looking for a book for a middle-schooler, you might want to choose one of the books we’re featuring!
Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi (2018; 355 pages).
This fantasy adventure is a great read for fans of Percy Jackson.
Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol (2018; 244 pages).
This autobiographical comic shows what happens when summer camp’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural by Pat McKissack (1992; 122 pages).
If you’re in the mood for something scary, pick up this collection of scary stories.
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos (2011; 341 pages).
If you’re in the mood for something scary, pick up this historical novel.
Hardy Boys (series) by Franklin Dixon
Experience this classic series in a new way with Hardy Boys comic books.
I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo (2017; 325 pages).
This laugh-out-loud love story is great if you’re looking for a light, fun read.
Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein (2018; 312 pages).
Learn the painful truth about the teenage creator of Frankenstein.
Nancy Drew (series) by Carolyn Keene
Experience this classic series in a new way with Nancy Drew comic books.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi (1991; 212 pages).
A ninth grader put on trial for singing along during the National Anthem – was he standing up for his patriotic ideals or creating a disturbance in class?
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson (2018; 331 pages).
If you like puzzle mysteries like The Westing Game or 39 Clues, pick up this mystery.
Rebel Genius by Michael Dante DiMartino (2016; 370 pages).
A fantasy-adventure series from the co-creator of the hit animated shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
Visit your library to check out any of these great books. Don’t see anything you like here? Ask a friendly librarian for suggestions – we’re always happy to talk about books!
— Abby Johnson, Collection Development Lead
