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SLJTeen Talks to James Patterson
In addition to best-selling mysteries and thrillers for adults, James Patterson also writes for young readers, and he's extremely proud of his "Middle School" series. The latest entry, I Funny, is told from the point of view of a middle schooler who uses humor to help him cope with a physical handicap and the loss of his family. In this case, laughter really is the best medicine for Jamie Grimm, the narrator of I Funny.
The Bully Book
Gr 4–7—Previously published as an ebook, this is a chillingly realistic portrayal of bullying...
Fall to Pieces
Gr 10 Up—This debut novel is told from the point of view of Ella, 17, whose best friend jumped off a roof during a drunken party and killed herself...
Behind the Bookcase
Gr 4–7—When her grandmother dies, Sarah's family spends a week traveling by car from California to get the dusty and smelly house cleaned up and ready for sale...
The Friendship Matchmaker
Gr 4–7—Seventh-grader Lara Zany is a LBC, or Loner by Choice, due to the demands of her duties as the Friendship Matchmaker of Potts County Middle School...
Fusion
Gr 9 Up—This book does an excellent job of delivering complex information, including background on the theories, applications, devices, and future of fusion...
The Nightworld
Gr 8 Up—Reminiscent of Susan Beth Pfeffer's "Last Survivors" trilogy (Harcourt), but not as well-written, this apocalypse story begins as Nick Robbins excited about being invited to a party by his longtime crush, Lara...
Welcome, Caller, This Is Chloe
Gr 8 Up—Chloe Camden is an outgoing junior with a penchant for vintage shoes...
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