"Oliver has a lot going on starting his first year of middle school--new friends, new classes, new everything. But at least there's one thing that still makes sense: science! Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns--like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs, and most important, how the Big Bang is basically just like a fart...

"Eleven-year-old Nolie navigates the challenges of sixth grade and a popular older sister"--

When middle schooler Marty Pants discovers an alien plot to take over the world, no one, not his best friends Parker and Roongrat or his family or arch-enemy, Simon, believe him, so it is up to Mary to investigate and save the world.

"In the mystical realm of Bríandalör, every day the brave and the bold delve into hidden temples or forgotten dungeons, battling vile monsters and evil wizards to loot their treasure hoards for sweet, sweet magic items. But in their free time, our heroes ... need to relax and unwind. That's why they meet up once a week to play Homerooms & Hall Passes, a role-playing game where they assume the characters of average American eighth graders. But when...

Big Nate Wright's president of P.S. 38, the after-school cartooning club. As he doodles his observations in his cartoon notebook, he decides it's time to go from zeroes to heroes. Will Nate crack under the pressure of the "Ultimate Snowdown"? Or lead P.S. 38 to its biggest victory ever?

Twelve-year-old Libby, born with Turner Syndrome, is determined to win a science contest and use the money to help her older sister's growing family, while surviving middle school.

Twelve-year-old Lotus Blossom, normally a peace-loving free spirit, must summon the courage to fight against a racist dress code and stand up for herself.

"When Rex finds out he needs glasses, he's beyond miserable. Dealing with the bullies at school, his family being broke, and an embarrassing lack of friends, he has way too much on his plate already"

Mia Tang thinks she?s going to have the best year ever.he and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she?s finally getting somewhere with her writing! But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic?It?s a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. But if anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it?s Mia Tang!...

Ruby and Mia are total opposites. Ruby is a little awkward, not a "joiner," and loves to write poetry. While Mia is type A, popular(ish), and wants to be class prez. They used to be friends. But now they have nothing in common anymore...or do they?