Kids Books - Social
The Trouble with Half a Moon
By Danette Vigilante
In a almost perfect novel, Danette Vigilante writes about the true struggles of growing up in places such as the projects. She shows the violence that is commonly caused, the problems that different people could be having, and mental and physical disabilities. At the same time, this book shows how others can have the back of others, as the main character Dellie, constantly supports a child she is looking after in the book, despite some of the limitations held against her. If that in itself wasn't enough, This book also showcases both the good and bad sides of young love. Dellie herself has a crush on another character, who has a good reputation. Meanwhile, her best friend is with a dangerous character, who relies on edgy things, such as smoking. All in all, this book has many great features, with the only downside of the book being its page length. I would recommend this book to 2nd Grade to 8th Grade, as the book has many mature topics, but is relevant for many elementary and middle students. I enjoyed reading this book, and am confident that many others will too.
Saffy's Angel
By Hilary McKay
"Saffy's Angel" is a very inspiring story (not in a cheesey way) about a family of artists, and one daughter's journey to find her angel. It was a short read but I loved it and couldn't put it down!
Pinch Hit
By Tim Green
This book is really great if you like baseball and acting. This book is about two kids named Trevor and Sam and they look the same but they are not related. Sam is just a normal kid who's a great baseball player and Trevor is a super famous movie star. Then they met and decided to switch lives for a little. Read this book to find out what happens next...
Chasing Jupiter
By Rachel Coker
tears. tears. tears. I adored this book tears and all. Scarlett Blaine adores her brother, Cliff. So, of course, she wants to help him build a rocket to Jupiter. But life for the Blaines is difficult. First, the financial situation is not at its best. And Scarlett's sister Juli is causing trouble with her hippie life. So baking pies is how Scarlett plans to make Cliff's dream come true. But when a tragic accident happens Scarlett is set into deep grief.
Jake the Fake Keeps it Real
By Craig Robinson, Adam Mansbach
(WARNING, POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD!) So, what do you do if you cant find a gong for your father? Play mah jong with your father... in hong kong with your father so you wrote that song? YOU FAKE YOUR WAY IN MIDDLE SCHOOL THAT'S WHAT! As Jake tries to survive middle school, ignores his unicorn sister, tries to understand Mr. Allen. AND get ready for the talent show. Will the class see the fake he really is? Read it and find out!
Lunch Lady and the Mutant Mathletes: Lunch Lady #7
By Jarrett J. Krosoczka
This book is awesome, because the book is about a Lunch Lady that fight bad guys!! She solve mystery about the people that win the math contest, she saw that the people that win the math contest years ago,have green eyes (all of them), plus they are smart math people!!
Lunch Lady and the Schoolwide Scuffle
By Jarrett J. Krosoczka
I really recommend this book so if you want read it :) it you want to...
[(Shannon the Ocean Fairy )] [Author: Daisy Meadows] [Apr-2009]
By Daisy Meadows
This my favourite book of the series.
Ascendance Trilogy (3 Book Series)
By Jennifer A. Nielsen
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Just like many other books, I don't want to read them at first but they turn out to be SOOOO cool! I love them.
Ruby on the Outside
By Nora Raleigh Baskin
If you're looking for a short story to read, this just might be the one for you. Ruby's Mom is in jail, and Ruby is living with her Aunt. Ruby struggles on whether to tell her new friend that her Mom is in jail or not.