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Seattle Picks: Teen - Middle School

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SeattleTeenLibrarians

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Staff-created list

Great picks for middle school readers. (Updated Oct. 2019)

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SeattleTeenLibrarians

The Seattle Public Library

23 items

23 items

Internment

Internment

by Ahmed, Samira

Book - 2019

A fearful and prejudiced U.S. president has forced all Muslims into an internment camp. Layla needs to forge allies inside and outside the camp to make everyone understand this is wrong. A fearful and prejudiced U.S. president has forced all Muslims into an internment camp. Layla needs to forge allies inside and outside the camp to make everyone understand this is wrong. Show less

A fearful and prejudiced U.S. president has forced all Muslims into an internment camp. Layla needs to forge allies inside and outside the camp to make everyone understand this is wrong. A fearful and prejudiced U.S. president has forced all Muslims into an internment camp. Layla needs to forge allies inside and outside the camp to make everyone understand this is wrong. Show less

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Posted

Posted

by Anderson, John David

Book - 2017

Cell phones are completely banned at school, so students start to communicate through sticky notes instead. For better or worse, these notes are anonymous and available for everyone to see. Cell phones are completely banned at school, so students start to communicate through sticky notes instead. For better or worse, these notes are anonymous and available for everyone to see. Show less

Cell phones are completely banned at school, so students start to communicate through sticky notes instead. For better or worse, these notes are anonymous and available for everyone to see. Cell phones are completely banned at school, so students start to communicate through sticky notes instead. For better or worse, these notes are anonymous and available for everyone to see. Show less

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Drum Roll, Please

Drum Roll, Please

by Bigelow, Lisa Jenn

Book - 2018

Melly's parents just announced that they are splitting up, so even though she's on her way to music camp, she doubts that this summer will rock. Melly's parents just announced that they are splitting up, so even though she's on her way to music camp, she doubts that this summer will rock. Show less

Melly's parents just announced that they are splitting up, so even though she's on her way to music camp, she doubts that this summer will rock. Melly's parents just announced that they are splitting up, so even though she's on her way to music camp, she doubts that this summer will rock. Show less

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Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

by Blake, Ashley Herring

Book - 2018

Ivy's house was demolished by a tornado. She copes by drawing in her sketchbook and exploring her feelings for a new friend. Ivy's house was demolished by a tornado. She copes by drawing in her sketchbook and exploring her feelings for a new friend. Show less

Ivy's house was demolished by a tornado. She copes by drawing in her sketchbook and exploring her feelings for a new friend. Ivy's house was demolished by a tornado. She copes by drawing in her sketchbook and exploring her feelings for a new friend. Show less

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The Benefits of Being An Octopus

The Benefits of Being An Octopus

by Braden, Ann

Book - 2018

Joining the school debate team helps Zoey understand there are multiple sides to every situation, including problems at home and a scary incident at school. Joining the school debate team helps Zoey understand there are multiple sides to every situation, including problems at home and a scary incident at school. Show less

Joining the school debate team helps Zoey understand there are multiple sides to every situation, including problems at home and a scary incident at school. Joining the school debate team helps Zoey understand there are multiple sides to every situation, including problems at home and a scary incident at school. Show less

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The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

by Cartaya, Pablo

Book - 2017

Arturo is looking forward to a laidback summer in Miami when his family's restaurant comes under threat from urban development. A new friend gives him the confidence to fight for what matters most. Arturo is looking forward to a laidback summer in Miami when his family's restaurant comes under threat from urban development. A new friend gives him the confidence to fight for what matters most. Show less

Arturo is looking forward to a laidback summer in Miami when his family's restaurant comes under threat from urban development. A new friend gives him the confidence to fight for what matters most. Arturo is looking forward to a laidback summer in Miami when his family's restaurant comes under threat from urban development. A new friend gives him the confidence to fight for what matters most. Show less

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So Done

So Done

by Chase, Paula

Book - 2018

Lifelong besties Tai and Mila seem to be growing apart. Is it just competition over getting into the new Gifted and Talented program, or something more serious they won't discuss? Lifelong besties Tai and Mila seem to be growing apart. Is it just competition over getting into the new Gifted and Talented program, or something more serious they won't discuss? Show less

Lifelong besties Tai and Mila seem to be growing apart. Is it just competition over getting into the new Gifted and Talented program, or something more serious they won't discuss? Lifelong besties Tai and Mila seem to be growing apart. Is it just competition over getting into the new Gifted and Talented program, or something more serious they won't discuss? Show less

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Crush

Crush

by Chmakova, Svetlana

Graphic Novel - 2018

Middle school brings drama to a close group of friends, and Jorge is surprised to find himself tongue tied around a certain girl. Graphic novel. Middle school brings drama to a close group of friends, and Jorge is surprised to find himself tongue tied around a certain girl. Graphic novel. Show less

Middle school brings drama to a close group of friends, and Jorge is surprised to find himself tongue tied around a certain girl. Graphic novel. Middle school brings drama to a close group of friends, and Jorge is surprised to find himself tongue tied around a certain girl. Graphic novel. Show less

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New Kid

New Kid

by Craft, Jerry

Graphic Novel - 2019

When you're one of only a handful of nonwhite kids at a private middle school, life can be funny, frustrating, and downright weird. Graphic novel. When you're one of only a handful of nonwhite kids at a private middle school, life can be funny, frustrating, and downright weird. Graphic novel. Show less

When you're one of only a handful of nonwhite kids at a private middle school, life can be funny, frustrating, and downright weird. Graphic novel. When you're one of only a handful of nonwhite kids at a private middle school, life can be funny, frustrating, and downright weird. Graphic novel. Show less

All copies in use Availability details Holds: 6 on 111 copies

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I Can Make This Promise

I Can Make This Promise

by Day, Christine

Book - 2019

Edie finds an old photograph that changes everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's adoption. Edie finds an old photograph that changes everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's adoption. Show less

Edie finds an old photograph that changes everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's adoption. Edie finds an old photograph that changes everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's adoption. Show less

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Scar Island

Scar Island

by Gemeinhart, Dan

Book - 2017

Sixteen reform school boys find themselves with no supervision on a dangerous island in this action-packed mystery. Sixteen reform school boys find themselves with no supervision on a dangerous island in this action-packed mystery. Show less

Sixteen reform school boys find themselves with no supervision on a dangerous island in this action-packed mystery. Sixteen reform school boys find themselves with no supervision on a dangerous island in this action-packed mystery. Show less

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Refugee

Refugee

by Gratz, Alan

Book - 2017

In 1939 Josef must leave Nazi Germany; in 1994, Isabel must leave Cuba; and in 2015 Mahmoud must leave Syria. Their desperate situations and dreams of a better life bring their stories together as one. In 1939 Josef must leave Nazi Germany; in 1994, Isabel must leave Cuba; and in 2015 Mahmoud must leave Syria. Their desperate situations and dreams of a better life bring their stories together as one. Show less

In 1939 Josef must leave Nazi Germany; in 1994, Isabel must leave Cuba; and in 2015 Mahmoud must leave Syria. Their desperate situations and dreams of a better life bring their stories together as one. In 1939 Josef must leave Nazi Germany; in 1994, Isabel must leave Cuba; and in 2015 Mahmoud must leave Syria. Their desperate situations and dreams of a better life bring their stories together as one. Show less

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Checked

Checked

by Kadohata, Cynthia

Book - 2018

Conor is training to join the NHL when his sick dog interrupts his dreams. How do you choose between your family and your future? Conor is training to join the NHL when his sick dog interrupts his dreams. How do you choose between your family and your future? Show less

Conor is training to join the NHL when his sick dog interrupts his dreams. How do you choose between your family and your future? Conor is training to join the NHL when his sick dog interrupts his dreams. How do you choose between your family and your future? Show less

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I'm Ok

I'm Ok

by Kim, Patti

Book - 2018

After his father dies, Ok comes up with some wacky schemes to support his family. After his father dies, Ok comes up with some wacky schemes to support his family. Show less

After his father dies, Ok comes up with some wacky schemes to support his family. After his father dies, Ok comes up with some wacky schemes to support his family. Show less

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It Wasn't Me

It Wasn't Me

by Levy, Dana Alison

Book - 2018

After a school photography project is vandalized, six students get drawn into a restorative justice circle to uncover the mystery of what really happened. After a school photography project is vandalized, six students get drawn into a restorative justice circle to uncover the mystery of what really happened. Show less

After a school photography project is vandalized, six students get drawn into a restorative justice circle to uncover the mystery of what really happened. After a school photography project is vandalized, six students get drawn into a restorative justice circle to uncover the mystery of what really happened. Show less

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The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

by McAnulty, Stacy

Book - 2018

Lucy became a math genius when she was struck by lightning four years ago. She's been homeschooled ever since, but now she's about to start seventh grade at public school. Lucy became a math genius when she was struck by lightning four years ago. She's been homeschooled ever since, but now she's about to start seventh grade at public school. Show less

Lucy became a math genius when she was struck by lightning four years ago. She's been homeschooled ever since, but now she's about to start seventh grade at public school. Lucy became a math genius when she was struck by lightning four years ago. She's been homeschooled ever since, but now she's about to start seventh grade at public school. Show less

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A Good Kind of Trouble

A Good Kind of Trouble

by Ramée, Lisa Moore

Book - 2019

Shayla always tries to stay out of trouble. But seventh grade means trying new things, taking risks, and standing up for what you believe in, even if a little bit of trouble follows. Shayla always tries to stay out of trouble. But seventh grade means trying new things, taking risks, and standing up for what you believe in, even if a little bit of trouble follows. Show less

Shayla always tries to stay out of trouble. But seventh grade means trying new things, taking risks, and standing up for what you believe in, even if a little bit of trouble follows. Shayla always tries to stay out of trouble. But seventh grade means trying new things, taking risks, and standing up for what you believe in, even if a little bit of trouble follows. Show less

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Miles Morales

Miles Morales

Spider-man

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2017

Miles Morales is trying to live a normal teenage life in Brooklyn. But evil seems to be following him and he can't just let it slide... because he's also a superhero. Miles Morales is trying to live a normal teenage life in Brooklyn. But evil seems to be following him and he can't just let it slide... because he's also a superhero. Show less

Miles Morales is trying to live a normal teenage life in Brooklyn. But evil seems to be following him and he can't just let it slide... because he's also a superhero. Miles Morales is trying to live a normal teenage life in Brooklyn. But evil seems to be following him and he can't just let it slide... because he's also a superhero. Show less

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Dry

Dry

by Shusterman, Neal

Book - 2018

When California's water supply runs dry, and the adults all go for help, two teenage neighbors find themselves struggling to survive on their own. When California's water supply runs dry, and the adults all go for help, two teenage neighbors find themselves struggling to survive on their own. Show less

When California's water supply runs dry, and the adults all go for help, two teenage neighbors find themselves struggling to survive on their own. When California's water supply runs dry, and the adults all go for help, two teenage neighbors find themselves struggling to survive on their own. Show less

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The Bridge Home

The Bridge Home

by Venkatraman, Padma

Book - 2019

The heartbreaking story of runaway sisters living on the streets in India, who dream of going to school. The heartbreaking story of runaway sisters living on the streets in India, who dream of going to school. Show less

The heartbreaking story of runaway sisters living on the streets in India, who dream of going to school. The heartbreaking story of runaway sisters living on the streets in India, who dream of going to school. Show less

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The Prince and the Dressmaker

The Prince and the Dressmaker

by Wang, Jen

Graphic Novel - 2018

Frances is a daring dressmaker, and Sebastian is a daring prince who wants to wear dresses. Their secret partnership is tested as the fashions become famous. Graphic novel. Frances is a daring dressmaker, and Sebastian is a daring prince who wants to wear dresses. Their secret partnership is tested as the fashions become famous. Graphic novel. Show less

Frances is a daring dressmaker, and Sebastian is a daring prince who wants to wear dresses. Their secret partnership is tested as the fashions become famous. Graphic novel. Frances is a daring dressmaker, and Sebastian is a daring prince who wants to wear dresses. Their secret partnership is tested as the fashions become famous. Graphic novel. Show less

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Other Words for Home

Other Words for Home

by Warga, Jasmine

Book - 2019

Jude is learning how to make friends and grow up in an American middle school while thinking about her father and brother who remain in war-torn Syria. A novel in verse. Jude is learning how to make friends and grow up in an American middle school while thinking about her father and brother who remain in war-torn Syria. A novel in verse. Show less

Jude is learning how to make friends and grow up in an American middle school while thinking about her father and brother who remain in war-torn Syria. A novel in verse. Jude is learning how to make friends and grow up in an American middle school while thinking about her father and brother who remain in war-torn Syria. A novel in verse. Show less

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White Rose

White Rose

by Wilson, Kip

Book - 2019

A novel in verse based on the true story of Sophie Scholl, a German teenager who defied the Nazis. A novel in verse based on the true story of Sophie Scholl, a German teenager who defied the Nazis. Show less

A novel in verse based on the true story of Sophie Scholl, a German teenager who defied the Nazis. A novel in verse based on the true story of Sophie Scholl, a German teenager who defied the Nazis. Show less

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