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500 Books Before Middle School: January 2025

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Jefferson County Public Library

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What's your reading goal for 2025? These great titles will make reaching it — and making progress on your 500 Books Before Middle School — EASY!

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JeffcoKids

Jefferson County Public Library

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500 Books Before Middle School

https://jeffcolibrary.org/500-books-before-middle-school/

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Always be learning! Inspire a deep and lifelong love of reading with JCPL's 500 Books Before Middle School, a literacy program for elementary-age students. Be ready for all middle school has to offer by taking up the challenge! Always be learning! Inspire a deep and lifelong love of reading with JCPL's 500 Books Before Middle School, a literacy program for elementary-age students. Be ready for all middle school has to offer by taking up the challenge! Show less

Keeper Chance and the Conundrum of Chaos

Keeper Chance and the Conundrum of Chaos

by Evanovich, Alex

Book - 2024

When 16-year-old Keeper Chance receives an invitation to join E.V.I.L., a society of villains, he embarks on a journey of low-grade villainy until members...Show more When 16-year-old Keeper Chance receives an invitation to join E.V.I.L., a society of villains, he embarks on a journey of low-grade villainy until members begin to disappear, and Keeper races against time to save his newfound friends and uncover his true nature amidst the chaos. Show less

When 16-year-old Keeper Chance receives an invitation to join E.V.I.L., a society of villains, he embarks on a journey of low-grade villainy until members...Show more When 16-year-old Keeper Chance receives an invitation to join E.V.I.L., a society of villains, he embarks on a journey of low-grade villainy until members begin to disappear, and Keeper races against time to save his newfound friends and uncover his true nature amidst the chaos. Show less

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The Pigpen Problem

The Pigpen Problem

How to Calculate Area and Perimeter

by Wise, Bill

Graphic Novel - 2024

Who says math can't be hilarious? This graphic novel explains plane geometry. Who says math can't be hilarious? This graphic novel explains plane geometry. Show less

Who says math can't be hilarious? This graphic novel explains plane geometry. Who says math can't be hilarious? This graphic novel explains plane geometry. Show less

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My Hair Is A Book

My Hair Is A Book

by Oso, Maisha

Book - 2024

This picture book affirms the beauty of Black hair, describing it as both exquisite in its textures and styles and a testament to the lived history of Black Americans, from the time of slavery through the Civil Rights era to modern times. This picture book affirms the beauty of Black hair, describing it as both exquisite in its textures and styles and a testament to the lived history of Black Americans, from the time of slavery through the Civil Rights era to modern times. Show less

This picture book affirms the beauty of Black hair, describing it as both exquisite in its textures and styles and a testament to the lived history of Black Americans, from the time of slavery through the Civil Rights era to modern times. This picture book affirms the beauty of Black hair, describing it as both exquisite in its textures and styles and a testament to the lived history of Black Americans, from the time of slavery through the Civil Rights era to modern times. Show less

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Grown With Love

Grown With Love

by Wicker, Valeria

Book - 2024

A young boy who has mastered the art of gardening works to help his entire neighborhood learn how to build almost magical worlds with plants. Fantastic illustrations! A young boy who has mastered the art of gardening works to help his entire neighborhood learn how to build almost magical worlds with plants. Fantastic illustrations! Show less

A young boy who has mastered the art of gardening works to help his entire neighborhood learn how to build almost magical worlds with plants. Fantastic illustrations! A young boy who has mastered the art of gardening works to help his entire neighborhood learn how to build almost magical worlds with plants. Fantastic illustrations! Show less

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Troll

Troll

by Stickley, Frances

Book - 2024

A bully learns the power of kindness in this charming book with rhyming verses. A bully learns the power of kindness in this charming book with rhyming verses. Show less

A bully learns the power of kindness in this charming book with rhyming verses. A bully learns the power of kindness in this charming book with rhyming verses. Show less

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Explore : A Collection of Maps and Diagrams That Explain the World

Explore : A Collection of Maps and Diagrams That Explain the World

by Munsey, Lizzie

Book - 2024

Contains a collection of maps, infographics and diagrams that help readers explore space, science and technology, Earth, nature and history topics. Mesmerizing! Contains a collection of maps, infographics and diagrams that help readers explore space, science and technology, Earth, nature and history topics. Mesmerizing! Show less

Contains a collection of maps, infographics and diagrams that help readers explore space, science and technology, Earth, nature and history topics. Mesmerizing! Contains a collection of maps, infographics and diagrams that help readers explore space, science and technology, Earth, nature and history topics. Mesmerizing! Show less

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Cold

Cold

by McCanna, Tim

Book - 2024

Winter may be cold and dark, but it's also magical! Winter may be cold and dark, but it's also magical! Show less

Winter may be cold and dark, but it's also magical! Winter may be cold and dark, but it's also magical! Show less

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A Split Second

A Split Second

by Marks, Janae

Book - 2024

Elise receives a mysterious necklace with a clock locket and wakes the next day to discover time has moved forward by six months. Elise receives a mysterious necklace with a clock locket and wakes the next day to discover time has moved forward by six months. Show less

Elise receives a mysterious necklace with a clock locket and wakes the next day to discover time has moved forward by six months. Elise receives a mysterious necklace with a clock locket and wakes the next day to discover time has moved forward by six months. Show less

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Slouch

Slouch

by Wyman, Christina

Book - 2024

At five feet, 10 inches tall, Stevie Crumb is easily the tallest girl in the seventh grade — if not the whole middle school — and it seems like it's all anyone talks about. At five feet, 10 inches tall, Stevie Crumb is easily the tallest girl in the seventh grade — if not the whole middle school — and it seems like it's all anyone talks about. Show less

At five feet, 10 inches tall, Stevie Crumb is easily the tallest girl in the seventh grade — if not the whole middle school — and it seems like it's all anyone talks about. At five feet, 10 inches tall, Stevie Crumb is easily the tallest girl in the seventh grade — if not the whole middle school — and it seems like it's all anyone talks about. Show less

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A Map for Falasteen

A Map for Falasteen

by Odeh, Maysa

Book - 2024

When her teacher tells the students to find their home countries on a world map, Falasteen desperately searches for Palestine but doesn't find it. When she asks her teacher for help, she tells her it must not exist. When her teacher tells the students to find their home countries on a world map, Falasteen desperately searches for Palestine but doesn't find it. When she asks her teacher for help, she tells her it must not exist. Show less

When her teacher tells the students to find their home countries on a world map, Falasteen desperately searches for Palestine but doesn't find it. When she asks her teacher for help, she tells her it must not exist. When her teacher tells the students to find their home countries on a world map, Falasteen desperately searches for Palestine but doesn't find it. When she asks her teacher for help, she tells her it must not exist. Show less

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Beanie the Bansheenie

Beanie the Bansheenie

by Colfer, Eoin

Book - 2024

A strange and wonderful friendship forms between Rose and the Irish banshee who is supposed to haunt her. A strange and wonderful friendship forms between Rose and the Irish banshee who is supposed to haunt her. Show less

A strange and wonderful friendship forms between Rose and the Irish banshee who is supposed to haunt her. A strange and wonderful friendship forms between Rose and the Irish banshee who is supposed to haunt her. Show less

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The Wild Robot Protects

The Wild Robot Protects

by Brown, Peter

Book - 2023

Roz the robot and the animals on the island are thriving until an injured seal brings a warning of a poison tide advancing toward the island. Roz the robot and the animals on the island are thriving until an injured seal brings a warning of a poison tide advancing toward the island. Show less

Roz the robot and the animals on the island are thriving until an injured seal brings a warning of a poison tide advancing toward the island. Roz the robot and the animals on the island are thriving until an injured seal brings a warning of a poison tide advancing toward the island. Show less

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Duel

Duel

by Bagley, Jessixa

Graphic Novel - 2023

The only thing sixth-grader Lucy has in common with her eighth-grader sister GiGi is their interest in fencing, and they haven't been able to get along ev...Show more The only thing sixth-grader Lucy has in common with her eighth-grader sister GiGi is their interest in fencing, and they haven't been able to get along ever since their dad died. On the first day of school, GiGi humiliates Lucy, and Lucy challenges her to a duel. Show less

The only thing sixth-grader Lucy has in common with her eighth-grader sister GiGi is their interest in fencing, and they haven't been able to get along ev...Show more The only thing sixth-grader Lucy has in common with her eighth-grader sister GiGi is their interest in fencing, and they haven't been able to get along ever since their dad died. On the first day of school, GiGi humiliates Lucy, and Lucy challenges her to a duel. Show less

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Not An Easy Win

Not An Easy Win

by Giles, Chrystal D.

Book - 2023

Twelve-year-old Lawrence and his family move from Charlotte to rural Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his grandmother after his father leaves their family and subsequently lands in prison. Twelve-year-old Lawrence and his family move from Charlotte to rural Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his grandmother after his father leaves their family and subsequently lands in prison. Show less

Twelve-year-old Lawrence and his family move from Charlotte to rural Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his grandmother after his father leaves their family and subsequently lands in prison. Twelve-year-old Lawrence and his family move from Charlotte to rural Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his grandmother after his father leaves their family and subsequently lands in prison. Show less

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Enemies in the Orchard

Enemies in the Orchard

A World War 2 Novel in Verse

by VanderLugt, Dana

Book - 2023

Based on a true story and told in alternating voices, "Enemies in the Orchard" follows the growing friendship between 13-year-old American Clair...Show more Based on a true story and told in alternating voices, "Enemies in the Orchard" follows the growing friendship between 13-year-old American Claire and Karl, a young German POW hired to work on her family's Michigan apple farm in October 1944. Show less

Based on a true story and told in alternating voices, "Enemies in the Orchard" follows the growing friendship between 13-year-old American Clair...Show more Based on a true story and told in alternating voices, "Enemies in the Orchard" follows the growing friendship between 13-year-old American Claire and Karl, a young German POW hired to work on her family's Michigan apple farm in October 1944. Show less

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How to Cook Everything Kids

How to Cook Everything Kids

Inspiration and Recipes for Making the Food You Love

by Bittman, Mark

Book - 2024

Provides a cookbook for kids that offers tutorials on basic techniques for using appliances, food prep and safety, guides to spices, pasta and noodles, and recipes for main dishes, sides, breads and desserts. Provides a cookbook for kids that offers tutorials on basic techniques for using appliances, food prep and safety, guides to spices, pasta and noodles, and recipes for main dishes, sides, breads and desserts. Show less

Provides a cookbook for kids that offers tutorials on basic techniques for using appliances, food prep and safety, guides to spices, pasta and noodles, and recipes for main dishes, sides, breads and desserts. Provides a cookbook for kids that offers tutorials on basic techniques for using appliances, food prep and safety, guides to spices, pasta and noodles, and recipes for main dishes, sides, breads and desserts. Show less

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How to Build LEGO Animals

How to Build LEGO Animals

by Dolan, Hannah

Book - 2023

Provides a full-color, step-by-step guide to building 30 LEGO animals. Features facts about the animals, and tips for creating fur, feathers, claws, horns and habitats. Provides a full-color, step-by-step guide to building 30 LEGO animals. Features facts about the animals, and tips for creating fur, feathers, claws, horns and habitats. Show less

Provides a full-color, step-by-step guide to building 30 LEGO animals. Features facts about the animals, and tips for creating fur, feathers, claws, horns and habitats. Provides a full-color, step-by-step guide to building 30 LEGO animals. Features facts about the animals, and tips for creating fur, feathers, claws, horns and habitats. Show less

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Patrick Mahomes Vs. Peyton Manning

Patrick Mahomes Vs. Peyton Manning

Who Would Win?

by Greenberg, Keith Elliot

Book - 2024

Compares and contrasts the careers and skills of NFL, Super Bowl-champion quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes. Compares and contrasts the careers and skills of NFL, Super Bowl-champion quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes. Show less

Compares and contrasts the careers and skills of NFL, Super Bowl-champion quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes. Compares and contrasts the careers and skills of NFL, Super Bowl-champion quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes. Show less

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