500 Books Before Middle School: February 2025

by Sanders, Rob

Book - 2024

The beauty and power of friendship are on full display as a boy moves into a new town and makes a best friend. The beauty and power of friendship are on full display as a boy moves into a new town and makes a best friend. Show less

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Beasts of the Uncanny Wild

by Lin, Cindy

Book - 2024

New adventures, new dangers and solid friendships abound in this sequel to "Creature of the In-Between." New adventures, new dangers and solid friendships abound in this sequel to "Creature of the In-Between." Show less

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The Legend of Memo Castillo

by Alexander, William

Book - 2024

Memo Castillo is excited to dress up and attend his first fan convention with his best friend, Theo Chang. Memo Castillo is excited to dress up and attend his first fan convention with his best friend, Theo Chang. Show less

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Tessa Miyata Is So Unlucky

by Abe, Julie

Book - 2024

After defeating the god Taira Masakado, Tessa and her best friend Jin are enjoying summer activities in Tokyo when they receive a magical invitation to join the Academy of Gods. After defeating the god Taira Masakado, Tessa and her best friend Jin are enjoying summer activities in Tokyo when they receive a magical invitation to join the Academy of Gods. Show less

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Eloise the Fire Dragon

by Mara, Maddy

Book - 2025

Eloise, Ash and Maya discover they can transform into powerful Fire Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest, and Eloise learns she is the mighty Flame Dragon. Eloise, Ash and Maya discover they can transform into powerful Fire Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest, and Eloise learns she is the mighty Flame Dragon. Show less

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The Sea Queen

by Hastings, Natasha

Book - 2024

Best friends work together to save London. Best friends work together to save London. Show less

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Worm's Lost & Found

by Wellerdiek, Jule

Book - 2024

Seal helps his best friend and lost and found virtuoso, Worm, find his hat. Seal helps his best friend and lost and found virtuoso, Worm, find his hat. Show less

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Millie Maven and the Bronze Medallion

by Dekker, Ted

Book - 2020

Millie Maven, a fearful orphan girl who lives with her evil aunt, is trapped in a life of cruel punishment without any friends. On the night of her 12th birthday, old Aggie of the woods invites her to take a journey that can change her life forever. Millie Maven, a fearful orphan girl who lives with her evil aunt, is trapped in a life of cruel punishment without any friends. On the night of her 12th birthday, old Aggie of the woods invites her to take a journey that can change her life forever. Show less

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Bird Nerd

by Richter, Jennifer Ann

Book - 2024

Nerdy Nyla Braun sees an opportunity to shine when her urban elementary school announces a birding competition against a suburban neighbor. Nerdy Nyla Braun sees an opportunity to shine when her urban elementary school announces a birding competition against a suburban neighbor. Show less

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Bee & Flea and the Fall Fiasco

by Humphrey, Anna

Book - 2024

The crime-solving insects Bee and Flea are back for another mystery as fall turns into winter and the animals in the backyard start acting odd. The crime-solving insects Bee and Flea are back for another mystery as fall turns into winter and the animals in the backyard start acting odd. Show less

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Off the Map

by Hashimoto, Meika

Book - 2024

Thirteen-year-old Marlo doesn't know why her former best friend Amos suddenly stopped talking to her, but she distracts herself from her sadness by focusing on an upcoming canoe trip with her mother and her dog Cherrio in the Alaska wilderness. Thirteen-year-old Marlo doesn't know why her former best friend Amos suddenly stopped talking to her, but she distracts herself from her sadness by focusing on an upcoming canoe trip with her mother and her dog Cherrio in the Alaska wilderness. Show less

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Like A Boss

by Mlynowski, Sarah

Book - 2024

When Maya receives a mysterious magic bracelet in the mail, she wishes to be in charge of things. Although she starts to enjoy her authority, she is soon ...Show more When Maya receives a mysterious magic bracelet in the mail, she wishes to be in charge of things. Although she starts to enjoy her authority, she is soon overwhelmed by newfound responsibilities, needing the help of her long-distance friends to untangle the bracelet's magic. Show less

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We Are Not Alone

by Bury, Katryn

Book - 2024

Thirteen-year-old Sam Kepler Greyson, whose Hodgkin's lymphoma is in remission, is struggling after losing his best friend Oscar to brain cancer and finds...Show more Thirteen-year-old Sam Kepler Greyson, whose Hodgkin's lymphoma is in remission, is struggling after losing his best friend Oscar to brain cancer and finds returning to middle school harder than he ever imagined due to rumors that he lied about having cancer. Show less

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Two Birthdays

by Hopgood, Tim

Book - 2024

Best friends Cedric the alligator and Boo the elephant's relationship is threatened after a birthday party goes wrong: Boo forgot about Cedric's birthday. No matter, best friends can always find ways to make it up to one another. Best friends Cedric the alligator and Boo the elephant's relationship is threatened after a birthday party goes wrong: Boo forgot about Cedric's birthday. No matter, best friends can always find ways to make it up to one another. Show less

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Sir Callie and the Witch's War

by Symes-Smith, Esme

Book - 2024

Callie, Willow, Elowen and Edwyn are scattered across the realm as they continue to fight for the heart of their kingdom. Callie, Willow, Elowen and Edwyn are scattered across the realm as they continue to fight for the heart of their kingdom. Show less

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Cat Chat

How Cats Tell Us How They Feel

by French, Jess

Book - 2024

A fun nonfiction book that helps explain cats and their behavior. A fun nonfiction book that helps explain cats and their behavior. Show less

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We the People

The United States Constitution Explored and Explained

by Lewis, Aura

Book - 2024

Explains what the U.S. Constitution is and the history behind it, and presents the impact of the Constitution on American politics throughout history. Explains what the U.S. Constitution is and the history behind it, and presents the impact of the Constitution on American politics throughout history. Show less

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What Do Scientists Do?

by Mumbray, Tom

Book - 2024

Learn about some in-depth careers and scientists and how they get there. Learn about some in-depth careers and scientists and how they get there. Show less

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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...Show more 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! From kindergarten through fifth grade, kids read 500 books of their choice to get comfortable with independent reading. Track progress and earn prizes throughout! Show less

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