The Abduction

by Gordon Korman

Just when they thought they were going to be a family again, Meg and Aiden find themselves in another crisis. As they are walking home from school, a van pulls alongside of them and Meg is thrown into...

Kidnapped series: book 1

Antarctic Adventure

by Meredith Hooper

This book offers informative accounts of both successful and unsuccessful exploratory expeditions of Antarctica. Also included are many illustrations, along with maps and photographs.

Dorling Kindersley Readers — 4 series

The Capture

by Kathryn Lasky

The first in a series, this book tells of the capture of owlets who are taken to St. Aggie's, their escape, and the search for the Great Tree of Ga'Hoole.

Guardians of Ga'Hoole series: book 1

Gooney Bird Greene

by Lois Lowry

Our heroine is a most unusual new student who loves to be the center of attention. Gooney Bird Greene entertains her teacher and fellow 2nd-graders by telling absolutely true stories about herself, including...

Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum

by Marcia Thornton Jones Debbie Dadey

The gang trails a new school secretary to find out why electrical appliances seem to blow whenever she walks by.

Bailey School Kids series: book 13

Hatchet

by Gary Paulsen

After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents'...

Brian's Saga series: book 1

Horrible Harry Goes to Sea

by Suzy Kline

The students in Miss Mackle's third-grade class bring items about their ancestors to school. When it is revealed that one of Ida's relatives was on the "Titanic," the class wants to take a field...

Horrible Harry series: book 13

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

by Brian Selznick

2008 Caldecott Medal Winner

In this book told through the combined elements of a graphic novel, a picture book, and a film, twelve-year-old Hugo Cabret must solve a mystery involving...

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

by Kate DiCamillo

The Newbery Medal-winning author of "The Tale of Despereaux" returns with this story about a toy china rabbit named Edward Tulane. When he becomes lost, Edward takes an extraordinary journey...

Nim's Island

by Wendy Orr

While her scientist father is away on a trip, Nim must defend her island home against danger.