Archer’s Quest by Linda Sue Park

Facing another evening of dreary homework, Kevin Kim is startled

by an unusual intruder.  Standing before him is Koh Chu-Mong,

an ancient Korean archer from the 1st century B.C. Kevin’s quest is to

return this brave stranger to his own time within 24 hours or

history will be changed forever.

Attack of the Turtle by Drew Carlson

Living on the Connecticut shoreline during the Revolutionary War,
fourteen-year-old Nathan secretly helps his cousin, inventor David
Bushnell, build the first submarine. Nathan must overcome his fears and
Tory spies to help the Patriots fight the British.

A Dog’s Life: The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin

Everything is comfortable in Squirrel’s world until her mother and
brother disappear. Left on her own, she is forced to face many
challenges from humans, other animals, and the elements. As days pass,
Squirrel learns that her life will never be the same, but with all these
obstacles, can she survive?

Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix

What would you do if your parents dropped you off at an unknown aunt’s
house in the middle of the night, in an unknown town, where everyone you
met looked at you as if they just saw a ghost? This is Bethany’s living
nightmare, and it takes all her courage to slowly unravel the truth.

Drita, My Homegirl by Jenny Lombard

Drita emigrates to New York City from Kosovo. During a social studies
project, she meets Maxie, a native New Yorker who can’t seem to stay
quiet in school. What can two girls from such different worlds possibly
have in common? More than you think.

The Ghost’s Grave by Peg Kehret

When twelve-year-old Josh apprehensively spends the summer in Washington
state with his eccentric Aunt Ethel, he encounters the ghost of a
one-legged coal miner. After stumbling upon a metal box of buried
treasure, he solves the mystery of the box and finds out more about
himself and his family.

Paint the Wind by Pam Munoz Ryan

Maya lives secluded in her grandmother’s overprotective care until an
unexpected event sends her to Wyoming to meet her mother’s family. Maya
learns about the mother she hardly remembers, and she encounters a wild
herd of horses including a mare that her mother once rode.

Rules by Cynthia Lord

If you have to tell your autistic brother “to keep his pants on in
public,” how can you hope for a normal life? Catherine discovers that
her own behavior with new neighbor Kristi and wheelchair-bound Jason
make her look again at what “normal” really means.

The Stumptown Kid by Carol Gorman and Ron Findley

Eleven-year-old Charlie Nebraska learns about friendship, heroism and
racism when he meets a former Negro-league baseball player. Luther Peale
ends up coaching Charlie’s team. Will this be the change they need to
win against the premier team?

The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin

Taiwanese-American Grace, has high hopes that the Year of the Dog will
bring her great luck. During Grace’s funny experiences throughout the
year, she figures out what makes her unique and how she fits in with her
family, friends, and classmates.