Juvenile Fiction Lists

"Twelve-year-old Lonny Quicke and his younger brother finally leave their hidden forest home and venture into the nearby town of Farstoke, where Lonny discovers that, at first glance, the people of Farstoke are not cruel and selfish, but as he debates revealing his secret ability, he wonders whether his new friends are really as kind as they seem." (description from catalog)

"11-year-old J.R. was hurt when Violet, her BFF, befriended their popular classmate, Ava, while both were away at summer camp. As sixth grade begins, J.R. feels distressed and somewhat lost. Meanwhile, an enigmatic new teacher turns creative-writing assignments into life-changing experiences for J.R., who discovers that whatever plot twists she devises for her fictional characters will come true in her own life or that of someone she knows, often with unintended consequences. J.R. realizes that she’s changing too and begins to acknowledge her emotions, speak up for herself, and think before she acts." (adapted from Booklist)

When a strange key opens a door to good fortune and to Opportunity, who will stay with her for seven serendipitous days, Lila soon discovers that the person who lost the key will do anything to get it back.-- Provided by publisher.

As twelve-year-old Ellie Engle navigates seventh grade and her changing relationship with her best friend, a freak accident occurs and gives Ellie the ability to bring things back to life through touch. (description from catalog)

When Lily, her sister Sam, and their mother move in with her sick grandmother, Lily traps a tiger and makes a deal with him to heal Halmoni. (description from catalog)

"Twelve-year-old Oscar Buckle is determined to discover the real reason behind why his town is so rainy" (description from catalog)

Twelve-year-old Korean American Emma uses her fickle witchy powers to keep her best friend's parents together so they do not move away.--Provided by publisher

"In 1962, ten-year-old Winna Cole discovers a pair of magical spectacles that reveal both the friendly ghosts of her African American ancestors and a dangerous family curse." (Description from catalog)