The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

You should read this book because it is a story unlike any you have read.  It is told in both words and pictures, and it focuses on the life of Hugo Cabret, an orphan living in a clock tower of a Paris train station.  Very imaginative, beautifully written, and truly a heart-felt read!  Give it a try!   (Recommended by Mrs. Chambers)

Wonder by R. J. Palacio

You should read this book because you will never forget the main character, Auggie Pullman.  Born with a facial anomaly, Auggie has been homeschooled all his life, until now.  Follow Auggie on his adventures as he navigates fifth grade.  This is a great book about family, friendship, loyalty, and respecting differences.  Everyone should read this book!  (Recommended by Mrs. Chambers)

The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White

You should read this book because it is full of adventure, has lots of mishaps and a happy ending.  (Recommended by A. S.)

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

You should read this book because it's a fantastic historical fiction novel about a girl named Isabelle who's a slave in the period of time right before the Revolutionary War, and has to serve a cruel master while struggling to keep her younger sister safe.  (Recommended by P. E.)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling

You should read this book because it is full of adventures, it is mysterious, and has very interesting details.  (Recommended by N. B.)

Pegasus:  The Flame of Olympus by Kate O'Hearn

You should read this book because it has really good details, and it also has a very enjoyable storyline.  (Recommended by A. T.)

The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

You should read this series because it is very captivating, and the author of the books tells us not to read it.  (Recommended by E. M.)

You should read this series because it's about three orphans whose parents died in a fire, and they try to escape Count Olaf's clutches because he wants the fortune their parents left behind.  (Recommended by H. G.)

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

You should read this book because it is really interesting, and it talks about how a boy survives in the wild with only a hatchet.  (Recommended by P. M.)

Holes by Louis Sachar

You should read this book because I really enjoyed it and I think and hope you will like it, too.  (Recommended by S. M.)

Drama by Raina Telgemier

You should read this book because it is so much fun and romantic!  It's so funny and has cliff-hangers.  It's about a girl named Callie who loves drama class.  They are putting on a play called "Moon Over Mississippi" on which she helps build the set.  She falls in love when she meets twin brothers, and she does what she likes.  (Recommended by A. S.)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid:  The Getaway by Jeff Kinney

You should read this book because it shows how a family goes on vacation when it's Christmas.  (Recommended by H. A.)

Sisters by Raina Tegemier

You should read this book because it is about showing love for your siblings and your families.  The author, Raina, spends a week in the car with her sister and brother, with her mom driving, and learns to love them.  (Recommended by A. S.)

To All the Boys I Have Loved Before by Jenny Han

You should read this book because it is so funny at times, but it's also really full of emotion.  There is a movie, too!  (Recommended by A. M. )

How to Train Your Dragon Series by Cresida Cowel

You should read this series because it is so interesting and exciting.  It has lots of humor and adventures.  (Recommended by S. T.)

Trading Places by Claudia Mills

You should read this book because it tells the story about how the lives of a twin brother and sister change by just a simple school project.  This book is way more meaningful than it seems.  Try it out!  (Recommended by J. S.)

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid:  The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney

You should read this book because it is so funny and so relatable especially if you're in middle school!  (Recommended by S. K.)  

You should read this book because it is about a messed up vacation with a boy and his family which didn't go as planned. (Recommended by H. A.)

Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

You should read this book because it is a page-turner.  You will not be able to put it down!  Set in a small town during World War II, narrator Annabelle's quiet life changes drastically when a dark-hearted city girl moves in with her grandparents.  Full of twists and mysteries, sometimes harsh, always thought-provoking.  It's a book that will stay with you for a long time.  (Recommended by Mrs. Chambers)

Brave by Svetlana Chmakova

You should read this book because it is about a boy who is being bullied.  He joins art and news clubs and he finds friends who protect him.  (Recommended by A. S.)

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid:  Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney

You should read this book because it is about a little boy who has to listen to his brother everytime his parents leave and when his parents are with him.  (Recommended by H. A.)

O C Daniel by Wesley King

You should read this because it is a fictional book about a boy who has OCD, and his life changes when he meets a girl who also has OCD.  (Recommended by A. S.)

War Cross by Marie Lu

You should read this book because it is action-packed and really fun.  It is a story about a girl who suffers from losses and harsh living when her idol, Hideo Tunaka, calls her to come to Tokyo, Japan. . . (Recommended by E. R.)

Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

You should read this book because it is very funny and it's adventure-packed. (Recommended by A. K.)

Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk

You should read this book if you are a fan of Wolf Hollow (by the same author).  This book is about Crow, a free-spirited girl growing up on a tiny, beautiful island off the coast of Massachusetts.  But who is Crow?  How did she come to be adopted by Osh, the kind man who rescued her from a small boat when she was a baby?  Who were her parents?  Where did she come from?  These are all mysteries that unravel in this great, adventurous read!  (Recommended by Mrs. Chambers)

13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher

You should read this book because it is a great book with amazing details about a heart-breaking girl. (Recommended by S. T.)

Shadow Magic by Joshua Kahn

You should read this book because it is full of magic and adventure.  It can be a little dark at times, for this book is set in a kingdom where necromancers rule, as well as being a murder mystery.  Kingdoms, forbidden magic, giant bats, and charismatic heroes are only a few amazing features in this series.  (Recommended by A. W.)

Becoming by Michelle Obama

You should read this book because it is really good, and it explains what it is like to be the wife of the US President.  (Recommended by E. M.)

The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel

You should read this book because it talks about the Maine hermit, Chris Knight, and how solitude affected him and how solitude, or lack of it, affects us humans as social animals.  (Recommended by H. H.)

A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron

You should read this book because it was full of adventure, and overall, it was a really good book.  (Recommended by E. W.)

Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp

You should read this book because it is beautifully written.  Once you pick it up, you can't put it down.  When everything unravels, you truly understand the depth of everything.  (Recommended by C. B.)

This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

You should read this book because it's a book you can finish in one sitting.  It's dark, but it provides different points of view to subjects that we need to shed light on.  (Recommended by C. B.)

The Fault in our Stars by John Green

You should read this book because it draws attention to a disease that people should know about, and it shows that people who are terminal can still be happy.  (Recommended by C. B.)

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

You should read this book because it's a dystopian novel that makes you realize so much about humanity, and displays true human nature in the most action/adventure way possible.  (Recommended by C. B.)

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

You should read this book because it shows an unfair situation and proves that a single day can change everything.  (Recommended by C. B.)

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

You should read this book because it really displays an accurate situation that can make you feel so much emotion and love and joy.  (Recommended by C. B.)

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia

You should read this book because it provides the perspective of a struggling teenager and shows that sometimes people can be misunderstood.  (Recommended by C. B.)

 The Witch's Boy by Kelly Barnhill

You should read this book because it's very interesting, enchanting, and haunting.  Once you read this book, you will be connected and won't stop reading it!  It introduces many settings and has a ton of action taking place.  (Recommended by M. V.)

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

You should read this book because you can relate to it and it is really funny.  I find it highly detailed.  (Recommended by J. M.)

Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls by Dav Pilkey

You should read this book because it is super fun, because more books keep coming out, and because it has great pictures and characters.  It's a comic book, in case you are wondering!  (Recommended by V. C.)

Amulet Series by Kazu Kibuishi

You should read this book because it is a great graphic novel series with good cliffhangers.  The story is very creative and the pictures are well done.  It hooks you in and you can't put it down the moment you start the first book.  (Recommended by E. C.)

The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani

You should read this book because it's well-written, based on a fascinating topic, and is rich in language and imagery.  The story is set in 1947 when India was freed from British rule and was divided into two-countries: Pakistan and India.  The book is written in the form of a diary and told from the perspective of a young girl struggling to understand why her country has been broken up, and why her life has changed dramatically overnight.  (Recommended by Mrs. Chambers)

Smells like Dog by Suzanne Selfers

You should read this book because it includes humor, mystery, adventure, and a plot twist at the end.  (Recommended by D. D.)

Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson

You should read this book because it is a really exciting adventure/mystery combo with a brilliant main character.  (Recommended by D. D.)

The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

You should read this book because some parts are pretty funny and it made me laugh.  I find some of it relatable and you might too.  If you read this book, I hope you enjoy it!  (Recommended by M. F.)

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

You should read this book because Eragon has a lot of great details, and Christopher Paolini did a great job of building the world of Eragon and it has sequels to enjoy and soak up.  (Recommended by I. M.)

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

You should read this book because it is a touching book that will change your outlook on life and death forever.  It is filled with hilarious jokes and heartbreaking scenes that make it such a special book.  (Recommended by A. P.)

You should read this book because it is the most heartbreaking dramatic and romantic love story ever.  It kind of changed my life.  Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters meet, and never can be separated.  (Recommended by C. S.)

Looking for Alaska by John Green

You should read this book because every single book from this author is amazing.  It's a twisted love story, rather forced and to be continued until it stops.  A love story cannot happen without two hearts.  (Recommended by C. S.)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney

You should read this book because it is amazing and funny.  This book is about real like things that happen to kids!  (Recommended by M. F. and K. S.)

The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer

You should read this book because it is very interesting, even if you haven't read the first book you would still enjoy it very much.  The author did a very good job at explaining what happened in the first book.  (Recommended by A. H.)

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary

You should read this book because it is a very funny, realistic story that a lot of people can relate to.  (Recommended by E. W.)

Holes by Louis Sacher

You should read this book because it is about a boy who gets in trouble when he shouldn't be.  He gets sent into a "bad boys" camp, Camp Green Lake.  He has to dig holes in the hot sun.  They say it was to turn him into a good boy, but was it really?  What was the secret behind all the digging?  It was a miracle of a lifetime that helped them out of the mess.  (Recommended by E. S.)

Mr. Burke is Berserk! by Dan Gutman

You should read this book because it's so funny and interesting. If you like books about weird schools, you should read this.  (Recommended by V. M.)

It's Kind of A Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

You should read this book because it is an insightful story that goes into the mind of a struggling teenager, which might help anyone realize that they are, in fact, not alone.  (Recommended by C. B.)

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

You should read this book because it's very well-written and sad at the same time.  This book has a really important message and can impact a major influence on many people.  (Recommended by M. V.)

We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach

You should read this book because the way it goes about the concepts of hope in the face of misery and love under pressure.  It displays humanity's ability to cling to the last shreds od hope while explaining how we could cause the destruction of our world.  (Recommended by C. B.)

Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young

You should read this book because the story is well-written, with plenty of plot twists.  I strongly suggest this book for girls as they are the audience it is meant for.  The characters are strangely relatable in a bit of a scary way.  (Recommended by C. S.)

Lovely War by Julie Berry

You should read this book because it shows the intensity and sadness with which love thrives during war.  It's a true show of hope and heartbreak.  (Recommended by C. B.)

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

You should read this book because it's about a girl whose dad is a preacher.  Her mother had left her when she was very young.  At a store, she saw a dog who was causing trouble and took him home.  Little did she know, that dog was a complete miracle!  (Recommended by E. S.)

My Thirteenth Winter by Samantha Abeel

You should read this book because it's about a girl with a learning disability.  However, she is also a girl who deserves to be in the gifted and talented program.  After convincing the principal, she gets into the learning disability program.  There, she fits in.  Her brain just can't make sense of anything.  Little does she know what her future holds for her!  It just gets better and better.  You won't want to put down this book!  (Recommended by E. S.)

Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

You should read this book because it's about a girl who has two younger brothers and she gets bullied by a girl who has thrown a rock at another girl's eye and cause her to lose it.  The bully has also completely cut her brother's forehead.  What's next to come?  This book is very creative and you won't want to put it down.  (Recommended by E. S.)

The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

I would recommend this series because it is very cool.  It talks about three kids whose parents died, and they were sent to their new guardian named Count Olaf.  (Recommended by S. A.)

The Divergent Series by Veronica Roth

The book series I want to recommend is the Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth, this book is about a time in Chicago where there is this type of war, and everyone is separated into factions and when each person turns 16 years old, they get to pick a new faction! This book is really a page-turner and I think EVERYONE should read this book. (Recommended by M. S. )