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High/Low Middle-Grade Titles

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This list contains books from publishers who have high-interest titles with a lower reading level. These books are great for reluctant or struggling readers and typically feature simple sentences, controlled vocabulary, lower page counts, and short chapters.

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Escaping the Fire

Escaping the Fire

by Smith, Emma Bland

Book - 2020

It's the last week of summer vacation. Gavin McNally's parents announce the family is taking the following year off to travel the country in an RV! One ni...Show more It's the last week of summer vacation. Gavin McNally's parents announce the family is taking the following year off to travel the country in an RV! One night in a California campground, Gavin sees a red glow in the distance. Fire! The McNallys must make quick decisions to get to safety. Just as they think they're in the clear, they find an abandoned dog. Do they have time to rescue her and still escape the fire? 4 Titles in this series. Show less

It's the last week of summer vacation. Gavin McNally's parents announce the family is taking the following year off to travel the country in an RV! One ni...Show more It's the last week of summer vacation. Gavin McNally's parents announce the family is taking the following year off to travel the country in an RV! One night in a California campground, Gavin sees a red glow in the distance. Fire! The McNallys must make quick decisions to get to safety. Just as they think they're in the clear, they find an abandoned dog. Do they have time to rescue her and still escape the fire? 4 Titles in this series. Show less

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Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

by McFarlane, Melanie

Book - 2021

Twelve-year-old Macy is an amateur treasure hunter who finds lost things along the shores of Buffalo Pound Lake. When her mom announces she's leaving her ...Show more Twelve-year-old Macy is an amateur treasure hunter who finds lost things along the shores of Buffalo Pound Lake. When her mom announces she's leaving her park ranger job at the lake to be a police officer in the city, Macy decides she needs to find a treasure big enough to put Buffalo Pound on the map so her family can stay put. But instead of a treasure, Macy finds a kidnapped mermaid. Macy must find a missing magic shell to reconnect the mermaid with her family. Show less

Twelve-year-old Macy is an amateur treasure hunter who finds lost things along the shores of Buffalo Pound Lake. When her mom announces she's leaving her ...Show more Twelve-year-old Macy is an amateur treasure hunter who finds lost things along the shores of Buffalo Pound Lake. When her mom announces she's leaving her park ranger job at the lake to be a police officer in the city, Macy decides she needs to find a treasure big enough to put Buffalo Pound on the map so her family can stay put. But instead of a treasure, Macy finds a kidnapped mermaid. Macy must find a missing magic shell to reconnect the mermaid with her family. Show less

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The Ballgame With No One at Bat

The Ballgame With No One at Bat

by Brezenoff, Steven

Book - 2013

Egg Garrison looks forward to taking some great action shots at a minor league baseball game. But when a cash register is stolen, the game shuts down and the kids have a mystery to solve. Full color illustrations. 13 Titles in this series. Egg Garrison looks forward to taking some great action shots at a minor league baseball game. But when a cash register is stolen, the game shuts down and the kids have a mystery to solve. Full color illustrations. 13 Titles in this series. Show less

Egg Garrison looks forward to taking some great action shots at a minor league baseball game. But when a cash register is stolen, the game shuts down and the kids have a mystery to solve. Full color illustrations. 13 Titles in this series. Egg Garrison looks forward to taking some great action shots at a minor league baseball game. But when a cash register is stolen, the game shuts down and the kids have a mystery to solve. Full color illustrations. 13 Titles in this series. Show less

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Vision of Gold

Vision of Gold

by Scott, Jenny

Book - 2020

Twelve-year-old Olivia is psychic! With her friend Sebastian's help, she creates a blog called Clairvoyant Claire on which she posts her predictions. But ...Show more Twelve-year-old Olivia is psychic! With her friend Sebastian's help, she creates a blog called Clairvoyant Claire on which she posts her predictions. But when Olivia posts her vision that a pirate treasure will be stolen, people do not believe her. Will her prediction turn out to be true? 4 Titles in this series. Show less

Twelve-year-old Olivia is psychic! With her friend Sebastian's help, she creates a blog called Clairvoyant Claire on which she posts her predictions. But ...Show more Twelve-year-old Olivia is psychic! With her friend Sebastian's help, she creates a blog called Clairvoyant Claire on which she posts her predictions. But when Olivia posts her vision that a pirate treasure will be stolen, people do not believe her. Will her prediction turn out to be true? 4 Titles in this series. Show less

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World's Worst Parrot

World's Worst Parrot

by Kuipers, Alice

Book - 2020

Ava works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school. As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parr...Show more Ava works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school. As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parrot from her great-uncle Bernie (whom she barely remembers), Ava's carefully crafted world starts to crumble. Show less

Ava works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school. As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parr...Show more Ava works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school. As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parrot from her great-uncle Bernie (whom she barely remembers), Ava's carefully crafted world starts to crumble. Show less

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Balance Beam Boss

Balance Beam Boss

by Maddox, Jake

Book - 2020

Twelve-year-old Sofia Martinez is the best gymnast at Riverside Gymnastics Center, but when a fall from the balance beam (usually her best event) results ...Show more Twelve-year-old Sofia Martinez is the best gymnast at Riverside Gymnastics Center, but when a fall from the balance beam (usually her best event) results in a concussion, she finds herself afraid of the beam, and equally afraid to tell anyone about her fear of falling--Sofia needs help before her trauma drives her away from gymnastics forever. Many titles in this series. Show less

Twelve-year-old Sofia Martinez is the best gymnast at Riverside Gymnastics Center, but when a fall from the balance beam (usually her best event) results ...Show more Twelve-year-old Sofia Martinez is the best gymnast at Riverside Gymnastics Center, but when a fall from the balance beam (usually her best event) results in a concussion, she finds herself afraid of the beam, and equally afraid to tell anyone about her fear of falling--Sofia needs help before her trauma drives her away from gymnastics forever. Many titles in this series. Show less

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Kung Fu Master

Kung Fu Master

by Chan, Marty

Book - 2019

Everyone assumes that because he's Chinese, Jon Wong must be a first-class nerd who's good at math. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to shake th...Show more Everyone assumes that because he's Chinese, Jon Wong must be a first-class nerd who's good at math. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to shake the stereotypes. And then a rumor starts going around that Jon is a kung fu master. Rather than correct the mistake, Jon plays up the role and enjoys all the attention. But when the school bully challenges him to prove his skills, Jon must find a way to keep his status as the cool kid....without getting pulverized. Show less

Everyone assumes that because he's Chinese, Jon Wong must be a first-class nerd who's good at math. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to shake th...Show more Everyone assumes that because he's Chinese, Jon Wong must be a first-class nerd who's good at math. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to shake the stereotypes. And then a rumor starts going around that Jon is a kung fu master. Rather than correct the mistake, Jon plays up the role and enjoys all the attention. But when the school bully challenges him to prove his skills, Jon must find a way to keep his status as the cool kid....without getting pulverized. Show less

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Trail Trouble

Trail Trouble

by Maddox, Jake

Book - 2020

On a summer vacation with his family, Marlon Keys is about to hike the Appalachian Trail. He isn't exactly thrilled about the trip, he'd rather play on hi...Show more On a summer vacation with his family, Marlon Keys is about to hike the Appalachian Trail. He isn't exactly thrilled about the trip, he'd rather play on his smartphone and connect with his friends back home. But when Marlon accidentally gets separated from the group on the hike, his "boring" vacation becomes an exercise in survival. Can Marlon find his way back to his family and camp safely, or will he remain lost on the trail? 4 titles in this series. Show less

On a summer vacation with his family, Marlon Keys is about to hike the Appalachian Trail. He isn't exactly thrilled about the trip, he'd rather play on hi...Show more On a summer vacation with his family, Marlon Keys is about to hike the Appalachian Trail. He isn't exactly thrilled about the trip, he'd rather play on his smartphone and connect with his friends back home. But when Marlon accidentally gets separated from the group on the hike, his "boring" vacation becomes an exercise in survival. Can Marlon find his way back to his family and camp safely, or will he remain lost on the trail? 4 titles in this series. Show less

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Frankensteve

Frankensteve

by Taddonio, Lea

Book - 2020

Steve wants to do a hip-hop routine in the big Shiverwood Academy talent show. But whenever he tries to pop and lock in public, he trips over his own feet...Show more Steve wants to do a hip-hop routine in the big Shiverwood Academy talent show. But whenever he tries to pop and lock in public, he trips over his own feet. Is it because he is an undead boy made of sewn together body parts? Or is the truth even scarier. Does Steve have stage fright? 4 Titles in this series. Show less

Steve wants to do a hip-hop routine in the big Shiverwood Academy talent show. But whenever he tries to pop and lock in public, he trips over his own feet...Show more Steve wants to do a hip-hop routine in the big Shiverwood Academy talent show. But whenever he tries to pop and lock in public, he trips over his own feet. Is it because he is an undead boy made of sewn together body parts? Or is the truth even scarier. Does Steve have stage fright? 4 Titles in this series. Show less

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High and Dry

High and Dry

by Walters, Eric

Unknown - 2020

Dylan lives on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest with his parents, but when they have to go to the mainland, his grandfather weathers a storm to co...Show more Dylan lives on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest with his parents, but when they have to go to the mainland, his grandfather weathers a storm to come spend time with him. Grandpa's brought Dylan a number of gifts, and one comes in handy the next day while they are exploring the coast. In fact, this gift leads the duo to a dangerous discovery: a young orca got stuck on the rocks during the storm. Racing against the sun and the heat, Dylan and Grandpa need to work together to figure out how to save the calf while his pod circles nearby. Show less

Dylan lives on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest with his parents, but when they have to go to the mainland, his grandfather weathers a storm to co...Show more Dylan lives on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest with his parents, but when they have to go to the mainland, his grandfather weathers a storm to come spend time with him. Grandpa's brought Dylan a number of gifts, and one comes in handy the next day while they are exploring the coast. In fact, this gift leads the duo to a dangerous discovery: a young orca got stuck on the rocks during the storm. Racing against the sun and the heat, Dylan and Grandpa need to work together to figure out how to save the calf while his pod circles nearby. Show less

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The Library Shelves

The Library Shelves

An Interactive Mystery Adventure

by Brezenoff, Steven

Book - 2019

When Franklin Middle School's sixth grade class visits the public library, Sam, Egg, Gum, and Cat investigate scratching noises and a book series that is ...Show more When Franklin Middle School's sixth grade class visits the public library, Sam, Egg, Gum, and Cat investigate scratching noises and a book series that is always on hold but never checked out. Readers will love being able to choose from 12 possible endings and following the crew as they get out of some tight scrapes and some close calls. A Field Trip Mysteries series with a "You Choose" format. 6 Titles in this series. Show less

When Franklin Middle School's sixth grade class visits the public library, Sam, Egg, Gum, and Cat investigate scratching noises and a book series that is ...Show more When Franklin Middle School's sixth grade class visits the public library, Sam, Egg, Gum, and Cat investigate scratching noises and a book series that is always on hold but never checked out. Readers will love being able to choose from 12 possible endings and following the crew as they get out of some tight scrapes and some close calls. A Field Trip Mysteries series with a "You Choose" format. 6 Titles in this series. Show less

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Just Three

Just Three

by Schultz Nicholson, Lorna

Book - 2019

Before Rory and Jillian's mother died two years ago, she hired Rebecca to be the family housekeeper. But Rebecca is a terrible cook and not so great at ho...Show more Before Rory and Jillian's mother died two years ago, she hired Rebecca to be the family housekeeper. But Rebecca is a terrible cook and not so great at housework either. One day Jillian catches her father flirting with Rebecca and decides it's time to find him a girlfriend. Rory disagrees. But eventually he goes along with the idea, and they create a profile for their father on an online dating site. Dad is very reluctant, but Jillian gets him to agree to go on three dates before giving up. Each date turns out to be more disastrous than the last. Will Rory and Jillian manage to find their dad the perfect match? Show less

Before Rory and Jillian's mother died two years ago, she hired Rebecca to be the family housekeeper. But Rebecca is a terrible cook and not so great at ho...Show more Before Rory and Jillian's mother died two years ago, she hired Rebecca to be the family housekeeper. But Rebecca is a terrible cook and not so great at housework either. One day Jillian catches her father flirting with Rebecca and decides it's time to find him a girlfriend. Rory disagrees. But eventually he goes along with the idea, and they create a profile for their father on an online dating site. Dad is very reluctant, but Jillian gets him to agree to go on three dates before giving up. Each date turns out to be more disastrous than the last. Will Rory and Jillian manage to find their dad the perfect match? Show less

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Ooze Control

Ooze Control

A 4D Book

by Dahl, Michael

Book - 2019

After school, a boy boards an odd-looking bus. Inside, the floor, the seats, and even the ceiling are covered with chewed up wads of gum and other sticky ...Show more After school, a boy boards an odd-looking bus. Inside, the floor, the seats, and even the ceiling are covered with chewed up wads of gum and other sticky gunk. Soon the sticky wads grow thicker and climb higher! Can the boy escape before the ooze takes control? 10 Titles in this series. Show less

After school, a boy boards an odd-looking bus. Inside, the floor, the seats, and even the ceiling are covered with chewed up wads of gum and other sticky ...Show more After school, a boy boards an odd-looking bus. Inside, the floor, the seats, and even the ceiling are covered with chewed up wads of gum and other sticky gunk. Soon the sticky wads grow thicker and climb higher! Can the boy escape before the ooze takes control? 10 Titles in this series. Show less

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The Crosswood

The Crosswood

by Prendergast, Gabrielle

Book - 2021

Fourteen-year-old Blue Jasper takes his younger siblings, twins Indigo and Violet, out for a hike to give their mother a break. One moment the twins are s...Show more Fourteen-year-old Blue Jasper takes his younger siblings, twins Indigo and Violet, out for a hike to give their mother a break. One moment the twins are scampering in the trees right ahead of him, and the next moment they are gone. Blue must find his way into the magical forest known as the Crosswood and through the dangerous Faerie lands beyond it. Will he be able to find the twins in time? And will they be able to find their way out again? Show less

Fourteen-year-old Blue Jasper takes his younger siblings, twins Indigo and Violet, out for a hike to give their mother a break. One moment the twins are s...Show more Fourteen-year-old Blue Jasper takes his younger siblings, twins Indigo and Violet, out for a hike to give their mother a break. One moment the twins are scampering in the trees right ahead of him, and the next moment they are gone. Blue must find his way into the magical forest known as the Crosswood and through the dangerous Faerie lands beyond it. Will he be able to find the twins in time? And will they be able to find their way out again? Show less

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Iggy's World

Iggy's World

by Anderson-Dargatz, Gail

Book - 2019

Fourteen-year-old Iggy comes from a famous family. Well, sort of. His dad directs a cheesy sci-fi Web series, his mom writes for it, and his sister has a ...Show more Fourteen-year-old Iggy comes from a famous family. Well, sort of. His dad directs a cheesy sci-fi Web series, his mom writes for it, and his sister has a successful YouTube channel. Iggy doesn't have the acting bug, so he feels like an outsider. Wanting to prove himself, Iggy starts his own podcast about what interests him: insects. But it's not until Iggy embarrasses his famous sister on air that his podcast really takes off. He's thrilled with his own success, until she fires back. Now it's all-out war. Show less

Fourteen-year-old Iggy comes from a famous family. Well, sort of. His dad directs a cheesy sci-fi Web series, his mom writes for it, and his sister has a ...Show more Fourteen-year-old Iggy comes from a famous family. Well, sort of. His dad directs a cheesy sci-fi Web series, his mom writes for it, and his sister has a successful YouTube channel. Iggy doesn't have the acting bug, so he feels like an outsider. Wanting to prove himself, Iggy starts his own podcast about what interests him: insects. But it's not until Iggy embarrasses his famous sister on air that his podcast really takes off. He's thrilled with his own success, until she fires back. Now it's all-out war. Show less

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Attack of the Drones

Attack of the Drones

by Dahl, Michael

Book - 2020

Zak Nine and Erro are trapped! After hiding aboard a military ship, hoping to see an exciting space battle up close, the two boys find themselves stuck on...Show more Zak Nine and Erro are trapped! After hiding aboard a military ship, hoping to see an exciting space battle up close, the two boys find themselves stuck on Alcatraz--a giant penal colony housing the galaxy's worst criminals. Now Zak, a human, and Erro, a boy from an alien world, are stuck trying to find a way to escape the notorious prison planet. 12 titles in this series. Show less

Zak Nine and Erro are trapped! After hiding aboard a military ship, hoping to see an exciting space battle up close, the two boys find themselves stuck on...Show more Zak Nine and Erro are trapped! After hiding aboard a military ship, hoping to see an exciting space battle up close, the two boys find themselves stuck on Alcatraz--a giant penal colony housing the galaxy's worst criminals. Now Zak, a human, and Erro, a boy from an alien world, are stuck trying to find a way to escape the notorious prison planet. 12 titles in this series. Show less

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Double Trouble

Double Trouble

by Levy, Joanne

Book - 2019

Victoria Adelman is lonely. Her best friend has moved away, leaving her to spend the summer alone. One day, she meets Jazzy, her next-door neighbors' gra...Show more Victoria Adelman is lonely. Her best friend has moved away, leaving her to spend the summer alone. One day, she meets Jazzy, her next-door neighbors' granddaughter. In a moment of insecurity, she tells her a lie about having a twin sister. But then Jazzy announces she's staying with her grandparents for the school year. Victoria needs to figure out what to do: come clean and lose her new friend, or live her life as a fake. Show less

Victoria Adelman is lonely. Her best friend has moved away, leaving her to spend the summer alone. One day, she meets Jazzy, her next-door neighbors' gra...Show more Victoria Adelman is lonely. Her best friend has moved away, leaving her to spend the summer alone. One day, she meets Jazzy, her next-door neighbors' granddaughter. In a moment of insecurity, she tells her a lie about having a twin sister. But then Jazzy announces she's staying with her grandparents for the school year. Victoria needs to figure out what to do: come clean and lose her new friend, or live her life as a fake. Show less

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Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice

A Mermaid's Journey

by Gilbert, Julie

Book - 2017

Something, or someone, is harming sea creatures, and as a result, the mer are at risk. India Finch, a part-human/part-mermaid, is called underwater to heal the animals. 4 Titles in this series. Something, or someone, is harming sea creatures, and as a result, the mer are at risk. India Finch, a part-human/part-mermaid, is called underwater to heal the animals. 4 Titles in this series. Show less

Something, or someone, is harming sea creatures, and as a result, the mer are at risk. India Finch, a part-human/part-mermaid, is called underwater to heal the animals. 4 Titles in this series. Something, or someone, is harming sea creatures, and as a result, the mer are at risk. India Finch, a part-human/part-mermaid, is called underwater to heal the animals. 4 Titles in this series. Show less

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Forest Fortitude

Forest Fortitude

by Yu, Bill

Book - 2020

Jason's totally wired. An online gamer, he's always on his phone and posts everything to social media. When he arrives at Camp Elphick, he lets everyone k...Show more Jason's totally wired. An online gamer, he's always on his phone and posts everything to social media. When he arrives at Camp Elphick, he lets everyone know he's not interested in nature. But then he and his safety partner Ezra fall in a river attempting to take a selfie then end up lost in the woods. Can they survive? 4 Titles in this series. Show less

Jason's totally wired. An online gamer, he's always on his phone and posts everything to social media. When he arrives at Camp Elphick, he lets everyone k...Show more Jason's totally wired. An online gamer, he's always on his phone and posts everything to social media. When he arrives at Camp Elphick, he lets everyone know he's not interested in nature. But then he and his safety partner Ezra fall in a river attempting to take a selfie then end up lost in the woods. Can they survive? 4 Titles in this series. Show less

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Haunted Hospital

Haunted Hospital

by Chan, Marty

Book - 2020

Xander thinks the haunted George Wickerman Hospital would be the perfect setting for Spirits and Specters, a role-playing game where players go on "m...Show more Xander thinks the haunted George Wickerman Hospital would be the perfect setting for Spirits and Specters, a role-playing game where players go on "missions" to find evidence of paranormal activities. What better location to go ghost hunting? Even though they didn't really believe the rumors, Xander and his friends soon begin to suspect that they are not alone. Is this place actually haunted by ghosts? Or something even more terrifying? Show less

Xander thinks the haunted George Wickerman Hospital would be the perfect setting for Spirits and Specters, a role-playing game where players go on "m...Show more Xander thinks the haunted George Wickerman Hospital would be the perfect setting for Spirits and Specters, a role-playing game where players go on "missions" to find evidence of paranormal activities. What better location to go ghost hunting? Even though they didn't really believe the rumors, Xander and his friends soon begin to suspect that they are not alone. Is this place actually haunted by ghosts? Or something even more terrifying? Show less

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