Diane Stanley
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the age of seven when she became scullery maid in a castle, Molly has seen visions of the future which, years later, lead her and friend Tobias on an adventure to keep Alaric, the heir to the throne, safe from a curse
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
A heartfelt and magical middle grade novel in the tradition of Tuck Everlasting and Bridge to Terabithia, about family, wishes, and the power of true friends to work magic.
While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather's house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin. After having the platter repaired, Joplin wishes that she could both find a friend at school, and befriend the girl pictured in the platter.
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...3) Second sleep
Author
Language
English
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Description
When Max and his sister Rose go to visit their grandmother's lakeside vacation home, they soon discover that their nightly sleeps bring them to a timelocked place with kids from all different eras, united by their love of the lake--and Max begins to wonder if they can help him to find his missing mother
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Formats
Description
From master storyteller Diane Stanley comes a spellbinding tale, based on Shakespeare's The Tempest, of two princes-one chosen, one lost-and a mysterious girl on a magical island, all caught in a great web of destiny. On the day of his birth, Prince Alexos is revealed to be the long-awaited champion of Athene. He grows up lonely, conscious of all that is expected of him. But Alexos discovers that being a champion isn't about fame and glory-it's about...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
"At King Alaric's urging, Molly sets off on a quest for a magical loving cup (a goblet that binds people together), and her journey leads her to the hidden city of her ancestors, which proves to be as dangerous as it is mysterious"--
7) Saving Sky
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
In an America that has suffered continual terrorist attacks since 9/11, seventh-grader Sky stands up for what is right and helps a classmate of Middle Eastern descent, although doing so places her and her family at great risk
Author
Language
English
Description
Strange things have been happening at Franny's new school. First it was the Jelly Worm Fad. Then came the exploding headaches that kept students home for days. When the latest creepy phenomenon lands her sister in the hospital, Franny and her new friend, Beamer, try to get to the bottom of it. Following a hunch, Franny discovers the one link that all these kids share-they're rabid fans of I. M. Fine, author of the mega-popular Chillers series. But...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Molly's exciting story concludes in this final book of Diane Stanley's acclaimed trilogy, which began with The Silver Bowl and The Cup and the Crown-a perfect series for fans of Megan Whalen Turner. With tensions rising between the kingdoms of Westria and Austlind, Molly and Tobias accompany King Alaric to Cortova, where he hopes to form an alliance with the powerful King Gonzalo-an alliance that would be sealed by Alaric's marriage to Gonzalo's daughter,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Franny is thrilled when she's accepted by the Allbright Academy, an elite private boarding school designed to train leaders. But she knows she's not as smart as the other kids there-or as beautiful, accomplished, confident, or mature. The fact is, the Allbright students-from their shining teeth and flawless complexions to their sky-high test scores and long lists of honors-are absolutely perfect. Then the Allbright magic begins to rub off on Franny,...
11) Saving Sweetness
Author
Language
English
Description
"Bodett...reads this vernacular-laden story about smart little orphan runaway Sweetness, who 'rescues' the sheriff..." - Booklist
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The delicious story of pioneering chef Alice Waters who changed the way America eats and kickstarted the organic food movement. A pioneer of the slow and organic food movements, she is also known for creating Edible Schoolyard, a project that involves kids in the growing of their own food."--
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jane wishes she were more like her friend Pyg the sculptor until Pyg's statue of a beautiful goddess comes to life and teaches them both to be careful what they wish for. Based on the Greek myth of Pygmalion
17) Sleeping ugly
Author
Series
Publisher
Coward, McCann & Geoghegan
Pub. Date
©1981
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When beautiful Princess Miserella, Plain Jane, and a fairy fall under a sleeping spell, a prince undoes the spell in a surprising way