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Best Fiction for Older Readers of 2014

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We recommend these as the very best fiction published for kids in 3rd through 8th grade in 2014.

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Absolutely Almost

Absolutely Almost

by Graff, Lisa

Book - 2014

All his life, Albie has been an almost – almost good at math, almost good at spelling, almost good at sports. When he starts a new school, he decides that almost isn’t okay anymore, but will he be able to be his best without a little help? All his life, Albie has been an almost – almost good at math, almost good at spelling, almost good at sports. When he starts a new school, he decides that almost isn’t okay anymore, but will he be able to be his best without a little help? Show less

All his life, Albie has been an almost – almost good at math, almost good at spelling, almost good at sports. When he starts a new school, he decides that almost isn’t okay anymore, but will he be able to be his best without a little help? All his life, Albie has been an almost – almost good at math, almost good at spelling, almost good at sports. When he starts a new school, he decides that almost isn’t okay anymore, but will he be able to be his best without a little help? Show less

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The Crossover

The Crossover

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2014

Identical twins Josh and Jordan couldn’t be more different – even on the basketball court where they both shine thanks to their dad’s pro ball experience ...Show more Identical twins Josh and Jordan couldn’t be more different – even on the basketball court where they both shine thanks to their dad’s pro ball experience – but their bond of brotherhood has always been strong. Will the “pulchritudinous” new girl break their bond? Show less

Identical twins Josh and Jordan couldn’t be more different – even on the basketball court where they both shine thanks to their dad’s pro ball experience ...Show more Identical twins Josh and Jordan couldn’t be more different – even on the basketball court where they both shine thanks to their dad’s pro ball experience – but their bond of brotherhood has always been strong. Will the “pulchritudinous” new girl break their bond? Show less

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El Deafo

El Deafo

by Bell, Cece

Paperback - 2014

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s El Deafo – behold the power of the hearing aid! Cece’s secret identity turns her deafness into a superpower. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s El Deafo – behold the power of the hearing aid! Cece’s secret identity turns her deafness into a superpower. Show less

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s El Deafo – behold the power of the hearing aid! Cece’s secret identity turns her deafness into a superpower. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s El Deafo – behold the power of the hearing aid! Cece’s secret identity turns her deafness into a superpower. Show less

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Dreamer, Wisher, Liar

Dreamer, Wisher, Liar

by Harper, Charise Mericle

Book - 2014

Ashley’s boring summer takes a turn for the weird when she finds a wish jar that transports her back in time to another girl’s life which is far more thrilling than her own. Ashley’s boring summer takes a turn for the weird when she finds a wish jar that transports her back in time to another girl’s life which is far more thrilling than her own. Show less

Ashley’s boring summer takes a turn for the weird when she finds a wish jar that transports her back in time to another girl’s life which is far more thrilling than her own. Ashley’s boring summer takes a turn for the weird when she finds a wish jar that transports her back in time to another girl’s life which is far more thrilling than her own. Show less

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Dust of Eden

Dust of Eden

by Nagai, Mariko

Book - 2014

The poetic story of one Japanese-American families experience in the American internment camps during World War II. The poetic story of one Japanese-American families experience in the American internment camps during World War II. Show less

The poetic story of one Japanese-American families experience in the American internment camps during World War II. The poetic story of one Japanese-American families experience in the American internment camps during World War II. Show less

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The Fourteenth Goldfish

The Fourteenth Goldfish

by Holm, Jennifer L.

Book - 2014

Ellie’s life with her grumpy grandfather is anything but ordinary since he invented and ingested the cure for aging – turning him into a testy 13-year-old. Ellie’s life with her grumpy grandfather is anything but ordinary since he invented and ingested the cure for aging – turning him into a testy 13-year-old. Show less

Ellie’s life with her grumpy grandfather is anything but ordinary since he invented and ingested the cure for aging – turning him into a testy 13-year-old. Ellie’s life with her grumpy grandfather is anything but ordinary since he invented and ingested the cure for aging – turning him into a testy 13-year-old. Show less

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Gracefully Grayson

Gracefully Grayson

by Polonsky, Ami

Book - 2014

All 12-year-old Grayson wants is to be seen for who he is on the inside – a girl. Grayson gets her wish, and its consequences, when she tries out for the lead female role in the school play. All 12-year-old Grayson wants is to be seen for who he is on the inside – a girl. Grayson gets her wish, and its consequences, when she tries out for the lead female role in the school play. Show less

All 12-year-old Grayson wants is to be seen for who he is on the inside – a girl. Grayson gets her wish, and its consequences, when she tries out for the lead female role in the school play. All 12-year-old Grayson wants is to be seen for who he is on the inside – a girl. Grayson gets her wish, and its consequences, when she tries out for the lead female role in the school play. Show less

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The Great Greene Heist

The Great Greene Heist

by Johnson, Varian

Paperback - 2014

Jackson Greene is a bright young man but has a tendency to get caught in bad situations. Can he help foil a sneaky plan to steal the school presidency away from his friend Gaby while staying out of trouble? Jackson Greene is a bright young man but has a tendency to get caught in bad situations. Can he help foil a sneaky plan to steal the school presidency away from his friend Gaby while staying out of trouble? Show less

Jackson Greene is a bright young man but has a tendency to get caught in bad situations. Can he help foil a sneaky plan to steal the school presidency away from his friend Gaby while staying out of trouble? Jackson Greene is a bright young man but has a tendency to get caught in bad situations. Can he help foil a sneaky plan to steal the school presidency away from his friend Gaby while staying out of trouble? Show less

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Hidden

Hidden

A Child's Story of the Holocaust

by Dauvillier, Loïc

Book - 2014

Young Elsa listens to her grandmother Dounia tell the story of her childhood hiding out with a Catholic family during the Holocaust in this poignant graphic novel. Young Elsa listens to her grandmother Dounia tell the story of her childhood hiding out with a Catholic family during the Holocaust in this poignant graphic novel. Show less

Young Elsa listens to her grandmother Dounia tell the story of her childhood hiding out with a Catholic family during the Holocaust in this poignant graphic novel. Young Elsa listens to her grandmother Dounia tell the story of her childhood hiding out with a Catholic family during the Holocaust in this poignant graphic novel. Show less

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I Kill the Mockingbird

I Kill the Mockingbird

by Acampora, Paul

Book - 2014

Three best friends are thrilled when the classic To Kill a Mockingbird appears on their summer reading list and begin plotting ways to get even more people to read it. Are they prepared to handle the consequences when their plan get outs of control? Three best friends are thrilled when the classic To Kill a Mockingbird appears on their summer reading list and begin plotting ways to get even more people to read it. Are they prepared to handle the consequences when their plan get outs of control? Show less

Three best friends are thrilled when the classic To Kill a Mockingbird appears on their summer reading list and begin plotting ways to get even more people to read it. Are they prepared to handle the consequences when their plan get outs of control? Three best friends are thrilled when the classic To Kill a Mockingbird appears on their summer reading list and begin plotting ways to get even more people to read it. Are they prepared to handle the consequences when their plan get outs of control? Show less

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Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits

Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits

by Beil, Michael D.

Book - 2014

When a young woman is kidnapped from a train, Lantern Sam, a talking cat, recruits a boy named Henry and a conductor named Clarence to help catch the bandits. When a young woman is kidnapped from a train, Lantern Sam, a talking cat, recruits a boy named Henry and a conductor named Clarence to help catch the bandits. Show less

When a young woman is kidnapped from a train, Lantern Sam, a talking cat, recruits a boy named Henry and a conductor named Clarence to help catch the bandits. When a young woman is kidnapped from a train, Lantern Sam, a talking cat, recruits a boy named Henry and a conductor named Clarence to help catch the bandits. Show less

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Loot

Loot

How to Steal A Fortune

by Watson, Jude

Book - 2014

When March McQuinn’s cat burglar father dies, he learns about a sister he never knew existed and together they try to carry out their father’s final heist. When March McQuinn’s cat burglar father dies, he learns about a sister he never knew existed and together they try to carry out their father’s final heist. Show less

When March McQuinn’s cat burglar father dies, he learns about a sister he never knew existed and together they try to carry out their father’s final heist. When March McQuinn’s cat burglar father dies, he learns about a sister he never knew existed and together they try to carry out their father’s final heist. Show less

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The Madman of Piney Woods

The Madman of Piney Woods

by Curtis, Christopher Paul

Book - 2014

The children from Chatham call him the Lion Man, while the children from Buxton call him the Madman of Piney Woods. When the legend actually appears, children from both towns band together to figure out who needs the most help – them or the Madman. The children from Chatham call him the Lion Man, while the children from Buxton call him the Madman of Piney Woods. When the legend actually appears, children from both towns band together to figure out who needs the most help – them or the Madman. Show less

The children from Chatham call him the Lion Man, while the children from Buxton call him the Madman of Piney Woods. When the legend actually appears, children from both towns band together to figure out who needs the most help – them or the Madman. The children from Chatham call him the Lion Man, while the children from Buxton call him the Madman of Piney Woods. When the legend actually appears, children from both towns band together to figure out who needs the most help – them or the Madman. Show less

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The Map to Everywhere

The Map to Everywhere

by Ryan, Carrie

Book - 2014

When Fin and Marrill find themselves sailing on the Pirate Stream, a magical waterway that connects all of creation, they must work together to prevent the end of the world. When Fin and Marrill find themselves sailing on the Pirate Stream, a magical waterway that connects all of creation, they must work together to prevent the end of the world. Show less

When Fin and Marrill find themselves sailing on the Pirate Stream, a magical waterway that connects all of creation, they must work together to prevent the end of the world. When Fin and Marrill find themselves sailing on the Pirate Stream, a magical waterway that connects all of creation, they must work together to prevent the end of the world. Show less

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The Mark of the Dragonfly

The Mark of the Dragonfly

by Johnson, Jaleigh

Book - 2014

While scavenging for artifacts, Piper finds a girl marked by the Dragonfly King. If she can get them both to the Dragonfly Territories, Piper can sell her for a ransom, but will she? While scavenging for artifacts, Piper finds a girl marked by the Dragonfly King. If she can get them both to the Dragonfly Territories, Piper can sell her for a ransom, but will she? Show less

While scavenging for artifacts, Piper finds a girl marked by the Dragonfly King. If she can get them both to the Dragonfly Territories, Piper can sell her for a ransom, but will she? While scavenging for artifacts, Piper finds a girl marked by the Dragonfly King. If she can get them both to the Dragonfly Territories, Piper can sell her for a ransom, but will she? Show less

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The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher

The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher

by Levy, Dana

Book - 2014

Follow the Fletchers through a year filled with new neighbors, new schools, new friends and many new adventures. Follow the Fletchers through a year filled with new neighbors, new schools, new friends and many new adventures. Show less

Follow the Fletchers through a year filled with new neighbors, new schools, new friends and many new adventures. Follow the Fletchers through a year filled with new neighbors, new schools, new friends and many new adventures. Show less

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Nest

Nest

by Ehrlich, Esther

Book - 2014

Chirp finds an unlikely friend and ally in the boy next door while dealing with her mother’s illnesses, her older sister’s ambivalence and her father’s inability to cope. Chirp finds an unlikely friend and ally in the boy next door while dealing with her mother’s illnesses, her older sister’s ambivalence and her father’s inability to cope. Show less

Chirp finds an unlikely friend and ally in the boy next door while dealing with her mother’s illnesses, her older sister’s ambivalence and her father’s inability to cope. Chirp finds an unlikely friend and ally in the boy next door while dealing with her mother’s illnesses, her older sister’s ambivalence and her father’s inability to cope. Show less

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The Night Gardener

The Night Gardener

A Scary Story

by Auxier, Jonathan

Book - 2014

Molly and Kip discover what lurks in the sourwoods when they take jobs at the Windsor Estate – a grim-looking mansion with sinister secrets. Molly and Kip discover what lurks in the sourwoods when they take jobs at the Windsor Estate – a grim-looking mansion with sinister secrets. Show less

Molly and Kip discover what lurks in the sourwoods when they take jobs at the Windsor Estate – a grim-looking mansion with sinister secrets. Molly and Kip discover what lurks in the sourwoods when they take jobs at the Windsor Estate – a grim-looking mansion with sinister secrets. Show less

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Nightingale's Nest

Nightingale's Nest

by Loftin, Nikki

Book - 2014

While dealing with his own grief over the death of his sister, Little John befriends sad and shy Gayle, who sings like a bird and hides a mysterious past, in this story inspired by “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian Andersen. While dealing with his own grief over the death of his sister, Little John befriends sad and shy Gayle, who sings like a bird and hides a mysterious past, in this story inspired by “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian Andersen. Show less

While dealing with his own grief over the death of his sister, Little John befriends sad and shy Gayle, who sings like a bird and hides a mysterious past, in this story inspired by “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian Andersen. While dealing with his own grief over the death of his sister, Little John befriends sad and shy Gayle, who sings like a bird and hides a mysterious past, in this story inspired by “The Nightingale” by Hans Christian Andersen. Show less

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Nuts to You

Nuts to You

by Perkins, Lynne Rae

Book - 2014

Jed the squirrel escapes from the clutches of a hawk, sending him and his friends on an epic adventure that just might change their small world forever. Jed the squirrel escapes from the clutches of a hawk, sending him and his friends on an epic adventure that just might change their small world forever. Show less

Jed the squirrel escapes from the clutches of a hawk, sending him and his friends on an epic adventure that just might change their small world forever. Jed the squirrel escapes from the clutches of a hawk, sending him and his friends on an epic adventure that just might change their small world forever. Show less

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Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy

Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy

by Foxlee, Karen

Book - 2014

Scientific-minded Ophelia must suspend her beliefs to help a mysterious boy locked in the museum her father works in to defeat the Snow Queen and save the world. Scientific-minded Ophelia must suspend her beliefs to help a mysterious boy locked in the museum her father works in to defeat the Snow Queen and save the world. Show less

Scientific-minded Ophelia must suspend her beliefs to help a mysterious boy locked in the museum her father works in to defeat the Snow Queen and save the world. Scientific-minded Ophelia must suspend her beliefs to help a mysterious boy locked in the museum her father works in to defeat the Snow Queen and save the world. Show less

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Rain Reign

Rain Reign

by Martin, Ann M.

Book - 2014

Rules, homonyms and her dog Rain help Rose feel safe in an unpredictable world until a storm hits and Rose must find a way to handle the rule-breakers in her life. Rules, homonyms and her dog Rain help Rose feel safe in an unpredictable world until a storm hits and Rose must find a way to handle the rule-breakers in her life. Show less

Rules, homonyms and her dog Rain help Rose feel safe in an unpredictable world until a storm hits and Rose must find a way to handle the rule-breakers in her life. Rules, homonyms and her dog Rain help Rose feel safe in an unpredictable world until a storm hits and Rose must find a way to handle the rule-breakers in her life. Show less

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The Red Pencil

The Red Pencil

by Pinkney, Andrea Davis

Book - 2014

Amira’s dreams of school and a life outside her Sudanese farm are dashed when her family is forced to flee to a refugee camp, but a red pencil and a notebook may just save her life. Amira’s dreams of school and a life outside her Sudanese farm are dashed when her family is forced to flee to a refugee camp, but a red pencil and a notebook may just save her life. Show less

Amira’s dreams of school and a life outside her Sudanese farm are dashed when her family is forced to flee to a refugee camp, but a red pencil and a notebook may just save her life. Amira’s dreams of school and a life outside her Sudanese farm are dashed when her family is forced to flee to a refugee camp, but a red pencil and a notebook may just save her life. Show less

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The Secret Hum of A Daisy

The Secret Hum of A Daisy

by Holczer, Tracy

Book - 2014

When her mother dies suddenly, Grace moves in with her grandmother – the only family member she has left and a woman she thought was dead – and uncovers her mother’s past and her own future. When her mother dies suddenly, Grace moves in with her grandmother – the only family member she has left and a woman she thought was dead – and uncovers her mother’s past and her own future. Show less

When her mother dies suddenly, Grace moves in with her grandmother – the only family member she has left and a woman she thought was dead – and uncovers her mother’s past and her own future. When her mother dies suddenly, Grace moves in with her grandmother – the only family member she has left and a woman she thought was dead – and uncovers her mother’s past and her own future. Show less

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Sisters

Sisters

by Telgemeier, Raina

Paperback - 2014

Ride along with Raina on a cross-country road trip with her family that will test her already tenuous relationship with her little sister. Ride along with Raina on a cross-country road trip with her family that will test her already tenuous relationship with her little sister. Show less

Ride along with Raina on a cross-country road trip with her family that will test her already tenuous relationship with her little sister. Ride along with Raina on a cross-country road trip with her family that will test her already tenuous relationship with her little sister. Show less

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