Naomie and Mia are best friends. The school year is nearing an end and both girls are waiting to see if they are accepted to the college of their dreams. Naomie is hoping to be recognized by a scout from Julliard in New York City for her singing and acting talents, while Mia is waiting to see if she will be accepted to New York College of Fine Arts. One day after school, Mia is consoling Naomie about her anxiety over Julliard, when a passing student makes a comment that changes the way they look at their friendship. Eventually, Naomie gathers the courage to ask Mia an important question. She knows that she may be risking everything by asking, but will Mia's response be worth it?

Bette and Clara have been best friends for a long time. But, the last couple of weeks have challenged their friendship since Clara started to pay more attention to Adam, the popular boy in school. It is a confusing and emotional time for Bette. But through it all, Bette begins to better understand her feelings. As she considers the last couple of weeks, she comes to a revelation about her friendship with Clara. Bette’s world is about to change when she gets an unexpected letter from her best friend. Why has she been incredibly secretive and avoiding Clara like the plague? Will Bette decide to gather up the courage to talk to Clara? She knows that she may be risking everything to reveal her truth, but she knows that the truth will set her free. Will it be worth it?

Anton is different: a mouse that isn’t afraid of cats. He lives in the forest in Québec, Canada with his mom and dad. But Anton is not happy. He doesn’t have any friends. And because his father fears he will get attacked by a cat, Anton is not allowed to explore the forest alone. How will Anton be able to make friends? Will he venture alone into the forest, against his father’s wishes? Anton’s fearlessness could get him into trouble or… it could help him find friends! Our differences set us apart from others, but sometimes they bring us together.

One day Malik is a soccer phenom, dancing his way around the ball up and down the pitch. The next day, he isn’t. As if coming to terms with needing to use a wheelchair isn’t enough at 14 years old, Malik also has to face more changes, and all at once. Switching schools because of the family’s move to a new neighborhood, and changes in the relationship with his father due to the sudden absence of soccer in their lives, cause way too much stress. This new reality is NOT a good time for Malik. Antoine is struggling in his relationship with his dad, too, mostly because he thinks his father wants him to be something Antoine is not - or at least he doesn’t think he is. Instead of practicing his guitar and trying to be as good as a musician as his father, Antoine just wants to be left alone to play video games with his friends. The two boys meet at Malik’s new school, and, after a bit of a rocky start, they develop a friendship. Later, with the help of a professional hockey player, who is facing his own challenges, both Malik and Antoine begin to realize that what they think is reality is not the same as what really is.

Emma and Charlotte are two sisters living in Salzburg, Austria who couldn’t be more different. All Emma wants is to be a normal teenager and spend more time with her friends, but she is always having to look after her younger sister, Charlotte. Charlotte, unlike Emma, prefers to spend all her time with her dog, Sammy.One night, Emma sneaks out of the apartment to attend a friend’s party. But Emma doesn’t realize that Sammy also gets loose. After waking up and realizing Sammy is gone, Charlotte begins her search, but it leads her to the one place she fears the most, the catacombs of Salzburg. Upon returning home from the party and finding the apartment empty, Emma begins a frantic search for her sister. Meanwhile, Charlotte suspects there might be more than old altars in the catacombs. What will Charlotte discover in the catacombs?

One year just after Christmas, Sarah overhears her parents talking - a conversation she is not supposed to hear. She catches the word, “father,” but wonders why they are whispering? Frédéric is the only father Sarah has ever known since he and her mom married six years ago. Of course, she knows she has a biological father, but her mom never talks about him - and Sarah never asks. All she knows is that he is “away” and doesn’t live near them. But after overhearing her parents’ discussion, she starts to wonder why she has no contact with him. At the same time, too, life is becoming more challenging for Sarah in school - academically, but mostly socially. And, after learning what “away” really means, she is faced with a decision that will alter her life. At the age where her friends and cousins are having their bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs (many of which are much more extravagant than the one she knows her parents will be able to afford for her), Sarah is also forced to confront some ugliness that arises with the occurrence of these parties. Feeling like an outsider even in her own community, she begins to question everything about who she is. It’s not until she starts communicating with Daniel that her life changes even more - as if she needs the extra drama. In this story, read how a father and a daughter finally learn of each other’s existence and how they navigate that connection in challenging times; ones of overwhelm and danger. Can their newfound relationship withstand the pressures of life?

Imagine you’re a runner. Imagine you’re a talented runner. Imagine you’re such a talented runner that you receive a scholarship to attend college. Imagine running with so much talent that you qualify for the Olympics. Imagine not being able to compete because you’re not allowed to leave the country where you live. This is a story based on the real-life events of Luis Grijalva, a really talented runner.

School... It's the one thing Rami truly hates. Why? Because it's difficult for him and some of the boys are mean. Things get even worse when he is paired up with Lukas, the meanest boy in his class, to prepare and present a research project. On the bright side, he is assigned to research chocolate, something which sparks his interest! Who doesn't love chocolate!? Surprisingly, through his research on Swiss chocolate, Rami learns that chocolate and people have a lot in common. Will his newfound knowledge be enough to teach a valuable lesson to the meanest kid in class?

It has been a couple of weeks since Rhumus, his family and all of the rats experienced a large explosion under the streets of Berlin. They are desperate to find a safe place to hide. Thinking they should stay away from the more famous places they attempt to hide in some less-visited sites in Berlin. Will Rhumus and his pals fall victim to extermination or will they find a safe place to hide?

Rhumus is a rat who can read and write. He lives under the streets of Berlin, Germany with his mom and dad. One day, the rats experience a loud explosion that not only separates Rhumus from his parents but leaves him hard of hearing. How will Rhumus be able to find his parents if he can't hear? Will he venture alone into the streets of Berlin? Can his special talent help him to find his family?

Sandra is a very talented soccer player. She is enjoying her time playing for Boston College, a Division I university. She has always worked hard and her natural talent has brought her to play at the next level. But she has always wanted to be that female athlete who is not forgotten. She has always wanted to be a positive role model for other girls who are unsure if they can achieve their dreams of playing at the next level. As Sandra pursues her dream, her actions and hard work will prove to be critical to her success, but who will notice her talents and athletic ability? Will she be that female athlete who no one will forget?

Readers of all ages will be amazed at Stefan's fascination with art and with all that he discovers about the Belvedere Museum. Nachts im Museum is full of adventure and mystery! Guaranteed to spike your curiosity and keep you wanting more!! Plus it is full of cultural art references! It contains approximately 4,200 words and 350 unique words. This intermediate-low (level 2+) reader is sure to capture one's attention and teach some culture and history of one of the well-known museums in Austria! Stefan is a boy with a dream to one day visit the Belvedere Museum. Of course, he wants to see all of the famous art, but he has read that there are other things that haunt the museum at night. Through research and asking questions, he gets an idea that is sure to make his first trip to the museum a memorable one. Will Stefan's idea pan out in the end, or will it be his worst idea yet?