Sunshine Series


Dear Dumb Diary by Jim Benton.
Middle school student Jamie Kelly records all the strange and sometimes not so wonderful things that happen to her or that she sees during school in her diary.  She shares the story of her haunted jeans and their role in the fluctuating levels of popularity at Mackerel Middle School (RL 5.5).
The Secret Series by Pseudonymous Bosch.
Not only is the name of this series a secret, but the story is, too. For it concerns a secret--a big secret--that has been tormenting people like you for over . . . oh no! Did I just mention the secret? Then it's too late. I'm afraid nothing will stop you now. Read this series if you must. But please, tell no one (RL 4.5).


The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer.
Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic, where they come face-to-face with familiar fairy tale characters (RL 5.0).
 
My Weirder School by Dan Gutman.
A brand new year at the weirdest school in the history of the world! A.J. and the whole gang are taking on third grade in this humorous chapter-book series about the nutty teachers at Ella Mentry School (RL 4.0).



Warriors by Erin Hunter.
The series follows the adventures of four Clans of wild cats—ThunderClan, ShadowClan, WindClan, and RiverClan—in their forest and lake homes. SkyClan, the long-forgotten fifth Clan of the forest (RL 5.1).
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.
Middle school student Greg Heffley recounts his day-to-day adventures (RL 5.6).





Swindle by Gordon Korman. 
These middle-grade stories focus on a group of kids who find themselves involved in elaborate schemes (RL 4.9).

Alvin Ho by Lenore Look.
Touching, drop-dead-funny chapter books about a young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors.  Alvin wants to be courageous, but first he must overcome his fear of... everything (RL 4.5).
Real Kids, Real Places by Carole Marsh.
These fun and educational mysteries take place at real places across America. In addition to real boy and girl characters, each story incorporates history, geography, and cliff-hanger chapters that keep readers begging for more (RL 4.5).



The False Prince by Jennifer A Nielsen.
This extraordinary trilogy, filled with danger, deceit, action, and adventure, will have readers turning pages and reading breathlessly, start to finish (RL 5.1).


 
Middle School by James Patterson.
A blockbuster author presents a best-selling middle school series (RL 4.3).
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan.
Lightning Thief Percy Jackson and his friends embark on fantastic adventures with dangerous consequences (RL 4.8).
Calvin Coconut by Graham Salisbury.
Comical adventures of mischievous Calvin Coconut having fun growing up in Hawaii (RL 4.0).




  
Bone by Jeff Smith.
Here is the incredible comic book saga of an unlikely hero who must save an idyllic valley from the forces of evil (RL 4.5).
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart.
Follows the adventures of Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance after they are accepted into the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened. They become members of the Benedict Society, embark on scavenger hunts, investigate an unexplained blackout, and more (RL 6.1).
 

Geronimo Stilton by Geronimo Stilton.
Although mouse-journalist Geronimo runs a newspaper on Mouse Island, his true passion is writing exciting, fun-filled tales of adventure, which he gladly shares with his readers (RL 4.5).


 
I Survived.... by Lauren Tarshis.
Each book in the series tells a thrilling and terrifying story from history through the eyes of a boy who lived to tell the tale (RL 4.5).
 
Gecko and Sticky by Wendelin Van Draanen.
Dave Sanchez is an average boy with an after-school job and a pet gecko named Sticky.  All very normal—until the day Sticky talks.  Filled with outrageous adventures, over-the-top characters, and snappy-funny dialogue, this series is sure to be a hit with young superheroes everywhere (RL 5.6).

Who Was...? by Various Authors.
These illustrated biographies provide great information about fascinating figures in history-- and current figures, too-- while providing entertainment through short chapters and illustrations (RL 3.5).

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