Grade 7 & 8 Book Club Alton | Burlington Public Library

New Kid

by Craft, Jerry

Book - 2019

October 2024. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to his favourite art school, his parents enrol...Show more October 2024. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to his favourite art school, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school where Jordan is one of the few kids of colour. Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not fitting into either one. Can he learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighbourhood friends and staying true to himself? Show less

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Minrs

by Sylvester, Kevin

Book - 2015

November 2024. Twelve-year-old Christopher Nichols and his family live on a new planet, Perses, as colonists of Melming Mining's Great Mission to save the...Show more November 2024. Twelve-year-old Christopher Nichols and his family live on a new planet, Perses, as colonists of Melming Mining's Great Mission to save the earth. When Landers, as the attackers are called, obliterate the colony to steal the metal and raw ore, Christopher and a small group of survivors are forced into the maze of mining tunnels below the surface of Perses. Show less

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by Anderson, John David

Book - 2018

January 2025. When cell phones are banned at their school, students start communicating through sticky notes left all over the school, triggering a wave of bullying activities in the wake of a new girl's arrival. January 2025. When cell phones are banned at their school, students start communicating through sticky notes left all over the school, triggering a wave of bullying activities in the wake of a new girl's arrival. Show less

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Half Upon A Time

by Riley, James

Book - 2010

February 2025. In the village of Giant's Hand, Jack's grandfather has been pushing him to find a princess and get married. So, when a young lady falls out...Show more February 2025. In the village of Giant's Hand, Jack's grandfather has been pushing him to find a princess and get married. So, when a young lady falls out of the sky wearing a shirt that says "Punk Princess," and tells Jack that her grandmother, who looks a lot like the long-missing Snow White, has been kidnapped, Jack decides to help her. Show less

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Beatrice and Croc Harry

by Hill, Lawrence

Book - 2022

March 2025. Beatrice, a young girl of uncertain age, wakes up all alone in a forest tree-house. How did she arrive in this cozy dwelling, stocked carefull...Show more March 2025. Beatrice, a young girl of uncertain age, wakes up all alone in a forest tree-house. How did she arrive in this cozy dwelling, stocked carefully with bookshelves and oatmeal accoutrements? And who has been leaving a trail of clues, composed in delicate purple handwriting? So begins the adventure of a brave and resilient young Black girl and her search for identity and healing. Show less

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Freestyle

by Galligan, Gale

Graphic Novel - 2022

April 2025. While preparing for the last major dance competition before they graduate from eighth grade and go to separate high schools in NYC, Cory must ...Show more April 2025. While preparing for the last major dance competition before they graduate from eighth grade and go to separate high schools in NYC, Cory must balance the expectations of his parents, school, crew, and his new friend as pressure mounts from all sides. Show less

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The Fabulous Zed Watson!

by Sylvester, Basil

Book - 2021

May 2025. Non-binary tween Zed Watson is a member of a small but dedicated group devoted to finding a long-buried and mysterious unpublished novel. When a...Show more May 2025. Non-binary tween Zed Watson is a member of a small but dedicated group devoted to finding a long-buried and mysterious unpublished novel. When a discovery leads Zed to the route that may take them to the treasure, it's time for a road trip! Zed and their friends are soon off on a wild adventure following cryptic clues. But it's not all fun and games. If they can combine their strengths, they just might find the greatest treasure of all. Show less

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