Is there a 9–12 year old in your house who just isn’t interested in reading? The Nick McIver books may just bring those little rebellious non-readers around! This book is the sequel to the Nick of Time book by Ted Bell that was published in 2008 and tells the story of 12 year old Nick whose sister has been kidnapped by a time traveling pirate and Nick is forced to travel through time at breakneck speed through multiple wild and crazy adventures in order to save his sister!

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead tells the story of sixth grader Miranda and her best friend Sal who have to part ways. Follow Miranda as she navigates through her world that has now been turned upside down with change. Miranda’s internal voice throughout the story is one that children can relate to and understand as they try to understand friendships and identity.

My One Hundred Adventures by Polly Horvath is just one of Horvath’s beautifully illustrated storybooks but by far it’s the best one yet! This adorable book tells the story of a twelve year old girl named Jane who wants nothing more than adventure in her life! Sure that her summer at the beach is doomed for boredom things start to get interesting for Jane when she meets up with new friends!

Is there a space lover in your house? Is there someone who just can’t get enough moon landing stories and someone who has far too many questions about what it’s like up on the moon? The Mission Control, This is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon book by Andrew Chaikin might just help to qwell that curiosity for a little while. Telling all about the first voyages to the moon this book provides a mini documentary for children in grades 5 – 8!