Lisa Yee
Author
Series
The Misfits volume 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
An elite group of underdogs trained to fight crime must save their unique school from shutting down.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Eleven-year-old Maizy Chen visits her estranged grandparents, who own and run a Chinese restaurant in Last Chance, Minnesota; as her visit lengthens, she makes unexpected discoveries about her family's history and herself"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
DC super hero girls volume 3
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Recruited to Super Hero High by Supergirl, intelligent Barbara Gordon trains for her new role as Batgirl alongside some of the most powerful teenagers in the galaxy.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In addition to training to be a super hero, Katana also follows the noble warrior traditions of the Samurai. Now an unknown source has given her the responsibility of guarding a hundred ancient Samurai swords--but why her, and for what purpose? With the help of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Miss Martian, and some of her other super friends, she intends to find out"--
5) Lea dives in
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Ten-year-old Lea Clark takes a family trip to Brazil where she learns to overcome her fear of the ocean and meets a new friend who inspires her to embrace the thrills and beauty of Brazil.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Harley Quinn loves fighting crime with her classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, but she always does it her with own madcap style--and a big mallet! It's no surprise that Harley can't resist getting involved with an upcoming inter-school battle of the bands and a fantastic cosmic carnival that appears only once a year--and this year, it's coming to Earth! But as things get stranger, Harley knows how to get to the bottom of a mystery--and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When Supergirl arrives on Earth after the destruction of Krypton, she enrolls in Super Hero High. She wonders if she belongs there as she makes new friends and joins in the struggle against Granny Goodness and her Furies.
10) Lea and Camila
Author
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When she invites her friend Camila to St. Louis for spring break, Lea rescues a stray kitten and makes a mysterious discovery while visiting a crumbling mansion that makes her forget to be a good host.
11) Good job, Kanani
Author
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Kanani is having a great time raising money to protect the Hawaiian monk seal by shaving ice at the beach. But when Celina who is her best friend, finds another surfing partner, Kanani finds herself alone and lonely.
12) Aloha, Kanani
Author
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Meet Kanani Akina. When Kanani's cousin Rachel comes to stay for a month, Kanani can't wait to show her what life is like in a friendly Hawaiian town--from eating shave ice to snorkeling with sea turtles. But Rachel seems homesick and unhappy. Kanani tries hard to help Rachel feel at home and have fun, but nothing seems to work-- until an urgent animal rescue on the beach brings the girls together."--P. [4] of cover.
13) Good luck, Ivy
Author
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
In 1976, Ivy must choose between participating in a gymnastics tournament and attending a family reunion.
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Fourth-grader Bobby is hurt when he hears his father, a former pro-football player, say that they two of them are nothing alike, but finally summons the courage to talk about it after his public asthma attack proves how right his father is.
17) Warp speed
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Marley Sandelski has always felt invisible at school when he is not facing bullies, but a series of unexpected events gives him a taste of popularity and insights into some classmates, well-liked or greatly-feared.