Aliens on Vacation by Clete Barrett Smith

Scrub arrives at his grandmother's Washington bed-and-breakfast only to discover she has opened the doors to aliens that arrive through off-Earth portals, and he must decide what to do when the local sheriff, already suspicious of Granny, notices some of the kids Scrub is chaperoning at a camp-out glow in the dark.

Benjamin Franklinstein Lives! by Matthew McElligott and Larry Tuxbury

While working on a science fair project, a Philadelphia school boy discovers both a secret laboratory in his basement and Benjamin Franklin, who comes to life after receiving a jolt of electricity.

The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale by Carmen Agra Deedy

A community of mice and a cheese-loving cat form an unlikely alliance at London's Cheshire Cheese, an inn where Charles Dickens finds inspiration and Queen Victoria makes an unexpected appearance.

Clever Jack Takes the Cake by Candace Fleming

A poor boy named Jack struggles to deliver a birthday present worthy of the princess.

EllRay Jakes is Not a Chicken! by Sally Warner

Eight-year-old EllRay Jakes's attempts to defend himself against the class bully always end up getting him in trouble, but he promises to do his best when his dad offers to take him to Disneyland if he can be good for an entire week--which may be a few days too long.

Escape Under the Forever Sky by Eve Yohalem

Lucy's mother, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, keeps Lucy confined to the embassy, but Lucy's desire to see what is beyond the compound walls gets her kidnapped and she must rely upon her knowledge and courage in order to escape.

Hamster Magic by Lynne Jonell

When the Willows move into a new house, Celia, the youngest of four children, traps an enchanted hamster, who reluctantly agrees to grant the children one wish in exchange for his freedom.

Hero by Mike Lupica

Fourteen-year-old Zach learns he has the same special abilities as his father, who was the president's globe-trotting troubleshooter until "the Bads" killed him, and now Zach must decide whether to use his powers in the same way at the risk of his own life.

Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog by Adrienne Sylver

Explores the history of the hot dog and how it came to become a part of American culture.

Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo

Illustrations and text describe the life of Audrey Hepburn, beginning with her childhood, and describing her life in Nazi-occupied Holland, her dreams of becoming a prima ballerina, her success as an actress, and her efforts to help the world's children through UNICEF.

Misty Gordon and the Mystery of the Ghost Pirates by Kim Kennedy

While assisting her father, an estate and antiques dealer, teenaged Misty discovers a journal and pair of glasses that allow her to see ghosts, including those of pirates who founded her New England town and who are seeking a golden statue with mystical powers.

Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie by Julie Sternberg

When nine-year-old Eleanor's beloved babysitter Bibi moves away to care for her ailing father, Eleanor must spend the summer adjusting to a new babysitter while mourning the loss of her old one.

Play, Louis, Play: The True Story of a Boy and His Horn by Muriel Harris Weinstein

Recounts the childhood of Louis Armstrong in New Orleans from the perspective of his horn.

Postcards from Camp by Simms Taback

A young boy named Michael writes letters back and forth with his father about his experiences at camp, explaining how much he does not like camp in the beginning and sharing how much fun he is having as time passes.

Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin A. Ramsey

When Ruth and her parents take a motor trip from Chicago to Alabama to visit her grandma, they rely on a pamphlet called "The Negro Motorist Green Book" to find places that will serve them. Includes facts about "The Green Book."

Scarum Fair by Jessica Swaim

Spooky poems depict the visit a group of children make to a carnival run by monsters and featuring mysterious foods, really scary rides, and other eerie attractions.

Thunder Birds: Nature’s Flying Predators by Jim Arnosky

Presents information about different types birds and the features that make them unique, and contains color photographs of these birds.

Under the Mambo Moon by Judy Durango

Marisol celebrates the different people who come to sing, dance, and make music at her father's music store, including Samuel who plays samba music, Mr. and Mrs. Mayer who dance the tango, and Professor Soto who plays the zampona.

Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

Relates the stories of twelve-year-old Ben, who loses his mother and his hearing in a short time frame and decides to leave his Minnesota home in 1977 to seek the father he has never known in New York City; and Rose, who lives with her father but feels compelled to search for what is missing in her life. Ben's story is told in words; Rose's in pictures.

Zita the Space Girl by Ben Hatke

Zita rushes to the rescue after her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, and, before long, finds herself hailed as an intergalactic hero.