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Age Group: Middle Grade (More YA though) Genre: Memoir Publishing Date: Published July 1993 by Bantam (Mass Market Edition) Summary:  Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the "Secret Annexe" of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and amusing, her account ...

Age Group: Middle Grade Genre: Sports Fiction September 18th 2012 by HarperCollins Summary:  If anyone understands the phrase "tough luck," it's Harrison. As a foster kid in a cruel home, he knows his dream of one day playing in the NFL is a long shot. Then Harrison is brought into a new home with kind, loving parents—his new dad is even a football coach. Harrison's big build and his incredible determination quickly make him a star running back on the junior high school team. On the field, he's practically unstoppable. But Harrison's good luck can't last forever. When a routine sports injury leads to a devastating diagnosis, it will take every ounce of Harrison's determination not to give up for good My Thoughts : Wow, this was definitely a very powerful and moving book. I really love the story of this kid. Abused, wants to kill himself, yet he somehow finds a new life and turns into this incredible star. He comes crashing down with this...

Age Group: Middle Grade Genre: Realistic Fiction/Mystery/Action/Thriller Publishing Date: October 11th by Simon and Schuster BLOGGERS NOTE: I haven't been posting lately because of PSAT and life. To compensate for that. I will be posting a sneak peek: the first chapter of this book, on Stuart Central, a Stuart Gibbs community. Check it out here:  CLICK ME Summary : Ben goes undercover in the White House to take on a SPYDER operative determined to assassinate the president in this latest addition to the New York Times bestselling Spy School series. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley has had a lot of field success despite only just beginning his second year at Spy School, something graduates rarely experience. But he’d never have survived without the help from experienced agents and his friends. Now he’s been called in on a solo mission—and the fate of the United States of America is on his shoulders alone. The Mission: Prevent a presidential assassination by infiltrating t...

Age Group: Middle Grade Genre: Realistic Fiction Publisher: April 5th, 2007 by Puffin Books Summary:  From Judy Blume, bestselling author of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing! Fans young and old will laugh out loud at the irrepressible wit of Peter Hatcher, the hilarious antics of mischievous Fudge, and the unbreakable confidence of know-it-all Sheila Tubman in Judy Blume’s five Fudge books. Brand-new covers adorn these perennial favorites, and will entice a whole new generation of Fudge—and Judy Blume—fans. “As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book.”—Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series  My Thoughts:  This book was a book that I used to read a lot as a child. Which says a lot about the type of vocabulary. It's really a fun and easy read. The stories of Peter and Fudge remind me of my relationship with my siblings, which is really cool because the relateability of the bo...

Age Group: Middle Grade Genre: Realistic Fiction Published: January 3rd, 2017 by Arthur A. Levine Books Summary : Gregory K. has too much homework. Middle school is hard work, and Gregory tries to be a good student. He participates in class, he studies for his tests -- he and his friends even help each other with their assignments. But no matter what he does, there's never enough time to finish all his homework. It just isn't fair. So Gregory goes on a total, complete homework strike. No worksheets, no essays, no projects. His friends think he's crazy. His parents are worried about his grades. And his principal just wants him to stop making trouble. Can Gregory rally his fellow students, make his voice heard, and still pass seventh grade? Find out in this book for anyone who thinks school is stressful, gets headaches from homework, or just wants to be heard. My Thoughts : Wow this was such an interesting book. This is an idea EVERY student for literally 50...

WOOOOO it finally happened! My blogger status has gotten me a Stuart Gibbs book. Don't believe me, well how about this. There it is in all it's glory. Ah, isn't the cover so beautiful. Anyways, obviously I've read it and REALLY want to post a review but I've been told it's advised I don't. But for now you can stare at it. Oh, and check out my comeback to the JTB YT channel, where I unbox it. ALSO GO BUY THE BOOK NOW!!! --->  CLICK ME Alright so obviously I wouldn't leave you hanging like that. Let me answer a few questions I'm bound to receive. But Justin, how did you get that??? Where can I receive an early copy of SSSS??? Two words, blogger perks. I'm sorry, but a big time publisher doens't give these out to good 'ol civilians like you. NOT TRYING TO BE MEAN, but it's kind of the truth. I'll explain that in a video JUSTIN, DOES BEN ASK OUT ERICA??? WHAT HAPPENS TO ...

Genre: Sports Fiction Age Group: Middle Grade Publishing Date: Februrary 23rd, 2016 by harper Collins Summary:  Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica's sports books and Dan Gutman's Baseball Card Adventures, New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green gives readers a thrilling new addition to his bestselling Baseball Great series. Josh's life has just fallen apart. His father will no longer be coaching the travel baseball team and is moving to Florida, forcing his mom and little sister to move into a small apartment on the wrong side of town. To make matters worse, the new coach of the travel team is an unforgiving drill sergeant. But then Benji tells Josh of a home-run derby in which the winner gets a brand-new house. All Josh has to do to qualify is hit twenty home runs during his travel-team season. With Benji and Jaden's help, Josh is hoping to hit it out of the park and save his family, because if he strikes out, he may just lose everyt...