The Alchemyst: the secrets of the immortal Nicholas Flamel, by Michael Dylan Scott - Fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh, find themselves caught up in the deadly struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient book that holds the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life. 

The Anybodies, by N. E. Bode - After learning that she is not the biological daughter of boring Mr. and Mrs. Drudger, Fern embarks on magical adventures with her real father and finally finds "a place that feels like home."

Archer's Quest, by Linda Sue Park - Twelve-year-old Kevin Kim helps Chu-mong, a legendary king of ancient Korea, return to his own time.

The Boy Who Couldn't Die, by William Sleator - When his best friend dies in a plane crash, sixteen-year-old Ken has a ritual performed that will make him invulnerable, but soon learns that he had good reason to be suspicious of the woman he paid to lock his soul away.

Clay, by David Almond - The developing relationship between teenager Davie and a mysterious new boy in town morphs into something darker and more sinister when Davie learns firsthand of the boy's supernatural powers.

Cross Your Heart, Connie Pickles, by Sabine Durrant - Fourteen-year-old Connie Pickles records in her diary her determination to find a husband for her mother while wading into the waters of friendship, love, and money.

Dairy Queen, by Catherine Gilbert Murdock - After spending her summer running the family farm and training the quarterback for her school's rival football team, sixteen-year-old D. J. decides to go out for the sport herself, not anticipating the reactions of those around her.

A Friendship for Today, by Pat McKissack  - Twelve-year-old Rosemary Patterson learns that she will be attending an all-white school in the fall; but when her best friend is diagnosed with polio, she must face the first day of school alone. 

How it Happened in Peach Hill, by Marthe Jocelyn - When fifteen-year-old Annie Grey and her "clairvoyant" mother arrive in Peach Hill, New York, in 1924, each finds a reason for wanting to finally settle down, but to reach their goals they will have to do some serious lying and Annie will have to stand up for herself.

Lupita Maňana, by Patricia Beatty - To help her poverty-stricken family, thirteen-year-old Lupita enters California as an illegal alien and starts to work while constantly on the watch for "la migra." 

The Off Season, by Catherine Gilbert Murdock - High school junior D. J. Schwenk staggers under the weight of caring for her badly injured brother, her responsibilities on the dairy farm, a changing relationship with her friend Brian, and her own athletic aspirations.

One Well: the Story of Water on Earth, by Rochelle Strauss - Tells the story of Earth's water, introducing the concept of the planet's water as being contained in one well, and discussing the importance of water to survival of plants, animals, and people, recycling, access to water, pollution, and conservation.

Summer Ball, by Mike Lupica - Thirteen-year-old Danny must prove himself all over again for a disapproving coach and against new rivals at a summer basketball camp.

Tasting the Sky:  a Palestinian Childhood, by Ibtisam Barakat - A memoir in which the author describes her childhood as a Palestinian refugee, discussing her family's experiences during and after the Six-Day War, and the freedom she felt at learning to read and write. 

Wildwood Dancing, by Juliet Marillier - Five sisters who live with their merchant father in Translyvania use a hidden portal in their home to cross over into a magical world, the Wildwood.