Original, and sure to please the most reluctant reader! A riveting book about a football player's dilemma over pleasing his coach, his father, his friends, and his own personal drive to play football vs. taking steroids. How far does one go to succeed?

Mystery set in Japan at the time of the samurai warrior.

If your teacher dies in August, then they have to cancel school, right? Not if your sister is willing to teach! Hilarious story about a boy's misadventures and coming of age.

This is one of my favorites! Told from the point of view of teenager, it accurately gets into the head of what one boy goes through as he deals with school, girls, playing the drums, his parents, and his younger brother's hospitalizations from cancer. Very clever and uplifting, even though it deals with some pretty heavy topics.

A don't miss novel about peer pressure, bullying, and true friendship--with enough gory details to appeal to boys!

Told through words and comics, this is a clever and funny look at middle school as seen by Jeff, a middle school student. Will ring true for middle school kids.

This darkly humorous accounting of a naive boy's life in a dysfunctional (can we say really screwed up)subtly brings up some adult themes. If you are looking for something a little lighter--but with a bite--read this.

Perfect for reluctant readers who are also sports fans. This is a mystery centered around college basketball and illegal doings. Fun, with an appealing theme.

A coming of age story with a twist--Will is a teen age boy looking for his future--and trying to escape from his twin brother, who happens to have Down Syndrome.

Exciting view of World War II as seen through the eyes of the young Dutch hero. Great story, details, realistic descriptions.