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Is your 11-13-year-old looking for a relatable story about first crushes and friendship drama? Or maybe an action-packed adventure with lots of suspense is more up their alley? Whatever is on their TBR wishlist, they'll love these novels!
Not If You Break Up with Me First

Two friends who have unhappily found themselves accidentally dating try to drive the other one to call things off in this witty and heartfelt middle school romance.

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All My Bests

In the tradition of Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, this smart and emotional romance told through playlists and memories follows two young teens struggling to hold onto each other as their friendship changes.

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The Last Dragon on Mars

A boy living on Mars unexpectedly becomes a dragon rider in this first book in the sci-fi and fantasy mash-up The Dragonships series, sure to delight fans of Skandar and Eragon.

Happy & Sad & Everything True

With charm and sincerity reminiscent of Judy Blume and Rebecca Stead, this debut middle grade novel is a heartfelt, hopeful story about a girl finding herself through secretly giving out advice to classmates.

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Courtesy of Cupid

In this “sweetly romantic coming-of-age story with fun, magical touches” (Kirkus Reviews), a girl uses her newfound ability to make people fall in love to sabotage her rival.

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Perfect Match

A girl’s well-intentioned Valentine’s Day meddling entangles her in a love triangle with her best friend and a girl with a crush on him in this tween romance perfect for fans of Courtesy of Cupid.

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Crushing It

A girl tells her best friend just what to say to woo the boy next door, only to be left wondering if she really wanted him for herself in this middle grade rom-com.

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Operation Pucker Up

A girl and her friends enact a scheme to get her first kiss over with before she has to lock lips on stage for the school play in this charming middle grade rom-com in the spirit of Meg Cabot—now with a fresh new look!

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