Cool Cat: A Wish Novel

Cool Cat: A Wish Novel
Author: Jazz Taylor
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1546109811

From the author of Meow or Never and Starting From Scratch, a story about friendship, anxiety, and internet culture. Nova doesn’t lie -- she tells hopes for the future. That’s why she tells her mom she got an A on her math quiz, even though she got a B. It’s also why she doesn’t tell her mom about her secret Instagram that she’s almost old enough to have. When a viral video of her cat pushes her into the popular crowd, and next to her crush, Lily, Nova tells even more “hopes for the future” to try to fit in. The more lies she tells, the more everything spins out of control! Nova wants to come clean...but will it mean losing everything?

Meow or Never: A Wish Novel

Meow or Never: A Wish Novel
Author: Jazz Taylor
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338684698

A heartwarming story of secret pets and secret crushes... and learning to take center stage! Avery Williams can sing, but that doesn't mean she can sing in front of people. She likes to stay backstage at her new school, which is where, to her surprise, she finds a cat tucked away into a nook. Avery names the stray Phantom and visits any time she's feeling stressed (which is a lot these days). As she sings to Phantom one day, her crush, a girl named Nic, overhears her and ropes Avery into auditioning for the school's musical. Despite her nerves, Avery lands the lead role! She knows she should be excited, but mostly Avery is terrified. Can Phantom help her through her stage fright? And what will happen if anyone finds out about her secret pet?

Gaby, Lost and Found: A Wish Novel

Gaby, Lost and Found: A Wish Novel
Author: Angela Cervantes
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545631866

Wanted: One amazing forever home for one amazing sixth grader. "My name is Gaby, and I'm looking for a home where I can invite my best friend over and have a warm breakfast a couple of times a week. Having the newest cell phone or fancy clothes isn't important, but I'd like to have a cat that I can talk to when I'm home alone." Gaby Ramirez Howard loves volunteering at the local animal shelter. She plays with the kittens, helps to obedience train the dogs, and writes adoption advertisements so that the strays who live there can find their forever homes: places where they'll be loved and cared for, no matter what. Gaby has been feeling like a bit of a stray herself, lately. Her mother has recently been deported to Honduras and Gaby is stuck living with her inattentive dad. She's confident that her mom will come home soon so that they can adopt Gaby's favorite shelter cat together. When the cat's original owners turn up at the shelter, however, Gaby worries that her plans for the perfect family are about to fall apart.

Snow One Like You: A Wish Novel

Snow One Like You: A Wish Novel
Author: Natalie Blitt
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338291378

From the author of Carols and Crushes, another wintry, sweet romance perfect for the WISH line! Mia can't wait for the Winter Festival -- it's what her hometown, Flurry, Vermont, is famous for. Plus, maybe she can work up the courage to show the cute new boy, Yoshi, how much fun snowball fights can be. There's just one problem: the weather forecast isn't predicting a single snowflake before the big day. And what's the Winter Festival without snow? Canceling the festival would spell disaster for the local businesses, including the cozy inn that Mia's family runs. With the town in chaos, Mia is suddenly at odds with Yoshi and with her best friend, Lark. Can Mia save the festival in time . . . or is she in for a wintry mix of troubles?

The 11:11 Wish

The 11:11 Wish
Author: Kim Tomsic
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2018-02-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062654969

“A pawsitively magical twist on middle school mayhem.”—Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy An SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner! Megan Meyers has a foolproof plan to reinvent herself at her new school. Good-bye, dorky math nerd; hello, friend magnet! But her first day at Saguaro Prep starts off weird to the tenth power. When she’s dared to “make something exciting happen,” Megan is thrown into the middle of an epic power struggle between the two seventh-grade Spirit Captains. So with nothing to lose, Megan wishes for “some magic” as her classroom’s cat clock chimes 11:11—and is granted an enchanted teen magazine that promises miracle makeovers and sure-fire secrets for winning friends and crushes. But magic can have dangerous side effects, and as her social life grows exponentially worse, Megan begins to wonder if wishing was ever a purrfect idea.

Third Grade Mermaid

Third Grade Mermaid
Author: Peter Raymundo
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2017-01-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545918170

For fans of The Dork Diaries comes a new and heavily illustrated chapter book series about a fiery third grade mermaid who thinks she wants to be where the shimmery Sirens are! Cora is a small mermaid with a BIG personality. But like so many mermaids in the third grade, she is struggling to truly be herself. She wants to be like the Singing Sirens, the most glamorous swim team in the sea. Unfortunately, an annoying road--er, seablock--keep getting in her way.When Cora fails her spelling test, her coach says she can’t be on the team unless she gets an A on the next one!Can Cora conquer her spelling test, make the swim team, AND stay true to herself at the same time?

Starting From Scratch: A Wish Novel

Starting From Scratch: A Wish Novel
Author: Jazz Taylor
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2023-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338803301

From the author of Meow or Never, a story about blended families, anxiety, and how a fresh start can be just what you need... even when you least expect it. Janie believes there's a best way to do everything. When she sticks to a schedule, she and her mom can tackle anything. But Janie's perfect schedule -- and her life -- are getting shaken up this year. Her new stepmom, Keisha, and her daughter, Makayla, are moving in with Janie and her mom. Worst of all? Makayla brings a cat with her. And Janie hates cats. Even though it's hard, Janie tries to welcome Makayla to her new school. And honestly, she maybe does too good a job. Soon, Makayla is volunteering with Janie's beloved Sunshine Club, and Janie's friends all love her. The only one who pays any attention to her anymore is Makayla's nosy cat. It feels like her new sister is taking over! What's a gal to do with a copycat in her life?

Templeton Gets His Wish

Templeton Gets His Wish
Author: Greg Pizzoli
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1484730259

This vibrant, funny cautionary tale from the three-time Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli proves you should be careful what you wish for! Templeton the cat doesn't like his parents telling him to clean up, and he really doesn't like when his brothers steal his toys. So, he makes a wish on a magic diamond, and his family disappears! At first, Templeton is over the moon. He's free to lounge and play all day, and he never has to take a bath. But being alone might not always be as fun as he'd thought. Will another wish on the magic diamond get Templeton what he really wants? Don't miss these other favorites from Greg Pizzoli:The Watermelon SeedGood Night OwlThe Book HogThe Twelve Days of ChristmasNumber 1 SamThis Story is for You

Time Cat

Time Cat
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2003-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780805072709

Jason and his magic cat Gareth travel through time to visit countries all over the world during different periods of history.

Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai

Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai
Author: Debbi Michiko Florence
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338671588

Fans of Lisa Greenwald and Wendy Mass are sure to fall head-over-heels for this funny, sweet story of crushes, competition, and the confusing reality of middle school. "Heartbreak is for suckers." -- Jenna Sakai When Jenna gets dumped over winter break, it confirms what she learned from her parents' messy divorce: Relationships are risky and only lead to disappointment. So even though she still has to see her ex-boyfriend Elliott at newspaper club, Jenna is going to be totally heartless this semester -- no boys, just books. But keeping her cool isn't always easy. Jenna's chief competition for a big journalism scholarship is none other than Elliott. Her best friend Keiko always seems busy with her own boyfriend. And cute-but-incredibly-annoying Rin Watanabe keeps stealing her booth at the diner she's been hiding at every day after school. Rin is every bit as stubborn and detached as Jenna. And the more Jenna gets to know him, the more intriguing a mystery he seems. Soon Jenna is starting to realize that being a loner is kind of, well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a risk worth taking.