![The Worst Speller in Jr. High](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0595153283.jpg?itok=a0GQwS7r)
Katie Kelso is sick of being a dork. Now that she’s in seventh grade, she vows that her life will change. She’s going to become a P.K. — a Popular Kid. Soon Katie is up to her neck in problems. Spud Larson, the best looking boy in her class and the leader of the P.K.’s, seems to like her. But so does Brian Straus — sensitive, smart, mysterious Brian. What will happen if her mother turns out to have cancer? And what should she do about the literary magazine? Her teacher wants her to try out for it, but Katie has dyslexia, and she’s probably the worst speller in junior high.
The Worst Speller in Jr. High
![When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439598451.jpg?itok=ISEDq7lm)
Sophie is really, really angry! Her sister took her stuffed gorilla. Then Sophie triped on a toy truck. Furious, she slams out the front door and just keeps running. Soon, though, she calms down and starts to notice the ferns and birds. Before long she is ready to be back with her family.
When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry
![Yellow Bird and Me](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0395553881.jpg?itok=r14c16xP)
In a sequel to The Gift-Giver, Doris reluctantly starts helping Yellow Bird, the class clown, with his reading problem. To her surprise, Doris finds that in caring for and helping Bird, she develops a new friend.
Yellow Bird and Me
![Zipper - The Kid with ADHD](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0933149956.jpg?itok=M80dIaQp)
Zipper, is a bright, well-intentioned fifth-grader whose impulsive behavior gets him into trouble at home and at school. He speaks before he thinks, making it hard to keep friends; he forgets to do his homework; and although he’s a talented pitcher, he misses a key baseball game. Follow Zipper as he discovers a newfound talent and learns to manage his Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Zipper - The Kid with ADHD
![The Creeps in Room 112](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1403333157.jpg?itok=fxc4YoNo)
This book is about the struggles and successes of children with disabilities.
The Creeps in Room 112
![Joey Pigza Loses Control](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374399891.jpg?itok=2LakqabK)
Joey Pigza really wants his six-week visit with his dad to count, to show him he’s not as wired as he used to be, to show his dad how much he loves him. But Carter Pigza’s not an easy guy to love. He’s eager to make it up to Joey for past wrongs and to show him how to be a winner, to take control of his life. With his coaching, Joey’s even learned how to pitch a baseball, and he’s good at it. The trouble is, Joey’s dad thinks taking control means giving up the things that “keep Joey safe”. And if he wants to please his dad, he’s going to have to play by his rules, even when the rules don’t make sense.
Joey Pigza Loses Control
![Journey to Gameland: How to Make a Board Game from Your Favorite Children's Book](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1930051514.jpg?itok=_P9gHON1)
Eleven-year-old (and dyslexic) Ben Buchanan, who created a board game based on the popular Harry Potter books, provides advice for all children who would like to turn their favorite book into a board game. Along with his co-authors, he offers a step-by-step process, with suggestions for parents, librarians, and teachers, on how to help children transform their favorite book into a board game.
Journey to Gameland: How to Make a Board Game from Your Favorite Children’s Book
![Reach for the Moon](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439297389.jpg?itok=FbmOs7Gi)
Samantha Abeel is learning disabled and gifted. She does not understand mathematical concepts, but she is an extremely talented writer. Samantha was on the edge of despair when a caring English teacher who recognized her hidden talents intervened, offering Samantha an opportunity to describe in words the hauntingly beautiful paintings of artist Charles R. Murphy.
Reach for the Moon
![The Vicar of Nibbleswicke](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/014036837X.jpg?itok=7cxAxrbf)
The Reverend Lee is suffering from a rare and acutely embarrassing situation: Back-to-Front Dyslexia. It affects only his speech, and he doesn’t realize he’s doing it, but the parishioners of Nibbleswicke are shocked and confused by his seemingly outrageous comments.
At last a cure is found and the mild-mannered vicar can resume normal service. Or at least as normal as is possible for a man who must walk backwards to be sure of talking forwards!
The Vicar of Nibbleswicke
![Cliques, Phonies, & Other Baloney](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1575420457.jpg?itok=-o2Xs6Du)
This book explores the truth, and the myths, behind cliques, phonies, and true friendships.
Cliques, Phonies, & Other Baloney
![Eddie Enough!](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1890627259.jpg?itok=lJ2Ni0_N)
Meet Eddie Minetti, human whirlwind and third-grader. He thinks, moves, and speaks quickly and it often gets him into trouble. One day at school, Eddie arrives late because he forgot his lunch, misses part of his spelling test, is accused of cheating, knocks over things, and loses the classroom’s pet rat and that’s only part of the morning! His exasperated teacher, Mrs. Pinck, says, “I’ve had enough, Eddie, enough!” That’s all it takes, and soon the entire class is taunting Eddie with his new nickname, Eddie Enough.
Eddie Enough!
![Hyper Harry](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1586085018.jpg?itok=krVlO3b1)
Ted Cheltoni, 12, has a good friend, a great girlfriend, and would have a pretty normal life if it weren’t for his little brother, Harry. Harry’s not bad on purpose, but Ted would sure like to fix the kid up so everybody would stop asking him to undo Harry’s hyperactive, outrageous behavior. The tension at home gets so bad that Ted’s afraid his parents will get divorced. One day, after Harry finds out he’s suspended from school and kicked off the bus for the following week, Ted finds him packing to leave home. Ted knows he has to do something, and quick, to help his little brother.
Hyper Harry
![Loser](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060540745.jpg?itok=U5jtbY5j)
Just like other kids, Zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. But Zinkoff also raises his hand with all the wrong answers, trips over his own feet, and falls down with laughter over a word like “Jabip.” Other kids have their own word to describe him, but Zinkoff is too busy to hear it. He doesn’t know he’s not like everyone else. And one winter night, Zinkoff’s differences show that any name can someday become “hero.”
Loser
![Shark in the Park](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0794501710.jpg?itok=SycVAqIy)
Created in consultation with a language expert, this book is part of an engaging new phonics-based series, especially written to help your child learn to read. Not only is the story great fun, it also takes into account recent research on the most effective ways of teaching reading. Stephen Cartwrights delightful illustrations complement the text and are designed to stimulate further interest.
Shark in the Park
![Spaceman](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0140381503.jpg?itok=kcNh24B5)
Gary just can’t seem to fit in. He doesn’t have any friends, his school work is always sloppy, and his teachers endlessly criticize him. But Gary has a way to escape—he spaces out. Then one day Gary accidentally hurts someone, and now he’s being sent to a new school for kids with different learning styles. Will Gary finally be able to catch up and fit in, or will he remain the Spaceman forever?
Spaceman
![The Safe Place](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0943706726.jpg?itok=vKW3Xbsf)
Kinneret feels terrible-she can’t concentrate in class, she’s having nightmares, and her teachers think she is lazy. She fantasizes that a big, white bird will come and carry her away from all of her troubles. Fifth-grade brings someone else to help her, though - a new special education teacher who recognizes that Kinneret is neither lazy nor irresponsible.
The Safe Place
![Trout and Me](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0440419026.jpg?itok=yuwKFglt)
Having ADD causes Ben to get into more trouble than he would like, yet when Trout, another child with ADD enters his world, greater problems arise as Trout’s actions cause Ben to get a bad reputation for being a problem child at school.
Trout and Me
![Unjust Cause](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0943706831.jpg?itok=vfPBy1Ps)
Davey Fischer is a fifth grader who can’t seem to do anything right. He can’t spell, do long division, or shoot baskets. When he finds out he has dysgraphia, a writing disability, his father can’t admit he has a problem. Will Davey get the help he needs?
Unjust Cause
![Jen's Best Gift Ever](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0965824691.jpg?itok=iPESlheM)
It’s Jen’s seventh birthday and Jen’s parents and her sister Emma have chosen a very special gift for her — a gift that will prove to be Jen’s best gift ever! What is it? And how do you think she’ll get it out from under the bed?
Jen’s Best Gift Ever
![What Would Joey Do?](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374399867.jpg?itok=UUpikk6E)
Life is especially tough for Joey. Not only does he struggle with ADHD, his family is truly dysfunctional. Readers will sense that Joey is a good kid who’s trying to do the right things, but often without much support. Readers will likely laugh and weep for Joey.
What Would Joey Do?
![I Got a D in Salami (Hank Zipzer)](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0448431637.jpg?itok=0QPKja-W)
It’s report card day-the most dreaded day in Hank’s school year. And when Hank gets his grades, they’re his worst nightmare come true: a D in spelling, a D in reading, a D in math. After school, Hank and his friends go to his mom’s deli. His mom is on the prowl-she knows a report card day when she sees one. Hank tries to stall her, but she’s going for his backpack. He’s cornered. Hank hands the report card off to his friend Frankie, who gives it to his friend Ashley, who gives it to Robert, who puts it into a meat grinder! Hank watches as his Ds are ground into a big salami, and this particular salami is being made for a very important client. How will Hank get out of this one? (See more books from the Hank Zipzer series (opens in a new window))
I Got a D in Salami (Hank Zipzer)
![Niagara Falls or Does It? (Hank Zipzer)](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0448431629.jpg?itok=ja2AOFWq)
On the first day of fourth grade, Hank’s teacher assigns a five-paragraph essay, “What I did on my summer vacation,” and he knows he’s in trouble. It has always been difficult for him to read, write, and spell so he decides to “build” his assignment instead — to “bring Niagara Falls into the classroom, water and all.” This is the first book in the Hank Zipzer series. (opens in a new window)
Niagara Falls or Does It? (Hank Zipzer)
![I Went Walking / Salí de paseo](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152058958.jpg?itok=jIylngjP)
On a walk, a young child sees a variety of animals from a black cat to a brown horse and more — which the reader discovers are following the child! Gleeful, jewel-toned illustrations on sturdy, open pages are ideal for sharing with the youngest child who will catch on to the repetition in Spanish, English or both.
I Went Walking / Salí de paseo
![El Gato Leo Comes to Play: A First Spanish Story](https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1845073363.jpg?itok=HklBmfCP)