Joey Pigza

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
By Jack Gantos

Joey Pigza is a funny, smart, quirky kid who struggles daily with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). His medication doesn't always work, his mom has been in and out of his life, his grandma has had her own challenges being a substitute mom...things are not always very easy!
Joey gets in trouble at school, all the time--and sometimes really endangers himself and classmates. Like the time he's running with scissors...
But Joey is an awesome kid and everybody knows it. He wants to learn how to have more control, and luckily Joey has some supportive people in his life to help him out.

Firegirl

Firegirl
By Tony Abbott

Tom, an introverted 7th grader, is challenged by some difficult feelings and decisions when a new girl joins his class for a brief period of time. His classmates ruthlessly tease Jessica, who has been horribly burned in an accidental fire and receives treatments at a nearby hospital. Tom befriends Jessica, despite his fear of her, and this is ultimately an action that changes his life and forces him to rethink what friendship means.