JFIC Stand Alone Books

Fun, absorbing novel that helps kids aged 7+ to engage with the Bible as they learn that God's grace never runs out. Like many kids, adventurous and creative 9-year-old Abigail experiences lots of ups and downs when it comes to school life, making friends, and getting along with parents and siblings. Through both the humorous and serious challenges that arise, Abigail finds herself in one new mess after another. But as she learns all about how Jesus...

Fun, absorbing novel for children aged 7+ that explores the difference Jesus makes when we don't fit in. "Nine-year-old Abigail is adenturous and creative... but she can't sing, and she can't dance. So when her friends start rehearsing a musical performance, Abigail feels left out. Isn't she good at anything? Doesn't anybody want to be her friend? Yes--Jesus does! Join adventurous, creative Abigail, and see the difference Jesus makes when friendships...

"For the youngest in a long line of witches, demons used to be no big deal. A spell and a quick prick of the finger, and a witch like Ber could summon a demon to do anything she needed--clean a mess, send a message, you name it. But that was before Ber was diagnosed with diabetes. Now each time she tests her blood sugar, accidental demons are slipping into the human dimension...and causing absolute chaos. Good thing Ber and her older sister, Marve,...

"When thirteen-year-old Adi's uncle decides that she is old enough to be married, Adi and her family must find a new place for her to live and learn without fear"--

"Improve confidence in reading for struggling readers and children with dyslexia with this decodable chapter book collection filled with fun and exciting adventures; featuring six separate stories all in one big book! Follow the Plott family on a series of fun and exciting adventures in this series of chaptered stories perfect for independent reading practice or shared reading. For Ash and Mel, two 10-year-old twin girls, there is always fun to be...

When her best friend, Ness, dies suddenly, Ember finds a way into the Afterworld, determined to bring Ness back.

"It's 2002--less than one year after the September 11th attacks--and sixth-grader Kamal Rao is tackling a brave new world of challenges, including figuring out who he really is and how he fits in. Even with New York City in its backyard, the suburban town where he lives is anything but open-minded. That means Kamal--frequently picked on and feeling ostracized--usually spends his time alone, making mud pies in the backyard or cooking recipes with his...

Four sixth graders and their dogs navigate a weekend filled with surprises, challenges, and life-changing experiences at a city dog park.

"A heartwarming contemporary middle-grade from the author of The Doughnut Fix: As twelve-year-old chess prodigy Milo Bloom grapples with the anxiety that's ruining his game, the last thing he needs is for a brand-new half sister to show up at his door. Twelve-year old chess prodigy Milo Bloom has lost the zone, that magical place his mind goesor used to go when he plays chess. When he plays now, all he can think about is how bad it will be if he loses...

In 2001, seventh-grader Rylee Wilson and new student Joe, whose father was a New York City first responder on 9/11, decide to find Zachary Beaver and reunite him with Rylee's father, Toby.