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Chapter Books About New School

Chapter books have the room to show what transferring schools actually feels like: the long hallways, the established groups, the slow work of figuring out who you can trust. These 411 books get that process right.

411 books

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Mermaid School #1

For the child feeling nervous about their first day or wondering if they will find their place in a new group.

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Cheerleaders #44

For the child feeling the pressure to fit in at a new school, this story explores the tangle of lies that can happen whe

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Sci-Fi Junior High #1

Sci-Fi Junior High

Kelvin is just a normal kid in a school full of geniuses, but he is the only one who can stop a mad scientist from destr

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Tell Me This Isn't Happening

Robynn Clairday

For the teenager navigating the cringeworthy hurdles of a new school and social circles, this story offers a relatable l

Ages 11–15

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Who Knows the Way to Mr. Grimly's Classroom?

Chris Priestley

For the child who feels the pressure to know all the answers or struggles to navigate the confusing hallways of a brand

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The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy #1

The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy

Donna Barba Higuera

For the child feeling nervous about their first day at a new school, this story shows that even a scary monster under th

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Crazy Beautiful

Lauren Baratz-Logsted

For teens grappling with physical differences, navigating grief, or searching for true connection, this contemporary "Be

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For the teenager who feels like an outsider after a major fall from grace. This sharp satire explores what happens when

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Thomas J. Dygard

Hal wants to earn his spot on the baseball team and make new friends without anyone finding out his father was a legenda

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The Tour at School

For the child who is nervous about a first day or the student tasked with being a buddy: a funny, warm guide to finding

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Yoko & Friends School Days #10

Make New Friends

For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big move or a new classroom. This gentle story helps kids navigate the nerves of

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The Boy with Big Decisions

For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and overthinking, this interactive journey lets readers practice making big

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Sparrow, Always

For the child who feels like a small bird in a big world, navigating the quiet jitters of a new school and the search fo

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Guinea Pigs Don't Talk

Lisa’s first day at a new school turns into a battle of wits as she and a bossy classmate trade pranks involving the cla

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Stay Pretty Wallingford #1

The Aristobrats

For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school cliques and learning that true friendship matters more than

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Homeroom Headhunters

Clay McLeod Chapman

For the child who feels like middle school is a literal battleground and needs a high-stakes adventure to help them navi

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Without Annette

Moving to an elite boarding school was supposed to be a dream for Josie and Annette, but the academy's social pressures

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Maggie Malone #1

Maggie Malone and the Mostly Magical Boots

Jenna McCarthy, Carolyn Evans

Ugly birthday boots turn out to be magical, whisking new-girl Maggie away to live a day in the life of a famous pop star

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The Backyard Ghost

Trying to fit in at a new school is hard enough without discovering that a Civil War ghost is haunting your backyard.

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My Big Fat Teen Crisis

For the teen feeling uprooted by a family move, this diary-style comedy captures the awkwardness of starting over in the

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Kevin Keller #1

Paul Kupperberg

For the child who feels different or is navigating a new school, follow Kevin as he finds his voice, deals with bullies,

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The Fizzy Whiz Kid

Mitch is a Hollywood outsider until a soda commercial turns him into a viral sensation with a catchphrase everyone is re

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Like Lava In My Veins

For the child who experiences 'big feelings' like a physical heat, this vibrant story validates their intensity while of

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The Rookie Bookie

L. Jon Wertheim, Tobias J. Moskowitz

For the child who uses math to make sense of the world but struggles to find their place on the playground and navigate

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