Battle of the Books 2020: 7th & 8th Grade Booklist

7th & 8th Grade Battle
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Learn more and register at www.carnegielibrary.org/battleofthebooks

If you’re interested in audio or digital copies of the books check out Hoopla and Overdrive (library card required) or ask your local library staff for help!

Drum Roll, Please

This summer brings big changes for Melly: her parents split up, her best friend ditches her, and Melly finds herself falling for a girl at camp named Adeline. To top it off, Melly’s not sure she has what it takes to be a real rock n’ roll drummer. Will she be able to make music from all the noise in her heart? You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.





The Night Diary

When India separates and becomes two countries in 1947, twelve-year old Nisha and her family find themselves suddenly living in the newly created Pakistan. It is too dangerous for them to live there, being a Muslim and Hindu family, so they start out on a journey looking for a new home. You can also check out this title as eBook on Overdrive/Libby or as eAudio on Overdrive/Libby.


Train I Ride

Traveling from California to Chicago after her mother dies of a drug overdose and her grandmother of lung cancer, thirteen-year-old Rydr meets other passengers on the train and attempts to accept her own situation. You can also check out this title as eBook on Overdrive/Libby


Akata Witch

Sunny doesn’t fit in as a middle-schooler living in Africa but born in America, and an albino. Then she discovers that she has magical powers – and they can be used to catch a criminal using magic for nefarious ends.

This title is also available for checkout as an eBook and eAudio on Overdrive/Libby or as eAudio on Hoopla.


Animus

Two children in a quiet Japanese neighborhood discover that their playground is haunted and get caught up with the mischievous and possibly dangerous spirit inhabiting it.


Ghost Boys

A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Only the living can make the world better. Live and make it better. You can also check out this title as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby or as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.


Cells at Work!

A red blood cell delivers things that its body needs all day – even when things get scary with allergies and cuts to contend with. Luckily she has the heroic white blood cell to save the day and keep her from danger.