National Network for Equitable Library Service

Twelve-year-old Luke "Spin" Spinelli is sick of fake running, fake laughing and fake pointing.

When grade-eight science-project time rolls around, J.J. Murphy skips the beakers and the papiermâché and dives into research about jerks. And idiots. But mostly jerks.

Hyperorganized perfectionist Beatrice More is determined to plan a spectacularly professional birthday party for her little sister, Sophie.

Fifteen-year-old Charlie stays home from school so he can help his older brother, Tom, who is in a hip-to-toe cast after breaking his leg in a football game.

A stumpy tail, mismatched paws, a long, drooly snout and the biggest dog heart that ever beat.

What happens when one small boy picks up one small piece of litter? He doesn't know it, but his tiny act has big consequences.