Introducing the 2016-2017 South Carolina Junior Book Award Nominees!

All Fall Down by Ally Carter Lexile: 610HL Genre: Mystery Grace knows her mother was murdered, but no one will believe her. Can she find the killer before it’s too late?

Being Sloane Jacobs by Lauren Morrill Lexile: 820 Genre: Realistic Fiction Sloane Emily Jacobs and Sloane Devon Jacobs decide to switch places, but realize that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

The Bridge from Me to You by Lisa Schroeder Lexile: 540HL Genre: Realistic Fiction New girl Lauren has a secret; football hero Colby has a problem. When they find each other, they build something to truly believe in.

The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters Lexile: 880 Genre: Historical Fiction Seventeen-year-old Olivia Mead wants to fight for women’s rights, but her father wants her to be more docile and womanly. When he hires a hypnotist to change Olivia’s plans, Olivia develops a powerful ability—to see the true nature of everyone around her!

Famous Last Words by Katie Alender Lexile: 660 Genre: Mystery/Thriller Willa realizes that her horrifying visions may be linked to a serial killer that is stalking young girls in Hollywood.

Fantasy League by Mike Lupica Lexile: 930 Genre: Sports Fiction Twelve-year-old Charlie becomes famous when his fantasy football picks are noticed by the owner of a professional football team.

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Lexile: 550 Genre: Realistic Fiction Ally is usually able to hide her dyslexia with clever distractions, but new teacher Mr. Daniels sees underneath and reaches out to help.

Girl on a Wire by Gwenda Bond Lexile: 700 Genre: Mystery/Thriller All Jules Maroni wants is to be a famous wire-walker, but the Flying Garcias may be sabotaging her attempt. Will Jules and her dream fall into the nets?

The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart Lexile: 550 Genre: Realistic Fiction Mark is dying of cancer, and only has one wish—to climb a mountain. Will he reach the top of Mount Rainier before it’s too late?

Hunt for the Bamboo Rat by Graham Salisbury Lexile: 510HL Genre: Historical Fiction Zenji Watanabe is sent to the Philippines to spy on the Japanese during World War II. Can he survive capture, torture, and months in the jungle behind enemy lines?

If You’re Reading This by Trent Reedy Lexile: 700 Genre: Realistic Fiction Michael begins to receive letters from his father, who died in Afghanistan in 2005. Can Michael and his family heal after this devastating loss?

The Iron Trial by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare Lexile: 830L Genre: Fantasy Callum has tried to fail the admission tests to the Magisterium, but has passed anyway. Now the sinister school for magicians awaits him with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future.

Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai Lexile: 800 Genre: Realistic Fiction Mai hopes to spend the summer at the beach with her friends, but ends up on a trip to Vietnam with her grandmother. Can learning about your family’s history be any better than ice cream, friends, and boys?

Loot: How to Steal a Fortune by Jude Watson Lexile: 560 Genre: Action & Adventure When March McQuinn discovers he has a twin sister he never knew about, he teaches her the family business of stealing valuable jewels while trying to solve their father’s murder.

The Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson Lexile: 820 Genre: Fantasy When Piper rescues a mysterious girl from a caravan crash, she realizes that she has made a magical, exciting, and dangerous discovery.

Paper Things by Jennifer Richard Jacobson Lexile: 830 Genre: Realistic Fiction Orphans Ari and her big brother Gage are determined to stay together, even though they don’t have a home to live in.

Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch Lexile: 930 Genre: Fantasy Meira will do anything to help her home kingdom of Winter rise to power again, even if it means putting herself and her loved ones in danger.

The Swap by Megan Shull Lexile: 570 Genre: Fantasy Middle-school students Ellie and Jack switch bodies after a spell is cast on them by the school nurse. They both learn a great deal about themselves and the opposite sex.

Tell Me by Joan Bauer Lexile: 500HL Genre: Realistic Fiction Anna sees a girl who seems to be held against her will. Can she help, and should she tell someone?

The Walk On by John Feinstein Lexile: 780 Genre: Sports Fiction Alex is looking forward to playing quarterback in his new school. But how can he play when the first-string quarterback is also the son of the team’s corrupt coach?