Nikki uses her diary as an outlet for her frustrations about her experiences at her new private school. Through her writing and doodles, readers get a humorous insight into her struggles as she navigates being herself. 

Most books were written in the past, but this one was written in the future. Author Mac Barnett tells readers what life is like there. 

Levi and Kat are the only two people who seem to realize that kids in their small town are going missing. They have to work together to solve the mystery before they disappear too.

Sam, a pug, is adopted by two scientists who are working on a top-secret project. Sam takes it upon himself to defend his new family from everything (like the “brain-melting heat canon”, which his humans think of as a “hairdryer”), including from people who break into the house to steal their top-secret research. 

J, an excellent artist, and K, a talented poet, can’t stand each other because they feel threatened by each others’ talents. They end up deciding to work together to compete in their school’s annual storytelling contest. Eagle-eyed readers will notice a cameo by Jeff Kinney, author of the Wimpy Kid series!

Our narrator doesn’t trust fish and presents a compelling argument for why we shouldn’t either. An absurd and silly read that just might teach you something about fish!

This book will teach readers how to pull (not-mean) pranks. A favorite among Havens readers, this book encourages creative thinking and general silliness. 

When Ben’s fortune cookie tells him to “Live each day as if it were your last,” he takes it literally. He decides to draft a bucket list and spends what he believes is his last day doing all the things he loves.  

Portico Reeves’ parents fight a lot “in the meantime,” which gives Portico “the frets” (anxiety). Luckily, he has his secret identity, Stuntboy to fall back on! Stuntboy will keep his parents (and all the other superheroes he knows) safe. 

This biography of Jeff Kinney (creator of the Wimpy Kid series) was written by Jeff’s brother. Learn about his life and his process!

Andy and Terry live in an extremely cool treehouse, full of special rooms (including a see-through swimming pool) and fantastical animals. Andy and Terry are supposed to be writing a book, but they keep getting distracted (or are they procrastinating?). 

This is a collection of interconnected stories, which take place at Wayside School, an absurd place. For example, when the new elevators are installed: one only goes up, and the other only goes down, so they work perfectly (once).