Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

After Marco's betrayal, Jack McKinley and his friends must face their own demons and engage in a battle with foes long gone.

Rabbit plans to unbounce Tigger, but he discovers he likes a bouncy Tigger best.

Desperate times turn old enemies into close allies as Jack, Cass, and Aly seek the Statue of Zeus and take on the Massa that now control the Karai Institute. The clock is ticking, and everything is about to change. Seven wonders (Harper) series, 320pp., Ill.