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Choice Awards

Junior fiction NOMINEES FOR 2020

Voting has ended for 2020.

Find all the nominees below.

Winners

1. Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls by Dav Pilkey


The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li’l Petey. But when Petey’s own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good.

book 7 in the Dog Man series

2. Dog Man: Fetch 22 by Dav Pilkey


Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey’s reevaluated what matters most, Li’l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever — Li’l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!

book 8 in the Dog Man series

3. The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever by Aaron Blabey


All hail Crown Prince Marmalade! Surrender to his evil magnificence! Kneel before his butt-handed glory! Or…like…DON’T! The Bad Guys and even Badder Girls might have been knocked down, but does that mean they’ll stay down? No way, chicos! Pull on your party pants-it’s the ultimate battle between Bad and BAAAAAAD!

book 10 in the Bad Guys series

4. The Bad Guys in the Big Bad Wolf by Aaron Blabey


When Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble. They must figure out how to stop an alien invasion and get Wolfie back to his old self before the world is totally destroyed. Good thing they have the International League of Heroes on their side, and some newly honed superpowers ready to put to the test…

book 9 in the Bad Guys series

5. The Dance of the Star Fairies by Thea Stilton


The Thea Sisters were are needed in the Kingdom of Starlight. All of the stars in the sky of the kingdom’s sky have been losing their shine and the sky is about to go dark!

The mouselets head to Brightstar Castle to figure out how to get stardust back to the kingdom! Will they be able to return the light to the sky, or will all of the stars burn out?

book 8 in the Thea Stilton: Special Edition series

6. The Test of Time by Geronimo Stilton


A thrilling quest through the past!
A fur-raising journey through time!

I, Geronimo Stilton, found myself traveling through time once again! While testing his latest time machine, Professor von Volt accidently brought some history into the present. Tops, our triceratops friend, Helen of Troy, Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, and Christopher Columbus were all in present day New Mouse City!

My friends and I climb into the new time machine to take them back in time. But we aren’t sure the new machine works perfectly! Can we return everyone to their proper place in time and make it back in one piece?

book 6 in the Journey Through Time series

7. Bird & Squirrel: All Tangled Up by James Burks


When Red has to go spend the night helping Grandmole, Bird and Squirrel are put in charge of taking care of Squirrel’s daughter, Birdie. But Birdie wants to go with her mom because staying home is so BORING! So Bird convinces Squirrel (despite his better judgment) to have some fun while Red is gone. And as far as Bird is concerned, nothing is more fun than setting off in search of the most elusive creature of the forest: Bigfoot! And even though Squirrel teaches Birdie that being prepared is always best, nothing can prepare them for the crazy adventures ahead!

book 5 in the Bird & Squirrel series

8. The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande by Adam Gidwitz


Elliot and Uchennna have only just returned from their most recent Unicorn Rescue Society mission when they (along with Jersey!) are whisked away on their next exciting adventure with Professor Fauna. This time, they’re headed to the Mexican border to help another mythical creature in need: the chupacabras!

book 4 in the The Unicorn Rescue Society series

9. A Fashionable Mystery by Thea Stilton


While the Thea Sisters are on a tropical vacation in the Bahamas they find an old pirate map Could it lead to treasure? Thatsa question the five mice are eager to answer They venture onto the sparkling Caribbean Sea to follow the map. Its a dazzling adventure.

book 8 in the Mouseford Academy series

10. The Missing Movie by Geronimo Stilton


New Mouse City was having its first film festival! Famouse directors around the world had submitted their very best movies for a chance at the big prize. But at the big screening, Mousen Scorsese’s newest film goes missing! Who could have stolen it and why? Hercule and Geronimo spring into action to solve the case!

book 73 in the Geronimo Stilton series

Other Nominees

Heidi Heckelbeck Lends a Helping Hand by Wanda Coven


One day, when Heidi’s teacher, Mrs. Welli, teaches a lesson on the importance of helping and giving back to the community, she and her friends decide that it’s time to volunteer!

book 26 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series

Sarai Saves the Music by Sarai Gonzalez


They’re cutting funding at Sarai’s school and her band program is the first to go. That is totally not okay with Sarai. She decides to organize a benefit concert to raise money! When she and her bandmates promote the concert on their video channel, it catches the attention of Sarai’s favorite singer, Sparkles Sanchez! Can Sarai save the music?

book 3 in the Sarai series

The Great Bake Off by Poppy Green


When Sophie helps her mom bake all sorts of sweets, they realize there’s plenty to share with the nearby village. Can they find their way there before the sweets go bad?

book 14 in the The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series

Bummer in the Summer by Dan Gutman


School’s almost out for the summer, and A.J. is dreaming about all the fun things he’s going to do on vacation.

But A.J.’s dream quickly turns into a nightmare when three familiar spirits appear to show him summers past, present, and yet to come. Will they be able to convince him to leave his bad ways behind? Or will this summer end up being a total bummer?

Captain Awesome and the Trapdoor by Stan Kirby


Eugene is sure someone has been stealing all his old toys. Will the trap door he discovered lead him to the answer?

book 21 in the Captain Awesome series

Revenge of the Sis by Jarrett J. Krosoczka


Christina Starspeeder, legendary Padawan and sister to Victor Starspeeder, has graduated from the Jedi Academy at Coruscant. But that doesn’t mean her education is over! Just the opposite. Now Christina is a student at the advanced Jedi Academy at Jedha City. It’s super big, and super stressful. At Coruscant, Christina was top of her class. But at this new school, it seems like everyone is on a different level. To make matters worse, she’s apprenticing under legendary Jedi Skia Ro, whose droid seems to have it out for Christina. Since when did droids come preprogrammed with attitude? Every time Skia Ro gives Christina a task, she manages to screw it up. Can Christina step it up at this new school? Or will she get booted out to the outer rim?

book 7 in the Jedi Academy series

Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy by Daisy Meadows


Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy has a very special magical pet. But when Jack Frost steals him away from her, the magic of the mermicorn is in danger! Can Kirsty and Rachel help get him back?

part of the Rainbow Magic series

Spill the Beans by Sarah Mlynowski


My brother Jonah’s dream has come true. We have FINALLY landed in his favorite fairy tale: Jack and the Beanstalk!

It’s a lot of fun meeting Jack. But then we accidentally mess up his story, which means Jack can’t climb up the magic beanstalk to find the giant’s riches. It’s time to take matters into our own hands.

Now we have to:
– Make a deal with a sneaky trader
– Climb a beanstalk into the sky
– Try not to get eaten by a giant
– Find the goose that lays golden eggs

Otherwise, Jack won’t get his treasure, and our troubles will be GIGANTIC . . .

book 13 in the Whatever After series

Destruction in the Desert by Winter Morgan


Things have started to return to normal in Brett’s life, and he’s happily participating in a practical joke competition with Poppy and Joe. But when Joe goes missing, Brett wonders if it’s just his next joke, or something more serious. And then they discover the crater. Another portal has opened, and Brett and Poppy have to jump in to find their friend.

This time, they are taken to a desert, into a world that they believed only existed in stories, to a city that is doomed. But they find Joe, who is fearlessly helping them survive as an evil villain cuts off their supplies. Brett and Poppy join in, teaching the residents of the city the elements of crafting potions. But even armed with this new knowledge, they worry that it would be enough to save the city.

book 3 in the An Unofficial Minecrafters Time Travel Adventure series

To the Future, Ben Franklin by Mary Pope Osborne


Jack and Annie know all about Ben Franklin. He was a founding father, a journalist, and a famous inventor! When the magic tree house whisks them back to meet the man himself, they’re not sure what their mission is. But Ben Franklin has a mission of his own. Intrigued by Jack and Annie, he’s curious to learn more about where they came from. And very curious about their tree house. . . .

book 32 in the Magic Tree House series

Grand Canyon Grab by Ron Roy


Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting the Grand Canyon when they spot Parker Stone–a famous TV star. They can’t wait to get his autograph, but before they can, Parker is kidnapped! Only a few clues–and his pet parrot–are left behind. It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to find Parker–before it’s too late!

book 11 in the A to Z Mysteries: Special Edition series

Lana Swims North by Lisa Ann Scott


Princess Lana loves attending the Royal Mermaid Rescue Crew School, but she has a hard time speaking up in class, even when she knows the answer. Maybe she’s too timid to be a Rescue Mermaid?

Then Lana meets another misfit — a funny horned creature named Spike. Lana helps Spike learn that he’s a narwhal, and when he asks for help finding his way back to the Arctic, she’s happy to swim along. A trip will help her forget her school worries for a while.

The Northern Seas are full of new adventures — but also an emergency! Can Lana finally find her voice and save the day, or will she freeze up?

book 2 in the Mermaids to the Rescue series

Nixie Makes Waves by Lisa Ann Scott


Nixie can’t wait to join the Royal Mermaid Rescue Crew. Along with a magical seapony partner, she’ll save merpeople in danger and use her natural creativity to keep the seas safe!

But then Nixie gets matched with Rip — a super-speedy seapony who’s at the top of his class, but also a strict rule-follower. Rip and Nixie couldn’t be more different!

Will Nixie be able to befriend Rip…or will she have to look for another fish in the sea?

book 1 in the Mermaids to the Rescue series

The Hawaiian Heist by Geronimo Stilton


The most famouse goldsmith in Hawaii created a necklace for a famous actress, but someone wants to steal it! Can Geronimo figure out who the thief is before they run away with the jewels?

book 72 in the Geronimo Stilton series

Thea Stilton and the Black Forest Burglary by Thea Stilton


The Thea Sisters are invited to the Festival of Time in Germany! They arrive in the Black Forest and find that a famouse clock has been stolen. The mouselets are on the case. Can they find the thief and return the clock before time runs out?

book 30 in the Thea Stilton series

Stick Cat: Two Cats to the Rescue by Tom Watson


Millie needs Stick Cat’s help.

When little Millie wanders off, Stick Cat needs to get her back. It’s a rescue mission with too many obstacles to count. There’s a runaway butterfly, a pole-vaulting adventure, and a growling beast in the woods. Yikes.

And, of course, there’s Edith. Oh, Edith. 

Will Stick Cat be able to navigate around her wacky plans, fragile ego and peculiar ways? Just when he’s doubting his chances, five familiar dogs burst onto the scene to help this rescue mission succeed.

book 5 in the Stick Cat series

Eye of the Earthquake Dragon by Tracey West


Dark wizard Maldred has stolen the Gold and Silver Keys! With these keys, he can now control the Naga: a powerful dragon who can cause terrible earthquakes. The Naga lives in a secret temple in the center of the earth… and Maldred is on his way there! Drake and his friends Jean and Darma travel to the temple to try to stop him. What will they find there? Will the Dragon Masters defeat Maldred once and for all?

book 13 in the Dragon Masters series

Gone Camping by Tamera Will Wissinger


Hiking in the great outdoors, catching fish, watching the stars come out at night—camping is fun. Until it’s time to sleep. Then, Lucy wonders, what kinds of creatures lurk in the dark? With only her brother and grandpa as tent-mates, will Lucy be able to face her camping fears?

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