recital, Cupcake is
nervous that she
won’t be able to do
it. Follow Princess
Cupcake Jones
as she learns that
with practice and
determination there isn’t anything
she can’t do.

when his father will join the family in Virginia.

But playing baseball means navigating
relationships with the guys, and with Jordan,
the only girl on the team—the player no one
but Bilal wants to be friends with.

The Littlest Bigfoot
By Jennifer Weiner
Fitting in isn’t easy,
and that’s true
whether you’re human
or a not-so-mythical
Bigfoot. Weiner, the
bestselling author
of numerous books
for adults, makes her
children’s book debut
with an entertaining
yet empathetic story of cross-species
friendship set at a boarding school in the
country. AGES 10-13
Maxi’s Secrets
By Lynn Plourde
When a big, lovable,
does-it-her-way dog wiggles her
way into the heart
of a loudmouth
pipsqueak of a boy,
house, and a whole host of new adventures
awaiting him at school, sophomore year will
be anything but boring.

I’m Not Your
Manic Pixie
Dream Girl
By Gretchen McNeil
When math brainiac
Beatrice Maria
Estrella Giovannini’s
boyfriend throws
her over for the
loveable and quirky
Toile, the epitome of the manic pixie dream
girl archetype, Bea decides to take action.

Using The Formula, a mathematic path to
social success, Bea sets out to become just
like Toile in order to win him back. But things
don’t go according to plan, and the casualties
of The Formula may be too numerous to
wonderful things
count. happen that allow
AGES 14+
him to become a bigger, better person.

Our Chemical
Hearts The Misadventures of Max
Crumbly: Locker Hero
By Rachel Renee Russell
Max Crumbly is about
to face the scariest
place he’s ever been:
South Ridge Middle
School. There’s a lot
that’s great about
his new school, but
there’s also one big
problem—Doug, the school bully
whose hobby is stuffing Max in his locker.

Unfortunately, Max’s uncanny, almost
superhuman ability to smell pizza from a
block away won’t exactly save any lives or foil
bad guys. But that doesn’t mean Max won’t
do his best to be the hero his school needs!
A Long Pitch Home
By Natalie Dias Lorenzi
Ten-year-old Bilal
liked his life back
home in Pakistan.

But when his father
suddenly sends the
family to live with
their aunt and uncle
in America, nothing
is familiar. While Bilal
tries to keep up with
his cousin Jalaal by joining a baseball league
and practicing his English, he wonders
By Krystal Sutherland
John Green meets
Rainbow Rowell
in this irresistible
story of first love,
broken hearts and
the golden seams
that put them back
together again.

A Torch Against the Night
By Sabaa Tahir
A Torch Against the
Night takes readers
into the heart of the
Empire as Laia and
Elias fight their way
north to liberate
Laia’s brother from
the horrors of Kauf
Prison. Hunted
by Empire soldiers, manipulated by the
Between Worlds
Commandant and haunted by their pasts,
By Skip Brittenham
confront the treacherousness of their own
Lost inside a
hearts. mysterious forest,
teen outcasts
discover their own
magical powers they
Laia and Elias must outfox their enemies and
The Boys in the Boat
By Daniel James
Brown didn’t know they
The astonishing tale
had. Together, they
of nine working-
must find a way to control their new powers,
class boys who at
escape their enemies and get back home.

the 1936 Olympics
showed the world
Sophomores and Other
Oxymorons By David Lubar
Scott Hudson has
somehow managed
to survive freshman
year. But with a new
baby brother in the
what true grit really
meant. With rowers
who were the sons
of loggers, shipyard workers and farmers, the
University of Washington’s eight-oar crew
was never expected to defeat the elite east
coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock
the world by challenging the German boat
rowing for Adolf Hitler.

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NYSMITH SCHOOL
FOR THE GIFTED
www.nysmith.com mwhite@nysmith.com
703-552-2912 13625 EDS Dr.

Herndon, VA
Ages: 3–Grade 8
The Nysmith School is
committed to nurturing each
student’s love of learning and
provide rich opportunities so
students develop their potential.

The 1:9 teacher to student
ratio allows us to diversify the
academic program and make
personal connections with
each child to maximize student
success. Nysmith was named
one of the Top 10 Schools in the
World by John Hopkins CTY
Talent Search. Come see why
parents from all over the country
have specifically relocated their
families for their children to
attend The Nysmith School.

Open House:
2016: Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17,
Dec. 15
OAKCREST SCHOOL
www.oakcrest.org admissions@oakcrest.org
703-790-5450 850 Balls Hill Rd.

McLean, VA
Ages: 6-12 (all-girls)
Activities: Enrichment period every
day Oakcrest School in partnership
with parents challenges girls
in grades 6-12 to develop their
intellect, character, faith and
leadership potential to succeed
in college and throughout their
lives. Open House:
Be an Oakie for the Day:
Oct. 14, 7:50 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Fall Open House: Oct. 22, 2-5
p.m. Permanent Campus Open House:
1619 Crowell Rd., Vienna, VA,
Nov. 13, 2-4 p.m.

Winter Open House: Jan. 12, 8:15
a.m.-noon PAINT BRANCH
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
www.pbmontessori.com info@pbmontessori.com
301-434-0373 10309 New Hampshire Ave.

Silver Spring, MD
Ages Served: 2-12
Founded 1975. Full Montessori
curriculum. Nurturing,
dedicated, trained teachers.

Diverse student population. Low
student to teacher ratio. Extended
day care. Summer program.

Active parent community.

Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.

PINECREST SCHOOL
www.pinecrestschool.org admissions@pinecrestschool.org
703-354-3446 7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA
Ages: 3-12
Grades: PK-Grade 6
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Stimulating preschool program
for 3- & 4-year olds includes
Spanish, music & P.E enrichment
classes. Special presentations
and field trips, too. Before- &
after-care until 6 p.m. Nurturing
curiosity, confidence and a love
of learning since 1957.

Open House:
2017: Jan. 8, 1-4 p.m.; 10:30 a.m.

-1:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, March 11 &
April 22
PINNACLE ACADEMY
www.pinnacleacademyva.com info@pinnacleacademy.com
703-537-0355 2854 Hunter Mill Rd.

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7200 Fullerton Rd., Springfi eld, VA 22150
(703) 663-2440
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Front Royal, VA
Ages: 6-12
Activities: Flight Program, Air
Force JROTC, Drama, Band, Chorus
Randolph-Macon Academy:
a co-ed college-prep boarding
and day school on a 135-acre
campus. Graduating classes have
a 100 percent college acceptance
rate, $6.6 million in college
scholarship offers. Affiliated with
United Methodist Church, Air
Force JROTC.

Open House:
2016: Oct. 10, Nov. 6, Dec. 4,
2017: Jan. 16
10500 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Farm Animals • Hayrides • Pony Rides
Birthday Parties • Gem Mining
Fall Pumpkin Patch • Play Areas
Enchanted Forest Attractions and
Enchanted Pme Tree Forest
Birthday Parties
Fitness Bootcamp
RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY
Clark's Elioak Farm
Kid & Teen Times
Open Jump
Oakton, VA
Pinnacle Academy, a math and
science focused school, immerses
students into a multi-cultural
learning environment that
promotes critical thinking and
problem solving and encourages
students to apply this knowledge
in real-world situations.

Open House:
Call to schedule a tour.

410-730-4049 www.clarklandfarm.com