Along Came Spider by James Preller

Friends since birth, Spider and Trey are drifting apart. Now, almost the whole fifth grade thinks Trey is weird. It would be so easy for Spider to go along with the class. Sticking up for his friend will be much harder. And Spider's popularity is on the line. Read this story about friends, new and old, and what's really important when you want to do what's right.

Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning by Danette Haworth

It's the summer before seventh grade and Violet Raines' life is perfect. Her best friend, Lottie, lives next door and is practically a sister to her. Her other good friend, Eddie, is like a contentious brother. When a new girl moves to town, Violet's life changes and not for the better. Lottie befriends Melissa and wants the three girls to become friends. But Violet finds a lot of things about Melissa that she doesn't like and possibly can't overcome. Can Violet keep her friendships with Lottie and Eddie and maybe find something about Melissa to like? Read this delightful novel to find out how Violet Raines almost gets struck by lightning!