Northward to the moon by Polly Horvath

The back of the book states that this is reading level 5.0 and for ages 10-13.  It is supposedly narated by a tween girl, the oldest of her mother's four children.  However, her naration is that of a very well versed adult.  It comes across as odd, just like this story.  I would not recommend it.  One of her aunts remarks after seeing a nice looking young man that he looks like "sex on a stick".  The girl also spends some time trying to figure out who fathered her brothers, sister and self.  I thought is was a very bizarre story with a very unsatisfying ending.  This is dysfunctional family escapades at their best.

Powerless by Matthew Cody

This is a great book for boys (at last).  It involves kids with super powers, suspense, mystery, action, and friendship.  It is very clean and most of the characters have actual parents!  The ending sets up for the sequel which will be out in September 2012 called Super.   Both boys and girls 5th grade and up would love this book.