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Gift of the Magi and Other Stories, The
O. Henry
Three foreign travelers follow a star to deliver symbolic treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to a newborn child
Ages 9–18
Freewill
Chris Lynch
For the teenager navigating the heavy fog of grief and the unsettling feeling that their presence might be causing harm
Ages 14–18
Freedom Summer
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair. This historical account explores the courage of activists fig
Ages 10–14
Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, The
William Joyce
After a tornado sweeps Morris Lessmore to a colorless land, he finds a magical library where books are alive and in need
Ages 4–10
The Roman Mysteries #7
The Enemies of Jupiter
Caroline Lawrence
For the child grappling with the pressure of high expectations or the heavy weight of family secrets while trying to nav
Ages 9–13
Emma's Poem
Linda Glaser
Emma Lazarus used her voice to champion the needs of new immigrants, eventually writing the famous poem that sits on the
Ages 5–10
Earthquake at Dawn
Kristiana Gregory
Witness the 1906 San Francisco earthquake through the eyes of two young women who navigate falling buildings and city fi
Ages 9–14
Dog Called Homeless, A
Sarah Lean
For the child navigating the heavy silence of grief. When words feel too small for a big loss, Cally's story shows that
Ages 8–12
Dave at Night
Gail Carson Levine
Escape the harsh walls of a 1920s orphanage for the vibrant streets of Harlem, where a lonely boy finds his rhythm among
Ages 8–12
Portraits #1
Dancing Through Fire
Kathryn Lasky
For the child who uses their creative passion to stay grounded when the world feels unpredictable and scary.
Ages 9–13
The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American Revolution
Jim Murphy
George Washington leads a ragtag group of rebels against the world’s most professional army in a desperate 1776 struggle
Ages 10–15
The Copper Elephant
Adam Rapp
In a future of acid rain and brutal soldiers, eleven-year-old Whensday Bluehouse uses her wit and a unique dialect to fi
Ages 11–15
Close to Famous
Joan Bauer
For the child who needs to know that hard beginnings can lead to sweet futures. A young girl uses her passion for baking
Ages 10–14
Children of the Great Depression
Russell Freedman
Real diary entries and archival photographs tell the true stories of how children lived, worked, and survived during the
Ages 10–14
Children of the Gold Rush
Claire Rudolf Murphy, Jane G. Haigh
Real diaries and personal journals reveal the gritty daily lives, hardships, and quiet hopes of children living through
Ages 8–12
The Cello of Mr. O
Jane Cutler
Amidst the ruins of a besieged city, a musician uses his cello and a harmonica to offer the defiant beauty of Bach to hi
Ages 6–10
The Cats in Krasinski Square
Karen Hesse
Two sisters use a band of stray cats to outsmart the Gestapo and smuggle food to their loved ones trapped behind the War
Ages 7–11
Cat in Glass, and Other Tales of the Unnatural
Nancy Etchemendy
Strange statues, post-apocalyptic luncheons, and visits from the future populate these eight eerie tales of the weird an
Ages 12–18
Jamaica #5
Brianna, Jamaica, and the Dance of Spring
Juanita Havill
For the child learning to navigate sibling changes and the disappointment of missed opportunities when plans take an une
Ages 4–8
A Boat to Nowhere #1
A Boat to Nowhere
Maureen Crane Wartski
For children processing stories of survival and displacement. A family flees Vietnam by boat, showing incredible courage
Ages 10–14
The Bird House
Cynthia Rylant
For a child needing to feel safe and seen, this gentle story follows an orphan who finds a sense of belonging and magic
Ages 4–8
Back to the Wild
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
For the child curious about why some animals live in zoos and how we can help them return to their natural homes in the
Ages 7–11
Angel Child, Dragon Child
Michele Maria Surat
Ut struggles to feel at home in her new American school while her mother is still far away in Vietnam, until an unexpect
Ages 5–9
All Joseph Wanted
Ruth Yaffe Radin
For the child noticing a parent's struggles or feeling the weight of a family secret. This story explores the role rever
Ages 8–12
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