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Cover of The Orphan

Anthony L. Manna

For the child navigating the heaviness of loss and seeking comfort in the enduring, protective bond of a mother's love.

Cover of The One Day House

The One Day House

For the teen grappling with questions of self worth and individual destiny when their identity feels preordained by othe

Cover of The Next Wave

Elizabeth Rusch

Innovative scientists are looking to the ocean to solve our energy crisis by capturing the relentless power of crashing

Cover of The Morning Gift

The Morning Gift

A marriage of convenience between an English scientist and a young Jewish woman becomes a desperate lifeline during the

Cover of The Milk of Birds

The Milk of Birds

For the teenager seeking to understand their place in a global community, this verse novel bridges the gap between subur

Cover of The Mighty Mars Rovers

The Mighty Mars Rovers

Elizabeth Rusch

For the child who marvels at how things work, this real-life adventure explores the high-stakes engineering and grit req

Cover of The Memory of Forgotten Things

The Memory of Forgotten Things

For the child grappling with the 'what ifs' of loss and the longing to hold onto a loved one's memory while moving forwa

Cover of The Lovely Shoes

The Lovely Shoes

For the child navigating physical differences and the longing to fit in while staying true to their own spirit and style

Cover of The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman

The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman

For the child longing to feel closer to far-away family, this cross-country adventure shows how kindness and community c

Cover of The Heartbeats of Wing Jones

The Heartbeats of Wing Jones

Katherine Webber

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family tragedy and searching for a path through grief while discovering thei

Cover of The Great War

David Almond, John Boyne, Tracy Chevalier, Ursula Dubosarsky, Timothée de Fombelle, Adèle Geras, A. L. Kennedy, Michael Morpurgo, Marcus Sedgwick, Tanya Lee Stone, Sheena Wilkinson

Fictionalized news reports from 1892 imagine a chilling invasion of Britain to highlight the vulnerabilities of the nati

Cover of The Global Refugee Crisis

The Global Refugee Crisis

Stephanie Sammartino McPherson

The brutal reality of the 1860s comes into focus through the history of a divided nation fighting over slavery, freedom,

Cover of The Firefly Letters

The Firefly Letters

Margarita Engle

For the reader grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story in verse explores the longing for liberty through

Cover of The Exact Location of Home

The Exact Location of Home

For the child navigating a sudden change in family circumstances and trying to keep their dignity while facing housing i

Cover of The Dream Bearer

The Dream Bearer

Walter Dean Myers

David encounters a mysterious old man in his neighborhood whose stories help him find a new way to understand his own fa

Cover of The Book Rescuer

The Book Rescuer

For the child who loves to collect treasures or is curious about their family history, this story celebrates the courage

Cover of The Blue Shoe

Roderick Townley

For the child who feels the weight of community challenges and needs to believe that one small person's courage can brin

Cover of The Best Family in the World

The Best Family in the World

For the child waiting for their forever family, this tender story follows Carlota as she imagines the perfect parents on

Cover of The Best Cat in the World

The Best Cat in the World

For the child navigating the profound sadness of losing a pet and the complex feelings that come with opening their hear

Cover of The Berenstain Bears School Time Blessings

The Berenstain Bears School Time Blessings

Mike Berenstain

The beloved bear family returns to share stories and lessons centered around the transition back to the classroom.

Cover of The Bear and the Star

The Bear and the Star

Lola M. Schaefer

For the child who feels small in a big world, this gentle story shows how a single spark of wonder can bring the whole w

Cover of The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch

The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch

For the child curious about how one person can change history, this inspiring true story follows John Roy Lynch from ens

Cover of Terrific

For the child who tends to see the glass as half empty or meets new experiences with a skeptical 'terrific.'

Cover of Stolen Into Slavery

Stolen Into Slavery

Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin

Solomon Northup was a free man and musician until he was drugged and kidnapped, leading to a twelve-year struggle for su

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