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5,021 books found
The Serpent King
Jeff Zentner
For the teenager grappling with a difficult family legacy and the fear that their small-town roots might define their en
Ages 14–18
The Secret of Nightingale Wood
Lucy Strange
For the child navigating the heavy fog of a family in crisis, this gothic mystery offers a path toward hope, resilience,
Ages 9–13
Belle Prater #2
The Search for Belle Prater
Ruth White
A mysterious disappearance still haunts a small town as two cousins set out to uncover the truth about a mother who vani
Ages 9–13
The Search
Eric Heuvel
History becomes personal in this graphic novel as a search for the truth about World War II reveals the deep, lasting im
Ages 12–18
The Runaways
Ulf Stark
For the child grappling with a grandparent's decline and the desire to create one last meaningful memory before saying g
Ages 8–12
The Pull of Gravity
Gae Polisner
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of losing a best friend and searching for a way to honor the wishes they le
Ages 12–17
The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart
Lauren DeStefano
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds solace in the quiet magic of the natural world while navigating the c
Ages 8–12
The Peacock Detectives
The Peacock Detectives
Carly Nugent
Cassie uses her keen observation skills to track down missing peacocks while navigating the quiet weight of her father’s
Ages 9–12
The Pain Eater
Beth Goobie
Maddy struggles to process the trauma of an assault as she slowly finds the strength to face her memories and heal.
Ages 14–18
Dairy Queen #2
The Off Season
Catherine Gilbert Murdock
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and the sudden, life-altering injuries of a loved one.
Ages 12–18
The Mystery of Hollow Places
Rebecca Podos
Years after her mother vanished, Imogene’s father disappears too, forcing her to hunt for the truth about her family’s h
Ages 14–18
The Memory Trees
Kali Wallace
Sorrow returns to her family home to face the truth about her sister’s death, only to find the local trees hold secrets
Ages 14–18
The Magician and the Spirits
Deborah Noyes
Archival photographs reveal the secret life of Harry Houdini, the legendary escape artist who used his skills to expose
Ages 10–14
The Living #1
The Living
Matt de la Peña
For the teenager grappling with class inequality and a world that feels increasingly precarious, this high-stakes surviv
Ages 14–18
The Last True Love Story
Brendan Kiely
For the teenager navigating the complex emotions of a grandparent's memory loss while searching for their own path and f
Ages 14–18
The Last Time We Say Goodbye
Cynthia Hand
A gifted Nebraska teen struggles to balance her college future with the crushing guilt and family secrets left behind af
Ages 14–18
The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys
Scott William Carter
For the teenager navigating the complexities of a grandparent's aging while seeking their own path toward independence a
Ages 12–17
The Last Boy and Girl in the World
Siobhan Vivian
For the teen facing a major life transition who needs to navigate the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to their hom
Ages 12–18
The Language Inside
Holly Thompson
Moving from Japan to America leaves fifteen-year-old Maya feeling lost until she begins to find her rhythm through the b
Ages 12–18
The Healing Spell
Kimberley Griffiths Little
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a mistake. This Bayou story explores the journey from crushing guilt to
Ages 8–12
The Dead Bird
Margaret Wise Brown
A quiet afternoon in the woods turns into a solemn moment as a group of friends finds a fallen bird and decides to give
Ages 4–8
The Dancing Pancake
Eileen Spinelli
Bindi finds a new sense of community and home while helping her mother and aunt turn a local diner into a neighborhood s
Ages 8–12
The Color of My Words
Lynn Joseph
For the child finding their voice through creativity while navigating family secrets and the courage to stand up for the
Ages 10–14
The Beginning of Everything
Robyn Schneider
For the teen navigating a major life detour who feels like their future was stolen and needs help finding a new sense of
Ages 14–18
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