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5,022 books found
If You Come Softly
If You Come Softly and Behind You
Jacqueline Woodson
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the sudden, sharp ache of losing a first love. A profound lo
Ages 13–18
Caravan to Tibet
Deepa Agarwal
For the child finding their inner strength while navigating big life changes or searching for their place in the world.
Ages 9–13
Aussie Bites
Saving Moonbeam
Sherryl Clark
For the child with a deep love for animals who wants to stand up for what is right, even when the grown-up world feels u
Ages 7–10
The Fourth Grade Wizards
Barthe DeClements
Marianne's daydreams take over her school days as she struggles to keep up with her class while processing the loss of h
Ages 8–12
Horse Diaries #1
Bonita
Kathleen Duey
Suddenly separated from her owner during the battle at the Alamo, an elegant horse named Bonita survives a life of hards
Ages 8–12
The Freedom Tree
James Watson
For the teenager grappling with how to stand up for their beliefs in a complex world. A powerful look at the cost of fig
Ages 12–17
Best Friends
Steven Kellogg
Summer feels quiet and lonely for Kathy while her best friend is away having fun. Jealousy and sadness mix in this class
Ages 4–8
The Trouble with Donovan Croft
Bernard Ashley
For a child struggling with big changes or emotional silence. A sensitive look at a boy who stops speaking after being p
Ages 9–13
Last Left Standing
Barbara Timberlake Russell
Josh searches for a way to carry the memory of his brother while building an unexpected friendship with an elderly neigh
Ages 8–12
Rough Waters
S. L. Rottman
Following a tragic accident, two brothers move to Colorado to work for an estranged uncle and learn to navigate the lite
Ages 12–17
Goldengrove #1
Goldengrove
Jill Paton Walsh
For the adolescent navigating the bittersweet end of childhood and the heavy weight of family secrets that change everyt
Ages 12–16
Mrs Cockle's Cat
Philippa Pearce
For the child who feels the heavy weight of missing a beloved pet or friend, this classic tale offers a whimsical perspe
Ages 5–8
The Dark Card
Amy Ehrlich
Grieving her mother’s death, Laura uses jewelry and makeup to craft a secret adult persona in the glittering, anonymous
Ages 13–17
Thursday
Catherine Storr
A quiet and steady devotion fuels a fifteen-year-old girl's mission to reach a boy struggling through deep emotional tur
Ages 12–16
Aussie Bites
Great Aussie Bites
Max Dann
Reggie is the most popular dog on the street, but moving to a distant new house leaves her wondering if she will ever fi
Ages 7–10
The Murder of Hound Dog Bates
Robbie Branscum
Sassafras Bates is convinced one of his three spinster aunts is responsible for the death of his beloved dog, leading to
Ages 8–12
Puck of Pook's Hill #2
Rewards and Fairies
Rudyard Kipling
After accidentally summoning the fairy Puck, two children are whisked away on a magical journey through the ghostly and
Ages 10–15
The Seer #1
Forget Me Not
Jodi Lynn
For the child grappling with the presence of a lost loved one or the heavy silence of family secrets after a tragedy.
Ages 8–12
Up the Pier
Helen Cresswell
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds wonder in quiet, forgotten places. A haunting tale of a girl who befr
Ages 8–12
I Am Susannah
Libby Gleeson
For the child feeling left behind as a best friend moves away, this story navigates the ache of loneliness and the coura
Ages 10–14
Badger on the Barge and Other Stories
Janni Howker
Five stories set in northern England capture the unexpected bonds and quiet understandings shared between teenagers and
Ages 10–14
Home-Front Heroes
Robert Burch
For children navigating the quiet anxieties of a world at war or coping with a parent away on military duty, this story
Ages 8–12
Small Shadows Creep
Andre Norton
For the young reader who finds mystery in the unknown, this collection of eerie tales explores the lingering echoes of t
Ages 10–14
The Old Powder Line
Richard Parker
For the child curious about the lives of their parents and elders: a hauntingly beautiful tale where an old railway line
Ages 9–13
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