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5,039 books found
Running Loose
Chris Crutcher
For teens navigating the complexities of high school, this book explores a senior's journey through sportsmanship, love,
Ages 14–18
The Last Domino
Adam Meyer
Grieving his brother's death, a high schooler falls under the influence of a violent classmate as his life begins to spi
Ages 14–18
The Western Mysteries #1
The Case of the Deadly Desperados
Caroline Lawrence
Equipped with a valuable deed and his father's detective instincts, young Pinky Pinkerton must outrun a deadly gang acro
Ages 9–12
My Brother's Keeper
Israel Bernbaum
Ben Edelbaum recounts his family's journey of courage and survival within the Łódź ghetto before their eventual separa
Ages 10–15
The Deaf Musicians
Pete Seeger, Paul DuBois Jacobs
After losing his hearing, jazz pianist Lee finds a new way to share his music when he meets a deaf saxophone player.
Ages 4–8
Amber Brown #4
Amber Brown Goes Fourth
Paula Danziger
Fourth grade brings big challenges for Amber Brown as she deals with her best friend moving away and the new reality of
Ages 7–10
A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Brenda Woods
A creative writing assignment becomes a powerful window into the private lives and hidden struggles of nine high school
Ages 12–17
The Implosion of Aggie Winchester
Lara Zielin
Aggie suspects her principal mother has rigged the prom queen election, forcing her to choose between family loyalty and
Ages 12–17
Kitten Kids #3
Katie, Kit, & Cousin Tom
Tomie dePaola
For the child eagerly awaiting a playmate only to find the visitor has their own agenda. This gentle story helps kids na
Ages 4–8
Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln
Patricia Polacco
For the child who wonders what it was really like to live through history. This immersive tale helps young readers grasp
Ages 6–10
On the Volcano
James Nelson
Sixteen-year-old Katie has only ever known her father and their remote cabin, but a long-awaited trip into town reveals
Ages 12–17
Friends for Keeps #1
My Last Best Friend
Julie Bowe
Ida May decides her heart is closed for business after her best friend moves away, even when a friendly new girl in four
Ages 8–12
26 Fairmount Avenue #8
For the Duration
Tomie dePaola
Rationing and goodbyes have changed everything during the war, but Tomie still finds room for dance recitals and the sup
Ages 7–10
The Ghostkeeper
Johanna Taylor
For the child navigating a big move or feeling invisible in a new place, this story uses a supernatural lens to explore
Ages 8–12
Sea
Heidi R. Kling
Fifteen-year-old Sienna Jones must face her fear of flying to join a relief mission in Indonesia, hoping to find closure
Ages 12–18
The Virtual War Chronologs #2
The Clones
Gloria Skurzynski
Fifteen-year-old Corgan has won a virtual war, but now he faces the high-stakes challenge of raising a clone of the muta
Ages 10–14
Secrets at Hidden Valley
Willo Davis Roberts
Life in a trailer park with a grumpy grandfather takes a mysterious turn as Steffi realizes every neighbor is hiding som
Ages 8–12
Izzy, Willy-Nilly
Cynthia Voigt
Izzy must rebuild her life and identity from the ground up after a devastating car accident results in the loss of her l
Ages 12–18
The Strange Night Writing of Jessamine Colter
Cynthia DeFelice
For the child grappling with the concept of life's end, this gentle story uses a touch of magic to explore legacy, prepa
Ages 8–12
Oh No, Little Dragon!
Jim Averbeck
Rambunctious Little Dragon is heartbroken when his fire goes out, but a mother's love provides the perfect spark to get
Ages 2–5
The Complete History of Why I Hate Her
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Seventeen-year-old Nola flees to a Maine resort to escape being the girl whose sister has cancer, only to find her new b
Ages 13–18
All the Tomorrows After
Joanne Yi
For the teen navigating a world that feels unrecognizable, this story explores how to find hope and build new connection
Ages 12–18
Alice #13
Alice Alone
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
For the teen navigating the hollow ache of a first major breakup while trying to find their footing in a changing social
Ages 12–15
Gone Forever! An Alphabet of Extinct Animals
Sandra Markle, William Markle
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is that many unique animals lived alongside humans until very recently before va
Ages 6–10
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