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5,023 books found
Flyaway
Lucy Christopher
While her father recovers in the hospital, Isla finds an unlikely friend and a struggling swan, learning that healing of
Ages 9–13
Flora's Wish
Fiona Halliday
For the child struggling with big changes or the loss of something special. This gentle story helps little ones understa
Ages 4–8
Fields of Fury
James M. McPherson
Relive the turning points of the American Civil War through the eyes of those who lived it, from the first shots fired t
Ages 10–14
Faraway Island #1
A Faraway Island
Annika Thor
Two sisters flee 1939 Vienna for a remote Swedish island, where they must navigate a new language and cold foster parent
Ages 9–13
Death of a Salesman
Arthur Miller
Willy Loman chases an elusive American dream for himself and his sons, leading to a heartbreaking clash between reality
Ages 14–18
Dear Max
Sally Grindley
Nine-year-old Max navigates grief, illness, and a school bully through a year of heartfelt letters and drawings shared w
Ages 7–10
The Dark Light
Mette Newth
For the young reader processing deep questions about suffering or chronic illness, this story finds light and hope withi
Ages 11–15
Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Dark mysteries, macabre endings, and rhythmic poetry fill this massive collection of tales from a master of the gothic a
Ages 13–18
The Color of Home
Mary Hoffman
Hassan uses his paintbrush to bridge the gap between his memories of Somalia and his new life in America, finding healin
Ages 5–9
Catcher in the Rye
J. D. Salinger
Holden Caulfield wanders through New York City, grappling with the phoniness of the adult world and a deep sense of isol
Ages 14–18
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Dee Brown
The devastating history of the American West is told through the eyes of Indigenous peoples facing displacement and the
Ages 15–18
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
Narrated by Death, a young foster girl in Nazi Germany finds survival and connection by stealing books and sharing them
Ages 13–18
The Birchbark House #1
The Birchbark House
Louise Erdrich
Omakayas, a young Ojibwa girl, experiences the rhythms of island life on Lake Superior in 1847. This story centers indig
Ages 8–12
Anne Frank
Josephine Poole
Evocative illustrations and a careful timeline bring Anne Frank’s spirited life and the history of the secret annex to l
Ages 7–11
Angels in the Dust
Margot Theis Raven
For the child who needs to see how families stay strong and hopeful through difficult environmental or financial hardshi
Ages 6–10
And We Stay
Jenny Hubbard
For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief and guilt after a sudden loss, finding solace in the power of words
Ages 14–18
All the Greys on Greene Street
Laura Tucker
When her father disappears and leaves a cryptic note, young artist Olympia must search the streets of 1980s SoHo to solv
Ages 8–12
Alicia: My Story
Alicia Appleman-Jurman
Witness the incredible journey of a young girl who survived the Holocaust to become a rescuer of orphans and a soldier i
Ages 13–18
The Kingkiller Chronicle #2
The Wise Man's Fear
Patrick Rothfuss
Kvothe faces legendary mercenaries and travels into the dangerous Fae realm as he hunts for the truth behind his parents
Ages 16–18
Earthsea Cycle #6
The Other Wind
Ursula K. Le Guin
The boundary between the living and the dead is crumbling, and a simple mender of pots may be the only one who can save
Ages 12–18
The Obelisk Gate
N.K. Jemisin
The world is ending as civilization fades into a long night, leaving a mother and daughter to make choices that could br
Ages 16–18
The Looking Glass Wars #1
The Looking Glass Wars
Frank Beddor
After her throne is stolen by a murderous aunt, Princess Alyss escapes to Victorian London where her tragic life story i
Ages 11–16
The Distance Between Us
Reyna Grande
Waiting with her stern grandmother while her parents chase the American dream, Reyna prepares for her own journey to cro
Ages 10–14
The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger
Holden Caulfield wanders through New York City, struggling with the phoniness of the adult world in this classic story o
Ages 14–18
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