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5,022 books found
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
John Boyne
For parents seeking to discuss the human cost of history, this haunting fable explores how innocence and friendship can
Ages 12–17
Leigh Botts #1
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Beverly Cleary
A young boy navigates his changing world through letters to his favorite author in this award-winning look at family, gr
Ages 8–12
The Austin Family Chronicles #4
A Ring of Endless Light
Madeleine L'Engle
Vicky Austin spends a summer of transition on a quiet island, finding solace among dolphins while facing her grandfather
Ages 12–17
When You Trap a Tiger
Tae Keller
When a magical tiger from her grandmother’s stories appears with a risky bargain, Lily must find the courage to confront
Ages 8–12
Daisy the Dog #1
A Ball for Daisy
Chris Raschka
Daisy’s world feels blue after her favorite red ball is destroyed, capturing the heavy sadness and quiet recovery that c
Ages 3–7
Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children #1
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel
Ransom Riggs
For the teen feeling like an outsider who finds solace in family secrets, this eerie graphic novel explores the thin lin
Ages 12–18
Flour Babies
Anne Fine
Simon finds himself caring for a bag of flour as if it were a real baby while navigating the complicated emotions of his
Ages 10–14
Rascal
Sterling North
A boy and his pet raccoon share a carefree summer of adventure in a small Midwestern town just as a world at war begins
Ages 8–14
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Verna Aardema
A mosquito's tiny lie sets off a chain of events that leads to tragedy in the jungle, leaving him forever whining for fo
Ages 4–8
An Inheritance of Ashes
Leah Bobet
Sixteen-year-old Hallie fights to save her family farm from converging monsters and dark secrets while waiting for soldi
Ages 13–18
Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam
Cynthia Kadohata
Cracker is a bomb-sniffing German shepherd who must learn to trust her new handler, Rick, so they can survive the danger
Ages 10–14
Hazelwood High #1
Tears of a Tiger
Sharon M. Draper
For teens grappling with the heavy weight of guilt, loss, or depression. This raw story explores the aftermath of a trag
Ages 13–18
Tillerman Cycle #1
Dicey's Song
Cynthia Voigt
After leading her siblings to safety, Dicey must figure out who she is when she isn't just the caretaker, even as the pa
Ages 10–14
Isis #1
The Keeper of the Isis Light
Monica Hughes
Olwen has lived alone on the planet Isis since her parents died, but as settlers arrive from Earth, she fears they won't
Ages 10–14
Where Things Come Back
John Corey Whaley
A summer in Arkansas turns bizarre when a teenager vanishes, a town obsesses over an extinct woodpecker, and a grieving
Ages 14–18
The Jericho Trilogy #1
The Battle of Jericho
Sharon M. Draper
The exclusive Warriors of Distinction club promises status and parties, but Jericho soon finds the cost of initiation is
Ages 13–18
Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina
Michaela DePrince, Elaine DePrince
Born into the violence of war-torn Sierra Leone, a young orphan overcomes staggering odds to find a new family and becom
Ages 12–18
Laika
Nick Abadzis
An abandoned puppy, a driven engineer, and a caring technician are linked forever by the Soviet space program and a hist
Ages 12–18
Caroline McAlister Biographies #2
Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother
Caroline McAlister
For the creative child who loves building imaginary worlds or feels a deep bond with their sibling through shared play.
Ages 4–8
Where the World Ends
Geraldine McCaughrean
For the teen facing a situation that feels like the end of the world, this gripping survival story explores what happens
Ages 12–18
The Restless Dead Ten Original Stories of the Supernatural
Deborah Noyes
For the teen who is fascinated by the mysteries of the afterlife and enjoys exploring the thin veil between our world an
Ages 12–18
Captain Rosalie
Timothée de Fombelle
For the child grappling with a parent's absence or the weight of a family secret. This poignant tale follows a girl find
Ages 8–12
The Books of Pellinor #4
The Singing
Alison Croggon
Maerad and Hem must endure separate trials to unlock the music of the Tree of Song and finally defeat the Nameless One.
Ages 12–18
Philippa Fisher #2
Philippa Fisher and the Dream-Maker's Daughter
Liz Kessler
Twelve-year-old Philippa must solve the mystery of a dangerous dream-catcher to save her fairy friend and help a grievin
Ages 8–12
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