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5,022 books found
Christmas #2
The Girl Who Saved Christmas
Matt Haig
Santa’s sleigh runs on hope, and little Amelia Wishart has plenty of it. But when she’s sent to a London workhouse, Sant
Ages 8–12
Stone Children #2
To the Green Mountains
Eleanor Cameron
For the child who feels caught between their current life and a deep, unexplained longing for a place they remember only
Ages 9–13
The Black Stallion #2
The Black Stallion Returns
Walter Farley
For the child grappling with the pain of losing something they love and the unwavering determination to get it back.
Ages 9–14
Pinkalicious #2
Purplicious
Victoria Kann, Elizabeth Kann
Pinkalicious feels blue when the other girls say her favorite color is for babies, but she soon learns that staying true
Ages 4–8
The Gilgamesh Trilogy #2
The Revenge of Ishtar
Ludmila Zeman
After King Gilgamesh angers a powerful goddess, he must face the sting of loss and embark on a solitary quest to conquer
Ages 7–12
Little Miss #14
Little Miss Giggles
Roger Hargreaves
For the child who occasionally loses their spark or feels they have lost their 'happy,' this classic tale explores redis
Ages 3–7
The Baby-Sitters Club #28
Welcome Back, Stacey!
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a parent's divorce and the bittersweet feeling of returning to a place
Ages 8–12
The Animals of Farthing Wood #3
Fox's Feud
Colin Dann
For the child grappling with the reality that life isn't always fair, this unvarnished look at nature explores the weigh
Ages 8–12
Finding Violet Park
Jenny Valentine
When teenager Lucas Swain finds a stray urn in a taxi office, he becomes determined to uncover the mystery of the woman
Ages 12–18
By the River
Steven Herrick
For the teen processing the quiet ache of loss, this verse novel explores a boy's journey through grief and the search f
Ages 12–16
Walking Naked
Alyssa Brugman
Tensions simmer in the hallways as an unlikely friendship forces two girls to decide if being yourself is worth losing y
Ages 13–17
Refugee Boy
Benjamin Zephaniah
Fourteen-year-old Alem Kelo seeks safety and a new beginning in London after escaping the intense conflict between Ethio
Ages 12–16
Madame Doubtfire
Anne Fine
Determined to stay close to his children after a divorce, a father disguises himself as a sharp-witted female nanny to g
Ages 11–15
Friedrich
Hans Peter Richter
Two boys and their families navigate daily life in 1930s Germany as the shadows of Hitler's rise to power begin to chang
Ages 10–15
Millions
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
For the child processing the loss of a parent while navigating the messy, often humorous complications of growing up and
Ages 8–12
Goodnight Mister Tom
Michelle Magorian
Evacuated from London to the countryside during World War II, a young boy finds safety and a new chance at life under th
Ages 10–15
The Night Swimmers
Betsy Byars
For the child stepping into big responsibilities at home or navigating the complex bond of siblings when a parent is mos
Ages 8–12
Where the Red Fern Grows
Wilson Rawls
A boy works tirelessly to save enough money to buy two hunting dogs, leading to a deep bond and unforgettable adventures
Ages 9–14
Figgie Hobbin
Charles Causley
Cornish folklore and magic come to life through the simple, direct verses of a poet who found legends in the everyday la
Ages 5–11
Dogger
Shirley Hughes
For the child experiencing the profound sadness of losing a favorite toy. This classic tale explores big feelings of los
Ages 3–7
CHERUB #11
Brigands M.C.
Robert Muchamore
For older readers grappling with feelings of unfairness, this gritty thriller follows a teen seeking justice after the l
Ages 11–16
Best Friends
Jacqueline Wilson
Lifelong friends Gemma and Alice face the ultimate test when a diary secret is revealed and one of them prepares to move
Ages 8–12
Ella Enchanted
Gail Carson Levine
Cursed at birth to obey every direct order, Ella must battle ogres, wicked stepsisters, and her own magic to reclaim her
Ages 8–13
Letters from Rifka
Karen Hesse
Feel the weight of a young Jewish girl's daunting journey through the dangers of Anti-Semitic Germany.
Ages 9–12
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