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5,021 books found
Christmas Tapestry
Patricia Polacco
A cloth used to patch a church wall at Christmastime leads to an incredible reunion for an elderly couple separated long
Ages 6–10
We Are Not from Here
Jenny Torres Sanchez
For teens grappling with the reality of global migration, this story offers a raw, empathetic look at the courage requir
Ages 14–18
Memories of the Eagle and the Jaguar #1
City of the Beasts
Isabel Allende
Deep within the Amazon canopy, Alexander joins an expedition to track a legendary beast and discovers his own inner powe
Ages 12–17
Pink and Say
Patricia Polacco
Two young soldiers from different backgrounds form an unbreakable bond when they are captured together during the height
Ages 7–12
Awake and Dreaming
Kit Pearson
Theo dreams of a perfect life with a warm family, but when her wish mysteriously comes true, she must discover if her ne
Ages 9–12
Lassie #1
Lassie Come-Home
Eric Knight
Joe’s prize collie is sold when his family falls on hard times, but no distance can keep her from the thousand-mile trek
Ages 8–12
Daring to Be Abigail
Rachel Vail
Reinventing yourself is hard work, especially at summer camp while balancing the memory of a father and the nerves of ne
Ages 9–13
Alex Quartet #1
Alex
Tessa Duder
For the teenager grappling with the weight of expectations, this story follows a gifted athlete finding her voice amidst
Ages 12–16
Balyet
Patricia Wrightson
Fourteen-year-old Jo ignores her grandmother's warnings and encounters a supernatural girl crying for death in the hills
Ages 12–16
Phoenix Rising
Karen Hesse
Life on a Vermont farmhouse changes forever for thirteen-year-old Nyle when she takes in a boy suffering from a nearby n
Ages 12–16
Scorpio's Child
Kezi Matthews
Fourteen-year-old Afton navigates a Georgia summer clouded by her brother’s wartime death and the arrival of an uncle sh
Ages 10–14
Dancing Shoes #2
In the Wings
Antonia Barber
For the child trying to hold it all together while their world changes at home, this story explores the balance of perso
Ages 8–12
The Lion King
Narinder Dhami
Simba must find the strength to leave his carefree life with Timon and Pumbaa to face his uncle Scar and claim his right
Ages 6–10
Little Brother
Allan Baillie
For the child grappling with the weight of global history or seeking a story about the unbreakable bond between siblings
Ages 10–14
War Dog
Martin Booth
For the child exploring how courage and loyalty help us face scary times, this story highlights the unbreakable bond bet
Ages 9–12
The Beast Master #1
The Beast Master
Andre Norton
For the teenager who feels like an outsider or is searching for their place in a world that has changed beyond recogniti
Ages 12–18
The Magic Nesting Doll
Jacqueline K. Ogburn
For a child processing the loss of a grandparent or finding their own inner strength during scary transitions.
Ages 4–9
Lewis Barnavelt #1
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
John Bellairs
Lewis discovers his uncle is a magician, but the house they share holds a terrifying secret: a hidden clock designed to
Ages 8–12
Hero of Lesser Causes
Julie Johnston
Twelve-year-old Keely is determined to pull her older brother out of despair after he is paralyzed by polio in this movi
Ages 10–14
Blue Eyes Better
Ruth Wallace-Brodeur
Ten-year-old Tessa and her parents struggle to find a way back to normal life and light after the sudden, tragic loss of
Ages 8–12
The Burnt Stick
Anthony Hill
For children processing themes of systemic unfairness or family separation. This story explores a mother's desperate lov
Ages 10–14
I Am Not a Crybaby
Norma Simon
From skinned knees to hurt feelings, this honest book shows kids that crying is a natural and normal way to express what
Ages 3–7
Listen for the Fig Tree
Sharon Bell Mathis
Preparing for her first Kwanzaa gives sixteen-year-old Ludell the cultural connection and inner strength she needs to fa
Ages 12–17
The Wolves Chronicles #4
The Whispering Mountain
Joan Aiken
After his mother's death, Owen is plunged into a hair-raising adventure with his friend Arabis to save a legendary golde
Ages 8–12
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