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The Old Powder Line
Richard Parker
For the child curious about the lives of their parents and elders: a hauntingly beautiful tale where an old railway line
Ages 9–13
Life's a Funny Proposition, Horatio
Barbara Garland Polikoff
Grief ripples through a family as Horatio mourns his father while helping his grandfather cope with the loss of a belove
Ages 8–12
The Penny Pony
Barbara Willard
Two children adopt a plaster pony from a junk shop and treat him like a real animal, giving him a name and a home until
Ages 6–9
Brave Company
David Hill
For the teen processing the weight of history and sacrifice, this novel explores the deep loyalty and courage found in y
Ages 12–17
The Sacrifice
Diane Matcheck
Left orphaned and alone, a fifteen-year-old girl fights to avenge her father and prove she is the Great One despite the
Ages 12–17
Una and Grubstreet
Prudence Andrew
For the child processing the deep ache of loss and seeking a way to feel needed. A lonely girl tries to heal her own hea
Ages 9–12
Earthsea Cycle #3
The Farthest Shore
Ursula K. Le Guin
Magic is draining out of Earthsea, forcing Archmage Ged and a young prince to sail beyond the realm of death to restore
Ages 12–18
Upon the Head of the Goat #2
Grace in the Wilderness
Aranka Siegal
A young girl struggles with the heavy memories of World War II labor camps as she leaves Sweden behind to build a new li
Ages 12–18
Tristan and Iseult
Rosemary Sutcliff
For the young reader grappling with the weight of expectations and the complexity of conflicting loyalties. A poetic loo
Ages 12–17
Mieko and the Fifth Treasure
Eleanor Coerr
Ten-year-old Mieko fears her artistic gift is lost after the bombing of Nagasaki, but living with her grandparents helps
Ages 8–12
Dangerous Spaces
Margaret Mahy
A haunted house and unsettling dreams force two feuding cousins to work together before they are trapped in a nightmare
Ages 10–14
The Truth About Mary Rose
Marilyn Sachs
Named after an aunt who died a hero in a fire, Mary Rose begins to uncover a confusing and complicated truth behind her
Ages 9–12
The Samantha Granger Experiment #1
Fearless
Kari Townsend
For the child grappling with overwhelming what-ifs and the weight of loss, this story follows a young girl learning that
Ages 9–12
Amber #1
Dream On, Amber
Emma Shevah
For the child navigating the complex feelings of a parent's absence while trying to find their place between two differe
Ages 8–12
The Death (and Further Adventures) of Silas Winterbottom #1
The Body Thief
Stephen M. Giles
For the child who enjoys uncovering secrets and navigating shadows, this atmospheric mystery explores the heavy weight o
Ages 8–12
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Benedict Flynn
For the child grappling with questions of honor, fairness, and the weight of responsibility as they transition from play
Ages 8–12
Speed of Life
Carol Weston
For the teen navigating the messy complexities of grief, a changing family, and the unexpected discovery that her dad is
Ages 10–14
Ratchet #1
This Journal Belongs to Ratchet
Nancy J. Cavanaugh
In the pages of her personal journal, eleven-year-old Ratchet navigates her life as a homeschooled mechanic while trying
Ages 8–12
The Nightmare Thief #1
The Nightmare Thief
Nicole Lesperance
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of family loss and looking for the inner strength to protect their loved o
Ages 8–12
Haunted #4
Ghosts Never Die
Joel A. Sutherland
For the child who loves a good scare but also wonders how a town's history and past tragedies shape the world they live
Ages 8–12
Laika the Space Dog: First Hero in Outer Space
Jeni Wittrock, Shannon Toth, Terry Flaherty
For the child curious about space exploration and the animal heroes who paved the way. This narrative history explores t
Ages 7–10
Graphic History
The Hindenburg Disaster
Matt Doeden
High-stakes history unfolds in a vivid graphic novel format as the world's most famous airship approaches its final, dis
Ages 8–12
Nickolas Flux History-Hopping Adventures #1
Titanic Disaster!
Nel Yomtov
For the child fascinated by history and high-stakes adventure, this graphic novel brings the legendary voyage and tragic
Ages 8–12
Alice on the Island: A Pearl Harbor Survival Story
Mayumi Shimose Poe
Alice’s peaceful life of swimming in the Hawaiian sea ends abruptly on December 7, 1941, when the attack on Pearl Harbor
Ages 8–12
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