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5,058 books found
The Seer #1
Forget Me Not
Jodi Lynn
For the child grappling with the presence of a lost loved one or the heavy silence of family secrets after a tragedy.
Ages 8–12
I Am Susannah
Libby Gleeson
For the child feeling left behind as a best friend moves away, this story navigates the ache of loneliness and the coura
Ages 10–14
Up the Pier
Helen Cresswell
For the child who feels like an outsider and finds wonder in quiet, forgotten places. A haunting tale of a girl who befr
Ages 8–12
Small Shadows Creep
Andre Norton
For the young reader who finds mystery in the unknown, this collection of eerie tales explores the lingering echoes of t
Ages 10–14
Home-Front Heroes
Robert Burch
For children navigating the quiet anxieties of a world at war or coping with a parent away on military duty, this story
Ages 8–12
Badger on the Barge and Other Stories
Janni Howker
Five stories set in northern England capture the unexpected bonds and quiet understandings shared between teenagers and
Ages 10–14
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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