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5,021 books found
Stealing Freedom
Elisa Carbone
After being cruelly separated from her family, twelve-year-old Ann Maria Weems disguises herself to brave the Undergroun
Ages 10–14
Usborne Classics
Kidnapped
Robert Louis Stevenson
A young man faces betrayal and danger in this accessible retelling of the classic high-stakes adventure across the rugge
Ages 8–12
Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere
Julie T. Lamana
For the child grappling with the reality that life can change in an instant, this moving story explores finding bravery
Ages 8–12
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina LaCour
For the child feeling the empty space left behind when a parent travels, this tender story validates the ache of missing
Ages 3–7
The Lost Childhood
Yehuda Nir
A resourceful Jewish boy and his family struggle to survive the Holocaust in Poland by posing as Catholics and using fal
Ages 12–18
A Million Ways Home
Dianna Dorisi Winget
For the child grappling with the sudden illness of a caregiver or the uncertainty of a new living situation.
Ages 8–12
A Doll For Navidades
Esmeralda Santiago
Seven-year-old Esmeralda hopes for a specific doll from the Three Magi, but a different surprise helps her find the true
Ages 5–9
From Memen to Mori
Shinsuke Yoshitake
For the child asking 'What happens when we die?' or 'Why are we here?', this whimsical guide uses gentle humor to naviga
A Series of Unfortunate Events #10
The Slippery Slope
Lemony Snicket
The Baudelaire orphans face snow gnats, a freezing mountain climb, and a villain's dastardly plan as they search for a s
Ages 10–14
The Maze Runner #6
Crank Palace
James Dashner
For the teen processing a difficult goodbye or facing an inevitable transition. This story explores finding dignity and
Ages 13–18
Fancy Nancy #4
Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas
Jane O'Connor
Nancy is devastated when her prized Christmas tree topper breaks, leaving her to find a way to save the holiday from bei
Ages 4–8
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #4
Claudia and Mean Janine
Ann M. Martin
Claudia Kishi struggles to connect with her brilliant older sister, Janine, feeling overshadowed by her academic achieve
Ages 8–12
Shatter Me #4
Restore Me
Tahereh Mafi
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of new responsibilities while grappling with past hurts and the complicated tru
Ages 14–18
Garden Heights #1
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Starr Carter is the only witness to a fatal police shooting of her best friend, leaving her to decide if speaking up is
Ages 14–18
Boston Jane #1
An Adventure
Jennifer L. Holm
Sixteen-year-old Jane Peck leaves her refined life in 1855 Philadelphia for a wild, treacherous journey by sea to the ru
Ages 10–14
My Life in Dog Years
Gary Paulsen
For the child who finds their greatest sense of security and belonging in the company of a four-legged friend, especiall
Ages 8–13
Knuffle Bunny #1
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Mo Willems
For the toddler who has ever felt the desperate frustration of being misunderstood and the panic of losing a favorite se
Ages 2–5
Lorien Legacies #5
The Revenge of Seven
Pittacus Lore
Scattered and reeling from betrayal, the Garde must form desperate alliances to stop an imminent alien invasion before t
Ages 12–18
Displaced Person
Lee Harding
Graeme is slowly fading away as the world stops noticing him, slipping into a silent, paper-thin reality where he is com
Ages 13–18
Highway Bodies
Alison Evans
For teens finding their way in a world that feels unrecognizable, this survival story celebrates the strength found in q
Ages 14–18
Apple (Skin to the Core)
Eric Gansworth
Verse and imagery collide in this powerful reclamation of identity, tracing the legacy of government boarding schools an
Ages 14–18
Freaky Green Eyes
Joyce Carol Oates
Fifteen-year-old Franky Pierson grapples with her parents' separation and her mother's sudden vanishing. As her father's
Ages 12–18
A Place Apart
Paula Fox
After her father's death, Victoria moves to a new town and struggles with loneliness. She finds solace in a charismatic,
Ages 12–18
The Crazy Man
Pamela Porter
Life on the 1960s prairies changes in an instant for twelve-year-old Emaline after a tractor accident leaves her family
Ages 9–13
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