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Neeny Coming, Neeny Going
Karen English
Essie is excited for her cousin to visit the island, but she soon realizes that Neeny has changed and no longer loves th
Ages 5–9
Toning the Sweep
Angela Johnson
In the quiet heat of the desert, fourteen-year-old Emmie records her dying grandmother's stories to capture a family his
Ages 12–16
From E to You
Chris d'Lacey, Linda Newbery
For the teenager grappling with a recent loss or family secrets. This email-based story follows two teens finding connec
Ages 12–16
Whistling Jack
Linda Newbery
For the child curious about the past and the lasting ripples of history, this mystery explores how war touches every cor
Ages 8–12
The Nowhere Girl
Linda Newbery
For the child feeling unsettled by a big move who finds themselves looking to the past to make sense of their new surrou
Ages 10–14
The Shouting Wind Trilogy #3
The Kind Ghosts
Linda Newbery
For the teenager navigating the pain of family rejection while searching for a sense of purpose and a place to belong du
Ages 12–16
A Christmas Carol #2
A Christmas Carol: The Second Verse
Mark J. Newbery
For those grappling with the heavy weight of losing a sibling or feeling like their life has lost its purpose, this tale
Ages 12–18
Windfall
Linda Newbery
For the teen processing how global crises change their local world. Follow a village through the early days of WWI as ol
Ages 12–16
Flightsend: A Summer of Discovery
Linda Newbery
Moving to a quiet rural village gives a teenage girl the space she needs to gain a new perspective after her world in En
Ages 12–17
Lost Boy
Linda Newbery
Moving to a new town is hard enough, but finding a roadside memorial with your own initials on it sparks a mystery invol
Ages 9–12
Some Other War
Linda Newbery
For the reader grappling with the heavy reality of war, this story follows twins whose bond is tested by the trauma of t
Ages 12–16
Flightsend
Linda Newbery
Charlie watches her mother try to rebuild their broken lives in a remote, ramshackle cottage while grieving the loss of
Ages 12–16
Nevermore
Linda Newbery
For the young reader navigating the unsettling feeling of a new home and the bittersweet transition of leaving childhood
Ages 10–14
At the Firefly Gate
Linda Newbery
Moving to the country leaves Henry feeling lonely, until a friendship with an elderly neighbor pulls him into a mysterio
Ages 9–12
Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon
Dhan Gopal Mukerji
Born in India and trained by a young master, a courageous pigeon named Gay-Neck must overcome his paralyzing fear of haw
Ages 9–13
Red, White, and Whole
Rajani LaRocca
Reha feels caught between her two lives until her mother’s illness forces her to find a way to bridge the distance betwe
Ages 8–12
Everything on a Waffle
Polly Horvath
Living in a small fishing village, eleven-year-old Primrose searches for hope and meaning after her parents are tragical
Ages 9–12
Mountain Born
Elizabeth Yates
A mountain farm comes to life through the rhythm of the seasons as young Peter learns the patience and responsibility re
Ages 8–12
Olive's Ocean
Kevin Henkes
Twelve-year-old Martha spends a transformative summer at her grandmother’s cottage, processing a classmate's death while
Ages 10–14
Newbery Award Library #2
Newbery Award Library II
Joseph Krumgold, Katherine Paterson, Patricia MacLachlan, Meindert DeJong
For the child ready to explore deep themes of friendship, loss, and belonging through four award-winning stories that de
Ages 8–12
Bran, Son of Llyr
Moyra Caldecott
For the reader who feels a deep responsibility to protect others, even at great personal cost, this poetic retelling exp
Ages 10–15
How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant
Elen Caldecott
For the child navigating the complex waves of losing a grandparent and the fierce desire to protect their legacy through
Ages 8–12
A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
Zetta Elliott
A young boy moves through a whirlwind of anger, fear, and peace as he tries to heal after a tragedy strikes his communit
Ages 4–8
What Are You Feeling, Dragon
Sujatha Lalgudi
For the toddler who is just beginning to name their big feelings, from the giggles of joy to the heat of a tantrum.
Ages 2–6
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