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5,021 books found
Sweet Bells Jangled Out of Tune
Robin F. Brancato
Fifteen-year-old Ellen defies a family ban to reach out to her eccentric grandmother and uncover the truth about her pas
Ages 12–16
The Wicked Powers #1
The Last King of Faerie
Cassandra Clare
For the teenager navigating the weight of a family legacy while trying to find where they truly belong in a world on the
Ages 14–18
Family Secrets
Susan Shreve
Eight-year-old Sammy faces a difficult year as he tries to make sense of big changes, from a cheating mistake at school
Ages 8–11
Always My Dad
Sharon Dennis Wyeth
A young girl cherishes every moment of a special summer spent with her brothers and her father at their grandparents' fa
Ages 5–9
Bumblebee Flies Anyway
Robert Cormier
Inside an experimental medical institute, sixteen-year-old Barney searches for his lost memories and a final chance at a
Ages 12–18
Anne Frank in the World
Anne Frank House
For the young reader seeking to understand the historical reality behind Anne Frank's diary through authentic photograph
Ages 10–16
Party Girl
Lynne Ewing
After her best friend is killed in a drive-by shooting, fifteen-year-old Kata must decide if she can ever truly escape t
Ages 14–18
I'll See You in My Dreams
Mavis Jukes
For children processing the impending loss of a loved one, this lyrical story uses a girl's imaginative flight as a pilo
Ages 4–8
Storm Warriors
Elisa Carbone
After his mother's death and fleeing the KKK, Nathan moves to Pea Island in 1895. He dreams of joining the courageous Af
Ages 8–12
Desser the Best Ever Cat
Maggie Smith
For the child processing the loss of a pet, this story honors the full life cycle of a beloved cat and the lasting comfo
Ages 4–8
Little Nina #2
Little Nina and Baby Bear
Nadja
Little Nina finds a sweet way to soothe a crying Baby Bear when some helpful bees provide exactly what they need for a c
Ages 2–5
Fred
Posy Simmonds
After saying goodbye to their beloved cat, Sophie and Nick watch as a parade of neighborhood felines arrives to reveal F
Ages 5–9
Civil War! America Becomes One Nation
James I. Robertson Jr.
The roots of conflict, the heat of battle, and the influential leaders who shaped the American Civil War come to life in
Ages 10–14
Shattered: Stories of Children and War
Jennifer Armstrong
For the young teen grappling with news of global conflict, this anthology explores the quiet, human impact of war throug
Ages 12–17
Dora's Box
Ann-Jeanette Campbell
Dora's parents hid every scary or painful thing away in a locked box to keep her safe, but opening it reveals that life
Ages 4–8
The Dreams of Mairhe Mehan
Jennifer Armstrong
Mairhe faces the harsh realities of an Irish slum in 1860s Washington, D.C., as she watches the American Civil War tear
Ages 12–16
How I Wonder What You Are
L.M. Lynch
Sixth grader Laurel grapples with her sister’s strange behavior and the mysterious disappearance of a favorite tree afte
Ages 9–12
Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name
Avi
Conrad leaves St. Louis for a strange week in New York City, determined to find his parents and finally get the answers
Ages 10–14
The Other Half of Life
Kim Ablon Whitney
Thomas joins over nine hundred Jewish refugees on a ship bound for Cuba in 1939, desperately hoping for safety as the wo
Ages 12–17
The Story of the Dancing Frog
Quentin Blake
Great Aunt Gertrude and her talented dancing frog set off on a whimsical journey across the globe in search of fame, for
Ages 5–9
The Snow Goose
Paul Gallico
A lonely artist and a young girl find a transformative connection as they work together to save an injured bird during t
Ages 10–14
My Dream of Martin Luther King
Faith Ringgold
A vivid dream sequence brings the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to light, tracing his journey from childhood to hi
Ages 5–9
It is a Good Day to Die
Herman J. Viola
For the young history buff ready to look beyond the textbooks. This account of the Little Bighorn offers a vital perspec
Ages 10–14
Black-Eyed Susan
Jennifer Armstrong
Susie finds beauty in the endless South Dakota sky, but she watches her mother struggle with a deep, quiet longing for t
Ages 8–12
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