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5,021 books found
Midnight: A True Story of Loyalty in World War I
Mark Greenwood
Born at midnight on a quiet homestead, a coal-black mare named Midnight carries her rider into one of history’s last gre
Ages 7–10
Smile: How Young Charlie Chaplin Taught the World to Laugh (and Cry)
Gary Golio
From the hungry streets of London to the bright lights of the silent screen, witness how young Charlie Chaplin turned hi
Ages 7–10
Amber and Clay
Laura Amy Schlitz
A Thracian slave boy and a wild aristocratic girl are bound by destiny in ancient Greece, finding a friendship that tran
Ages 10–15
The Norendy Tales #3
Lost Evangeline
Kate DiCamillo
Tiny Evangeline must use her bravery and resourcefulness to find her way home through a wide, magical world after being
Ages 7–12
Shark Girl #1
Shark Girl
Kelly Bingham
After a shark attack changes her life in an instant, fifteen-year-old Jane must piece her world back together through ar
Ages 12–18
If You Take Away the Otter
Susannah Buhrman-Deever
When sea otters vanish, the kelp forests they protect fall into ruin; see how a single species can hold an entire underw
Ages 5–9
One in a Million
Claire Lordon
Claire Lordon's debut graphic memoir shares her deeply personal high school journey through undiagnosed chronic illness,
Ages 12–18
How the Leopard Got His Claws
Chinua Achebe, John Iroaganachi
Witness the transformation of the leopard from a peaceful forest dweller into a sharp-clawed ruler who governs with a te
Ages 6–10
The Village Blacksmith
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The rhythmic clang of the hammer and the heat of the forge tell the story of a humble craftsman's strength, sorrow, and
Ages 5–10
Beowulf
Gareth Hinds
A legendary hero battles the monster Grendel and a fierce dragon in this visceral, dramatically illustrated graphic nove
Ages 12–18
Varmints
Helen Ward
Amidst the roar of a crowded, grey city, one small creature works tirelessly to preserve a patch of green and bring the
Ages 5–9
The Midnight Zoo
Sonya Hartnett
Three siblings fleeing war find refuge in an abandoned zoo where the animals speak, sharing stories that help the childr
Ages 10–14
A Stone in My Hand
Cathryn Clinton
For the child processing deep grief or the fear of family loss, this story follows a young girl in Gaza finding her voic
Ages 10–14
Hill Hawk Hattie
Clara Gillow Clark
Disguised as a boy, eleven-year-old Hattie joins her father on a dangerous 1800s rafting trip down the Delaware River to
Ages 8–12
Breakfast Served Anytime
Sarah Combs
Grieving her grandmother while attending a summer camp for gifted students, Gloria tries to navigate new friendships and
Ages 12–18
Voices from the Second World War: Stories of War as Told to Children of Today
Walker Books
Children sit down with their elders to record firsthand memories of World War II, preserving the human stories behind th
Ages 10–14
Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers
Betsy Franco
One hundred teenagers from all backgrounds share raw, honest poems about the messy reality of obsession, heartbreak, and
Ages 12–18
Trowbridge Road
Marcella Pixley
For the child navigating a family crisis or a parent's mental health struggles. A lyrical story of two friends using ima
Ages 10–14
Jemmy Button
Alix Barzelay
Jemmy is taken from his remote island home to be educated in the bustling city of London before making the long journey
Ages 5–9
Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe
Carole Boston Weatherford
For the teen navigating the complexities of public image and private pain. This verse novel reclaims the voice of an ico
Ages 14–18
Sadie and the Silver Shoes
Jane Godwin
For the child learning to navigate the sting of losing something special and the unexpected beauty of finding something,
Ages 4–8
Backwards
Todd Mitchell
A mysterious consciousness called the Rider experiences Dan's life in reverse, searching for the small moments and misse
Ages 14–18
The Three Rancheros #2
Louisiana's Way Home
Kate DiCamillo
When Granny whisks Louisiana away in the dead of night, a long road trip leads to a quirky Georgia town and the search f
Ages 8–12
The Toymaker
Martin Waddell
For children processing the loneliness of being stuck inside or the comfort of a long-lasting friendship, this gentle ta
Ages 4–8
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