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6,550 books found
The Village by the Sea
Anita Desai
Desperate to save their home after falling on hard times, Lila and Hari must find the strength to support their family w
Ages 10–14
Women of Our Time
Mary McLeod Bethune: Voice of Black Hope
Milton Meltzer
For the child curious about how one person can change the world, this biography follows Mary's journey from working in c
Ages 7–11
Phoenix Rising
Karen Hesse
Life on a Vermont farmhouse changes forever for thirteen-year-old Nyle when she takes in a boy suffering from a nearby n
Ages 12–16
Growin' Pains
Mary Blount Christian
Twelve-year-old Ginny Ruth feels the walls closing in within her fading Texas town, finding her only comfort in a specia
Ages 9–12
Mio, My Son
Astrid Lindgren
Young Anders leaves his lonely foster home behind when he is whisked away to the Land of Faraway to become Mio, the son
Ages 8–12
Little Brother
Allan Baillie
For the child grappling with the weight of global history or seeking a story about the unbreakable bond between siblings
Ages 10–14
Hero of Lesser Causes
Julie Johnston
Twelve-year-old Keely is determined to pull her older brother out of despair after he is paralyzed by polio in this movi
Ages 10–14
Private Captain: A Story of Gettysburg
Marty Crisp
Walking through the turmoil of 1863 Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Ben and his loyal dog Captain search for a brother los
Ages 8–12
Harry and the Dinosaurs #2
Harry and the Robots
Ian Whybrow
For the child coping with a loved one's absence, this story shows how imagination and creative play can provide comfort
Ages 3–6
Draw Me a Star
Eric Carle
A simple star on a page sparks an incredible journey of creation, as one drawing after another brings a vibrant, expandi
Ages 3–7
Conrad Cooper's Last Stand
Leonie Agnew
For the child who feels the weight of family problems on their shoulders, this story explores using imagination and hope
Ages 8–12
Blue Eyes Better
Ruth Wallace-Brodeur
Ten-year-old Tessa and her parents struggle to find a way back to normal life and light after the sudden, tragic loss of
Ages 8–12
Women of Our Time
Dorothea Lange: Life Through the Camera
Milton Meltzer
Dorothea Lange used her camera lens to expose the harsh reality of poverty, creating powerful images that eventually mov
Ages 8–12
Listen for the Fig Tree
Sharon Bell Mathis
Preparing for her first Kwanzaa gives sixteen-year-old Ludell the cultural connection and inner strength she needs to fa
Ages 12–17
Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird
Jean Little
Jeremy's difficult summer changes when he meets Tess, a friend who helps him find comfort and a lasting legacy after his
Ages 9–12
The Jungle Is My Home
Laura Fischetto
The lush jungle serves as a vibrant home to many animals, but their peaceful lives are threatened by the destructive hab
Ages 4–8
The Aliens are Coming
Plant Life and the Greenhouse Effect
Phil Gates
For the curious child asking why the planet is warming up, this guide explains how plants breathe and their vital role i
Ages 8–12
Jean Little's Memoirs #2
Stars Come Out Within
Jean Little
For the young reader facing a significant physical change or loss, this moving memoir explores navigating the world as s
Ages 9–14
Hobkin
Peni R. Griffin
Two sisters fleeing an abusive home seek refuge in an abandoned West Texas house, only to discover a mysterious supernat
Ages 10–14
Brown Bear and Friends #3
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr.
Vibrant animals like the Red Wolf and Spider Monkey leap across these pages in a rhythmic celebration of nature and the
Ages 1–5
Dive
Stacey Donovan
Fifteen-year-old Virginia feels her world fracturing after her dog is injured, her father is struck by a mystery illness
Ages 14–18
Tough Chauncey
Doris Buchanan Smith
Chauncey refuses to be pushed around like a leaf in the wind as he navigates a grim home life and decides to determine h
Ages 10–14
Adventures of the Boy and the Monkey
Leon Garfield
For the child navigating a sudden change or loss of home, this Dickensian tale of a boy and his clever monkey offers a s
Ages 8–12
Wish on a Unicorn
Karen Hesse
Maggie often feels the weight of caring for her younger sister Hannie, but a sudden crisis reveals the quiet magic in Ha
Ages 8–12
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