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5,060 books found
Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss or the pressure to follow 'rules' that lead to a cycle of pain.
Ages 12–18
All We Know of Love
Nora Raleigh Baskin
Sixteen-year-old Natalie boards a bus to Florida, determined to find the mother who left her nearly six years ago.
Ages 14–18
The Animal Hedge
Paul Fleischman
A farmer, heartbroken after selling his animals, carves their shapes into a hedge. This unique act of remembrance teache
Ages 4–11
Lone Star in Jersey
Gina Harris, Anne Key
Two students starting over in a New Jersey school find comfort in a new friendship, but they must decide if they are rea
Ages 13–18
Witches of Everndell #1
If the Broom Fits
Sarah Sutton
Blaire hates Halloween and her ex-boyfriend is determined to change her mind, but her holiday bitterness hides a secret
Ages 13–18
What Comes After
Steve Watkins
For teens navigating the heavy weight of grief while finding the courage to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
Ages 14–18
True Animal Rescue Stories #3
Leo the Snow Leopard
Juliana Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how an orphaned cub from the Himalayas traveled across the world to find safe
Ages 4–8
Who Killed Christopher Goodman?
Allan Wolf
For the teenager grappling with the 'what ifs' of a local tragedy and seeking to understand how small choices can have l
Ages 14–18
All About You #2
What Makes Me Happy?
Catherine Anholt, Laurence Anholt
What makes you feel silly, sad, or excited? Children share their worlds through playful rhyming verse that names the fee
Ages 2–5
Almost Wednesday
James Roy
Charlie is heartbroken and confused after his crush, Beck, mysteriously vanishes. His world is further upended when his
Ages 8–12
Molly's Fire
Janet Lee Carey
For the child grappling with the uncertainty of a missing loved one, this story follows a young girl's unwavering hope a
Ages 10–14
Usborne True Stories #1
The World Wars
Paul Dowswell, Ruth Brocklehurst, Henry Brook
Fascinating accounts of heroism and bravery emerge from the front lines, showing how ordinary people battled the odds du
Ages 8–14
Time of Fire
Robert Westall
Grieving and separated from his father during World War II, Sonny searches for meaning amidst the falling bombs and the
Ages 10–14
The Shadow Realm #1
The Bone Singer
Abigail Owen
Secrets refuse to stay buried and the dead won't stay quiet in this atmospheric tale where the past and present collide
Ages 14–18
Lost. Found.
Marsha Diane Arnold
When a favorite scarf is lost in the snow, it becomes a source of wonder and conflict for forest animals before a gentle
Ages 3–6
The Stars at Oktober Bend
Glenda Millard
Lyrical voices carry this poignant story of two teens seeking connection and healing in a small riverside town after sur
Ages 14–18
The Wrath & the Dawn #2
The Mirror & the Maze
Renée Ahdieh
The city of Rey is in ruins and Shahrzad is gone, leaving Khalid to face the devastating consequences of choosing love o
Ages 13–18
Rebecca #2
Whiskers, Once and Always
Doris Orgel
For a child struggling with big feelings of anger and sadness after losing a pet, this story offers a gentle path toward
Ages 7–10
Isle of You
David LaRochelle
For the child having a bad day or feeling overwhelmed by big emotions. This soothing guide helps them escape to a mental
Ages 3–7
Farther
Grahame Baker-Smith
For children processing the loss of a parent or the weight of a family legacy. A breathtakingly illustrated story about
Ages 5–10
Matt Christopher Sports #1
Sink it Rusty
Matt Christopher
For a child navigating physical challenges or the pain of not being able to do what they love, this is a heartwarming st
Ages 8–12
John Henry: An American Legend
Ezra Jack Keats
For the child who needs to see the power of human spirit and grit. A legendary hero faces a mechanical giant in a battle
Ages 4–9
I Can Read! Level 2
Uncle Elephant
Arnold Lobel
Kind Uncle Elephant steps in to provide a comforting home and careful support for his nephew after the young elephant's
Ages 4–8
The Robot King
Brian Selznick
For siblings navigating the deep ache of losing a parent. This hauntingly beautiful tale uses imagination to bridge the
Ages 8–12
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