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Wolves of the Beyond #5
Spirit Wolf
Kathryn Lasky
Volcanoes erupt and earthquakes shatter the land, forcing Faolan and his pack to flee across the Beyond in search of a l
Ages 8–12
Days of Jubilee: The End of Slavery in the United States
Pat McKissack, Fredrick McKissack
This compelling chapter book chronicles the various stages leading to emancipation, using powerful slave narratives, let
Ages 8–11
The Scorpio Races
Maggie Stiefvater
Sean and Puck face the annual Scorpio Races, where riders must tame deadly water horses in a high-stakes competition whe
Ages 13–18
One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey
Henry Cole
For the child learning about sustainability or processing the passage of time through family traditions, this wordless s
Ages 4–8
Moo Hoo
Audrey Perrott
For the child who experiences deep emotions or feels different because they cry easily. A tender look at embracing sensi
Ages 4–8
The Way Home Looks Now
Wendy Wan Long Shang
For the child navigating a family changed by loss. This moving story shows how sharing a passion like baseball can help
Ages 8–12
Ordinary Ghosts
Eireann Corrigan
For the teenager who feels like a ghost in their own home while navigating the heavy silence of a family tragedy.
Ages 12–17
Bad Girls #2
Bad, Badder, Baddest
Cynthia Voigt
Mikey and Margalo are determined to prevent Mikey's parents from divorcing, but their elaborate scheme faces an unexpect
Ages 4–11
The Eleventh Plague #1
The Eleventh Plague
Jeff Hirsch
After a flu pandemic ravages America, fifteen-year-old Stephen must decide if a peaceful new community is worth the secr
Ages 12–18
The Storyteller
Brandon Hobson
For the child navigating the quiet weight of grief or anxiety while searching for a sense of belonging and ancestral con
Ages 8–12
A Corner of the Universe
Ann M. Martin
Twelve-year-old Hattie experiences a life-changing summer when she connects with a long-lost uncle and a new friend from
Ages 9–12
Song of the Magdalene
Donna Jo Napoli
Miriam navigates the challenges of girlhood and family in ancient Israel as she grows toward her future as Mary Magdalen
Ages 14–18
The Seven Wonders #4
Smiler's Bones
Peter Lerangis
For children processing deep loss or the feeling of being an outsider, this true story explores the struggle of staying
Ages 10–14
Belle Teal
Ann M. Martin
Fifth grade brings big changes for Belle Teal as her grandmother begins to lose her memory and her rural school undergoe
Ages 9–12
The Sixth Sense
Peter Lerangis, M. Night Shyamalan
For the child who feels misunderstood or carries a heavy secret. This spooky tale explores finding the courage to speak
Ages 9–13
My America #1
Our Strange New Land: Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary
Patricia Hermes
For the child curious about history's hardest moments, this diary explores finding courage and staying hopeful while fac
Ages 7–10
California Diaries #8
Sunny: Diary Three
Ann M. Martin
Twelve-year-old Sunny shares the intimate and difficult journey of watching her mother battle terminal cancer through th
Ages 8–12
Little Bill #11
The Day I Saw My Father Cry
Bill Cosby
Little Bill learns that even in the sadness of losing a family friend, a simple holiday message can bring people togethe
Ages 5–8
The Magic Shell
Nicholasa Mohr
Jaime carries a special shell from the Dominican Republic to New York City to help him hold onto happy memories of the h
Ages 7–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #93
Mary Anne and the Memory Garden
Ann M. Martin
Shock and grief collide when Mary Anne returns to school only to learn that her friend and project partner has suddenly
Ages 8–12
The Joshua Files #1
Invisible City
M. G. Harris
Following his father's plane crash, Josh enters a high-stakes race to find a lost Maya book containing a prophecy about
Ages 10–14
Buttermilk Hill
Ruth White
For the child navigating the complex emotions of a changing family. Piper uses poetry to find her voice as her parents d
Ages 9–12
Scholastic Discover More Readers #3
Titanic
Sean Callery
For the child fascinated by history and how things work (and sometimes don't), this book explores the true story of the
Ages 6–8
Finding Alfie
Michael Morpurgo
For the child curious about their family tree or struggling to understand the quiet weight of history, this story helps
Ages 7–10
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