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Battle of the Boss-Monster
Troy Cummings
For the child who loves high-stakes adventure and working with friends to solve problems, this silly battle against wack
Ages 6–9
The Ersatz Elevator
Lemony Snicket
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this darkly funny mystery explores resilience when the adults
Ages 8–12
Tutu-rrific
Victoria Kann
For the child feeling nervous about being the smallest or least experienced person in the room, this story celebrates tr
Ages 4–8
Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?
Lincoln Peirce
For the child who uses humor to navigate middle school mishaps, from losing streaks on the soccer field to the sting of
Ages 8–12
Fancy Nancy and the Quest for the Unicorn
Jane O'Connor
For the child who turns every backyard stroll into a grand adventure through the power of make-believe and a little bit
Ages 4–8
Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day
Barbara Park
For the child navigating the highs and lows of school competition, this funny story explores what it really means to lea
Ages 6–9
Shadow Over Aetheria
Cube Kid
For the child who thrives on gaming and needs a bridge to independent reading, this diary style adventure builds confide
Ages 8–12
InvestiGators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S.
John Patrick Green
For the young reader who loves clever puns and high-speed action, this comic-style adventure turns a bug invasion into a
Ages 7–10
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
Jack Gantos
For children who feel different or struggle to fit in, this story explores a boy's chaotic world as he tries to understa
Ages 8–12
Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl
Barbara Park
For the child feeling the jitters of a big milestone, Junie B. helps normalize mistakes and the messy reality of growing
Ages 5–8
Curtain Call
Jennifer L. Holm
For the middle schooler learning that being part of the team is just as rewarding as being the star, even when things do
Ages 8–12
James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl
For the child who feels powerless or lonely, this classic tale follows a boy escaping a difficult home life for a magica
Ages 7–11
The Good Egg
Jory John
For the child who feels the weight of being perfect or tries to fix everyone else's behavior, this story offers a gentle
Ages 4–8
Sneeze of the Octo-Schnozz
Troy Cummings
For the child adjusting to a new classroom or missing their friends during the school day, this silly adventure makes ch
Ages 6–9
A Visitor for Bear
Bonny Becker
For the child who thrives on routine and needs a gentle nudge to open up, this story shows how persistent kindness can t
Ages 4–8
The Midnight Blade
Max Brallier
For the middle-grade reader who loves high-stakes action and goofy humor, this survival story explores staying brave whe
Ages 8–12
The Battling Bands
Frank Cammuso
For kids finding their rhythm within a group, this quirky adventure shows how teamwork and a little creative magic can h
Ages 8–12
Super Cheat Codes and Secret Modes!
Thomas Flintham
For the young gamer who feels the itch to skip the hard parts or the child who gets frustrated when things don't go acco
Ages 5–8
The Hostile Hospital
Lemony Snicket
For the child navigating a world where adults often fail to listen, this darkly humorous mystery validates the resilienc
Ages 8–12
The Monster Dimension
Max Brallier
For the kid who loves high-stakes adventure and feels strongest when surrounded by their best friends, even when the wor
Ages 8–12
The Skeleton Road
Max Brallier
For the child who loves high-stakes adventures and needs to see that even in a monster apocalypse, friendship and humor
Ages 8–12
The Vile Village
Lemony Snicket
For the child grappling with the realization that the world isn't always fair and that adults often have very confusing,
Ages 8–12
Journey to the Ender
John Diary
For the child who struggles to put down the tablet and pick up a book, this interactive adventure turns reading into a h
Ages 8–12
The Bad Guys in Superbad
Aaron Blabey
For the child who loves to laugh at the absurd and needs to see that even 'flawed' talents can save the day when a team
Ages 7–10
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