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Ghost Brother
Carole S. Adler
Wally wishes he could be like his older, deceased brother, who often materializes to offer advice. As Wally enters a ska
Ages 4–11
Dar and the Spear-Thrower
Marjorie Cowley
Fifteen thousand years ago, a young Cro-Magnon boy named Dar embarks on a perilous journey to trade for an ivory spear-t
Ages 4–11
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
Karen Cushman
Lucy Whipple is miserable when her family moves from Massachusetts to a dusty California mining town in 1849. She longs
Ages 8–12
One Thing for Sure
David Gifaldi
Dylan, 12, struggles deeply with his father's imprisonment for illegally cutting timber. He must confront his anger and
Ages 4–11
The Forest Queen
Betsy Cornwell
When her brother's cruelty to commoners becomes unbearable, sixteen-year-old Sylvie flees to the woods, gathering a band
Ages 4–11
Five Little Monkeys
Don't Wake Up Mama!
Eileen Christelow
The five little monkeys are determined to bake a special birthday cake for Mama. Can they manage to mix, pour, and decor
Ages 4–8
Maroo of the Winter Caves
Ann Turnbull
In the harsh Ice Age, Maroo, a young girl, must bravely lead her family through treacherous wilderness to their winter c
Ages 7–11
Class Action
Steven B. Frank
Sixth grader Sam Warren believes homework is unconstitutional and, with the help of friends and family, launches a class
Ages 8–12
Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts
Dianne White, Daniel Wiseman
This heartwarming rhyming story gently guides children through the universal experience of milestones, from first steps
Ages 4–11
Little Bo-Peep
Paul Galdone
Follow Little Bo-Peep as she searches for her missing sheep in this charmingly illustrated version of the beloved nurser
Ages 4–8
The Real Plato Jones
Nina Bawden
After his Greek grandfather's funeral, half-Welsh, half-Greek Plato Jones travels to Greece, where he confronts hostile
Ages 9–13
Sam and the Moon Queen
Alison Cragin Herzig, Jane Lawrence Mali
When Sam meets a homeless girl and her ailing dog, his heart goes out to them. He bravely steps up to help them find foo
Ages 7–10
Curious George
Curious George in the Big City
H. A. Rey, Margret Rey
When Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat visit the big city, George's insatiable curiosity leads him to get s
Ages 4–11
Paperboy
Mary Kay Kroeger, Louise Borden
In 1927 Cincinnati, young Willie Brinkman works as a paperboy, eager to sell extra editions covering the famous Dempsey-
Ages 7–10
Stolen Thunder: A Norse Myth
Shirley Climo
When Thor's powerful hammer, Mjolnir, is stolen by the Frost Giant Thrym, the gods must devise a clever plan to get it b
Ages 4–11
The House of Secrets
Nina Bawden
While staying with their aunt, the Mallory children discover a secret passage to a mysterious old house next door. Their
Ages 6–10
Emma and George #2
The Desperate Dog Writes Again
Eileen Christelow
When a new girlfriend threatens Emma the dog's bond with her owner, George, Emma turns to "Ask Queenie," an advice colum
Ages 4–11
On the Wings of Peace
Sheila Hamanaka
This anthology gathers diverse voices in prose and poetry to explore themes of peace, community violence, and internatio
Ages 4–11
Chubbo's Pool
Betsy Lewin
Chubbo the hippopotamus loves his pool, but he doesn't want to share. When a drought makes his pool the only water sourc
Ages 4–11
Wolves Chronicles #6
The Stolen Lake
Joan Aiken
Dido Twite faces fire, flood, and wild beasts in a fantastical alternate South America. She must recover a stolen lake f
Ages 4–11
What's to Be Scared Of, Suki?
Carole S. Adler
Suki, a thirteen-year-old, works to conquer her fears with the support of a friend. Her journey broadens her understandi
Ages 8–12
How Iwariwa the Cayman Learned to Share
George Crespo
In the Amazon rainforest, the animals are cold and hungry because Iwariwa the cayman hoards all the fire. They must use
Ages 4–11
Stories from Trinidad #1
A Wave in Her Pocket: Stories from Trinidad
Lynn Joseph
On the vibrant island of Trinidad, Tantie captivates children with six unique stories. These tales weave together West A
Ages 4–11
Upside-down Cake
Carol Carrick
Follow a nine-year-old boy as he grapples with his father's cancer diagnosis, his gradual decline, and the overwhelming
Ages 4–11
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