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The Watcher in the Woods
Walt Disney Company Staff
When the Carstairs family moves into an old house bordering a mysterious forest, sisters Jan and Ellie sense an invisibl
Ages 8–12
Under a War-Torn Sky #2
A Troubled Peace
L. M. Elliott
Nineteen-year-old pilot Henry Forester, haunted by his wartime experiences, journeys back to France in 1945 to find the
Ages 10–14
The Queen's Thief #4
A Conspiracy of Kings
Megan Whalen Turner
Prince Sophos disappears, sold into slavery, but his journey of survival and self-discovery leads him back to a war-torn
Ages 12–18
Books of Ember #3
The Prophet of Yonwood
Jeanne DuPrau
As global war threatens, Nickie arrives in Yonwood, North Carolina, where a respected citizen's apocalyptic vision leads
Ages 10–14
The Austin Family Chronicles #1
Meet the Austins
Madeleine L'Engle
The Austin family's peaceful life is upended when Maggy, a spoiled and grieving orphan, comes to live with them. Through
Ages 9–12
My Heartbeat
Garret Freymann-Weyr
Fourteen-year-old Ellen is head-over-heels for her brother's best friend, James. But when questions arise about her brot
Ages 12–16
The Stamp Collector
Jennifer Lanthier
Two boys, one captivated by stamps, the other by stories, grow up to lead very different lives. Their paths intersect wh
Ages 3–8
Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom
Katherine Paterson
Fifteen-year-old Wang Lee is abducted from his home and rescued by a mysterious girl, Mei Lin. She introduces him to the
Ages 10–14
Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog
Tim Beiser
Perfect for children exploring different food preferences or learning to appreciate their own unique tastes and habits,
Ages 3–7
Big Pumpkin
Erica Silverman
A witch wants to bake pumpkin pie, but her enormous pumpkin won't budge. With Halloween approaching, she reluctantly acc
Ages 3–7
An Acquaintance With Darkness
Ann Rinaldi
In 1865 Washington D.C., Emily Pigbush suspects her uncle is a body snatcher. As her best friend's family is accused of
Ages 12–16
Letters from Father Christmas
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
For families who cherish Christmas traditions, this delightful collection offers a peek into the whimsical, sometimes ch
Ages 7–12
Danny and the Dinosaur
Danny and the Dinosaur: Happy Halloween
Bruce Hale
Danny introduces his dinosaur friend to the joys of Halloween, from costumes to trick-or-treating. A heartwarming story
Ages 3–7
Daisy-Head Mayzie
Dr. Seuss
For the child feeling different or overwhelmed by unexpected attention, this humorous tale helps navigate self-acceptanc
Ages 4–8
Nights of the Pufflings
Bruce McMillan
On a small Icelandic island, children participate in a generations-old tradition, patrolling the streets at night to res
Ages 3–7
The Lorax
Dr. Seuss
For young readers wondering about environmental responsibility, this timeless tale reveals how one person's choices can
Ages 5–9
A Series of Unfortunate Events #11
The Grim Grotto
Lemony Snicket
For children navigating tough times and facing grim circumstances, this book explores resilience amidst misfortune and h
Ages 9–13
If I Ran the Zoo
Dr. Seuss
For children who love to dream big, this classic celebrates the boundless joy of imagination and creating your own wonde
Ages 4–8
The Moomins #1
The Moomins and the Great Flood
Tove Jansson
Moominmamma and Moomintroll brave a dark forest, swamps, and mountains in search of Moominpappa. Along the way, they mee
Ages 4–8
The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss
When their mother is out, two children are visited by a tall, striped-hat-wearing cat who brings chaos and fun. This cla
Ages 6–9
Maurice, or the Fisher's Cot
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Rediscovered after almost 200 years, Mary Shelley's 'Maurice' is a charming yet melancholy moral tale about a young boy
Ages 7–10
Swallows and Amazons #9
The Big Six
Arthur Ransome
For children who love a good mystery and tales of justice, this classic adventure follows a group of friends clearing th
Ages 8–12
Hank Zipzer #1
Niagara Falls, or Does It?
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
For a child who feels overwhelmed by schoolwork or fears they aren't smart enough, this book follows Hank's funny advent
Ages 8–12
The Twinkie Squad
Gordon Korman
Douglas, an eccentric new student, joins the 'Twinkie Squad' for problem students. With the help of basketball hotshot C
Ages 8–12
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