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Virals #2
Seizure
Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs
For the teen seeking their place in a group while juggling the weight of huge responsibilities and a desire for independ
Ages 12–17
Touch Wood: A Girlhood in Occupied France
Renée Roth-Hano
For children processing big world changes or family displacement, this diary explores finding safety and maintaining ide
Ages 10–14
Dorrie the Little Witch #6
Dorrie and the Haunted House
Patricia Coombs
For the child who feels a little small in a big world, this story shows how even a messy, well-meaning mistake can lead
Ages 6–9
Encyclopedia Brown #1
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
Donald J. Sobol
For the child who loves a challenge and wants to prove they're as sharp as any adult: a collection of mysteries solved b
Ages 7–12
Moon in the Cloud #2
The Shadow on the Sun
Rosemary Harris
For the young reader navigating high-stakes friendships and the weight of responsibility while discovering their place i
Ages 10–14
Strike Four!
Harriet Ziefert
For the child who loves the excitement of the ballpark but is still learning how games work, this animal-led story makes
Ages 3–7
The Perilous Descent Into a Strange Lost World
Bruce Carter
For the child who loves imagining what lies beneath our feet, this classic adventure follows two airmen who stumble upon
Ages 10–14
Horrible Harry #23
Horrible Harry and the Purple People
Suzy Kline
For the child who loves a good classroom mystery and enjoys pondering the line between a wild imagination and the real w
Ages 6–9
Radio Detective
John Escott
For the child who loves solving puzzles and investigating strange occurrences. This short mystery follows a boy who uses
Ages 7–10
The Woodcutter's Duck
Krystyna Turska
For the child who values small acts of kindness and the magic of nature. This lushly illustrated tale shows how compassi
Ages 5–8
Roald Dahl's Autobiography #2
Going Solo
Roald Dahl
For the reader curious about the real-life adventures of their favorite author, from surviving plane crashes to encounte
Ages 10–15
Mary Margaret #3
Mary Margaret Meets Her Match
Christine Kole MacLean
For the child feeling overshadowed by a new classmate, this story helps navigate the tricky feelings of jealousy and com
Ages 7–10
According to Humphrey #3
Adventure According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney
For the child who thrives on routine but is ready for a little nudge toward new experiences, this hamster-eye view of th
Ages 7–10
Cold War on Maplewood Street
Gayle Rosengren
For the child who feels anxious about scary world events or news. This story offers a safe way to explore big fears thro
Ages 8–12
Ms. Vanilla's Class #2
Lunch Boxes
Fred Ehrlich
For the early reader feeling curious or nervous about the midday meal, this simple story normalizes the school lunch rou
Ages 4–6
Leo, Zack, and Emmie #1
Leo, Zack, and Emmie
Amy Ehrlich
For the child navigating the shift from a duo to a trio when a new friend joins the group, this gentle story explores fr
Ages 6–9
Race of the Radical
Fanny Howe
For the child who thrives on fast-paced competition and loves the thrill of solving a mystery alongside a loyal group of
Ages 8–12
Puffin Easy-to-Read #2
Cat at Bat
John Stadler
For the early reader who loves silly animals and sports, this rhyming tale builds confidence through punchy sentences an
Ages 4–7
The Wicked Witch #2
The Wicked Witch Is at It Again
Hanna Kraan
For the child learning to navigate a friend's big moods or prickly personality with kindness and clever patience.
Ages 7–10
Antelope Singer
Ruth Murray Underhill
For the child curious about different ways of life and how friendship can bloom when we find ourselves in unfamiliar, ch
Ages 8–12
The Night Journey
Kathryn Lasky
For the child curious about their roots or asking why their family moved to a new country. This story bridges generation
Ages 8–12
Sean #1
My Brother Sean
Petronella Breinburg
For the preschooler facing first-day jitters. This gentle classic validates the tears and nerves of starting nursery sch
Ages 3–5
Boy, Were We Wrong about the Solar System!
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
For the curious child who loves facts but gets frustrated by mistakes, this book shows how being wrong is actually the f
Ages 6–9
The Back House Ghosts
Catherine Sefton
For the child who feels a lingering curiosity about the history of their home and needs a gentle, atmospheric story abou
Ages 9–12
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