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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
Discover the tragic story of the Truffula Trees and the mysterious Lorax, who speaks for them. This classic Dr. Seuss fa
Ages 4–8
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
Join young Gerald McGrew as he dreams up a fantastical zoo, replacing ordinary animals with extraordinary, rhyming creat
Ages 6–9
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
In the picturesque Norfolk Broads, the Coot Club and the Ds are accused of a serious crime: setting boats adrift. They m
Ages 10–14
Hank Zipzer #1
Niagara Falls, or Does It?
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Fourth grader Hank Zipzer faces a disastrous start to the school year when a writing assignment proves impossible. His c
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
The Bed and Breakfast Star
Jacqueline Wilson
Ten-year-old Elsa loves telling jokes, but it's hard to make her family laugh when they've lost their home and are livin
Ages 8–12
The Borrowers #5
The Borrowers Avenged
Mary Norton
After a harrowing escape from human captors, the Clock family of tiny Borrowers seeks refuge in an old rectory. Their qu
Ages 10–14
The 39 Clues #8
The Emperor's Code
Gordon Korman
When her younger brother Dan disappears in China, Amy Cahill must decide whether to pursue the next crucial clue in thei
Ages 9–13
The 39 Clues #10
Into the Gauntlet
Margaret Peterson Haddix
In the thrilling tenth book of The 39 Clues, Amy and Dan Cahill race across continents to uncover their family's deepest
Ages 10–14
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