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Motor Boat Boys #5
Motor Boat Boys Among the Florida Keys
Louis Arundel
For the young explorer who dreams of independence, this classic tale follows a group of friends navigating the sunny, ad
Ages 9–13
Animorphs #28
The Experiment
K. A. Applegate
For the reader grappling with tough choices and the realization that doing the right thing isn't always easy or clear-cu
Ages 9–13
Animorphs #25
The Extreme
K. A. Applegate
For the reader grappling with the weight of difficult choices and the blurred lines between right and wrong during a hig
Ages 8–12
Strollers
Lesley Beake
For the reader seeking to understand the lives of those on the margins. This story illuminates the resilience of childre
Ages 12–16
Mouth Open, Story Jump Out
Grace Hallworth
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story and wants to explore the eerie, magical folktales of the Caribbea
Ages 8–14
Jennifer Jones Won't Leave me Alone
Frieda Wishinsky
For the child navigating the complex feelings of school-age social dynamics, from being annoyed by a classmate to missin
Ages 4–8
Lend me Your Wings
John Agard
For the child who wonders what it is like to be someone else: a rhythmic tale about a bird and a fish who swap places to
Ages 4–8
The Loon's Necklace
William Toye
For the child curious about why animals look the way they do, this classic retelling explores how a generous act of grat
Ages 5–10
She, the Adventuress
Dorothy Crayder
Maggie embarks on a ten-day solo voyage across the ocean, traveling by ship from America to Italy for a grand adventure.
Ages 8–12
Jimmy's Boa #1
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
Trinka Hakes Noble
Chaos breaks loose at the farm when Jimmy’s pet boa constrictor gets away, creating a hilarious chain of events captured
Ages 4–8
Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature
Joyce Sidman
Octopus tentacles, snail shells, and rams' horns all share a beautiful, functional secret: the powerful and protective s
Ages 4–8
New Found World
Katherine B. Shippen
For the student curious about how the Americas became what they are today: this narrative history explores the rich tape
Ages 11–16
Jody
Donna Todd
For the child navigating the ups and downs of the playground, from making new friends to handling small school-day drama
Ages 6–9
The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #35
Mary Anne and the Haunted Bookstore
Ann M. Martin
For the child taking on their first real job or responsibility, this story explores building confidence and navigating s
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #20
Kristy and the Middle School Vandal
Ann M. Martin
For the middle-schooler navigating school drama, this mystery emphasizes taking pride in one's community and the importa
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #3
Mallory and the Ghost Cat
Ann M. Martin
For the child who feels nervous about starting a new responsibility or wonders if their imagination is getting the best
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #36
Kristy and the Cat Burglar
Ann M. Martin
For the child who loves to play detective and needs to balance big responsibilities with their desire for adventure.
Ages 8–12
The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #26
Dawn Schafer, Undercover Baby-Sitter
Ann M. Martin
For the child navigating changes in their friend group or feeling protective of their first business venture. This myste
Ages 8–12
WeirDo #2
Even Weirder!
Anh Do
For the child who feels like their family is just too 'extra,' this funny story offers a hug and a laugh while proving t
Ages 7–11
Arthur Chapter Books
Arthur Makes the Team
Stephen Krensky
For the child who feels discouraged by a new hobby or feels they aren't 'good enough' to play on a team.
Ages 6–9
Candy Apple #7
Miss Popularity
Francesco Sedita
For the child who feels like a fish out of water after a move, this story follows a stylish Texan girl trying to find he
Ages 8–12
Scientists in the Field
Swimming with Hammerhead Sharks
Kenneth Mallory
For the child captivated by the mysteries of the deep sea and the high-tech tools scientists use to protect misunderstoo
Ages 9–12
Library of Doom
Don't Open It!
Michael Dahl
For the child who loves spooky secrets and needs a fast-paced story that feels more like a movie than a textbook.
Ages 8–12
Gullah Gullah Island #28
The Case of the Missing Cookies
James Preller
For the early reader who loves to ask why, this classroom whodunit models how to use logic and teamwork to solve a neigh
Ages 6–9
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