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Things Not Seen #2
Things Hoped For
Andrew Clements
For the teenager balancing high expectations with family crises, this mystery explores the pressure of performance and t
Ages 12–17
The Fourth Floor Twins #3
The Fourth Floor Twins and the Skyscraper Parade
David A. Adler
For the child who loves to notice the little details others miss, this story celebrates how keen observation and group e
Ages 7–10
Hank the Cowdog #6
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
John R. Erickson
For the child who loves a good laugh and needs a boost in self-confidence, even when their best-laid plans go hilariousl
Ages 8–12
The Boy with Two Shadows
Margaret Mahy
For the child learning to balance their own needs with big responsibilities, this story explores the weight of helping o
Ages 4–8
Dinosaur Pox
Jeremy Strong
For the child feeling awkward in their own skin, this zany adventure turns growing pains into a literal dinosaur transfo
Ages 7–9
Penny's Way
Mary Kathleen Harris
For the child who feels like the underachiever in a family of high flyers and needs to know their worth isn't defined by
Ages 9–12
Herculeah Jones #6
The Black Tower
Betsy Byars
For the curious child who loves uncovering secrets and standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Ages 8–12
Horrible Harry #20
Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears
Suzy Kline
For the child who loves creepy-crawlies or feels like their unique interests don't always fit in with the group.
Ages 7–9
Frightmares #3
Horror at the Haunted House
Peg Kehret
For the child who loves a good shiver and wants to see how bravery and integrity can protect history, even when things g
Ages 8–12
Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories
Ellen Levine
For the child questioning why the world is unfair, these powerful first-person accounts from young Civil Rights leaders
Ages 10–15
Coaster
Betsy Duffey
For the child navigating the highs and lows of a changing family, this story uses a secret backyard engineering project
Ages 8–12
The Murder of Hound Dog Bates
Robbie Branscum
For the child processing the loss of a pet or navigating complicated feelings toward family members when things go wrong
Ages 8–12
The Young Landlords
Walter Dean Myers
For the teenager looking to make a difference in their neighborhood, this story explores how a group of friends balances
Ages 12–16
Bug Muldoon #2
Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear
Paul Shipton
For the young reader who loves a good mystery and a sarcastic laugh. This noir-style detective story follows a beetle so
Ages 7–11
Red Wolf Country
Jonathan London
For the child captivated by the wild, this lyrical look at an endangered species explores the cycles of survival, family
Ages 4–8
The Rough-face Girl
Rafe Martin
For the child feeling overlooked or 'less than' because of their appearance, this powerful Algonquin tale celebrates the
Ages 4–9
The Poombah of Badoombah
Dee Lillegard
For the child who loves the sound of silly words and needs a playful nudge toward valuing experiences over collecting sh
Ages 4–8
Josie and the Michael Street Kids
Penni Russon
For the child feeling like an outsider after a big move. Josie navigates the nerves of a new neighborhood and the gentle
Ages 6–9
Taniya
Arupa Patangia Kalita
For the child who finds magic in the everyday. This gentle story follows young Taniya as she discovers the beauty of her
Ages 9–12
A Pet for Mrs. Arbuckle
Gwenda Smyth
For the child who searches far and wide for a friend, only to realize that true companionship might have been right besi
Ages 4–8
Aussie Bites
Tomato Dynamite
Sharyn Eastaugh
For the child navigating a parent's quirky hobbies and the stress of high-stakes competition. A funny look at how family
Ages 7–10
Puffin Explorer Books #10
On Buried and Sunken Treasure
Rupert Furneaux
For the curious explorer fascinated by legends of the high seas, this illustrated guide brings to life the real-world my
Ages 8–12
Puck of Pook's Hill #2
Rewards and Fairies
Rudyard Kipling
For the child curious about their place in the world, these tales blend magical folklore with sweeping historical journe
Ages 10–15
Cam Jansen #5
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Gold Coins
David A. Adler
For the child who loves solving puzzles and notices the little details others miss.
Ages 7–10
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