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The Lighthouse between the Worlds
Melanie Crowder
Griffin's quiet life with his father at a remote lighthouse shatters when strangers appear and his dad is pulled into a
Ages 4–11
Tartabull's Throw
Henry Garfield
In 1967, nineteen-year-old baseball player Cyrus Nygerski meets a mysterious young woman who is also a werewolf with tim
Ages 12–18
Let's Make Faces
Hanoch Piven
Join acclaimed artist Hanoch Piven on a delightful journey to discover faces in unexpected places, using common househol
Ages 4–11
Elena's Serenade
Campbell Geeslin
Elena dreams of becoming a glassblower like her father, but girls aren't supposed to. Disguised as a boy, she journeys t
Ages 4–8
All Night, All Day A Child's First Book of African-American Spirituals
Unknown
This award-winning book presents twenty beloved African-American spirituals, including "This Little Light of Mine," with
Ages 4–11
A Day with Wilbur Robinson
William Joyce
Step into the wonderfully wacky Robinson household where every relative is an adventure, from an octopus butler to an an
Ages 4–8
Animals Should Definitely Not #2
Animals Should Definitely Not Act Like People
Judi Barrett
This delightfully silly book explores the comical chaos that would ensue if animals abandoned their natural instincts to
Ages 4–11
When Dinosaurs Came with Everything
Elise Broach
What happens when every store in town gives away a free dinosaur with every purchase? A little boy's mundane day of erra
Ages 4–8
Copper Sun
Sharon Mills Draper
Torn from her African village and forced into slavery in the Carolinas, Amari endures unimaginable hardships. This Coret
Ages 12–18
Skyscraper
Lynn Curlee
Discover the dramatic visual history of skyscrapers, from the Empire State Building to global giants. Learn fascinating
Ages 4–11
Kira-Kira
Cynthia Kadohata
Katie Takeshima's world is illuminated by her older sister, Lynn, who teaches her the meaning of "kira-kira," or glitter
Ages 9–13
Home Run Hero
Dean Hughes
Wilson is discouraged when his summer league baseball team, the Scrappers, struggles with attitude and teamwork. Can the
Ages 4–11
A Week in the Woods
Andrew Clements
Mark Chelmsley IV, a seemingly indifferent fifth grader, clashes with his teacher, Mr. Maxwell, during a traditional "We
Ages 4–11
Rockbuster
Gloria Skurzynski
In 1915 Utah, Tommy Quinlan, an 18-year-old coal miner, confronts his past and future after a pivotal request to sing at
Ages 9–14
The Monster's Legacy
Andre Norton
When Earl Florian's enemies attack, his apprentice Sarita bravely escapes with his infant son. She seeks refuge in the m
Ages 8–11
The Sons of the Dragon King A Chinese Legend
Ed Young
The Dragon King's nine immortal sons embark on a journey to discover their individual strengths and roles in the world.
Ages 4–11
Ingenious Inventions for Pesky Problems
Here's What You Do When You Can't Find Your Shoe
Andrea Perry
From a Super Spider Spotter for Miss Muffet to Filbert's Footsie Floss, this book presents a whimsical array of uninvent
Ages 4–11
Stanley Family #3
The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
When the rambunctious Stanley family moves to Italy, moody stepsister Amanda's bragging leads to a shocking kidnapping.
Ages 4–11
Jimmy Gownley's Amelia Rules!
Jimmy Gownley
Join witty Amelia McBride as she adjusts to a new town and school after her parents' divorce. With her quirky friends an
Ages 4–11
Stained
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Seventeen-year-old Jocelyn searches for answers when her lifelong friend Gabe goes missing, only to discover he harbored
Ages 12–18
Marco #1
Marco Goes to School
Roz Chast
Marco the bird is off to school with big plans, including building a block tower to the moon. While his grand schemes mi
Ages 4–8
Click Clack Book
Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack
Doreen Cronin
Duck leads his animal friends, including the famous cows, on a delightful picnic outing, exploring the alphabet along th
Ages 4–11
Skin Hunger
Kathleen Duey
Follow Sadima's journey from her farm to the city as she assists a man obsessed with magic, while a group of boys strugg
Ages 9–12
Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage
William Loren Katz
This powerful non-fiction book traces the hidden history of relations between Black and American Indian communities, fro
Ages 4–11
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