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Capers #1
Running Out of Time
Elizabeth Levy
When three friends mysteriously travel back to 73 B.C. Roman Empire, they find themselves caught in the middle of Sparta
Ages 4–11
Book of Adam to Moses #1
Book of Adam to Moses
Lore Segal
Explore the timeless stories of creation, the Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark, and the journey of Moses in this accessible mo
Ages 4–11
Sammy Keyes
Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen
Wendelin Van Draanen
Sammy's 14th birthday takes a wild turn when she discovers her arch-enemy is her "star sister," her cat goes missing, an
Ages 10–14
Small World Close Up Rlb
Lisa Grillone
Take a breathtaking journey into the microscopic realm of common items like hair and salt crystals. Powerful electron mi
Ages 4–11
Mrs. Pepperpot #3
Mrs. Pepperpot's Outing
Alf Proysen
Mrs. Pepperpot has a secret: she occasionally shrinks to the size of a pepperpot, allowing her to understand and convers
Ages 4–11
Julian #1
The Stories Julian Tells
Ann Cameron
Join seven-year-old Julian as he navigates the ups and downs of family life, sibling rivalry, and making new friends. Th
Ages 4–11
Voyage of Ice
Michele Torrey
In 1849, fifteen-year-old Nick and his older brother join a whaling ship, eager for adventure. They soon discover the jo
Ages 8–12
Bigger Than T-Rex
Don Lessem
Journey to Argentina to witness the exciting real-life discovery and reconstruction of Giganotosaurus, a colossal predat
Ages 4–11
Scat
Carl Hiaasen
When their notoriously tough biology teacher, Mrs. Starch, vanishes after a field trip to Black Vine Swamp, Nick and Mar
Ages 9–12
My Dream of Martin Luther King
Faith Ringgold
Experience the life of Martin Luther King Jr. through Faith Ringgold's unique dream narrative. This beautifully illustra
Ages 4–11
The Year Nick McGowan Came to Stay
Rebecca Sparrow
Seventeen-year-old Rachel's perfectly controlled life is upended when her dad invites Nick McGowan, the school's heartth
Ages 12–17
Swimmy
Leo Lionni
Swimmy, a small black fish, is left alone after a big tuna eats his family. He discovers a new school of red fish too sc
Ages 4–11
The Most Beautiful Place in the World
Ann Cameron
Seven-year-old Juan works as a shoeshine boy in Guatemala, but he yearns for an education. With his grandmother's love,
Ages 4–11
My Many Colored Days
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's posthumously published gem takes young readers on a colorful journey through emotions, using whimsical anima
Ages 4–11
Escape from Slavery: The Boyhood of Frederick Douglass in His Own Words
Frederick Douglass
Discover the inspiring true story of Frederick Douglass's early life, from the brutal realities of slavery to his courag
Ages 4–11
Everybody Bonjours!
Leslie Kimmelman
Join a family on a whimsical trip to Paris, discovering famous landmarks and the many joyful ways to use the French gree
Ages 4–8
Down in the Piney Woods
Ethel Footman Smothers
Join Annie Rye, a spirited ten-year-old, as she shares her experiences growing up in a close-knit African American share
Ages 4–11
The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
Patricia McKissack
Ten spine-tingling tales inspired by African American history and the eerie 'dark thirty' before nightfall. These supern
Ages 9–12
It's Not My Turn to Look for Grandma
April Halprin Wayland
Grandma is a whirlwind of fun and mischief on the farm, always sliding down haystacks or playing cards with a possum. Th
Ages 4–11
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Dakota of the White Flats
Philip Ridley
Join Dakota and Treacle on a thrilling, funny adventure to find a jewel-encrusted turtle, encountering a reclusive autho
Ages 4–11
Elaine, Mary Lewis, and the Frogs
Heidi Chang
Elaine Chow feels like an outcast after moving to a small Iowa town, but a new friendship with frog-enthusiast Mary Lewi
Ages 4–11
Haveli
Suzanne Fisher Staples
Shabanu, now 18 and a mother, faces the harsh realities of her arranged marriage in Pakistan, battling family malice and
Ages 12–18
Mahalia
Joanne Horniman
Matt, a young father, faces the daunting challenge of raising his five-month-old daughter, Mahalia, alone after his girl
Ages 4–11
Fern Verdant and the Silver Rose
Diana Leszczynski
Fern Verdant wishes for a normal life, but her eccentric botanist parents and her plant-hating self make that impossible
Ages 8–12
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