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The Mysterious Edge of the Heroic World
E.L. Konigsburg
Amedeo moves to a new town, longing for a discovery and a true friend. He finds both in an unlikely friendship and a hid
Ages 9–13
Oddity Woods #1
Oddity Woods
Kay Davault
Thirteen-year-old Marietta, an aspiring detective, enters the eerie Oddity Woods to find her vanished father. Armed with
Ages 4–11
Mumpley Middle School Mystery #2
The Amazing Wilmer Dooley
Fowler DeWitt
Seventh-grader-to-be Wilmer Dooley enters the state science fair, hoping to impress his crush, but finds himself entangl
Ages 8–12
On Holidays #1
On Passover
Cathy Goldberg Fishman
A young girl prepares for Passover, from setting the Seder plate to hearing her father's songs. Through her senses and q
Ages 4–11
If: A Father's Advice to His Son
Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling's iconic poem, beautifully illustrated, imparts a father's wisdom to his son. It's a powerful message ab
Ages 4–11
Alice #17
Simply Alice
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Alice's freshman year brings a big breakup, a secret admirer, and challenges with friends and family. As she juggles sch
Ages 12–18
Bunnicula #7
Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow
James Howe
When a juvenile horror author and his pet crow stay with the Monroes, Chester the cat's paranoia about Bunnicula the vam
Ages 4–11
Ruby Lu #2
Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything
Lenore Look
Ruby Lu's life turns upside down when her deaf cousin, Flying Duck, moves from China. Ruby faces new family dynamics, cu
Ages 4–11
The Untold History of the United States #2
The Untold History of the United States: 1945-1962
Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick
This young readers' edition offers a powerful and provocative look at US history from 1945-1962, revealing uncomfortable
Ages 10–14
Bearstone #1
Bearstone
Will Hobbs
Fourteen-year-old Cloyd, a Ute boy, runs away from a group home, only to face a profound family loss. Sent to work on an
Ages 9–13
The Courage of Sarah Noble
Alice Dalgliesh
Eight-year-old Sarah Noble bravely accompanies her father to build a new home in the Connecticut wilderness. She must th
Ages 4–11
Hunter in the Dark
Monica Hughes
Diagnosed with leukemia, athletic teenager Mike Rankin defies his illness to undertake a challenging solo hunting expedi
Ages 4–11
Brooklyn Bridge
Lynn Curlee
Explore the compelling visual history of the Brooklyn Bridge, an "Eighth Wonder of the World." This award-winning pictur
Ages 4–11
Kaline Klattermaster's Tree House
Haven Kimmel
Kaline Klattermaster, a boy with ADHD, escapes his chaotic life and a missing dad into an elaborate imaginary tree house
Ages 6–10
My Nest of Silence
Matt Faulkner
Mari and her family are forced into a relocation center during WWII, prompting Mari to stop talking in protest. Her brot
Ages 8–12
Forest Hills Bootleg Society
Dave Baker
In 2005, four friends in a conservative small town stumble into a bootleg anime DVD business. Their venture, fueled by a
Ages 12–18
A Whale in Paris
Daniel Presley, Claire Polders
Twelve-year-old Chantal finds a small whale, Franklin, in the Seine during the German occupation of Paris. With Parisian
Ages 8–11
Friction
E. R. Frank
Eighth-grader Alex's world is turned upside down when a new student spreads disturbing rumors about her favorite teacher
Ages 11–14
Hazel
Julie Hearn
In 1913 London, Hazel embraces the suffragist cause, leading to her banishment to a Caribbean sugar plantation. There, s
Ages 12–18
Grandfather Gandhi #1
Grandfather Gandhi
Arun Gandhi, Bethany Hegedus
Young Arun Gandhi struggles with his temper, feeling he can't live up to his famous grandfather's name. Through Grandfat
Ages 4–11
Gitty and Kvetch #1
Gitty and Kvetch
Caroline Kusin Pritchard
Gitty always sees the bright side, while her feathered friend Kvetch complains constantly. When their perfect plan goes
Ages 4–11
Bound
Donna Jo Napoli
In ancient China, Xing Xing, dubbed "Lazy One," endures servitude under her stepmother and cares for her foot-bound half
Ages 12–18
Arthur Bobowicz #1
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
Daniel Manus Pinkwater
When Arthur Bobowicz is sent to fetch the Thanksgiving turkey, he returns with Henrietta, a colossal 266-pound chicken.
Ages 4–11
The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair
Amy Makechnie
Ten-year-old Gwyn St. Clair, a budding lawyer, moves to rural Iowa with her family, whose mother suffers from memory los
Ages 8–12
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