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Wings of Fire: Legends #2
Dragonslayer
Tui T. Sutherland
For the child who feels like an underdog in a world of giants, this story explores how small voices can bridge divides a
Ages 8–12
Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #1
A Pack Divided
Erin Hunter
For the child navigating complex social circles or feeling like an outsider in a new group, this adventure explores what
Ages 8–12
Warriors: A Starless Clan #3
Shadow
Erin Hunter
For the child who feels the weight of new responsibilities and is learning to trust their own intuition when others try
Ages 8–12
Fablehaven #4
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull
For the young reader navigating high-stakes choices and learning that even those we trust can have complicated secrets.
Ages 9–14
Island #3
Escape
Gordon Korman
For the child who struggles to get along with peers or needs to see the power of grit when things go wrong.
Ages 8–12
A Clue Mystery #3
In the Ballroom with the Candlestick
Diana Peterfreund
For the teen navigating the pressure of high-stakes school secrets and the heavy weight of shared trauma while trying to
Ages 13–18
The Lleydrin Trilogy #1
Lleydrin
J.B. Moran
For the teenager grappling with the weight of expectations and the realization that authority figures, including parents
Ages 12–17
Goosebumps #14
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp
R. L. Stine
For the child adjusting to a big move who loves a good scare and the mystery of the great outdoors.
Ages 8–12
The One and Only #2
The One and Only Bob
Katherine Applegate
For the child grappling with a difficult past or learning to trust again, Bob's courageous journey through a storm celeb
Ages 8–12
Moonflower
Kacen Callender
For the teen processing the heavy weight of a friend's loss while navigating the complex, often cruel social hierarchies
Ages 14–18
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #2
Daughter of Chaos
Sarah Rees Brennan
For the teen navigating the pressure of a new social circle while trying to stay true to their roots and personal values
Ages 14–18
Artemis Fowl #7
The Atlantis Complex
Eoin Colfer
For the child navigating complex emotions or mental health changes, this adventure follows a teen genius facing a psycho
Ages 10–14
Spirit Animals #2
Hunted
Maggie Stiefvater
For the child learning to navigate group dynamics and trust others when the stakes are high, even when they feel like th
Ages 8–12
Spirit Animals #4
Fire and Ice
Shannon Hale
For the child who loves epic journeys, magical bonds, and learning that working with people different from themselves is
Ages 8–12
Avatars #3
Kingdom of Twilight
Tui T. Sutherland
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of responsibility and the sting of a friend's betrayal while trying to find the
Ages 12–18
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
Daniel Nayeri
For the child who wonders if they can ever find a true home while navigating a world full of untrustworthy adults and hi
Ages 8–14
Tell Me No Lies
Adele Griffin
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of a first romance and the intense, sometimes messy influence of a charismati
Ages 14–18
The Mysterious Benedict Society #1
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Trenton Lee Stewart
For the clever child who feels like an outsider, this mind-bending mystery follows four gifted orphans who find a sense
Ages 8–13
Spirit Animals #6
Rise and Fall
Eliot Schrefer
For the child grappling with the sting of a friend's betrayal, this high stakes adventure explores how to keep going whe
Ages 8–12
Atlantia
Ally Condie
For the teen feeling the weight of a sibling's life-changing choices or hiding a part of themselves to fit in. A deep di
Ages 12–18
The Bone Spindle #1
The Bone Spindle
Leslie Vedder
For the teenager navigating complex friendships and discovering their identity while craving a high-stakes escape into a
Ages 14–18
Spirit Animals #5
Against the Tide
Tui T. Sutherland
For the child grappling with the sting of betrayal or the fear that a friend might not be who they seem.
Ages 8–12
The Maze Runner #1
The Fever Code
James Dashner
For the teen grappling with questions of systemic trust and individual autonomy when the adults in charge claim to have
Ages 12–18
Unwind Dystology #1
Unwind
Neal Shusterman
For the teen grappling with big questions about bodily autonomy and what it means to be human in a world that treats peo
Ages 13–18
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