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Bob the bear feels ordinary next to his energetic friend Jack, but he soon discovers the joy of his own unique qualities

On a remote island, the annual Scorpio Races pit riders against dangerous water horses, with some living and others dyin

Zoe, a third grader with a vivid imagination, discovers she doesn't need to invent stories to be special, with help from

When 13-year-old Steve finds a strange stone, he invents a story about its protective powers to cope with bullying and g

For children grappling with questions of identity, family history, and what it means to belong, this historical diary of

James, a Nipmuck Indian living as a printer's apprentice in colonial Massachusetts, must navigate a world on the brink o

Allie Velasco is determined to finally finish first in something, especially with her over-achieving family and shifting

Twelve-year-old Call Hunt has always been told to avoid magic, but when he's forced to attend the mysterious Magisterium

Daja, an outcast mage, struggles with her identity and unique living metal magic. When a devastating wildfire threatens

Emma Lane Cake's family is always on the move, setting up bakeries in new towns. Just as Emma makes new friends, it's ti

For the reader grappling with profound loss, this poignant story explores how grief can manifest in unexpected ways, ble

After a disastrous birthday party, Rissa Bartholomew enters middle school with a fresh perspective. She's determined to

When a big, new bear arrives at school, the other animals are scared of him. But when the notorious Rat Pack bullies sho

For families navigating grief, cultural identity, and a big move, this poignant story explores finding your place and he

This Coretta Scott King Award winner vividly contrasts Christmas customs, recipes, and songs between the enslavers and t

Ruby Bridges shares her own story of courage and resilience as she became the first African American child to attend an

Laszlo Emberek lives a quiet life as a shepherd, but his parents harbor a secret: they can transform into wolves. As Las

Fifteen-year-old Stephen Quinn navigates a ravaged America as a salvager after a deadly plague and war. When tragedy str

Hattie's quiet summer in 1960 takes an unexpected turn when her childlike uncle, Adam, arrives, revealing family secrets

Lili spends a few days with her grandmother while her mother is away, navigating her feelings of missing home and seeing

For a child interested in history's challenging periods, this gripping story explores survival, courage, and resilience

For a child grappling with a parent's absence or feeling adrift, this story beautifully explores finding connection and

Disappointed by his royal IceWing family, Winter sets out to find his runaway sister, Icicle, who is accused of terrible

Thirteen-year-old Davey Tsering sneaks out for an early morning swim in Florida, only to find himself stranded in the op