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Anthony Joplin turns ten, making him eligible for the family spades tournament, but when his best friend is grounded, he

This searing novel in poems delves into the emotional fallout after a stranger violently attacks a family in their home.

For children fascinated by history or seeking stories of resilience in the face of disaster, this gripping account vivid

Melissa knows she's a girl, even though everyone calls her George. When her teacher says she can't try out for Charlotte

Emily is still mourning her best friend, Lizzie, when Lizzie's family, consumed by grief, kidnaps Emily and forces her t

This biography chronicles the remarkable life of Roberto Clemente, from his humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to his lege

In 1946, Eva, a survivor of Nazi experiments, arrives in New York City seeking justice for a hidden war criminal. She ca

Post-cancer, Jeffrey Alper grapples with school, a new crush, and the lingering effects of his illness. He forms a deep

Explore the courageous, yet tragic, story of Freedom Summer 1964, when young civil rights activists risked their lives t

Beatrice raises bees and Abel raises apples, living in harmony until a misunderstanding sparks a fight. It takes an unex

This powerful non-fiction book meticulously reconstructs the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, from the moment

Hayaat, 13, believes soil from her grandmother's ancestral home in Jerusalem will save her life. She and her best friend

This biography explores the remarkable life of Walt Whitman, an influential American poet who served as a nurse during t

For children navigating themes of separation and courage, this historical novel offers a gripping tale of survival aboar

In a small Oregon town after World War II, an annual softball game becomes the stage for a clash between a Japanese-Amer

Follow Yaffa Eliach from her vibrant childhood in a Polish town to her survival of the Holocaust. As an adult, she dedic

Eighth grader Elio Solis experiences a whirlwind of hormones, first love, and family expectations. When betrayal strikes

Follow Ian, a 13-year-old, as he navigates the complexities of family when his parents adopt a baby chimpanzee, Zan, as

When his baby sister Boots is kidnapped, Gregor is drawn back into the dangerous Underland beneath New York City. He mus

After her parents' divorce, twelve-year-old Jo and her mom tackle a 100-mile hike on the Superior Hiking Trail. Facing p

In WWII England, young Lily's world is upended by American soldiers preparing for D-Day. When her cherished cat disappea

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine return to their home city of Del to destroy the last evil Sister, only to uncover a deeper cons

This Pura Belpré Honor winner is Sonia Manzano's powerful memoir of her childhood in the 1950s South Bronx. Amidst famil

Experience the thrilling, real-life pursuit of John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President Lincoln. Based on rare