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Books for Growing Up

10,003 books

Puberty, new responsibilities, and the bittersweet feeling that childhood is changing shape. Stories for the in-between.

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Ronald Reagan

Rosalyn Tucker

Explore the fascinating journey of Ronald Reagan, a man who went from Hollywood actor to the 40th President of the Unite

Ages 4–11

Josephine Wants to Dance

Jackie French

Josephine the kangaroo longs to dance ballet, despite her brother Joey's insistence that kangaroos only jump. When a bal

Ages 4–8

Model Under Cover #2

Stolen with Style

Carina Axelsson

Sixteen-year-old model Axelle gets a chance to use her crime-solving skills when a famous diamond disappears from a New

Ages 9–13

Parents in the Pigpen, Pigs in the Tub

Amy Ehrlich

When farm animals demand to live in the house, the family moves to the barn, leading to a comical mix-up of routines and

Redwall Abbey is unaware that Salamandastron, a neighboring stronghold, is under siege by the evil weasel army of Ferahg

Ages 4–11

Curse of the Night Witch

Alex Aster

On Emblem Island, everyone's fate is known from birth, but Tor Luna wishes for a different path. When his wish results i

Conn, a clever street thief, finds his life transformed when he picks the pocket of a powerful wizard. He becomes an app

Ages 10–14

The Disaster Days

Rebecca Behrens

Hannah thought babysitting would be easy, but a terrifying earthquake changes everything. Stranded on a disconnected isl

Ages 8–11

Once a Witch

Carolyn MacCullough

Tamsin, born into a witch family, believes she lacks magic, but when her powerful sister is taken by an age-old rival, T

Ages 9–13

The Hanukkah Mice

Ronne Randall

Three curious mouse children and their mother embark on a delightful Hanukkah adventure, searching for lights and findin

Ages 4–8

Superduper Teddy

Johanna Hurwitz

Follow five-year-old Teddy as he embarks on new adventures, encouraged by his gregarious sister and the power of his Sup

Ages 4–11

The Bear and the Piano

David Litchfield

A bear discovers a piano in the woods and learns to play, leading him to big city fame. But the bright lights can't outs

Grace Blakely is convinced her mother was murdered, not killed in an accident, but no one believes her. Sent to live wit

Ages 12–18

Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression

Kate Lied

Journey with a family during the Great Depression as they seek work and find temporary employment digging potatoes in Id

Ages 4–11

Mister and Me

Kimberly Willis Holt

In a 1940 Louisiana mill town, Jolene is determined to prevent her mother's remarriage to a logger, using every trick sh

Ages 4–11

The Big Brown Box

Marisabina Russo

Sam's big brown box transforms into a house, a cave, and a boat, but he's reluctant to let his little brother Ben join t

Ages 4–8

Willow Wind Farm #1

Willow Wind Farm Betsy's Story

Anne Pellowski

Experience a full year of life on a bustling Wisconsin farm through the eyes of seven-year-old Betsy. This heartwarming

Ages 4–11

Judy Moody and Friends

Searching for Stinkodon

Megan McDonald

Stink is determined to find a Smilodon tooth in his backyard, inspired by real-life discoveries. His sister Judy lends a

Ages 4–11

The Art of Keeping Cool

Janet Taylor Lisle

Robert, 13, moves to Rhode Island in 1942 and finds himself entangled in family mysteries and local suspicions about a G

Ages 9–13

Lost and Found Three Dog Stories

Jim LaMarche

Discover three touching tales about being lost, finding your way, and the loyal dogs who help us find home. These storie

Ages 4–11

Gossip Girl: The Carlyles

Love the One You're With

Cecily von Ziegesar

The Carlyle triplets escape NYC for a tropical Thanksgiving with friends, but the sun isn't the only thing sizzling. Exp

Ages 12–18

The End of Fun

Sean McGinty

Seventeen-year-old Aaron O'Faolain wants to quit FUN, an addictive augmented reality, but first he must confront his gra

Ages 13–17

Nice Girls Endure

Chris Struyk-Bonn

Chelsea Duvay is a gifted singer who endures constant bullying about her weight. When an unlikely friendship blossoms, C

Ages 12–18

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins

R. A. Spratt

When a fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig becomes their nanny, Derrick, Samantha, and Michael embark on a year

Ages 4–11

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