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36 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Middle Grade
Young Adult
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Sirena
Donna Jo Napoli
For the teen navigating the bittersweet reality of loving someone you cannot keep, or the young adult feeling isolated b
Ages 13–18
Ranger's Apprentice #11
The Lost Stories
John Flanagan
For the reader who isn't ready to say goodbye to their favorite heroes, these untold tales fill the gaps in the legendar
Ages 10–14
A Memory of Light
Robert Jordan
For the reader seeking closure after a long journey, this final chapter explores the courage needed to face an ultimate
Ages 14–18
Throne of Glass #7
Kingdom of Ash
Sarah J. Maas
For the teen facing a mountain of responsibility who needs to see that even when resolve unravels, inner strength and lo
Ages 14–18
I Never Knew Your Name
Sherry Garland
For the adolescent processing a tragic loss in the community. This poignant story helps older children navigate the comp
Ages 10–15
The Last Unicorn #1
The Last Unicorn
Peter S. Beagle
For the dreamer grappling with the bittersweet nature of time, change, and the feeling of being the last of one's kind i
Ages 10–18
We Are Inevitable
Gayle Forman
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and grief while trying to find their own path thro
Ages 14–18
The Music of the Dolphins
Karen Hesse
For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with the constraints of the modern world. A poignant look at what
Ages 9–13
A Brief History of Montmaray
Michelle Cooper
For the reader who feels small against the tide of world events. Sophie chronicles life in a tiny kingdom as the shadow
Ages 12–18
A Faraway Island #2
The Lily Pond
Annika Thor
For the child grappling with the ache of separation from family and the challenge of finding where they belong in a new,
Ages 10–14
The Black Stallion #2
The Black Stallion Returns
Walter Farley
For the child grappling with the pain of losing something they love and the unwavering determination to get it back.
Ages 9–14
The Scholomance #3
The Golden Enclaves
Naomi Novik
For the teen grappling with the weight of global responsibility and the realization that the systems meant to protect us
Ages 14–18
King of Shadows
Susan Cooper
For the child processing the loss of a parent through the lens of a passion for the arts, this time-travel journey offer
Ages 10–14
Heroes: A Novel
Robert Cormier
For the teenager grappling with the complexity of heroism and the heavy burden of trauma. This story explores the differ
Ages 14–18
I Am 5!
Shari Last
For the teen or adult reader exploring what it means to be the last person on earth while facing deep-seated fears and t
Ages 14–18
Ranger's Apprentice #9
Halt's Peril
John Flanagan
For the young reader learning that true courage means staying calm and focused when someone they look up to is in danger
Ages 10–14
Creative Chemistry Experiments
Baby Professor
For the teen or mature reader exploring the ethics of science and the weight of isolation. A classic tale of creation, r
Ages 13–18
Time Apart, A
Diane Stanley
For the child grappling with a parent's serious illness and the unsettling feeling of being uprooted to an unfamiliar en
Ages 11–15
Animorphs Chronicles #4
The Ellimist Chronicles
K.A. Applegate
For the teen grappling with questions of destiny and identity, this epic origin story explores how one being's choices c
Ages 10–16
CHERUB #12
Shadow Wave
Robert Muchamore
For the teenager grappling with big transitions, this high-stakes finale explores the complex emotions of finishing a lo
Ages 12–17
Freshman Dorm
Freshman Road Trip
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager navigating the transition between high school and the freedoms of college life while trying to maintain
Ages 12–18
The Last Dragon Chronicles #1
The Fire Within
Chris d'Lacey
For the creative child discovering the power of their words and the weight of their consequences. A magical story about
Ages 9–13
West from Home
Laura Ingalls Wilder
For the child who loves the Little House series and wants to see the real woman behind the stories as she discovers the
Ages 8–14
Freshman Dorm #18
Freshman Wedding
Linda A. Cooney
For the teenager grappling with big life decisions and the pressure of rushing into adulthood before they are ready.
Ages 14–18
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