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The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame
Holly Black
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of a difficult past while trying to decide if they can ever truly trust another
Ages 14–18
5 Worlds #4
The Amber Anthem
Mark Siegel, Alexis Siegel
For the child who feels the weight of big responsibilities, this interstellar journey explores finding the courage to wo
Ages 8–12
My New Zealand Story
Dawn Raid
Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
For the child noticing unfairness in the world and wondering how to help. This diary-style story follows a girl discover
Ages 8–12
The Forge and Fracture Saga #2
Saint-Seducing Gold
Brittany N. Williams
For the teen navigating the pressure of high expectations while trying to stay true to their own values in a world that
Ages 13–18
On the Edge of Gone
Corinne Duyvis
For the teen seeking their place in a world that often ignores them, this high stakes story explores what makes a life v
Ages 13–18
Willy Nilly and Miss Happ #2
The Poison Ivy Case
Joan M. Lexau
For the child who feels unfairly accused and needs help clearing their name. This lighthearted mystery explores the frus
Ages 6–9
Little Legends #2
The Great Troll Rescue
Tom Percival
For the child who values fairness and is learning to stand up for those who are misunderstood or treated unfairly by oth
Ages 7–10
Little Legends #4
The Secret Mountain
Tom Percival
For the child learning that big problems are best solved together, this magical quest shows how bravery and friendship c
Ages 7–10
The Pushcart War
Jean Merrill
For the child who questions why things are the way they are, this clever mock-history shows how small voices can take a
Ages 8–12
Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Katie McCabe, Jabari Asim
For the young reader seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who fought for fairness and equality in the face of deep-
Ages 10–14
Forbidden
Eve Bunting
For the teen who needs to see that one person's moral courage can expose deeply hidden community secrets and systemic in
Ages 12–17
Kevin Henkes Mice
Julius, the Baby of the World
Kevin Henkes
For the child who is finding it difficult to share the spotlight with a new baby. This humorous story captures the compl
Ages 4–8
Hollow Fires
Samira Ahmed
For teens grappling with the reality of hate in their communities, this mystery follows a young journalist seeking the t
Ages 14–18
What Are Words, Really?
Alexi Lubomirski
For the child learning that their words have an impact on others, this gentle guide uses a garden metaphor to show how k
Ages 3–7
Code Name Verity #1
The Enigma Game
Elizabeth Wein
For the teenager seeking a way to make their mark on a world in crisis while grappling with feelings of displacement and
Ages 12–18
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
Jeanette Winter
For the child curious about why libraries matter, this inspiring true story shows how one person's courage can protect a
Ages 5–9
What Makes Us
Rafi Mittlefehldt
For the teenager grappling with a difficult family legacy and wondering if they are defined by their parents' worst mist
Ages 14–18
The Light Thieves #1
The Light Thieves
Helena Duggan
For the child who asks big questions about the environment and wonders if the adults in charge are telling the whole tru
Ages 9–12
The Icarus Project
Laura Quimby
For the curious explorer who dreams of finding the extraordinary, this adventure celebrates the courage it takes to prot
Ages 8–12
Abraham's Battle: A Novel of Gettysburg
Sara H. Banks
For the child grappling with big questions about duty and courage, this story follows an elderly freed slave who chooses
Ages 8–12
Skulduggery Pleasant #9
The Dying of the Light
Derek Landy
For the reader grappling with the burden of high expectations or the fear of their own potential for mistakes, this epic
Ages 12–18
The Rising Star of Rusty Nail
Lesley M. M. Blume
For the child who feels their big talents are trapped in a small town, this story explores finding a mentor where others
Ages 8–12
The World's Loneliest Elephant Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue
Ralph Fletcher
For the child moved by animal welfare, this true story explores the pain of isolation and the powerful impact of global
Ages 4–8
Hercufleas
Sam Gayton
For the child who feels small in a world of giants, this story proves that even the tiniest hero can face down a monster
Ages 8–12
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