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Trust

159 books about trust

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

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Bamboo People: A Novel

For the child grappling with the realization that people on 'the other side' of a conflict are humans just like them, re

Cover of Ski Weekend

Fear Street #21

For the teenager who enjoys high stakes survival stories and the heart-pounding tension of being trapped in a remote loc

Ages 12–18

Cover of What Janie Found

Janie Johnson #4

What Janie Found

Caroline B. Cooney

For teens grappling with long-held family secrets and the complicated, sometimes angry emotions that come with discoveri

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Magic Tree House #49

Stallion by Starlight

Mary Pope Osborne

For the child who loves animals and is ready to tackle bigger challenges with a bit of courage. Helps kids see how patie

Cover of Switched

Fear Street #25

For the teenager who enjoys high stakes suspense and exploring the darker side of identity through a supernatural lens.

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For the teenager who enjoys the thrill of a high-stakes mystery and the unsettling feeling of realizing their own parent

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K. A. Applegate

For the young reader grappling with the weight of responsibility and the difficult choice of who to trust when the stake

Cover of A Safe Place for Caleb

A Safe Place for Caleb

Kathleen A. Chara, Paul J Chara Jr

For the child who has experienced trauma or foster care and finds it hard to feel safe. This story helps rebuild the fou

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Keeping Secrets

For the child grappling with the discovery of family secrets and the confusing feelings that follow when parents aren't

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Lord of the Deep

Graham Salisbury

For the child who has realized a hero or mentor isn't perfect, this story navigates the choppy waters of ethics, honesty

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The Black Stallion

Big Black Horse

For the child who dreams of a wild, unbreakable connection with nature. This classic tale explores how shared hardship c

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Motown and Didi

Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager navigating the weight of family responsibility and the search for safety in a neighborhood facing the h

Cover of Blackbird Girls, The

Blackbird Girls, The

For children navigating the weight of family secrets or learning to find unlikely friends during times of sudden, life-a

Cover of What Janie Saw

Janie Johnson #4

Caroline B. Cooney

For the young adult who feels the weight of a complicated past. Janie navigates the difficulty of moving forward when ol

Cover of The New Boy

Fear Street #15

For the teen navigating the thrill and danger of a new crush when intuition suggests something isn't quite right.

Cover of What Holly Heard

Fear Street #29

What Holly Heard

For the teenager who needs to understand the weight of their words and the danger of gossip in a high-stakes, suspensefu

Cover of The Rising Force

Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #1

The Rising Force

For the child feeling the pressure of a big deadline or the sting of being overlooked by a mentor they admire.

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Baby-Sitters Little Sister #33

For the child learning to navigate the weight of a friend's secret while balancing life between two different homes.

Cover of One Evil Summer

Fear Street #26

One Evil Summer

For the teenager who feels like a newcomer is taking over their space or senses something is deeply wrong when adults wo

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Classic Myths #1

Cupid and Psyche

M. Charlotte Craft

For the child learning that true love and trust require patience, or those fascinated by the power of perseverance throu

Cover of Claudia and the Little Liar

The Baby-Sitters Club #128

Claudia and the Little Liar

For the child navigating the frustration of a peer who exaggerates the truth, this story helps identify when imagination

Cover of My Body Safety Rules

My Body Safety Rules

Jayneen Sanders

For the parent looking to empower their child with the language of consent and body safety. This guide makes difficult c

Cover of Apprentice Needed

Wizard for Hire #2

Apprentice Needed

For the child navigating the absence of a mentor and the complexity of family secrets while trying to find where they be

Cover of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter #6

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

For the teen navigating the transition to adulthood while facing heavy responsibilities and complex truths about the peo

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