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Trust

660 books about trust

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Simon and the Bear: A Hanukkah Tale

Eric A. Kimmel

For the child who needs to find hope in difficult circumstances. This gentle adventure shows how faith and small acts of

Ages 4–8

Lies My Girlfriend Told Me

Julie Anne Peters

For the teenager navigating the complex intersection of sudden loss and the discovery that a loved one was not who they

Ages 14–18

The Inheritance Games #6

The Same Backward as Forward

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

For the teen who feels like their family history is a puzzle with missing pieces, this high-stakes mystery explores the

Ages 12–18

The Folk of the Air #3

The Queen of Nothing

Holly Black

For the teen finding their voice in a world of complex power dynamics, this finale explores how to claim your place when

Ages 14–18

True Survival

Abandon Ship!

Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary

For the young adventurer fascinated by how ordinary people survive the impossible through grit and teamwork in the face

Ages 8–12

The Unknown Assassin #1

I Am the Weapon

Allen Zadoff

For the teen struggling with who they are versus who they are told to be, this high-stakes thriller explores the weight

Ages 12–17

A Beautiful and Terrible Murder

Claire M. Andrews

For the teen navigating a world where people aren't always what they seem, this noir thriller explores the courage neede

Ages 14–18

After the Red Rain

Barry Lyga, Robert DeFranco

For the teen concerned about the future of our planet, this high stakes story follows a girl in a dying world who finds

Ages 12–18

Witches of Ash and Ruin

E. Latimer

For the teen navigating the complexities of mental health while searching for a community where their identity and uniqu

For the teen processing the heavy weight of grief while trying to find their own strength and identity in a world that f

For the teenager exploring how gender roles shape our stories, this reimagined romance offers a fresh look at sacrifice,

Ages 13–18

Just You and Me

Sam McBratney

For the little one who needs to stay close to their grown-up when the world feels big or scary, this gentle story provid

Ages 2–5

Arthur Chapter Books #26

Arthur's Pet Business

Marc Brown

For the child who is pleading for a pet and needs to understand the work involved in caring for one.

For the child who has begun to question what they've been told and is learning to trust their own eyes. A story about fi

Ages 8–12

Baa Baa Smart Sheep #1

Baa Baa Smart Sheep

Mark Sommerset, Rowan Sommerset

For the child who loves a cheeky prank and isn't afraid of a little 'gross-out' humor. A hilarious lesson in why we shou

Ages 4–8

Magic Charm Books #6

The Cat Next Door

Elizabeth Koda-Callan

For the child who is eager for their first pet but needs to understand the daily care and patience required to earn that

Ages 5–8

Skulduggery Pleasant #2

Playing with Fire

Derek Landy

For the child who thrives on witty banter and isn't afraid of a few monsters under the bed. This high-stakes mystery exp

For the child who has made a big mistake and needs to figure out how to rebuild their parents' trust while facing the co

Ages 8–12

The Guest

James Marshall

For the child learning how to be a good host or navigating the worry that comes when a new friend suddenly goes missing.

Ages 4–8

The Seven Serpents #2

The Castle in the Sea

Scott O'Dell

For the teen navigating the complexities of an inherited legacy while learning to trust their own instincts in a world o

For the teen who feels like they are constantly carrying the weight of others' problems or struggling against a path tha

Ages 12–18

My Father's Daughter

E. L. Konigsburg

For the child navigating complex family dynamics and the unsettling feeling that things aren't quite what they seem in t

For the teenager grappling with complex family secrets and searching for a sense of belonging within a chosen family of

Ages 14–18

The Lake

Natasha Preston

For the teenager grappling with a past mistake or the heavy weight of a shared secret that refuses to stay buried.

Ages 12–18

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