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Trust

660 books about trust

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Gaby's Gang #2

The Mystery of the Cross-eyed Man

Paul Berna

For the child stepping into bigger responsibilities or navigating their first solo trip, this classic French mystery cel

Ages 9–12

Does Daniel Wilmott Tell Lies?

Juliet Martin

For the child who struggles with tall tales or fears they won't be believed. This story explores the fine line between a

Ages 6–9

The Ogre Trilogy #2

Alliance

Shanna Terese

For the teen navigating the tension between family loyalty and their own emerging truth while discovering that sometimes

Ages 14–18

Secret Saturdays

Torrey Maldonado

For the child trying to support a friend who is pulling away or acting out due to a difficult family secret.

Ages 10–14

There's a Wolf in the Classroom!

Bruce Weide, Patricia A. Tucker

For the child who loves wildlife or wonders about the 'big bad wolf.' This true story uses a real wolf's classroom visit

Ages 8–12

Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

Why Bears Have Short Tails

Houghton Mifflin

For the child who needs to learn that not everyone has their best interests at heart. This traditional tale explores how

Ages 5–7

Children of Morrow

H. M. Hoover

For the child who feels like an outsider or senses that the world is bigger than what they've been told. A gripping tale

Ages 10–14

The Agency #3

The Traitor in the Tunnel

Y. S. Lee

For the teen exploring how their identity is shaped by their past, this Victorian mystery follows a young woman uncoveri

Ages 12–17

Badger on the Barge and Other Stories

Janni Howker

For the teen who feels misunderstood by their peers and seeks a deeper connection with those who have a lifetime of stor

Ages 10–14

The Chemical Garden #1

Wither

Lauren DeStefano

For the teen grappling with questions of autonomy and mortality in a world where time is a luxury and safety comes at th

Ages 14–18

What I Couldn't Tell You

Faye Bird

For the teenager grappling with the weight of a secret or the physical inability to speak after a traumatic event.

Ages 13–17

Car-Jacked

Ali Sparkes

For the overprotected child finding their own strength, this high stakes thriller follows a neurodivergent prodigy who m

For the child navigating complex friendships where family backgrounds or beliefs clash, this story explores how to stay

Ages 9–13

Horse Heroes True Stories of Amazing Horses

Kate Petty

For the young reader who admires courage and strength, these true stories of legendary horses reveal how animals have sh

Ages 8–11

Quaking

Kathryn Erskine

For the teen feeling like an outsider in their own home, this story explores how to find your voice and choose peace in

Ages 12–16

The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog

Douglas Kaine McKelvey

For the child processing separation or survival, this lyrical story offers comfort through the bond between a girl, a pr

Ages 8–12

The Pony-Mad Princess #6

Princess Ellie Saves the Day

Diana Kimpton

For the child who loves sparkles but wants to be taken seriously, this story highlights how expert knowledge and quick t

Ages 7–9

Trouble River

Betsy Byars

For the child who needs to see that bravery isn't the absence of fear, but the choice to keep moving forward when things

Ages 8–12

The Paradise Series #2

Don't Call It Paradise

Gayle Pearson

For the teen processing a confusing or uncomfortable memory from the past. Maddie visits a friend only to realize someth

Ages 12–15

Warriors: The Prophecies Begin #4

Rising Storm

Erin Hunter

For the child stepping into a leadership role or navigating complex group dynamics. Follow a young leader balancing heav

Ages 8–12

The Storms Saga #1

Heir of Storms

Lauryn Hamilton Murray

For the teen navigating the pressure of hidden talents and the fear of being truly seen while finding where they belong

Ages 14–18

Monster Blood Tattoo #1

Foundling

D. M. Cornish

For the child searching for where they belong while navigating a world that feels vast, mysterious, and sometimes intimi

For the teenager navigating the pressure of public expectations while searching for a genuine connection and their own t

Ages 14–18

Something Wickedly Weird #3

The Smugglers' Mine

Chris Mould

For the child who loves uncovering secrets and navigating the tricky waters of who to trust, this spooky adventure celeb

Ages 7–10

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