15 Things Not to Do with a BabyMargaret McAllister978-‐1-‐84780-‐752-‐6 A silly but helpful list lets an older sibling know what not to do with the family’s new baby. Colorful, joyful illustrations.Under FiveView book detailsBank Street Best Children's Books of the Year 2016
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15 Things Not to Do with a BabyMargaret McAllister978-‐1-‐84780-‐752-‐6 A silly but helpful list lets an older sibling know what not to do with the family’s new baby. Colorful, joyful illustrations.Under FiveView book details
All for a Dime!: A Bear and Mole Storywritten and illustrated by Will HillenbrandMole, Bear, and Skunk each have a busy day at the market. Gently humorous mixed-‐media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Ally-‐Saurus & the First Day of Schoolwritten and illustrated by Richard Torrey978-‐1-‐4549-‐1179-‐1 Can a dinosaur-‐loving girl make friends at school? Playful mixed-‐media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Baa, Baa, Black Sheepwritten and illustrated by Jane CabreraBlack sheep shares his wool with a girl who knits for her nursery rhyme friends. Brightly colored acrylic illustrations with bold outlines.Under FiveLexile AD400LATOS 1.7View book details
Bea in The Nutcrackerwritten and illustrated by Rachel Isadora978-‐0-‐399-‐25231-‐0 An adorable toddler and her dance class don their costumes and perform a famous ballet. Animated pencil, ink, and oil paint illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Bear and BunnyDaniel PinkwaterWhile wandering in the woods, two best friends find their perfect pet. Pastel mixed-‐media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Bear and Duckwritten and illustrated by Katy HudsonBear asks Duck to teach him how to be a duck but discovers that he’s better at being a bear. Gently humorous ink and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD500LATOS 2.1View book details
Bear and Hare Go Fishingwritten and illustrated by Emily GravettA humorous adventure of two friends is told in sparse text with warm, clever drawings.Under FiveLexile AD20LATOS 0.2View book details
The Bear Ate Your SandwichJulia Sarcone-‐Roach978-‐0-‐375-‐85860-‐4 Who can possibly doubt how a bear inadvertently traveled to the city, unknowingly explored unfamiliar places, ate someone’s food, and miraculously returned home? Surprise! Colorful, impressionistic brushstrokes.Under FiveLexile AD490LATOS 2.5View book details
Beastly BabiesEllen Jackson978-‐1-‐4424-‐0834-‐0 Baby animals can be mischievous when they’re playing or imitating their moms. But no matter what, their mothers always love them. Colorful mixed-‐media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!Todd Tarpley978-‐0-‐316-‐25443-‐4 A boy’s robots are absolutely not ready to go to bed. Clever rhymes with delightful pencil, watercolor, and digital art.Under FiveLexile AD320LATOS 1.8View book details
Bob and Flowritten and illustrated by Rebecca Ashdown978-‐0-‐544-‐44430-‐0 Flo finds a friend on the first day of preschool but loses her lunch pail. Or does she? Whimsical illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Buddy and EarlMaureen Fergus978-‐1-‐55498-‐712-‐2 A dog and a hedgehog forge a joyous friendship and banish boredom using their imaginations. Exuberant watercolors.Under FiveLexile AD520LATOS 2.8View book details
Bulldozer’s Big DayCandace FlemingWhat will Bulldozer do when he thinks his friends are not responding to his special day? Striking block prints.Under FiveView book details
The Bus Is for Us!Michael RosenThere are many ways to get around, but the bus is the big favorite. Soft watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
A Crow of His OwnMegan Dowd LambertWill the motherly goose be able to help the scrawny new rooster succeed in learning his job and save him from farmyard embarrassment? Expressive watercolors.Under FiveView book details
Dad’s First Daywritten and illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka978-‐1-‐61963-‐473-‐2 In this twist on the first-‐day-‐of-‐school jitters, Oliver’s dad has a hard time letting go. Humorous gouache illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD450LATOS 1.6View book details
Everybody Sleeps (But Not Fred)written and illustrated by Josh SchneiderWide-‐awake Fred annoys every creature who wants to sleep. Rhyming text with watercolor and pen and ink drawings.Under FiveWord count 337View book details
Feet, Go to SleepBarbara Bottner81325-‐6 After an exciting day at the beach, Fiona slowly relaxes one body part at a time as she recalls the day’s activities. Colorful mixed-‐media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Fetchwritten and illustrated by Jorey HurleyA dog, a beach, a red ball, and lots of water create lots of fun. One well-‐chosen word tells the story in each soft color spread.Under FiveView book details
Finders KeepersShelley Tougas978-‐0-‐399-‐16898-‐7 A “found” hat, taking on different properties depending on the finder, makes its way back to its original owner. Large colored-‐pencil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Finding Springwritten and illustrated by Carin Berger978-‐0-‐06-‐225019-‐3 What does spring mean to a little bear whose family sleeps through the winter? Joyful collages of paper cut-‐ outs in earthy colors.Under FiveLexile AD510LATOS 2.2View book details
Fire Engine No. 9written and illustrated by Mike Austin978-‐0-‐553-‐51095-‐9 Readers experience fighting a fire with a fire engine crew. Sound and action words and graphic illustrations tell this dynamic story. Includes fire safety tips.Under FiveLexile AD340LATOS 2.5View book details
Fly!Alison Hughes978-‐0-‐385-‐39283-‐9 A young fly tries to find his talent with the support of his insect garden friends. Simple and action-‐oriented artwork.Under FiveView book details
Fright Clubwritten and illustrated by Ethan Long978-‐1-‐61963-‐337-‐7 Can the local “cute critters” be scary enough to join the regular monsters on Halloween? Graphite and digitally colored illustrations.Under FiveLexile 480LATOS 3.2View book details
The Full Moon at the Napping HouseAudrey Wood978-‐0-‐544-‐30832-‐9 The restless inhabitants of a moon-‐drenched house are calmed by an unexpected visitor at bedtime. Warm, whimsical, detailed illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD650LATOS 4.2View book details
The Fun Book of Scary StuffEmily JenkinsA boy and his two dogs confront frightening things. Expressive watercolors.Under FiveView book details
Good Night, Fireflywritten and illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo978-‐1-‐62779-‐222-‐6 The light of a trapped firefly makes Nina feel safe, but when it grows dimmer, she makes a brave decision. Stunning black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Under FiveView book details
The Goodbye Bookwritten and illustrated by Todd Parr978-‐0-‐316-‐40497-‐6 A fish in a bowl goes through the stages of loss and grief, learns to remember special times, and heals. Bold graphic art.Under FiveLexile 410LATOS 2.8View book details
Goodnight, Good DogMary Lyn Ray28612-‐2 The house and the children are asleep, but little dog is wide awake. What’s a dog to do? Illustrated with soft, childlike acrylic drawings.Under FiveLexile 157LATOS 1.5View book details
• Gossie and Friends (series) Gemma & Gus (978-0-547-86851-6) Gus (978-0-547-86761-8)written and illustrated by Olivier DunreaThe curiosity of friendly goslings leads them to explore and enjoy their environment. Simple pen and ink illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Happy in Our SkinFran ManushkinRhymes celebrate the uniqueness of each person’s skin color and how perfect it is. Detailed pen and ink digitally assembled illustrations depict diverse families.Under FiveLexile AD540LATOS 2.6View book details
Here in the Gardenwritten and illustrated by Briony StewartA child misses his friend and remembers all the things they did together and how much fun they had. Gentle, soft illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Hide and Seek Harry: At the Playgroundwritten and illustrated by Kenny HarrisonHarry the hippo loves to play hide-‐and-‐seek, but he’s too big. Still, there’s fun to be had! Bright, colorful illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Hoot! Hoot! (Can You Say It, Too? series)written and illustrated by Sebastien BraunBehind the sturdy flaps are a host of nighttime animals to spot, name, and mimic. Rich tempera illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Hoot Owl: Master of DisguiseSean TaylorA hungry owl is on the prowl and his wide eyes feign innocence, show determination, and register surprise. Inventive disguises are humorously illustrated.Under FiveLexile 348LATOS 2.5View book details
Hop! Hop!written and illustrated by Leslie PatricelliAn excited toddler prepares for Easter by painting eggs, making bunny ears, and generally enjoying the holiday. Boldly outlined and colorful illustrations.Under FiveView book details
How the Sun Got to Coco’s Housewritten and illustrated by Bob GrahamA girl sleeps while the sun follows the dawns throughout the world traveling to spend the day with her. Lyrical text and soft watercolors. (4-‐6) How to Catch a Mouse written and illustrated by Philippa Leathers (Candlewick Press, $15.99) 978-‐0-‐7636-‐6912-‐6 An overly confident cat soon discovers the best way to catch a mouse. Humorous watercolors.Under FiveLexile AD650LATOS 3View book details
I Love Snow!Zetta ElliottIt’s great to play in new snow, but sometimes when there’s too much of it or it’s melting, snow just isn’t fun anymore. Colorful wintry illustrations.Under FiveView book details
I Used to Be Afraidwritten and illustrated by Laura Vacarro SeegerWhat seems scary at first can become magical! Simple collage and bright acrylic illustrations.Under FiveView book details
I’m Cool!Kate McMullan978-‐0-‐06-‐230629-‐6 The snow-‐eating, slush-‐slurping, triple-‐tank Zamboni machine refuses to rush its work to resurface the ice for the hockey game. Large-‐scale brightly colored watercolor and gouache illustrations.Under FiveView book details
In the CanyonLiz Garton Scanlon978-‐1-‐4814-‐0348-‐1 A girl and her family hike the long, hot, magnificent trail to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Rhymed text and linoleum block illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Is Mommy?Victoria Chang978-‐1-‐4814-‐0292-‐7 Is Mommy mean or nice? Playful reactions to questions challenge her perfection. Will love win out? Humorous, colorful tempera on Manila paper.Under FiveView book details
It’s Raining Bats & FrogsRebecca Colby978-‐1-‐250-‐04992-‐6 Can the Halloween Parade be saved despite young Delia’s imperfect incantations? Humorous watercolors and catchy spells.Under FiveView book details
Last Stop on Market StreetMatt de la PeñaA grandmother gently helps her complaining grandson see the beauty in his environment of urban poverty. Bold, bright illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD610LATOS 3.3View book details
Leo: A Ghost StoryMac BarnettNot every question is answered about what is real or imagined, but important things like friendship do not go unseen. Moody blue illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Little Miss, Big SisAmy Krouse RosenthalEngaging line drawings match the simple rhymed text of a sister’s developing love for her newborn sibling.Under FiveWord count 135View book details
Little Treewritten and illustrated by Loren LongA young tree struggles with the cycle of life. What would he be without his leaves? Sumptuous acrylic, ink, and pencil illustrationsUnder FiveLexile 520LATOS 2.5View book details
Lost. Found.Marsha Diane ArnoldWhen bear loses his red scarf, it is found, played with, and lost by various forest animals, until it falls apart. Can they remake it? Humorous watercolors.Under FiveView book details
Maple & Willow Apartwritten and illustrated by Lori Nichols978-‐0-‐399-‐16753-‐9 When big sister Maple goes to school, Willow is lonely and a bit jealous. Then she makes a new friend. Gentle, digitally colored pencil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Max and Marlawritten and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger978-‐0-‐399-‐17504-‐6 A boy and his pet owl make truly Olympian efforts to go sledding and finally succeed—sort of. Delicate watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile 490LATOS 1.9View book details
Monty’s Magnificent Manewritten and illustrated by Gemma O’Neill978-‐0-‐7636-‐7593-‐6 Monty is obsessed with his magnificent mane until he is pushed to realize that other things may be more important. Innovative mixed-‐media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
The Moon Is Going to Addy’s HouseIda PearleAs a girl and her family drive home, the moon seems to follow and watch over them. Vibrant cut-‐paper collages.Under FiveView book details
Mr. Postmouse’s Roundswritten and illustrated by Marianne Dubuc, translated from the French by Yvette GhioneFollowing Mr. Postmouse on his route allows a unique peek into different animals’ distinctive homes. Extraordinary, colorful detailed illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD570LATOS 2View book details
Music Class Today!David Weinstone978-‐0-‐374-‐35131-‐1 Preschoolers sing, dance, and play instruments in a rhyming, join-‐in-‐the-‐fun (or sit-‐on-‐the-‐side) adventure. Digitally colored illustrations.Under FiveView book details
My Bikewritten and illustrated by Byron Barton978-‐0-‐06-‐233699-‐6 A boy on his bike rides past many objects, animals, and people. Bright digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
The New Small Personwritten and illustrated by Lauren ChildBold color illustrations capture Elmore’s frustration and alienation when his baby brother Albert arrives. Told with heartfelt humor.Under FiveLexile AD490LATOS 3.6View book details
Night Animalswritten and illustrated by Gianna MarinoPossum, a nighttime animal, is so afraid of the dark that soon his other nocturnal friends also begin to fear it. Spooky gouache illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD250LATOS 2View book details
On the Ballwritten and illustrated by Brian PinkneyA boy and his soccer ball share spirited, imaginative adventures and then return to the game. Delightfully illustrated with energetic swirls of color.Under FiveView book details
Owl Boywritten and illustrated by Brian SchatellAl likes owls. He likes what they do and how they live, and he’d like to be one until . . . Told with humor and exaggerated watercolor and marker illustrations.Under FiveView book details
P. Zonka Lays an Eggwritten and illustrated by Julie PaschkisAll the other hens lay eggs, but not P. Zonka. What’s wrong with her? Colorful, luminous watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD500LATOS 2.6View book details
Pig Is Big on Books (I Like to Read series)written and illustrated by Douglas FlorianWhen pink pig can’t find anything to read, he creates something himself. Appealing full-‐page acrylic art.Under FiveView book detailsThe Potato Kingwritten and illustrated by Christoph NiemannHow did a clever king introduce the potato to Europe? Colorful potato prints.Under FiveLexile 348LATOS 2.5View book details
Red: A Crayon’s Storywritten and illustrated by Michael Hall978-‐0-‐06-‐225207-‐4 His label says he’s red, but everything he draws is blue. Will other crayons ever understand him? Digitally combined crayon and cut-‐paper art. (3 and up) Say Hello! written and illustrated by Linda Davick (Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster, $17.99) 978-‐1-‐4814-‐2867-‐5 From handshakes to hugs, there are lots of ways to greet someone. Simple rhyming text and lively, colorful illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Sidewalk FlowersJonArno Lawson978-‐1-‐55498-‐431-‐2 In this wordless book, a young child picks flowers and gives them to others. Pen and ink illustrations gradually gain color.Under FiveView book details
Smick!Doreen CroninSmick fetches a stick and meets a chick. Will it become a sidekick? Digitally rendered boldly outlined figures with flashes of color.Under FiveView book details
SoonTimothy KnapmanElephants Raju and his mother experience the dangers and pleasures of an early morning walk. Expressive and atmospheric illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Spare Partswritten and illustrated by Rebecca Emberley and Ed EmberleyColorful collage and catchy rhymed text explore friendship between two rusty, trusty spare parts.Under FiveView book detailsSquid Kid the MagnificentLynne BerryA burgeoning magician must deal with his cynical sister. Perfect conjurers’ patter accompanies bold illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Stormy Nightwritten and illustrated by Saline Yoon978-‐0-‐8027-‐3780-‐9 Bear and his bunny can’t get to sleep during a loud thunderstorm. Luckily, Mama Bear and Papa Bear are there to protect them. Bold, colorful photoshopped illustrations.Under FiveLexile 430LATOS 2.9View book details
SupertruckStephen SavageBy day he’s an ordinary garbage truck, but at night, during a blizzard, he mysteriously turns into a superhero. Bold graphic art.Under FiveLexile AD370LATOS 1.5View book details
Sweep Up the SunHelen Frost, photographed by Rick LiederBeautiful photographs of birds in action are accompanied by a poetic text. Back matter offers additional information, including bird ranges, coloring, and feeding patterns.Under FiveView book details
Tad and Dadwritten and illustrated by David Ezra Stein978-‐0-‐399-‐25671-‐4 A bullfrog dad enjoys taking care of his little son until the day that Tad starts to grow up. Big changes! Humorous Crayola and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile AD520LATOS 2View book detailsTell Me What to Dream Aboutwritten and illustrated by Giselle Potter978-‐0-‐385-‐37423-‐1 At bedtime, two little sisters imagine a world of dreams. Fanciful watercolors.Under FiveView book details
There, ThereSam McBratneyComforted by his father after a series of mishaps, Hansie Bear knows just what to do when Dad has a sore foot. Dynamic full-‐color illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, a Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-‐Loving Rubber BallEmily Jenkins978-‐0-‐385-‐37330-‐2 While the little girl is away, Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic explore the first winter snowfall outside. Painterly digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Two Is EnoughJanna MatthiesWhen it’s me plus you, two can do almost everything— play, celebrate, eat, and comfort. Colorful, endearing illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Uh-‐Oh!Shutta Crum978-‐0-‐385-‐75268-‐8 Playing at the seashore while their mothers look on, a toddler twosome exclaim “Uh-‐Oh!” with each discovery and disaster. Colorful, expressive pencil sketches.Under FiveLexile BR90LATOS 1.2View book details
Virgil & Owenwritten and illustrated by Paulette Bogan978-‐1-‐61963-‐372-‐8 Virgil, a penguin, wants to own Owen, a polar bear, but then comes to understand what it means to be a friend. Humorous watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
WaitAntoinette PortisGrown-‐ups are perpetually in a hurry, rushing to the next commitment. A little boy tries to slow down and look around. Pencil, charcoal, and ink illustrations.Under FiveView book details
WaitingKevin Henkes978-‐0-‐06-‐236843-‐0 Through the seasons, five toys look out a window together, each waiting for something special to happen. Gentle brown ink, watercolor, and colored pencil illustrations.Under FiveLexile 440LATOS 1.9View book details
Walk on the Wild Sidewritten and illustrated by Nicholas OldlandThree friends—a moose, a bear, and a beaver—decide that helping each other is more satisfying than winning a race. Expressive photoshopped artwork.Under FiveLexile AD550LATOS 3.7View book details
Welcome Home, Bear: A Book of Animal Habitatswritten and illustrated by Il Sung Na978-‐0-‐385-‐75375-‐3 After visiting his friends around the world, Bear realizes that there is no place like home. Digitally enhanced textured paintings.Under FiveView book details
The Whale in My Swimming Poolwritten and illustrated by Joyce Wan978-‐0-‐374-‐30037-‐1 A little boy wants to swim, but his pool is already occupied. Large, colorful drawings.Under FiveLexile AD460LATOS 1.1View book details
When the Wind BlowsLinda Booth Sweeney978-‐0-‐399-‐16015-‐8 Lyrical, rhymed text and digitalized pencil sketches describe the activities of a boy and his family as a storm approaches.Under FiveLexile 240LATOS 2View book details
When You Were Bornwritten and illustrated by Emma Dodd978-‐0-‐7636-‐7405-‐2 Whether they’re seals, elephants, or humans, all parents feel joy when their babies are born. Bold, thickly outlined digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Where’s Walrus? and Penguin?written and illustrated by Stephen SavageDisguised, Walrus and Penguin escape and stay ahead of the zookeeper, until an accident leads to a happy surprise. Wordless, with digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Wild about Us!Karen BeaumontLively, dramatic watercolor and colored pencil drawings celebrate the differences among animals and (by implication) humans.Under FiveView book details
Wishwritten and illustrated by Matthew CordellAn elephant couple’s wish for a baby eventually comes true. Bamboo pen, india ink, and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Wolfie the BunnyAme Dyckman978-‐0-‐316-‐22614-‐1 When the Bunny family takes in a baby wolf, sister Dot fears the worst. Acrylics on Stonehenge paper.Under FiveLexile AD440LATOS 1.8View book details
The Wonderful Things You Will Bewritten and illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin978-‐0-‐385-‐37671-‐6 Rhymed text and gentle pastels convey the love and acceptance of children’s uniqueness and wonderful attributes as each child grows up. Colorful watercolors.Under FiveLexile AD520LATOS 3.4View book details
Yard SaleEve BuntingCallie’s parents must sell everything before they move to a smaller house. Does that include Callie? Ink and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveWord count 787View book detailsYou Can Do It, Bert!written and illustrated by Ole Könnecke, translated from the German by Catherine ChidgeyBert the bird finally plunges into the water with some encouragement from his friends. Hand-‐drawn and computer generated illustrations. (4-‐6) You Nest Here with Me by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple, illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Boyds Mills Press/Highlights, $16.95) 978-‐1-‐59078-‐923-‐0 Owls, wrens, and other birds nest every night with their families—and so do children. Realistic depictions of different habitats in watercolor, ink, and gouache.Under FiveView book details
Click, Clack, Peep!Doreen CroninFarmer Brown and his animals welcome Baby Duck— until nighttime when she won’t go to sleep. Lovely watercolors and lots of “peeps.”Under FiveView book details
The Great and Mighty Nikko!: A Bilingual Counting Bookwritten and illustrated by Xavier GarzaIf Nikko isn’t the one wrestling on his bed, then who is? Bold, vibrant illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Have You Seen My Monster?written and illustrated by Steve LightCan you spot a girl’s furry monster as she searches for him at a county fair? Black pen and ink illustrations with splashes of color that highlight various geometric shapes.Under FiveLexile 120LATOS 1.3View book details
Hi!written and illustrated by Ethan LongA variety of animals greet each other, concluding with a child saying “Hi!” and his mother saying “Good-‐bye” to the reader. Bright, simple digital illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Hurry Home, Hedgehog!: A Bilingual Book of Soundswritten and illustrated by Belle YangHedgehog races to get home before a storm which provides many opportunities for onomatopoeia: Crack! Barroom! Chinese characters appear alongside English translation. Simple gouache illustrations.Under FiveView book details
In! Over! and On! (The Farm)written and illustrated by Ethan Long978-‐0-‐399-‐16907-‐6 Farm animals delightfully illustrate concepts such as in/out, over/under, and on/off. Humorous digitally colored illustrations and flaps to lift.Under FiveLexile -220LATOS 0.1View book details
No, Silly!written and illustrated by Ken Krug978-‐1-‐4814-‐0066-‐4 Do we sleep on cookies, eat books, or read trucks? Or would that be silly? Bright, colorful oil paintings.Under FiveView book details
Nobody’s PerfectDavid ElliottA young boy explores the concept behind the statement “nobody’s perfect.” Childlike mixed-‐media illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Rhymoceroswritten and illustrated by Janik Coat978-‐1-‐4197-‐1514-‐3 A blue rhinoceros demonstrates rhyming words and phrases. Minimalist art, with some pages including sensory details, set against a white background.Under FiveView book details
Seven Orange Pumpkins: A Counting Bookwritten and illustrated by Stephen SavageWhat becomes of the vanishing pumpkins? Gentle rhymes and dark-‐hued full-‐page illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Squirrel Round and Round: A Bilingual Book of Seasonswritten and illustrated by Belle YangWhile other animals favor specific seasons, squirrel is busy all year. In English and Mandarin Chinese. Gouache illustrations with bold outlines. (2-‐5) A Surprise for Tiny Mouse written and illustrated by Petr Horáček (Candlewick Press, $8.99) 978-‐0-‐7636-‐7967-‐5 Tiny mouse loves all kinds of weather except the rain. Turn the wheel to discover the wonderful surprise he finds afterward. Richly textured collage and die-‐cut illustrations. (1-‐3) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) A Bird Is a Bird written and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell (Holiday House, $16.95) 978-‐0-‐8234-‐3042-‐0 What characteristics make a bird a bird? Watercolor and colored pencil illustrations.Under FiveView book details
Eric Carle’s How Things Growwritten and illustrated by Eric CarleWhat happened to the very hungry caterpillar? Lift the flap to learn how animals and plants change and grow. Brightly illustrated.Under FiveView book detailsFive to Nine
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Don’t Feed the Geckos! (The Carver Chronicles series)Karen EnglishCarlos worries about his pets and his soccer playing and about sharing Papi’s affection when his cousin comes to stay with them. Line drawings.Five to NineView book details
Lost in NYC: A Subway AdventureNadja SpiegelmanPablo boards the wrong train but reunites with his class at the Empire State Building. Colorful panels and informative back matter showcase the subway system. Also in a Spanish language edition.Five to NineView book details
• Puppy Pirates series Stowaway! (978-0-553-51167-3) X Marks the Spot (978-0-553-51170-3)Erin SoderbergWally sniffs out a band of puppy pirates and wants to join in the adventure and fun. Detailed sketches.Five to NineView book details
Shark Detective!written and illustrated by Jessica Olien978-‐0-‐06-‐235714-‐4 A lonely shark fulfills his dream of becoming a detective like Sherlock Holmes when he spots a “Missing Kitty” poster. Bold, colorful illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Willy’s Storieswritten and illustrated by Anthony BrowneReaders are invited to join Willy on his adventures and to guess where he’s gone. Intriguing mixed-‐media illustrations show the world of many classic children’s books.Five to NineView book details
Animals (Fiction) Groundhog’s DilemmaKristen RemenarCan the anointed predictor of the arrival of spring be bribed to alter his findings to please the wishes of his friends? Detailed gouache and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Ketzel, the Cat Who ComposedLesléa NewmanA young pianist’s kitten helps him write an almost award-‐winning composition. Based on a true story. Pencil and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Stay!Bobbie PyronWhen Ben’s family goes on vacation, leaving his dog, Buster, behind, Ben lists all the things Grampa needs to know to take care Buster. Mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineLexile 640LATOS 4.09View book details
The Tale of RescueMichael J. RosenIn this lyrical, gentle story, a cattle dog saves a family stranded in a blizzard. Watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book detailsWho Wants Broccoli?written and illustrated by Val JonesLeft on the doorstep of an animal shelter, a dog with attention-‐getting antics and a loud bark finally finds a new home. Animated, humorous illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Elephant Joe, Brave Firefighter!written and illustrated by David Wojtowycz978-‐0-‐385-‐37406-‐4 How do you rescue a dragon caught in a tree? Vivid, humorous illustrations.Five to NineLexile 460LATOS 3.1View book detailsI Really Like Slop! (Elephant & Piggie series)written and illustrated by Mo Willems978-‐1-‐4847-‐2262-‐6 Piggie really wants Gerald to try some slop, but it smells awful. Will Gerald do it for Piggie’s sake? Soft, colorful line drawings.Five to NineView book details
Look!Gabi Snyder, illustrated by Samantha CotterillA determined, attention-‐grabbing gorilla and a TV-‐ watching boy develop a friendship over books. Told with just two words and colorful full-‐page mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineFountas & Pinnell KView book details
Misty (Stanley & Me series)Christine DencerWill Sophie succeed in conquering her fear of her friend’s dog? Lively, colorful illustrations.Five to NineView book detailsNic Bishop Frogswritten and photographed by Nic BishopSimple text and extraordinary photographs provide clear, accessible information about more than 5,000 different kinds of amphibians.Five to NineView book details
An A from Miss Kellerwritten and illustrated by Patricia Polacco978-‐0-‐399-‐16691-‐4 A demanding but dedicated teacher inspires young Trisha to be the best writer she can be. Colored pencil and marker illustrations.Five to NineLexile 700LATOS 4.2View book details
The Best Friend Battle (Sylvie Scruggs series)Lindsay Eyre978-‐0-‐545-‐62027-‐7 Sylvie Scruggs hatches one crazy plan after another to keep her best friend Miranda from slipping away. Amusing sketches.Five to NineView book details
Felix Stands Tallwritten and illustrated by Rosemary WellsAfter Fiona and Felix win the talent contest, Felix is bullied by his friends until Fiona shows him how to stand up for himself. Watercolor and pencil drawings.Five to NineView book details
Freedom’s SchoolLesa Cline-Ransome978-‐1-‐4231-‐6103-‐5 After the Civil War, with their parents’ support, two black children attend school despite facing racism. Evocative watercolors.Five to NineView book detailsMama Seeton’s WhistleJerry Spinelli978-‐0-‐316-‐12217-‐7 As the family changes over decades, the signal to come home for dinner stays the same. Detailed period ink and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Sonya’s Chickenswritten and illustrated by Phoebe WahlWhen a farm girl loses one of her chickens to a fox, her father consoles her by explaining the interdependence of life in nature. Vibrant painterly illustrations.Five to NineView book details
How to Draw a Dragonwritten and illustrated by Douglas Florian978-‐1-‐4424-‐7399-‐7 With humor and an observant eye, a poet invites young artists to imagine their own fanciful creatures. Bold, colorful full-‐page art.Five to NineLexile 281LATOS 2.2View book details
If I Had a Triceratopswritten and illustrated by George O’ConnorA boy muses about how he would take care of a triceratops and how great the experience would be. Bright cartoon-‐like illustrations.Five to NineView book details
In a Villagethe Sea by Muon VanIn a remote village, a woman waits with her baby for her fisherman husband to return safely after a storm. Detailed digitally colored pencil illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Only ChildGuojing978-‐0-‐553-‐49704-‐5 In this wordless book, a young girl gets lost on the way to her grandmother’s and befriends a magical creature to find her way back home. Softly rendered black-‐and-‐ white pencil illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Wherever You GoPat Zietlow Miller978-‐0-‐316-‐40002-‐2 Rabbit and animal friends journey over mountain peaks, cities, and winding roads to discover the magical worlds that await. Rich ink and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineLexile 348LATOS 2.5View book details
The Whisperwritten and illustrated by Pamela ZagarenskiA young girl imagines stories for each lavish picture in a magical book that is missing its words. Dramatic, painterly full-‐page illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Folk and Fairy Tales Elephant in the Dark: Based on a PoemRumiIs it a snake? A tree? A fan? This tale is a reminder to look at the whole picture. Brilliantly colored illustrations evoking Persian miniatures.Five to NineView book details
The Grasshopper & the AntsJerry Pinkney978-‐0-‐316-‐40081-‐7 In this lovely retelling of Aesop’s fable, a grasshopper frolics and plays music while industrious ants prepare for winter. Beautiful watercolor paintings depict the changing seasons.Five to NineLexile 140LATOS 1.4View book details
Jackrabbit McCabe & the Electric TelegraphLucy Margaret Rozier978-‐0-‐385-‐37843-‐7 Can the fastest man in the West outrun the telegraph signal? A tall tale with notes about Samuel Morse and the code he created. Exaggerated nostalgic images.Five to NineView book details
Maya’s Blanket/La manta de MayaMonica Brown978-‐0-‐89239-‐292-‐6 When Maya’s blanket becomes frayed, it is transformed into a skirt and then. . . A Latino version of a Yiddish folk song, told in English and Spanish. Vivid, exuberant illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous BearLindsay Mattick978-‐0-‐316-‐32490-‐8 A young boy listens to the story of the bear his great-‐ great-‐grandfather placed in the London Zoo during World War I. Gentle watercolors and archival photographs.Five to NineLexile AD590LATOS 3.4View book details
Juneteenth for Maziewritten and illustrated by Floyd Cooper978-‐1-‐62370-‐170-‐3 Mazie is frustrated by her lack of freedom until Dad teaches her about her ancestors. Large oil wash illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD660LATOS 3.6View book details
Mummy CatMarcus EwertA mummy cat awakes in an Egyptian tomb and searches it for his friend, the queen. Hidden hieroglyphics and mixed-‐media illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineLexile AD580LATOS 3.2View book details
New ShoesSusan Lynn MeyerWhen Ella Mae is not allowed to try on shoes at the store because she is African American, she and her cousin come up with a plan to improve things. Realistic oil paintings.Five to NineView book details![Cover of • Tales From Maple Ridge series Logan Pryce Makes a Mess (978-1-4814-2625-1; 978-1-4814-2624-4 [pbk]) The Lucky Wheel (978-1-4814-2628-2; 978-1-4814-2627-5 [pbk])](https://covers.kidsbookindex.com/covers/5db8a60661070d3bcb5557be2755e2330838f280df42c1a352c560c40a565161.webp)
• Tales From Maple Ridge series Logan Pryce Makes a Mess (978-1-4814-2625-1; 978-1-4814-2624-4 [pbk]) The Lucky Wheel (978-1-4814-2628-2; 978-1-4814-2627-5 [pbk])Grace GilmoreThe family’s farm is failing and Logan’s father is looking for work. With his talent for fixing and inventing things, can Logan help? Black-‐and-‐white pen and ink drawings.Five to NineView book details
Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-‐the-‐PoohSally M. Walker978-‐0-‐8050-‐9715-‐3 While her owner goes to war, a bear named Winnie stays in the London Zoo where she plays with a boy named Christopher Robin. Watercolor and pen and ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Holidays Jingle Bells: A Magical Cut-‐Paper EditionJames Lord PierpontDelicate cut-‐out shapes with black-‐and-‐white silhouettes celebrate this popular 19th-‐century song celebrating an old-‐fashioned winter pastime. Culminates in an elaborate pop-‐up surprise.Five to NineView book details
Lailah’s Lunchbox: A Ramadan StoryReem FaruqiLailah is finally old enough to fast for Ramadan, but how can she explain to her teacher and classmates why she isn’t eating lunch? Watercolor illustrations in a muted palette.Five to NineView book details
Miracle on 133rd StreetSonia ManzanoIt’s Christmas Eve. Everyone is grumpy and the roast won’t fit in the oven. Will José’s solution be the Christmas miracle everyone needs? Colorful gouache illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Oskar and the Eight BlessingsRichard Simon, Tanya Simon978-‐1-‐59643-‐949-‐8 Sent to America for his safety after Kristallnacht, a boy walks up Broadway on Hanukkah to his aunt’s apartment and encounters caring strangers. Soft watercolor and pencil illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD570LATOS 2.9View book details
Over the River & Through the Wood: A Holiday AdventureLinda Ashman978-‐1-‐4549-‐1024-‐4 Four diverse families make their way to grandma’s house by various means of transportation, but they all end up getting there the old-‐fashioned way. A contemporary take on the classic song. Colorful digital art.Five to NineView book details
The Parakeet Named DreidelIsaac Bashevis Singer978-‐0-‐374-‐30094-‐4 The rescue, on a cold, snowy Hanukkah, of a Yiddish-‐ speaking parakeet results in an unexpected, happy match. Gentle cartoon watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book detailsBuddy and EarlMaureen Fergus978-‐1-‐55498-‐712-‐2 A dog and a hedgehog forge a joyous friendship and banish boredom using their imaginations. Exuberant watercolors.Five to NineLexile AD520LATOS 2.8View book details
I Don’t Want to Be a FrogDev Petty978-‐0-‐385-‐37866-‐6 A humorous dialogue between a young dissatisfied frog and a bespectacled adult frog comes delightfully to life with mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
It’s Only Stanleywritten and illustrated by Jon AgeeIt’s very late, and the Wimbledon family keeps being awakened by strange sounds. It’s only their dog, Stanley, but what is Stanley really doing? Humorous watercolors.Five to NineLexile AD530LATOS 2.1View book details
Mother Brucewritten and illustrated by Ryan T. HigginsWhen eggs produce goslings, Bruce, the bear, has a problem. Humorous illustrations.Five to NineView book details
My Family Adventure (Sofia Martinez series)Jacqueline Jules978-‐1-‐4795-‐5790-‐5 Sofia, an outgoing seven-‐year-‐old, makes every day memorable. Three stories recount her adventures with simple Spanish words interwoven into the text. Colorful, cheerful illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Nonsense Showwritten and illustrated by Eric CarleColorful tissue paper collage illustrations heighten engaging rhymes that capture preposterous situations.Five to NineView book details
One Word from SophiaJim AverbeckClever Sophia learns the importance of choosing the best word in order to make a compelling argument for what she wants. Watercolor and colored pencil illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD770LATOS 4.3View book details
Ragweed’s Farm Dog Handbookwritten and illustrated by Anne Vitur KennedyRagweed gives advice on how to behave—and get biscuits. Colorful acrylics.Five to NineView book details
The SkunkMac Barnett978-‐1-‐59643-‐966-‐5 No matter where he goes, a man is pursued by a skunk. Will he ever be rid of the obsessive creature? Muted, sketch-‐like illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD550LATOS 2.7View book details
The Story of Diva and FleaMo Willems978-‐1-‐4847-‐2284-‐8 When a cosseted, timid dog meets an intrepid stray cat, both their lives change for the better. Colorful, expressive pen and ink illustrations.Five to NineLexile NC750LATOS 4.8View book details
What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventurewritten and photographed by Refe Tuma and Susan Tuma978-‐0-‐316-‐33562-‐1 An unexplainable mess in your house could mean an invasion of plastic dinosaurs. Bold colorful photographs of hilarious tableaux.Five to NineView book details
Sports (Fiction) My New Team (Little Rhino series)Ryan Howard, Krystle HowardPlaying baseball helps stop bullying when you have a good coach. Black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Five to NineView book detailsToday Ask MeBernard Waber978-‐0-‐547-‐73394-‐4 A father and daughter walk through the neighborhood, exploring and asking each other questions as they go. Pencil illustrations in bold autumn colors.Five to NineView book details
Friends of a Feather (The Life of Ty series)Lauren MyracleSeven-‐year-‐old Ty’s best friend, Joseph, is out of the hospital and back in school. Now Ty has to reestablish their friendship. Simple black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Five to NineView book details
I’m New Herewritten and illustrated by Anne Sibley O’BrienThree children, immigrants from different lands, face the challenge of adjusting to school in America. Digitally enhanced watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
In a Cloud of DustAlma FullertonIn a Tanzanian village, a bicycle library improves the lives of Anna and other children who have to travel far to get to school. Gentle, warm illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Love Is My Favorite Thingwritten and illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark978-‐0-‐399-‐17503-‐9 Plum, the dog, loves many things, her family but most of all. Will they stop loving her because of her naughtiness? Hand-‐drawn and computer-‐generated illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD500LATOS 2.1View book details
Mama’s Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and SeparationEdwidge DanticatJailed as an undocumented immigrant, Saya’s mother sends her daughter stories of her native Haiti, while Saya writes the story of her own life. Bright oil paintings.Five to NineView book details
Mango, Abuela, and MeMeg MedinaMia’s grandmother comes to live with her, and although the two of them speak different languages, they find new ways to communicate, with the help of a parrot. Ink, gouache and marker illustrations. Also in a Spanish language edition.Five to NineLexile AD560LATOS 3.4View book details
Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New OrleansPhil BildnerWhen Hurricane Katrina floods the city they love, Cornelius and the people of New Orleans rally to revive their battered hometown. Colorful, naïve-‐style paintings.Five to NineView book details
My Three Best Friends and Me, ZulayCari BestZulay, who is blind, loves her classroom and her friends—but not using her cane. She decides to run in a race to prove her mettle. Bright, cheerful illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Night Worldwritten and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein978-‐0-‐316-‐18822-‐7 When his cat wakes him up before dawn, a young boy discovers that his familiar house and garden look very different in the dark. Extraordinary mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD430LATOS 1.6View book details
A Poem in Your Pocket (Mr. Tiffany’s Classroom series)by Margaret McNamara, illustrated by G. Brian Karas978-‐0-‐307-‐97947-‐6 Will Elinor ever find her poet’s war? Colorful gouache, pencil, and acrylic illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD530LATOS 3.5View book details
PoolJiHyeon LeeIn this wordless story, two shy swimmers meet underwater in a crowded pool, become friends, and let their imaginations fly. Colored pencil and oil pastel illustrations.Five to NineView book details
See You Next YearAndrew LarsenA young girl loves the comforting routine of her family’s annual vacation at the beach, and this year she makes a new friend there. Illustrations in hazy summer tones.Five to NineView book details
Sona and the Wedding GameKashmira ShethSona is excited about her role in her sister’s traditional Indian wedding. She is to steal the groom’s shoes! Muted watercolors.Five to NineView book details
Stella Brings the FamilyMiriam B. SchifferStella decides to bring her two fathers as well as other family members to a Mother’s Day celebration at school. Whimsical watercolors.Five to NineLexile AD540LATOS 2.4View book details
Strictly No ElephantsLisa Mantchev978-‐1-‐4814-‐1647-‐4 Excluded from the pet club, a boy and his tiny elephant start their own inclusive club for unusual friends. Digitally rendered linoleum block print and pencil illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD490LATOS 2View book details
Sunday ShoppingSally DerbyEvery Sunday night Evie and Grandma read ads in the paper and go on an imaginary shopping spree. Bold mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Two White RabbitsJairo Buitrago978-‐1-‐55498-‐741-‐2 Migrating with her father to the United States, a young girl shares the ways she occupies herself during the harrowing journey. Expressive digital illustrations. End note.Five to NineLexile AD490LATOS 1.9View book details
Up in the Garden and Down in the DirtKate MessnerThe flourishing plants and animals above the earth and the roots and animals in the soil below are described as grandmother and child tend a garden. Colorful, detailed illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD730LATOS 5View book details
A Wave Came through Our WindowZetta ElliottBenny and her big sister cannot sleep on a hot night, so they enjoy the neighborhood sounds and smells. Soft, colored illustrations.Five to NineView book details
What James SaidLiz RosenbergIt hurts to lose your best friend, especially through a misunderstanding. Appealing pen and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
When Otis Courted MamaKathi Appelt978-‐0-‐15-‐216688-‐5 A young coyote in New Mexico learns to accept his divorced mother’s suitor. Gouache illustrations portray the southwestern desert.Five to NineLexile 600LATOS 3.9View book details
When Sophie’s Feelings Are Really, Really Hurtwritten and illustrated by Molly BangWhen Sophie’s painting of her favorite tree is criticized, her feelings get hurt. A caring teacher helps. Vivid, bold illustrations.Five to NineLexile AD490LATOS 3.3View book details
Amazing Placesselected by Lee Bennett Hopkins, illustrated by Chris Soentpiet and Christy HaleAn exquisite anthology of historic places and people represents diverse voices and fresh viewpoints of a group of notable poets. Pencil and digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Boats Float!George Ella Lyon, Benn LyonRhyming text and colorful, digitally rendered illustrations depict many different types of boats.Five to NineView book details
Flutter & Hum: Animal Poems/Aleteo y zumbido: poemas de animalesJulie Paschkis978-‐1-‐62779-‐103-‐8 Colorful gouache illustrations and eloquent verses in Spanish and English convey the essence of snakes, herons, whales, moths, and a variety of other creatures.Five to NineView book detailsGoodnight Songs: A Celebration of the SeasonsMargaret Wise Brown978-‐1-‐4549-‐0447-‐2 Twelve bedtime poems, set to music and illustrated by a variety of artists, glorify the wonders of nature throughout the year. Extensive end notes. CD.Five to NineView book details
My Village: Rhymes from around the World collectedDanielle Wright978-‐1-‐84780-‐627-‐7 Colorful collages illustrate traditional poems from 50 countries.Five to NineView book details
National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry: More than 200 Poems With Photographs That Float, Zoom, and Bloom!J. Patrick LewisFrom sky to sea, in splendor and distress, nature is depicted by a wide variety of poets. Full-‐color photographs.Five to NineView book detailsNeighbors: The Water CrittersGeorge HeldThirteen varied short poems combine facts and linguistic whimsy in portraying aquatic creatures. Simple collage illustrations capture their natural environments. Questions stimulate discussion.Five to NineView book details
One TodayRichard Blanco978-‐0-‐316-‐37144-‐5 A lush and lyrical patriotic commemoration of America is enhanced by vivid acrylic and india ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Orangutanka: A Story in PoemsMargarita Engle978-‐0-‐8050-‐9839-‐6 Follow a lively young orangutan as she dances in a wildlife preserve. Written in the Japanese tanka style. Colorful, energetic illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
The Popcorn Astronauts: And Other Biteable RhymesDeborah RuddellFood-‐based rhymed poems centered around the seasons create an imaginary world of delectable treats. Whimsical, detailed watercolors.Five to NineView book details
Sail Away:Langston HughesBold vivid paper-‐cut collages are paired with 15 child-‐ friendly poems, each expressing the renowned poet’s personal connection with water. Look for the surprise in the endpapers.Five to NineView book details
Salsa: Un poema para cocinar/ A Cooking PoemJorge Argueta978-‐1-‐55498-‐442-‐8 A young girl and her family make red salsa musically to celebrate their culture and ancestry. Flat, stylistic illustrations. Spanish and English text.Five to NineView book details
The Sky Painter: Louis Fuertes, Bird ArtistMargarita Engle978-‐1-‐4778-‐2633-‐1 The artist and naturalist known as the father of modern bird art is described through free verse and rhyme. Watercolor illustrations. Historical note.Five to NineView book details
INFORMATION BOOKS Animals (Nonfiction) *An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective NounsBetsy R.The collective nouns for assemblages of animals are presented humorously and poetically with equally clever illustrations. Includes a glossary.Five to NineView book details
Big Red KangarooClaire SaxbyIn the wilds of Australia, a male kangaroo daily feeds his mob and meets the challenges to his leadership. Arresting illustrations.Five to NineView book details
A Chicken Followed Me Home!: Questions and Answers about a Familiar FowlRobin PageFascinating facts about chickens and their eggs will make you want a chicken of your own. Colorful, realistic digital illustrations. Back matter includes a brief bibliography.Five to NineView book details
Could a Penguin Ride a Bike?: … And Other QuestionsCamilla de la BedoyereDiscover the facts about these popular birds by observing how they would function in everyday human activities. Humorous colorful illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Daylight Starlight Wildlifewritten and illustrated by Wendell Minor24662-‐3 Lifelike luminous paintings reveal the variety of wild life that surrounds us while we are sleeping and when we are awake. Back matter.Five to NineLexile AD940LATOS 3.7View book details
Egg: Nature’s Perfect PackageSteve Jenkins, Robin Page978-‐0-‐547-‐95909-‐2 Different animals lay eggs in different sizes and in different places and store them in different ways. Drawings and accurate collages.Five to NineView book details
High Tide for Horseshoe CrabsLisa Kahn Schnell, illustrated by Alan MarksBirds, people, and horseshoe crabs meet up each spring on the shores of Delaware Bay where the crabs come to spawn. Ink and watercolor illustrations.Five to NineView book details
I (Don’t) Like SnakesNicola DaviesWill a young girl overcome her aversion to snakes when she learns more about them? Well-‐explained facts and detailed color illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Moon Bearswritten and photographed by Mark Newman978-‐0-‐8050-‐9344-‐5 Learn how some of Asia’s rescued indigenous moon bears live, what they eat, and why their ears are round and far apart. Detailed photographs.Five to NineView book details
The Most Amazing Creature in the SeaBrenda Z.978-‐0-‐8050-‐9961-‐4 In beautifully illustrated two-‐page spreads, 12 marine animals tell why they deserve to be considered the most amazing creature in the sea. Bibliography and online resources.Five to NineView book details
A Nest Is NoisyDianna Hutts AstonAn amazing variety of nests of diverse animals— hornets, flamingos, lampreys and more—are meticulously illustrated.Five to NineLexile NC1120LATOS 5.6View book details
Primate SchoolJennifer Keats CurtisInformative text and color photographs show primates in captivity and the kinds of adaptive behavior they learn from using technology and interacting with people.Five to NineView book details
Salamander SeasonJennifer Keats Curtis, J. Adam FrederickFather and daughter scientists discover the habitat of salamanders throughout their life cycle. Photographs and lively, detailed drawings.Five to NineView book details
Secrets of Winter: A Shine-‐a-‐Light BookCarron BrownShine a light behind the page to uncover hidden animals in their habitats during winter. Written in a Q and A format. Color and black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Trapped!: A Whale’s RescueRobert BurleighA humpback whale, caught in fishing nets, is freed by divers. Based on a true story. Vivid gouache illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Weird & Wild Animal FactsJessica Loy, photographed by Jessica Loy, OthersSome fairly common animals have some very unusual characteristics used for defense, feeding, cleansing, and camouflage. Photographs.Five to NineView book details
Bird & DizGary GolioWhen jazz greats Charlie “Bird” Parker and John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie played together, they created a new musical style called bebop. Pastel, gouache, and ink illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed MusicMargarita Engle978-‐0-‐544-‐10229-‐3 Though she is continually reminded that only boys play drums, a young girl in Cuba strives to become a drummer. Poetic text. Illustrated in vibrant, tropical colors.Five to NineView book details
Ira’s Shakespeare DreamGlenda ArmandAfrican American Ira Aldridge left segregated America in the 1800s and achieved success on the stage in England. Softly hued oil wash illustrations.Five to NineView book details
My PenChristopher MyersThe acclaimed illustrator shares his pen and ink sketchbook and invites kids to pick up a pen and create imaginary worlds.Five to NineView book details
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking MachineLaurie Wallmark, illustrated by April ChuInterested in science and math, young Ada wrote what is considered to be the first computer program. Victorian style illustrations, pencil on paper then colored.Five to NineLexile 720LATOS 4.6View book details
The Amazing Age of John Roy LynchChris BartonBorn a slave, Lynch became a congressman during Reconstruction in the South, experiencing its twists and hardships. Vivid language, watercolor illustrations, timeline, and bibliography.Five to NineLexile 920LATOS 5.7View book details
Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffswritten and illustrated by Meghan McCarthyA boy from Maine with cold ears improves upon and patents his design for earmuffs. Colorful, comical illustrations. Notes and bibliography.Five to NineView book details
Elvis: The Story of the Rock and Roll Kingwritten and illustrated by Bonnie ChristensenElvis’s shyness and upbringing in a poor white community as well as the mix of black and white music that moved him are narrated in simple verse. Lovely photo collages painted with oil.Five to NineView book details
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu YeboahLaurie Ann Thompson978-‐0-‐449-‐81744-‐5 Born with a deformed leg, Emmanuel rides his bike 400 miles across Ghana, gaining support and proving that disabled doesn’t mean unabled. Mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Fab Four Friends: The Boys Who Became the BeatlesSusanna ReichJohn, Paul, George, and Ringo worked tirelessly and coped with pain and trauma to fulfill their dream of being rock-‐and-‐roll musicians. Warm oil illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Frederick’s Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass (Big Words series)Doreen Rappaport978-‐1-‐4231-‐1438-‐3 Taken from his mother as an infant and forced to work as a slave at age six, Frederick Douglass was determined to educate himself and become a free man. Powerful illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Henry Aaron’s Dreamwritten and illustrated by Mart TavaresAfter Jackie Robinson integrated baseball, great African American athlete Henry Aaron’s dream of becoming a major-‐league player came true. Expressive, realistic mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, a Young Artist in HarlemSharifa Rhodes-‐Pitts978-‐0-‐87070-‐965-‐4 The colors and music of his Harlem neighborhood inspire a young boy to paint, create masks, and recreate his world. Brilliantly illustrated. Backmatter with biographical details and reproductions of seven Jacob Lawrence paintings.Five to NineView book details
Love Will See You Through: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Six Guiding Beliefs (as Told by His Niece)his Niece) by Angela Farris WatkinsA simple explanation provides an understanding of the complexity of history’s civil rights movement. Charcoal and acrylic drawings.Five to NineView book details
Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and QueensNina Nolan978-‐0-‐06-‐087944-‐0 Born in poverty, Mahalia Jackson became a great gospel singer whose powerful voice rang out from Carnegie Hall to the March on Washington. Lush acrylic illustrations.Five to NineView book details
My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner TruthAnn TurnerTransforming herself after a harsh life as a slave, this legendary orator and preacher vigorously advocated abolition and women’s rights in the 1800s. Lyrical watercolor illustrations. Well referenced.Five to NineView book details
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the GambiaMiranda PaulWhen plastic bags threaten the health of her Gambian neighborhood, one woman with a crochet hook takes action. Colorful collage illustrations. Map and author’s notes.Five to NineView book details
Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses HortonDon TateThe long and difficult journey from being enslaved and illiterate to becoming a free man and a published author reveals a poet’s resilience. Yellow-‐toned illustrations. Sources and notes.Five to NineView book details
Queen of the Diamond: The Lizzie Murphy Storywritten and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCullyIn the early 20th century, Lizzie Murphy proved that baseball wasn’t just for men. This fictionalized account celebrates her rise to a major league career. Colorful, animated illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna PavlovaLaurel SnyderIn Russia before World War I, a young girl who sees her first ballet knows right then what her future will be and becomes a world-‐famous ballerina. Mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Talkin’ Guitar: A Story of Young Doc Watsonwritten and illustrated by Robbin GourleyThe songs and soundscape of rural Appalachia inspired young, blind Arthel Watson to become a great folk singer and bluegrass musician. Gentle watercolors.Five to NineView book details
Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American HistoryDon Brown, illustrated by Don Brown978-‐1-‐59643-‐998-‐6 Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, two powerful figures of early American history, come to blows with fatal results. Dramatic watercolors. Notes and bibliography.Five to NineView book details
The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial MarriageSelina Alko978-‐0-‐545-‐47853-‐3 In the 1960s the Lovings successfully challenged the Virginia law that made their interracial marriage a crime. Subdued mixed-‐media illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Founding Fathers!: Those Horse-‐Ridin’, Fiddle-‐ Playin’, Book-‐Readin’, Gun-‐Totin’ Gentlemen Who Started AmericaJonah WinterWitty, evocative ink and watercolor illustrations enhance this lively, whimsical history of America’s early leaders. Notes and sources.Five to NineView book details
Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret GameJohn CoyIn 1944 in segregated North Carolina, white players and black players broke the law to play basketball together. Muted color illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Seeds of Freedom: The Peaceful Integration of Huntsville, AlabamaHester BassAs civil rights violence rocks the nation, Huntsville, Alabama, chooses to peacefully integrate its restaurants, its movie theaters, and, finally, its schools. Warm, rich watercolors. Author’s note and bibliography.Five to NineView book details
Whale Trails: Before and NowLesa Cline-RansomeA whale-‐watching trip in Cape Cod today is juxtaposed with the lucrative whaling expeditions of the 18th and 19th centuries. Gouache, acrylic, and pencil illustrations. Back matter.Five to NineView book details
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boy, Were We Wrong about the Human BodyKathleen V. KudlinskiWhat will we find out in 20 years that will disprove what we know today? A delightful romp through medical history. Humorous watercolors. Timeline.Five to NineView book details
Boy, Were We Wrong about the Weather!Kathleen V. KudlinskiThroughout recorded history, people had myriad theories about weather—all wrong! Artwork created with pencil and computer graphics. Timeline.Five to NineLexile 770LATOS 4.4View book details
If You Love Honey: Nature’s ConnectionsMartha SullivanBees make honey—but they don’t do it alone. They are part of an interactive cycle that includes dandelions, ladybugs, and many other plants and animals. Colorful, detailed illustrations.Five to NineView book details
On the Construction Site: A Shine-‐a-‐Light BookCarron BrownShine a light behind the page to uncover hidden features of a building site. Presented in a Q and A format. Color and black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Raindrops RollApril Pulley Sayre978-‐1-‐4814-‐2064-‐8 Outstanding photographs and clear text reveal the science of raindrops as they land. Back matter adds details about the water cycle.Five to NineLexile AD560LATOS 3.7View book details
Simple Machines (Let’s Read-‐and-‐Find-‐Out Science series)D. J. WardLearn about the six basic simple machines—levers, wheels and axels, pulleys, ramps, wedges, and screws. Humorous explanations. Pen, ink, and digital illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and PulleysDavid A. AdlerDid you know your teeth are simple machines? Find out how many simple machines there are in our everyday life. Useful, clear illustrations.Five to NineView book details
So You Want to Grow a Pizza? (Grow Your Food series)Bridget HeosA humorous how-‐to on how to grow the ingredients for pizza sauce. Warm, colorful illustrations of the process. Recipe and resource list.Five to NineView book details
Sounds of the SavannaTerry Catasús JenningsFrom elephants trumpeting and rumbling to baboons shrieking and grunting, the animals of the savanna communicate through many different sounds. Detailed digital and oil illustrations.Five to NineView book details
Water Is Water: A Book about the Water CycleMiranda PaulSiblings explore the many different forms that water takes during each season. Lyrical text with realistic watercolor and gouache illustrations. Back matter provides scientific facts and bibliography.Five to NineView book details
What in the World?: Numbers in NatureNancy Raines Day978-‐1-‐4814-‐0060-‐2 Large-‐scale colorful illustrations and simple rhyming text describe birds two by two, three by three, and in other sets in nature.Five to NineView book detailsWhen the Wind BlowsStacy ClarkFrom filling sails to turning windmills to produce power, wind can do many things. Poetically told with appealing illustrations.Five to NineView book details
The Way to SchoolRosemary McCarney, with Plan InternationalChildren around the world share their different and sometimes dangerous experiences going to school. Full-‐ color photographs,Five to NineView book detailsNine to Twelve
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Mature contentBook ScavengerJennifer Chambliss BertmanWhen sinister developments threaten the online game Book Scavenger, Emily and James join a dangerous race to discover one special book. Black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Book That Proves Time Travel HappensHenry Clark978-‐0-‐316-‐40617-‐8 During time travel, Ambrose and his friends find a historical connection between Morse code and ancient Chinese I-‐Ching hexagrams. Spot illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book detailsFinders KeepersShelley Tougas978-‐1-‐59643-‐990-‐0 Can Al Capone’s loot save Christa’s summer cabin after her father loses his job? She and new friend Alex are detectives with pluck and wit.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Girl with the Glass BirdEsme KerrPlanted in a boarding school as a spy, Edie unravels the mystery of threats against a wealthy classmate, daughter of a Russian prince.Nine to TwelveLexile 850LATOS 5.7View book details
Gooseberry Park and the Master PlanCynthia Rylant978-‐1-‐4814-‐0449-‐5 A stouthearted dog, a funny, generous bat, a motherly squirrel, and a wise hermit crab come to the rescue during a terrible drought. Whimsical black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 830LATOS 5View book details
Nooks & CranniesJessica LawsonIn 1907 England, Tabitha Crum is summoned, with five others, to the home of a countess. There Tabitha unlocks a mystery, changing her life forever. Expressive black-‐and-‐white drawings.Nine to TwelveView book details
Old WolfAviAn old wolf and his starving pack, a mocking raven, and a boy with bow and arrow all collide in the Colorado mountains. Evocative pen and ink drawings.Nine to TwelveLexile 630LATOS 4.4View book details
The Poe EstatePolly Shulman978-‐0-‐399-‐16614-‐3 When Sukie goes with her parents to live with Cousin Hepzibah in the haunted Thorne Mansion, she meets an array of odd characters.Nine to TwelveView book detailsThe Sign of the Catwritten and illustrated by Lynne JonellWith the help of cats and a tiger, Duncan discovers his true identity. Well-‐drawn characters, vivid, detailed settings, and finely detailed spot illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentSmashie McPerter and the Mystery of Room 11N. GriffinThe substitute teacher may be the culprit, but if so, how? Pen and pencil drawings.Nine to TwelveView book detailsWonder at the Edge of the WorldNicole Helget978-‐0-‐316-‐24510-‐4 In the mid-‐1850s, an adolescent girl, left in charge of her father’s artifacts, travels from Kansas to Antarctica with a shrunken head. Spot illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Terrifying Tales (Guys Read series)Jon Scieszka978-‐0-‐06-‐238558-‐1 Ten stories by a variety of authors and illustrators go beyond ghouls and gore to explore the frightening supernatural. Black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder StoriesR. J. Palacio978-‐1-‐101-‐93485-‐2 Three new Auggie tales explore redemption, childhood relationships, and the meaning of friendship.Nine to TwelveView book details
Blackbird FlyErin Entrada Kelly978-‐0-‐06-‐223861-‐0 A Filipino immigrant, bullied by boys for her Asian looks, dreams of running away to New Orleans and finding a new life as a musician. Black-‐and-‐white spot illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 660LATOS 4.3View book details
FortCynthia DeFelice978-‐0-‐374-‐32427-‐8 Two 11-‐year-‐olds spend the summer building a fort, confronting two bullies, and befriending a boy with disabilities.Nine to TwelveView book details
Genuine SweetFaith HarkeyA 12-‐year-‐old uses her magic to empower others to create positive changes in their communities and then in her own life.Nine to TwelveView book detailsGeorgeAlex GinoGeorge knows she is a girl trapped in a boy’s body. If she can be Charlotte in the school play, maybe her mom will understand.Nine to TwelveView book details
Gone Crazy in AlabamaRita Williams-GarciaThree Brooklyn sisters spend the summer of 1969 with kinfolk in Alabama, discovering their complicated family history and facing the aftermath of a dangerous tornado.Nine to TwelveLexile 740LATOS 4.5View book details
Listen, SlowlyThanhhà Lại. HarperCollinsMai’s grandfather died in the war in Vietnam. When she travels there to help her grandmother fully accept his death, Mai gains a broader view of her own life. Helpful map.Nine to TwelveView book details
Look Both Ways in the Barrio BlancoJudith Robbins RoseWhen 12-‐year-‐old Jacinta, child of illegal immigrants, confronts the world outside the barrio, she faces opportunities, challenges, and confusion.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentMoonpenny IslandTricia Springstubb978-‐0-‐06-‐211293-‐4 Her best friend leaves, her parents fight, her big sister acts strange, and Flor doesn’t know how she will survive as the only eleven-‐year-‐old left on the island. Black-‐and-‐ white spot illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Paper ThingsJennifer Richard JacobsonAfter their parents die, 11-‐year-‐old Ari and her older brother leave their guardian and attempt to live independently, with unfortunate consequences.Nine to TwelveLexile 830LATOS 5.4View book details
The Penderwicks in SpringJeanne Birdsall978-‐0-‐375-‐87077-‐4 Part of a family with many secrets, talents, and relationships, Batty reaches her 11th birthday and learns to accept herself.Nine to TwelveView book details
Sunny Side Upwritten and illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, color by Lark Pien74165-‐1; 978-‐0-‐545-‐74166-‐8 (pbk) On a summer trip to her grandfather in Florida, Sunny discovers comic book heroes, swamp alligators, and how to cope with family problems. Humorous graphic illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile GN490LATOS 3.3View book details
The Truth about Twinkie PieKat Yeh978-‐0-‐316-‐23662-‐1 Armed with her mom’s recipe book and her big sister’s support, brainy 12-‐year-‐old GiGi moves from a trailer park in South Carolina to attend a private school in New York.Nine to TwelveLexile 730LATOS 4.6View book details
Alistair Grim’s OdditoriumGregory FunaroIn the London of the 1800s, a 12-‐year-‐old chimney sweep ends up living with Alistair Grim in his magical building and fighting the evil Prince Nightshade. Spot black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Confessions of an Imaginary Friend: A MemoirJacques Papier written andAfter discovering he is imaginary, Jacques asks to be released and embarks on a journey of self-‐discovery. Spot black-‐and-‐white line drawings.Nine to TwelveView book details
CrenshawKatherine Applegate04323-‐8 When fifth-‐grader Jackson’s family runs into money problems and faces homelessness, his old imaginary friend returns to help him through it—again.Nine to TwelveView book details
Diary of a Mad Brownie (The Enchanted Files series)Bruce Coville978-‐0-‐385-‐39247-‐1 Angus, a brownie, and 11-‐year-‐old Alex embark on an adventure in the Enchanted Realm to break her family’s curse. Detailed black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The ImaginaryA.F. Harrold978-‐0-‐8027-‐3811-‐0 Rudger likes being Amanda’s imaginary friend. When she begins to forget him, he is determined not to fade away. Whimsical black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 720LATOS 4.7View book details
Mature contentThe JumbiesTracey Baptiste978-‐1-‐61620-‐414-‐3 When a strange woman puts her father under an evil spell, Corinne, 11, finds a way to stop her from taking over their Caribbean island home.Nine to TwelveView book details
LilliputSam GaytonKidnapped from her beloved home in Lilliput, three-‐ inch-‐tall Lily finds herself Gulliver’s prisoner. Will she escape? Black-‐and-‐white pencil and watercolor illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
A Nearer MoonMelanie CrowderSisterly love unfolds in two intertwined fantasies. Exquisite prose.Nine to TwelveView book details
The NestKenneth OppelSteve has nightmares about a swarm of wasps as he worries about his sick baby brother. Graphite illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Rules for Stealing StarsCorey Ann Haydu978-‐0-‐06-‐235271-‐2 Coping with their mother’s alcoholism and their father’s inability to connect with the world, four sisters discover a magical way to get what they need.Nine to TwelveLexile 720LATOS 4.6View book details
Folk and Fairy Tales *Hiawatha and the PeacemakerRobbie RobertsonHiawatha, a Mohawk warrior, translates and disseminates the Peacemaker’s message to unite the Iroquois nations during the 14th century. Oil paintings. CD included.Nine to TwelveLexile AD740LATOS 5View book details
On the Shoulder of a Giant: An Inuit Folktaleretold by Neil Christopher, illustrated by James NelsonThe giant Inukpak adopts a human hunter as a son and takes him on his travels. Dramatic digital illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Treasury of Norse Mythology: Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love, and RevengeDonna Jo NapoliMeet Thor the thunder god, Loki the trickster, Freyja the magician, and other Norse gods. Lavish, colorful illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Adam & ThomasAharon Appelfeld978-‐1-‐60980-‐634-‐7 Impending deportation from the ghetto forces two Jewish mothers to leave their sons in a forest. The boys survive due to their friendship and ingenuity. Ink and watercolor illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentAnastasia and Her SistersCarolyn Meyer978-‐1-‐4814-‐0326-‐9 The final years of Russia’s Romanov dynasty are recounted by the last czar’s youngest daughter.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Blackthorn KeyKevin Sands978-‐1-‐4814-‐4651-‐8 Why is a secret cult murdering apothecaries? Apprentice Christopher mourns the death of his master and, with his friend Tom, tries to solve the murders.Nine to TwelveLexile 630LATOS 4.6View book details
The Boy Who Fell off the Mayflower, or John Howland’s Good Fortunewritten and illustrated by P. J. LynchJoining the Pilgrims as an indentured servant, teenager John Howland endures the rigors of an ocean voyage and the creation of a new colony. Watercolor and gouache illustrations. Bibliography.Nine to TwelveLexile 940LATOS 5.5View book details
Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony InspiredHistorical Facts by Nikki GrimesIn an imaginary 1904 meeting, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony talk about their life’s work and their achievements. Folk-‐art style illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Chasing SecretsGennifer Choldenko385-‐74253-‐5 In 1900, when San Francisco is threatened with the plague, Chinese immigrants are blamed. A doctor’s daughter tries to save those she loves.Nine to TwelveLexile 540LATOS 3.7View book details
The Curious World of Calpurnia TateJacqueline Kelly978-‐0-‐8050-‐9744-‐3 A spirited, inquisitive girl shares both her love for science and animals and her thoughts about family relationships and the effects of traumatic historical events.Nine to TwelveLexile 860LATOS 5.5View book details
CurrentsJane Petrlik SmolikA message put in a bottle by an 11-‐year-‐old slave in Virginia reaches two other young girls and transforms their lives.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Detective’s AssistantKate Hannigan978-‐0-‐316-‐40351-‐1 In 1859 a lively orphan helps her aunt, the first female detective for Pinkerton’s, recover stolen money and thwart an assassination. Based on true events.Nine to TwelveView book details
Finding SomeplaceDenise Lewis Patrick978-‐0-‐8050-‐4716-‐5 In New Orleans at the time of Hurricane Katrina, a young teen experiences challenges in her community, her family, and her life.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentFull Cicada MoonMarilyn HiltonIn 1969 Mimi moves to Vermont with her Japanese mother and black father. Passionate about the space program, she follows her heart and stands up for her beliefs. Told in free verse. (9-‐–2) Best Children’s Books of the Year Nine to Read Aloud Mature Content (10 -‐ 14) Su *Granddaddy’s Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box by Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein, illustrated by James E. Ransome (Candlewick Press, $16.99) 978-‐0-‐7636-‐6593-‐7 A grandson recalls the day his grandfather tried to vote for the first time in the segregated South. Expressive watercolors,Nine to TwelveLexile 790LATOS 5View book details
Half a ManMichael MorpurgoMichael, 12, learns how his grandfather was disfigured in the war and about the lonely, isolated life he led afterwards. Muted ink and screen-‐printed illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Harlem Renaissance Partywritten and illustrated by Faith Ringgold978-‐0-‐06-‐057911-‐1 Lonnie and Uncle Bates take an unforgettable journey to the Harlem of the 1930s and meet W. E. B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, and other famous leaders and artists. Vibrant illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The IliadHomerAfter Paris abducts Menelaus’s wife, Helen, the Greeks and Trojans battle for 10 years, each aided by the gods and goddesses. Striking mixed-‐media illustrations.Nine to TwelveWord count 152886View book details
Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965Jonah Winter978-‐0-‐385-‐39028-‐6 En route to vote, 100-‐year-‐old Lillian reviews her family’s turbulent voting history. Striking large colorful mixed-‐media illustrations bring the struggle to life.Nine to TwelveView book details
Night on FireRonald KiddIn 1961, after witnessing violent attacks on the peaceful Freedom Riders in her home town of Anniston, Alabama, Billie, a white 13-‐year-‐old girl, bonds with Jarmaine, a black girl. They travel together to Montgomery to join the fight against segregation.Nine to TwelveView book details
River Runs DeepJennifer BradburySent to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky to cure his tuberculosis, 12-‐year-‐old Elias comes upon runaway slaves seeking their freedom.Nine to TwelveLexile 730LATOS 4.9View book details
The Safest LieAngela CerritoDuring World War II, nine-‐year-‐old Anna’s life changes completely. With a new non-‐Jewish identity, she is sent out of the Warsaw ghetto, first to a Catholic orphanage and then to a foster home.Nine to TwelveLexile 570LATOS 3.9View book details
Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His Peoplewritten and illustrated by S. D. NelsonAn imagined autobiography chronicles the great Lakota leader’s valiant struggle against white encroachment. Maps, photographs, and period-‐style illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
StellaSharon M. DraperIn 1932, when the Ku Klux Klan returns to Bumblebee, North Carolina, Stella, 11, deals with prejudice in a time of change.Nine to TwelveLexile 740LATOS 4.8View book detailsMature contentWalking Two Worlds (Pathfinders series)Joseph Bruchac978-‐1-‐939053-‐10-‐7 This fictional account portrays the early life of Ely Parker, a Seneca chief who became leader of the Iroquois nation in the mid-‐1800s.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Way to Stay in DestinyAugusta ScattergoodTheo, 12, wants a home, a friend, and a piano, and he’s found them all in the town of Destiny. Unfortunately, Uncle Raymond has other plans for him.Nine to TwelveLexile 650LATOS 4.1View book details
The Wolf WilderKatherine RundellWith the help of a band of children and half-‐wild wolves, Feo sets out to free her mother from a czarist prison.Nine to TwelveLexile 640LATOS 4.5View book details
The Doldrumswritten and illustrated by Nicholas Gannon978=0-‐06-‐232094-‐0 Archer feels trapped in his boring life until he and two friends decide to go looking for his grandparents, lost on an exploration. Droll, painterly illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Ghastly McNastys: The Lost Treasure of Little SnoringLyn GardnerCan best friends Tat and Hetty outwit ruthless, repulsive pirates and find the buried treasure? Grossly funny black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Hamster Princess: Harriet the InvincibleUrsula VernonAn evil fairy places a curse on Harriet: she is to fall into a death-‐like sleep at the age of 12. Until then, however, Harriet thinks she is unbeatable. Bold artwork.Nine to TwelveView book details
Lucky StrikeBobbie Pyron978-‐0-‐545-‐59217-‐8 When Nate is struck by lightning, his bad luck changes— but so do his friendships in the fishing town of Paradise Beach, Florida.Nine to TwelveLexile 770LATOS 5.2View book details
The Terrible TwoMac Barnett, Jory JohnMiles’s ambition to become the premier prankster at his new school faces stiff competition from a surprising source. Black-‐and-‐white drawings.Nine to TwelveLexile 620LATOS 4.5View book details
The Boy Who Crashed to Earth (Hilo series)Sandhya Parappukkaran978-‐0-‐385-‐38617-‐3 After Hilo falls from the sky, Gina and 10-‐year-‐old D. J. join him in his quest to save the world. Brightly colored graphics.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Flinkwater Factor (The Flinkwater Chronicles series)Pete HautmanIn her high tech town, 13-‐year-‐old Ginger searches for a way to help the comatose victims of an epidemic caused by viewing computer screens.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentFuzzy MudLouis Sachar978-‐0-‐385-‐74378-‐5 Taking a shortcut to avoid a bully, two middle schoolers uncover the threat of an environmental disaster.Nine to TwelveLexile 700LATOS 5View book details
Sports (fiction) Game SevenPaul VolponiSixteen-‐year-‐old Julio’s father, an ace pitcher, has defected from Cuba. Will that damage Julio’s chance to play for Cuba’s national baseball team?Nine to TwelveView book details
Roller GirlVictoria JamiesonA trip to a roller derby inspires Astrid to leave her predictable life and attend roller derby boot camp. Colorful, dynamic, expressive panels.Nine to TwelveLexile GN440LATOS 3.2View book details
Today Another Kind of HurricaneTamara Ellis Smith0-‐553-‐51193-‐2 A lucky marble connects the lives of Zavion, 10, who loses everything in Hurricane Katrina, and of 10-‐year-‐ old Henry in Vermont, who loses his best friend.Nine to TwelveView book details
Footer Davis Probably Is CrazySusan VaughtFooter and her friend Peavine decide to help solve the mystery of two kids missing after a house fire, though Footer worries that she might be becoming sick like her bipolar mother.Nine to TwelveView book details
Lost In the SunLisa GraffTwelve-‐year-‐old Trent struggles with guilt and anger after a fatal accident, but then class outcast Fallon befriends him.Nine to TwelveLexile 700LATOS 4.5View book detailsMy Tata’s Remedies/Los remedios de mi TataRoni Capin Rivera-AshfordTata (Grandpa) uses herbs to cure illness. Full-‐page colored illustrations and glossary of medicinal herbs and remedies. In English and Spanish.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Thing about JellyfishAli Benjamin978-‐0-‐316-‐38086-‐7 Suzy, 12, sets out to meet a jellyfish expert in Australia to prove that an Irukandji sting caused her best friend’s death.Nine to TwelveLexile 740LATOS 5View book details
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry FarmerKelly Jones978-‐0-‐385-‐75552-‐8 Moving from Los Angeles to a farm is a difficult adjustment for Sophie and her multiethnic family. Handling supernatural chickens is an even greater challenge. Detailed black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 880LATOS 5.7View book details
Dreams of Freedom: In Words and PicturesJanetta Otter-‐Barry, foreword by Michael MorpurgoThe words of Harriet Tubman, Malala Yousafzai, and other activists and writers express the many freedoms that all people have the right to enjoy. Powerful color illustrations by numerous artists.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentBeastly Versewritten and illustrated by JooHee YoonThese 16 child-‐friendly animal-‐themed poems—by Ogden Nash, Lewis Carroll, William Blake, and others— range from nonsensical to sublime. Dazzling fluorescent colored illustrations, including four foldouts.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Maine Coon’s Haiku and Other Poems for Cat LoversMichael J. RosenSpare haiku verse and digitally created illustrations convey the unique characteristics of 20 breeds of cats. Notes provide additional facts and explain the history of each breed.Nine to TwelveView book details
Poems in the AtticNikki GrimesWhile visiting her grandmother, a young girl discovers poems her mother wrote when her father was in the Air Force. Mixed-‐media illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book detailsShould You Be a River: A Poem about Lovewritten and illustrated by Ed Young978-‐0-‐316-‐23089-‐6 How many ways are there to say “I love you”? A breathtaking visual journey in verse. Evocative illustrations combining collage, photographs, and calligraphy,Nine to TwelveView book details
INFORMATION BOOKS 101 Things to Do before You Grow UpLaura Dower978-‐1-‐63322-‐003-‐4 Learn how to make a compass, write a spooky story, and much more. Includes materials and complete, clearly illustrated instructions. 8–11) The Nitty-‐Gritty Gardening Book: Fun Projects for All Seasons by Kari Cornell, photographed by Jennifer S. Larson (Millbrook Press/Lerner, $26.65) 978-‐1-‐4677-‐2647-‐4 Learn all about gardening, including what you need and how and when to do each step of the process. Descriptive photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead CalaverasDuncan TonatiuhIn the 19th century, a Mexican printer created political cartoons depicting humorous skeletons that have become synonymous with the Day of the Dead festival. Stylized art captures the spirit of the holiday. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem’s Greatest BookstoreVaunda Micheaux NelsonThe inspiring story of Harlem’s National Memorial African Bookstore, as told from the point of view of the son of its founder Lewis Michaux, is illustrated with dramatic paintings that incorporate Michaux’s proverbs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentRhythm Ride: A Road Trip through the Motown SoundAndrea Davis Pinkney978-‐1-‐59643-‐973-‐3 Ride along with the Groove and follow the exciting history of the music and performers of Detroit, from Diana Ross to the Jackson 5. Illustrated with photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings, a MemoirMargarita EngleA young girl reflects on her love of her Cuban family and heritage as the rest of America fears an atomic war.Nine to TwelveView book details
Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. CummingsMatthew BurgessFrom early childhood, Cummings wove words and imagination into poetry. Textured illustrations perfectly picture his life. Back matter includes a chronology, four poems, and an author’s note.Nine to TwelveView book details
Fur, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoowritten and illustrated by Cassandre MaxwellIn the late 1800s, the self-‐taught superintendent of the London Zoo worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the animals in his care. Realistic cut-‐paper collage illustrations. Time line, sources, bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
Growing Up PedroMatt TavaresGrowing up in the Dominican Republic, Pedro Martínez worshipped his older brother, Ramón, and followed him to an extraordinary baseball career. Colorful gouache illustrations. Also in a Spanish language edition.Nine to TwelveView book details
The House That Jane Built: A Story about Jane AddamsTanya Lee StoneOpened in Chicago by Jane Addams in 1889, by 1907 Hull House grew to a 13-‐building complex providing services and opportunities to poor immigrant families. Gentle watercolor and pen and ink illustrations. Bibliography and author’s note.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Inker’s Shadowwritten and illustrated by Allen SayOvercoming indifference and hostility and reaping the benefits of unexpected kindness, a boy who loves to draw becomes a professional artist. Ink and watercolor illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle’s Journey to Alvin AileyLesa Cline-Ransome978-‐1-‐4814-‐2221-‐5 Bowlegged as a child, Robert Battle became a dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Warm pastel illustrations. Bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Rain Wizard: The Amazing, Mysterious, True Life of Charles Mallory HatfieldLarry Dane BrimnerIn the early 1900s, Charles Mallory Hatfield promised to bring rain drought-‐stricken San Diego. Notes, bibliography, archival photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel TowerGreg PizzoliRobert Miller spent a lifetime bilking rich people by appealing to their avarice. Mixed-‐media artwork. Glossary and bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentTrombone ShortyTroy AndrewsWhen he finds a broken trombone, a young boy in New Orleans fulfills his wish of becoming a musician like his dad and brother. Stunning watercolors and collages.Nine to TwelveLexile 760LATOS 4.2View book details
Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane GoodallAnita Silvey, foreword by Jane GoodallOutstanding photographs enhance this discussion of Goodall and her work with chimpanzees.Nine to TwelveView book details
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: Spirit of the Civil Rights MovementCarole Boston WeatherfordBorn into extreme poverty in Mississippi in 1917, African American activist Fannie Lou Hamer fought tirelessly for voting rights and social justice. Told in free verse with vibrant collages.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Red Bicycle: The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary BicycleJude IsabellaThis engaging tale of global sharing raises awareness of our actions in the world. Supportive back matter and playful illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Trash Talk!: Moving toward a Zero-‐Waste WorldMichelle MulderPeople create prodigious amounts of garbage. How can we clean up our towns and our planet?Nine to TwelveView book detailsWangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of TreesFranck PrévotMaathai, a Kenyan environmentalist and activist, won the Nobel Prize for contributions to sustainable forest management, tribal peace, and democracy. Lush, colorful illustrations. Extensive back matter. (9-‐12) What’s the Buzz?: Keeping Bees in Flight by Merrie-‐Ellen Wilcox (Orca Book Publishers, $19.95) 978-‐1-‐4598-‐0960-‐4 Colorful photographs accompany information about the life of bees, their role as pollinators, and how we can help to protect them.Nine to TwelveView book details
28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the WorldCharles R. Smith JrGreat African American men and women are praised in both poetry and prose. Striking mixed-‐media illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Historium (Welcome to the Museum series)Jo Nelson978-‐0-‐7636-‐7984-‐2 This thoughtful selection presents archeological artifacts from ancient cultures and civilizations. Oversize pages with hand-‐drawn and digitally painted illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Impossible Voyage of Kon-‐Tikiwritten and illustrated by Deborah Kogan RayIn 1947 Norwegian anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl set out to prove, by replicating their journey, that the Incans had voyaged by raft to the South Pacific islands. Dramatic watercolors.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentJars of Hope: How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children during the HolocaustJennifer RoyIrena Sendler, a Polish social worker, smuggled nearly 2,500 Jewish children out of the Warsaw Ghetto before she was arrested. Atmospheric digitally created illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of FranceMara RockliffOn a visit to Paris, Franklin used the scientific method to prove that Dr. Mesmer’s magic wand really had no power. Digitally colored pencil illustrations. Resources.Nine to TwelveView book details
Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of RhythmKaren DeansDespite encountering racism and sexism, an integrated, all-‐female jazz band performed successfully throughout the United States in the 1930s and ’40s. Acrylic and oil illustrations offer a jazzy palette of color.Nine to TwelveView book details
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights MarchLynda Blackmon Lowery, as told to Elspeth Leacock, Susan BuckleyLowery recounts her experiences as the youngest participant in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Photographs and cartoon-‐ like illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
United States Encyclopedia: America’s People, Places, and EventsJulie Beer, Mark H. Bockenhauer, Stephan F. Canha, Michelle HarrisEntries about each of the 50 states include information about people, cultural sites, and history. Photographs, maps, timeline, and copies of historical documents.Nine to TwelveView book details
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Be a Beach Detectivewritten and illustrated by Peggy KochanoffCan dead jellyfish still sting you? Learn the answer and much more information about common sea creatures and plants. Detailed, well-‐ labeled illustrations. Glossary, references.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Call of the Osprey (Scientists in the Field series)Kim Perez Valice, photographed by Andy Comins, the Center for Whale Research978-‐0-‐544-‐23268-‐6 In Montana’s mining areas, researchers study ospreys’ gigantic nests and close family relations to monitor the effects of mercury contaminants on these fish-‐catching birds. Vivid photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
Counting Lions: Portraits from the WildKatie CottonThis nontraditional counting book lyrically describes the behaviors and habitats of 10 endangered animals. Realistically detailed charcoal illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Mature contentCurious Critters: Marinewritten and photographed by David FitzSimmonsTwenty North American ocean inhabitants share their unique stories. Breathtaking photographs. Back matter.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Great Monkey Rescue: Saving the Golden Lion TamarinsSandra MarkleScientists use unique strategies to save Brazil’s golden lion tamarin monkeys from the brink of extinction. Gorgeous color photos.Nine to TwelveView book details
Human Body Theaterwritten and illustrated by Maris Wicks978-‐1-‐62672-‐277-‐4 Friendly, cartoon-‐like body parts and components are the characters in this comprehensive, humorous overview of human physiology. Helpful diagrams.Nine to TwelveLexile GN920LATOS 6.1View book details
I See a Pattern HereBruce Goldstone, photographed by Bruce Goldstone, Others978-‐0-‐8050-‐9209-‐7 Look at diverse patterns in nature, artwork, and more and explore the secrets behind them. Instructions for making your own patterns. Colorful photographs.Nine to TwelveLexile 810LATOS 4.7View book details
The Kids’ Book of Simple Machines: Cool Projects & Activities That Make Science FunKelly DoudnaUse everyday items to learn about and build simple machines. Activities have step-‐by-‐step instructions. Concepts are well illustrated with photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Octopus Scientists : Exploring the Mind of a Mollusk (Scientists in the Field series)Sy Montgomery, photographed by Keith Ellenbogen978-‐0-‐544-‐23270-‐9 Researchers on the island of Moorea, near Tahiti, search for the elusive octopus and uncover some of its fascinating secrets. Color photographs. Index, bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
Octopuses!: Strange and WonderfulLaurence Pringle978-‐1-‐59078-‐928-‐5 Learn all about these solitary, highly intelligent mollusks who can change color and shape in a fraction of a second and perform complex tasks. Finely detailed watercolor illustrations. Glossary, bibliography, index.Nine to TwelveLexile 930LATOS 5.6View book detailsThe Queen’s Shadow: A Story about How Animals Seewritten and illustrated by Cybèle YoungThe science of eyesight is woven into a clever whodunit involving a haughty queen. Scientific notes. Digitally colored pen and ink illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
Sand Swimmers: The Secret Life of Australia’s Desert WildernessNarelle OliverAn astonishing variety of wildlife has adapted to the extremely harsh conditions in the desert of Central Australia. Meticulously detailed mixed-‐media illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book detailsMature contentSmall Wonders: Jean-‐Henri Fabre & His World of InsectsMatthew Clark Smith978-‐1-‐4778-‐2632-‐4 Admired by Darwin, this little-‐known naturalist observed insects in the wild, made important discoveries, and published more than 200 works. Detailed watercolors. Sources, time line.Nine to TwelveView book details
Spidermania: Friends on the WebAlexandra Siy, illustrated by Dennis Kunkel, Dennis KunkelLearn about spider anatomy, behavior, and habitats. Dramatic SEM (scanning electron microscope) photographs. Glossary, sources, bibliography.Nine to TwelveView book details
• STEM Trailblazer Biographies Aerospace Engineer Aprille EricssonLaura Hamilton Waxman, 978-‐1-‐4677-‐6118-‐5 Computer Engineer Ruchi Sanghvi by Laura Hamilton Waxman, 978-‐0-‐4677-‐6119-‐2 SpaceX, Tesla Motors Engineer Elon Musk by Matt Doeden, 978-‐1-‐4677-‐6116-‐1 Theoretical Physicist Brian Greene by Matt Doeden, 978-‐1-‐4677-‐6115-‐4Meet scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians whose passion for discovery and innovation are changing the world and our understanding of it. Photographs.Nine to TwelveView book details
The Story of Life: A First Book about EvolutionCatherine Barr, Steve Williams978-‐1-‐84780-‐485-‐3 From the hot noisy world of volcanoes four billion years ago to the furry animals that became humans, evolution is explained in clear simple text with helpful illustrations.Nine to TwelveView book details
This Bridge Will Not Be GrayDave EggersHow was San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge designed and constructed? Colored paper and collage illustrations.Nine to TwelveLexile 720LATOS 4.5View book detailsTwelve to Fourteen
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Mature contentLast of the Sandwalkerswritten and illustrated by Jay Hosler978-‐1-‐62672-‐024-‐4 An intrepid group of beetles leads a scientific expedition and makes fascinating discoveries that challenge their isolated homeland’s world-‐view. Dynamic drawings.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Nimonawritten and illustrated by Noelle StevensonLord Blackheart takes on a shape-‐shifting sidekick in his battle against Sir Goldenloin and an evil political system. Imaginative digital comic panels.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Connect the StarsMarisa de los Santos, David TeagueThirteen-‐year-‐old Audrey has given up on friendship. Will being part of a team at a desert wilderness camp restore her ability to trust others?Twelve to FourteenLexile 840LATOS 5.3View book details
The Frail Days (Orca Limelights series)Gabrielle PrendergastWhen 16-‐year-‐old Stella, a rock musician, seeks a new singer for her band, she must overcome female stereotyping.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Goodbye StrangerRebecca Stead978-‐0-‐385-‐74317-‐4 Three seventh-‐grade friends and their siblings deal with family issues, school bullying, viral selfies, and evolving relationships.Twelve to FourteenLexile 560LATOS 3.9View book details
The Honest TruthDan GemeinhartTwelve-‐year-‐old Mark, dying of cancer, decides to climb a mountain with his dog as his final quest for his own identity.Twelve to FourteenLexile 550LATOS 4View book details
The MarvelsBrian SelznickThe story of Billy Marvel, who in 1766 becomes the first member of an acting dynasty, is told in pictures. The story of Joseph Jervis, who searches for his mysterious uncle in 1990, is told in prose. How do the tales of the two boys connect?Twelve to FourteenLexile 770LATOS 4.6View book details
Mature contentOrbiting JupiterGary D. SchmidtOn a rural Maine farm, Joseph, 14 years old and a father, joins the family of 12-‐year-‐old Jack as a foster child.Twelve to FourteenView book details
P.S. I Still Love YouJenny HanWhen an old friend turns up, Lara Jean’s life gets complicated. Can she love two boys at once? Positive family relationships help her.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Seventh Most Important ThingShelley Pearsall978-‐0-‐553-‐49728-‐1 After assaulting the “Junk Man,” 13-‐year-‐old Arthur is ordered to work for him for 120 hours or go to jail.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Show and ProveSofia Quintero978-‐0-‐375-‐84707-‐3 In the south Bronx in 1983, three teenagers try to make sense of poverty, drugs, race relations, and war in the Middle East.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentSix Impossible ThingsFiona WoodReeling from major family traumas, Dan contends with a new school, a sad mother, and a huge crush on the girl next door.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Stand-‐OffAndrew SmithA high school senior deals with losing his best friend, rooming with a 12-‐year-‐old freshman, and longing for his girlfriend.Twelve to FourteenView book details
This Side of HomeRenée Watson978-‐1-‐59990-‐668-‐3 Twins Maya and Nikki respond differently as gentrification changes their neighborhood, impacting their friendships and college decisions.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Baba Yaga’s AssistantMarika McCoolaWhen her widowed father becomes engaged to a woman she has never met, tween Masha runs away to become the assistant to a witch. Elegant digitally created illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
BeastkeeperCat Hellisen978-‐0-‐8050-‐9980-‐5 Thirteen-‐year-‐old Sarah works to preserve her humanity when her family is torn apart by curses, revenge, and jealousy.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Cuckoo SongFrances HardingeThirteen-‐year-‐old Triss wakes up with a hazy memory, insatiable hunger, and inexplicable hostility from her younger sister. What is happening?Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Darkest Part of the ForestHolly Black978-‐0-‐316-‐21307-‐3 For years, faeries and humans have co-‐existed in Fairfold. Then Hazel starts a chain of events that will alter both worlds forever.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Disappearance of Emily H.Barrie Summy978-‐0-‐385-‐73943-‐6 Raine, an itinerant student with the unusual gift of seeing “sparkles” of people and places that disclose hidden truths, works to solve a mystery in her new town.Twelve to FourteenLexile 590LATOS 4.1View book details
Great Ball of LightEvan KuhlmanWhen twins Fiona and Fenton catch a ball of light that has the magical power of restoring life, unexpected events ensue. Charcoal pencil and watercolor illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book detailsHunterMercedes LackeyJoy, a skillful Hunter, battles daily with deadly Othersider creatures. But can she meet the challenges of the political battles in the all-‐powerful government. Spot decorations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentLegend: The Graphic Noveladapted by Leigh Dragoon, illustrated by Kaari, based on the trilogy by Marie Lu978-‐0-‐399-‐17189-‐5 This full-‐color graphic format adaptation of Lu’s Legend brings the struggle between the Republic and the Patriots and the relationship between Day and June to life.Twelve to FourteenView book details
MechanicaBetsy CornwellIs there a “happily ever after” for the 16-‐year-‐old inventor-‐mechanic who needs to escape her dreary existence with her bullying stepfamily? A different kind of Cinderella story.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Second Guard (Second Guard series)J. D. VaughnWhen Tali reports for military training, as required of all second-‐born 15-‐year-‐olds, she and her two new compatriots discover treason afoot.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Shadow behind the StarsRebecca HahnChloe describes the world from her perspective as the youngest of a trio of immortal sisters, the Fates of Greek myth.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Sin Eater’s DaughterMelinda SalisburyWith one touch, Twylla executes traitors in the kingdom of Lormere. Then she struggles to unearth the truth, with the help of two suitors, the prince, and her guard.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Six of CrowsLeigh Bardugo978-‐1-‐62779-‐212-‐7 Seventeen-‐year-‐old Kaz leads his gang of outcasts to a far-‐off island as they try to capture the scientist producing a drug that could destroy humanity.Twelve to FourteenLexile HL790LATOS 5.5View book details
Star Rise (Horses of the Dawn series)Kathryn LaskyTijo, a lame boy rejected by his clan, forms an extraordinary bond with a group of wild horses that help them all survive.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Storyspinner (The Keepers’ Chronicles series)Becky WallaceTold by five characters, this fantasy combines magic, romance, political intrigue, warriors, and a missing princess. Johanna, a storyspinner, must confront her destiny.Twelve to FourteenView book details
SwitchIngrid LawAlthough their magic has gone awry, the Beaumonts need to rescue Grandma Pat, who suffers from dementia.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series)Rick RiordanMagnus dies heroically in battle with the Norse darklord Surt and goes to Valhalla to defend the Nine Worlds from destruction on Ragnarok, the Day of Doom.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentThe Whisper (The Riverman Trilogy)Aaron Starmer978-‐0-‐374-‐36311-‐6 When 12-‐year-‐old Alistair attempts to find his friend in magical Aquavania he encounters strange truths about himself, others, and the nature of reality.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentAfter the AshesSara K. JoinerIn August 1883 two teenagers in the Dutch East Indies colony of Java, with very different ideas about their futures, try to survive a volcanic eruption and the giant waves that follow.Twelve to FourteenView book details
AudacityMelanie CrowderClara Lemlich’s story of her life as a child in Russia, as a young immigrant in America, and as a labor activist in New York, is vividly told in verse. Includes historical notes and glossary.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Cast Off: The Strange Adventures of Petra De Winter and Bram BroenEve YohalemTwelve-‐year-‐old Petra’s discovery as a stowaway on a Dutch merchant ship bound for Batavia in 1663 is the beginning of many incredible adventures.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Catch You Later, TraitorAviIn Brooklyn in the early 1950s, a 12-‐year-‐old dealing with Red Scare accusations and a hostile school environment is determined to ferret out family secrets.Twelve to FourteenLexile 550LATOS 4View book details
Diary of a Waitress: The Not-‐So-‐Glamorous Life of a Harvey GirlCarolyn MeyerDeprived of college by her father’s business failure, Kitty leaves home to become a Harvey Girl, though her ultimate goal is to be a journalist.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Echo: A NovelPam Muñoz RyanWith the help of a very special harmonica, three children, in three very different places and circumstances, are able to meet serious challenges.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Falconer’s ApprenticeMalve von HassellWhen Andreas tries to save a hunting peregrine, he becomes involved in the struggle between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire and unexpectedly finds his true calling.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Finding FortuneDelia RayThe town of Fortune, Iowa, famous for shell buttons, is down on its luck. So is Ren, whose father is in Afghanistan.Twelve to FourteenLexile 800LATOS 5.1View book details
The Great War: Stories InspiredItems from the First World War by David Almond, OthersEleven original short stories evoke the tragedy of the "war to end all wars." A beautifully designed book with striking black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentIn the Footsteps of Crazy HorseJoseph Marshall IIIOn a trek with his grandfather, Jimmy, 11, learns about the great warrior Crazy Horse, who, like Jim was teased for not looking like a Lakota. Black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Twelve to FourteenLexile 620LATOS 4.7View book details
Like a River: A Civil War NovelKathy Cannon WiechmanIn this gripping story of loyalty and courage, two teenage Union soldiers, each hiding a secret, face danger and the horrors of war and imprisonment.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Listen to the MoonMichael Morpurgo978-‐1-‐250-‐04204-‐0 On the Scilly Isles, a boy and his father find an injured girl who is unable to speak and has no memory of how she got there. Can they help her?Twelve to FourteenLexile 960LATOS 5.9View book details
Newt’s EmeraldGarth Nix978-‐0-‐06-‐236004-‐5 In the 19th century, a heroine disguises herself as a boy and experiences romance, magic, and mystery.Twelve to FourteenView book details
A Night DividedJennifer A. NielsenDespite great risk, Gerta, Fritz, and Mama dig a tunnel beneath the Berlin Wall to join father and Dominic in the West.Twelve to FourteenView book detailsThe Saga of Gudrid the Far-‐TravelerNancy Marie BrownIntrepid, resourceful Gudrid prefers adventure to domesticity and succeeds in journeying to Wine Land despite many challenges and obstacles. Based on 11-‐ century Icelandic sagas.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Terrorist: Gavrilo Princip, the Assassin Who Ignited World War Iwritten and illustrated by Henrik Rehr978-‐1-‐4677-‐7279-‐2; 978-‐1-‐4677-‐7284-‐6 (pbk) How does a poor student from a tiny village become a terrorist who changes the course of history? Black-‐and-‐ white drawings set the edgy mood. Map.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The War That Saved My LifeKimberly Brubaker BradleyDuring World War II, Ada, born with a club foot, runs away from her abusive mother with her younger brother when children are evacuated during the London Blitz.Twelve to FourteenLexile 580LATOS 4.1View book details
Denton Little’s DeathdateLance Rubin978-‐0-‐553-‐49696-‐3 Today is Denton’s deathdate, and he has lots of plans for it—but then his funeral preparations go crazily awry.Twelve to FourteenView book details
MastermindsGordon Korman978-‐0-‐06-‐229996-‐3 “Special” takes on a new meaning for the 13-‐year-‐olds who live in Serenity, New Mexico. Are the Surety guards keeping them safe or in prison?Twelve to FourteenLexile 730LATOS 5.2View book details
The Orphan Army (The Nightsiders series)Jonathan MaberryEleven-‐year-‐old Milo Silk and his mother are members of a small ragtag group of survivors in a dystopian world ravaged by environmental disasters and terrifying alien invaders.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentToday Boys Don’t Knit (In Public)T. S. Easton978-‐1-‐250-‐05331-‐2 When Ben Fletcher, 17, inadvertently signs up for a knitting class as part of his probation, he has a hard time keeping it from his friends and family.Twelve to FourteenView book details
BreakoutKevin Emerson978-‐0-‐385-‐39112-‐2 A song that Anthony writes for his band goes viral. Then, for a school performance, he is told to censor the lyrics. What should he do?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Bright Lights, Dark Nightswritten and illustrated by Stephen Emond978-‐1-‐62672-‐206-‐4 Inner city racial tensions and conflict between police and residents form the backdrop of the story of Walter’s and Naomi’s Romeo-‐and-‐Juliet relationship. Black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Everybody Knows Your NameAndrea Seigel, Brent BradshawTeenagers Ford and Magnolia, contestants in a reality TV singing competition, have more at stake than just winning; they’re trying to escape their pasts. Will they succeed?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Everything That Makes YouMoriah McStay978-‐0-‐06-‐229548-‐4 What if? Alternating chapters tell two stories about the same girl. In one she is horribly scarred as a child; in the other there has been no accident.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Great Good SummerLiz Garton Scanlon978-‐1-‐4814-‐1147-‐9 When 12-‐year-‐old Ivy’s mama runs off to Florida with a preacher named Hallelujah Dave, Ivy and her friend Paul set out from Texas to find her.Twelve to FourteenView book details
House ArrestK.A. HoltCaring for a baby brother with a birth defect causes 12-‐ year-‐old Timothy to commit a crime. Under house arrest, he uses a journal to work out his problems.Twelve to FourteenLexile 610LATOS 4View book details
Kiki and JacquesSusan RossThis story, set in a decaying US mill town originally settled by French Canadians, explores the issues aroused when Somali refugees join the community.Twelve to FourteenView book detailsThe Summer We Saved the BeesRobin StevensonTwelve-‐year-‐old Wolf’s mother is on a crusade to reverse bee-‐colony collapse and save the world. But can Wolf save his family from the ensuing disruption of their lives?Twelve to FourteenView book details
Tiny Pretty ThingsSona Charaipotra, Dhonielle ClaytonNothing matters to Bette, Gigi, and June but having leading roles in their elite ballet school—and they’ll do anything it takes to get them.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentWe are All Made of MoleculesSusin Nielsen978-‐0-‐553-‐49686-‐4 When their parents move in together, brilliant, nerdy Stewart and beautiful mean-‐girl Ashley alternate their ghostly tales of their so-‐not-‐the-‐Brady-‐Bunch new family.Twelve to FourteenView book details
My Seneca VillageMarilyn NelsonThe residents, most of whom were free African Americans, of an early 19th-‐century New York City neighborhood that was razed to create Central Park relate the stories of their lives. Various verse forms. Prose introductions and notes.Twelve to FourteenView book details
INFORMATION BOOKS How to Make a Movie in 10 Easy Lessons (Super Skills series)Robert BlofieldLights! Camera! Action! Learn about the process of filmmaking, from script writing to final production. Diagrams and colorful illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Welcome to New Zealand: A Nature JournalSandra MorrisLearn how to make an extensive nature journal by discovering and closely observing what is in the environment. Detailed mixed-‐media illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Writer to Writer: From Think to InkGail Carson LevineThe Newbery Honor Book author offers practical advice about every phase of writing a story or a poem.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Breakaway: Beyond the GoalAlex Morgan, with Sarah DurandOlympic gold medalist Alex Morgan shares her life story and passion for soccer and gives advice on meeting goals and challenges.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Honor Girl: A Graphic Memoirwritten and illustrated by Maggie ThrashMaggie, 15, finds herself attracted to an older female camp counselor. Artwork in watercolor, pencil, and pen.Twelve to FourteenView book details
I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two LivesCaitlin Alifirenka, Martin Ganda, with Liz Welch978-‐0-‐316-‐24131-‐1 For a school assignment Caitlin, 12, sent a pen pal letter to Zimbabwe. Martin received it, and a close friendship began that changed their lives.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America’s Pioneering Woman in SpaceTam O’Shaughnessy978-‐1-‐59643-‐994-‐8 Ride was an introverted teen tennis star, and then she discovered a love of physics that launched her into the previously all-‐male world of astronauts. Photographs of key people and artifacts.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentSomewhere There Is Still a Sun: A Memoir of the HolocaustMichael Gruenbaum, with Todd Hasak-‐Lowy978-‐1-‐4424-‐8486-‐3 Michael Gruenbaum’s life in Czechoslovakia, as remembered and retold, changes radically after the Nazi invasion in 1939. Some documents and a brief bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Trouble in MeJack Gantos978-‐0-‐374-‐37995-‐7 New to town, Jack idolizes his delinquent next-‐door neighbor, Gary, and vows to remake himself in Gary’s image, with hilarious but fiery results.Twelve to FourteenView book details
A Year without Momwritten and illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova978-‐1-‐55498-‐692-‐7 When her mother goes to study in America, 12-‐year-‐old Dasha is left with her grandparents in Moscow during a year of political and personal change. Fully illustrated with pen and ink drawings with a grey wash.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill ClubPhillip Hoose978-‐0-‐374-‐30022-‐7 During the World War II Nazi occupation of Denmark, teenage boys took perilous risks to sabotage the invaders and inspired the Danish resistance. Archival photographs and sources.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Bullies of Wall Street: This Is How Greed Messed Up Our EconomySheila BairWhy did people lose homes, jobs, and public services during the financial crisis of 2008? The former head of the FDIC offers a no-‐holds-‐barred analysis. Charts, notes, explanation of key terms, index.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls Are Used in War (CitizenKid series)Jessica Dee Humphreys, Michel ChikwanineIn the Democratic Republic of Congo, a five-‐year-‐old boy’s life changes dramatically after he is kidnapped and forced to become a rebel soldier. Colorful, realistic illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Choosing Courage: Inspiring Stories of What It Means to Be a HeroPeter CollierMeet the men and women who were awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during World War II and the wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Background information and photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book detailsDrowned City: Hurricane Katrina & New OrleansDon Brown978-‐0-‐544-‐15777-‐4 Matter-‐of-‐fact text coupled with dramatic pen and ink illustrations capture the gut-‐wrenching story of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and its impact on New Orleans. Source notes and bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Mature contentReligion *Percy Jackson’s Greek HeroesRick RiordanCapturing flesh-‐eating horses, fulfilling seemingly impossible tasks, and outwitting the Gods? No problem for Atalanta, Perseus, and other Greek heroes, dude! Dramatic painterly illustrations.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) *Breakthrough!: How Three People Saved “Blue Babies” and Changed Medicine ForeverJim MurphyIn 1944, two white doctors (one a woman) and an African American lab assistant worked together to pioneer heart surgery on babies. Archival photographs. Back matter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets of the World’s Favorite TreatKay Frydenborg978-‐0-‐544-‐17566-‐2 The Amazon rain forest, Mesoamerica, Spanish conquistadores, exploitation, sustainable farming, and delicious recipes are all part of the often troubling story of chocolate. Illustrated with photographs. Resources.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Ebola: Fears and FactsPatricia NewmanWhat are the origin, treatment methods, and ongoing challenges of this deadly disease? Photographs, maps, and backmatter.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid MaryGail JarrowIn New York in the early 1900s, numerous cases of typhoid fever were traced to one individual. This meticulously researched history is related with clarity and suspense. Archival photographs, notes, bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
The Human Body: The Story of How We Protect, Repair, and Make Ourselves Stronger (Smithsonian: Invention & Impact series)HP NewquistFrom creating a 5,000-‐year-‐old artificial eye to performing CAT scans today, people have found ways to combat injury and illness throughout the centuries. Drawings and historical photographs.Twelve to FourteenView book details
Running Dry: The Global Water CrisisStuart A. Kallen978-‐1-‐4677-‐2646-‐7 Is there enough clean water for everyone? What might be causing the world to run dry? Photographs, index, and bibliography.Twelve to FourteenView book details
This Strange Wilderness: The Life and Art of John James AudubonNancy Plain978-‐0-‐8032-‐4884-‐7 Explorer, hunter, and woodsman of the 19th-‐century frontier, Audubon painted and wrote about the birds of America to become the most famous ornithologist in the world. Reproductions of his paintings. Glossary, bibliography, and copious notes.Twelve to FourteenView book detailsFourteen and Older
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Mature contentThe Bunker DiaryKevin BrooksWho is the mysterious abductor who imprisons people in an underground bunker? As five more victims are added to Linus’s cell, he records the frightening events.Fourteen and OlderView book details
I Am Her RevengeMeredith MooreRejected by a lover many years ago, Vivian’s mother manipulates Vivian into seeking revenge.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Lies I ToldMichelle ZinkAdopted into a family of grifters, two foster children accept their roles in major crimes, until they reach the beautiful California town of Playa Hermosa.Fourteen and OlderView book detailsThe Secret of the Golden FlowerCaroline StellingsSixteen-‐year-‐old Nicki, born in China and highly trained in martial arts, puts her skills to work as a spy in training in the United Kingdom.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Trouble Is a Friend of MineStephanie Tromly42840-‐4 With the help of side-‐kick Zoe, intrepid, resourceful, witty Digby succeeds in busting a drug ring. Can he solve the mystery of his kid sister’s disappearance?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in StoriesDavid AlmondThe author introduces eight magical, mysterious stories by giving insight into the writing process and what inspires him. Black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Taking Aim: Power and Pain, Teens and GunsMichael CartThese essays and short stories by 16 well-‐known authors explore the impact of guns on teens from a variety of perspectives, circumstances, and settings.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Accident SeasonMoïra Fowley-‐Doyle978-‐0-‐525-‐42948-‐7 Each October, Cara’s family is beset by injuries and tragedy. Could the strange disappearance of her childhood friend hold the key?Fourteen and OlderView book details
All the Major ConstellationsPratima CranseA high school senior begins attending a fundamentalist Christian group after an accident leaves his friend, Sara, in a coma. A sensitive exploration of family tensions, identity, faith, and sexuality.Fourteen and OlderView book details
BlankTrina StWhen 15-‐year-‐old Jessica suffers a traumatic brain injury, she has to reconstruct all aspects of her life— past, present and future.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Bone GapLaura Ruby978-‐0-‐06-‐231760-‐5 Two brothers are nearly torn apart by a deep mystery in Bone Gap, an ordinary, extraordinary, magical place.Fourteen and OlderView book details
ConvictionKelly Loy GilbertBraden’s father is arrested for murder, and his freedom depends on the testimony of his son, a 16-‐year-‐old baseball superstar.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentEden WestPete HautmanJason, raised in a fundamentalist cult, has his deep faith is challenged by three outsiders—a rebellious boy, a lonely girl, and a wolf-‐—and by the cult’s internal machinations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
First & ThenEmma Mills978-‐1-‐62779-‐235-‐6 High school senior Devon’s life turns upside down with the arrival of a foster brother who is an all-‐star football player. A witty take on Jane Austen.Fourteen and OlderView book details
GroundedSheena WilkinsonDeclan loves horses and is offered his dream job at a prestigious stable in Germany, but taking it would mean leaving his pregnant girlfriend behind.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Hold Tight, Don’t Let Go: A Novel of HaitiLaura Rose WagnerIn the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake of 2010, two teenage cousins deal with the emotional and physical consequences of the disaster.Fourteen and OlderView book details
I Was HereGayle ForemanWhile investigating her friend’s death, Cody uncovers a support group that encourages people to commit suicide. Disturbing, but powerfully written.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Last Time We Say GoodbyeCynthia HandThe suicide of her beloved younger brother leaves a college-‐bound, gifted Nebraskan wrestling with regrets and difficult family issues. An insightful story of growth and recovery.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Me Being Me is Exactly as Insane as You Being YouTodd Hasak-Lowy978-‐1-‐4424-‐9573-‐9 Teenage Darren deals with his parents’ divorce, his father’s revelation that he is gay, his older brother’s erratic behavior, and his own confusing love life. Told in a quirky series of lists that are sometimes humorous and often touching.Fourteen and OlderView book details
My Heart and Other Black HolesJasmine Warga978-‐0-‐06-‐232467-‐2 Two teenagers make a suicide pact, but then love causes them to question their decision.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentPunch Like a GirlKaren KrossingAfter Tori is sexually assaulted, she turns inward and is outwardly moody and violent, unable to tell anyone what happened.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Sacred Lies of Minnow BlyStephanie OakesMinnow escapes from the brutal cult in which she was raised, only to find herself locked up in juvenile hall, where she learns how to be free.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentSuperMutant Magic Academywritten and illustrated by Jillian TamakiMarsha and her diverse group of friends may have paranormal abilities, but they are just trying to navigate high school like everyone else. Black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Tightrope WalkersDavid AlmondIn the shipbuilding region of northern England after World War II, Dom Hall struggles to rise above poverty and a life of drudgery in the bowels of ships.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Unlikely Hero of Room 13BTeresa Toten978-‐0-‐553-‐50786-‐7 Fifteen-‐year-‐old Adam, struggling with OCD, tries to be a hero to everyone he loves.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Untwine: A NovelEdwidge DanticatAfter a terrible automobile collision, 16-‐year-‐old Giselle wakes up unable to communicate or ask about the fate of her parents or her identical twin.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Dramatic Arts Macbethadapted and illustrated by Gareth Hinds, based on the play by William ShakespeareThis emotional, action-‐packed adaptation of Shakespeare’s tale of murder is dramatically illustrated.Fourteen and OlderView book details
An Ember in the AshesSabaa TahirLaia poses as a servant girl in order to save her imprisoned brother. She finds an ally in the commandant’s son, who wants to change his own destiny.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL680LATOS 5View book details
The Emperor of Any PlaceTim Wynne-‐JonesEvan struggles with his father’s death and conflicting views of his grandfather. Can he believe in a mysterious tale full of zombies and ghosts?Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Girl at MidnightMelissa Grey978-‐0-‐385-‐74465-‐2 A teenage thief living with the Avicen, magical bird-‐like humans, seeks the legendary firebird to end the ancient war with the dragon-‐like Drakharins.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A History of Glitter and BloodHannah MoskowitzCan three fairies survive in their war-‐torn city and avoid being eaten by gnomes? A violent, complicated love story. Intermittent graphite illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Lizard RadioPat SchmatzFifteen-‐year-‐old Kivali is sent to CropCamp to learn to become a responsible adult and to decide on a gender in order to avoid being sent into exile.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Lois Lane: FalloutGwenda BondAt East Metropolis High School, student journalist Lois Lane uncovers a mystery involving video gamers and bullying. Can online friend SmallvilleGuy help her discover what’s going on?Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Orphan QueenJodi Meadows978-‐0-‐06-‐231738-‐4 After her parents and homeland are destroyed in a war, Princess Wilhelmina leads a band of orphaned youth on missions to reestablish their kingdom.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Red QueenVictoria AveyardIn a world where only the silver-‐blooded rule and have supernatural abilities, red-‐blooded Mare Barrow, 17, discovers she too possesses an extraordinary power.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL740LATOS 5.2View book details
The Rest of Us Just Live HerePatrick NessWhile the “indie kids” are fighting zombies or ghosts, high school seniors Mikey and his friends live their lives, which are anything but ordinary and uneventful.Fourteen and OlderView book details
There Will Be LiesNick Lake978-‐1-‐61963-‐440-‐4 Seventeen-‐year-‐old Shelby discovers a profoundly disturbing secret that changes everything she thought she knew about her life. A fascinating blend of grim reality, folklore, and fantasy.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Walk on the Earth a Stranger (The Gold Seer Trilogy)Rae Carson978-‐0-‐06-‐224291-‐4 A resourceful young girl with the magic gift of sensing gold around her, disguises herself as a boy to escape her murderous uncle and joins the rugged trek to California Gold Country.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Walls around UsNova Ren SumaWhen the lives of three teenage girls intersect at a juvenile detention center, their secrets and lies are revealed. A skillful blend of psychological thriller with the supernatural.Fourteen and OlderLexile 870LATOS 5.6View book details
Black Dove, White RavenElizabeth WeinIn 1930s Ethiopia, Americans Emilia and her African American adopted brother, Teo, both 15, are drawn into the country’s war with Italy.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Leif’s JourneyTerry HokensonIn 1881, Leif finds life in Minnesota with his immigrant father very difficult. His sister and sweetheart help him come to terms with his father and thus maintain the family farm.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Out of DarknessAshley Hope PérezMultiple narrators relate the tragic story, told against the background of a school explosion, of a romance between a Mexican American girl and an African American boy in Texas in 1937.Fourteen and OlderWord count 4735View book details
Paper HeartsMeg WiviottWhile an inmate in Auschwitz, Zlatka risks death by stealing and bartering for materials to make her friend a birthday card.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Prince without a Kingdom (Vango series)by Timothée de Fombelle, translated from the French by Sarah ArdizzoneIn pre-‐World War I Europe and New York City, and later in occupied France, Vango continues his search for his true identity, even as he remains the target of determined, clever assassins.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentRazorhurstJustine LarbalestierIn 1932, in the gangster-‐run neighborhood of Sydney, Australia, two very different girls, both of whom can see ghosts, find their survival depends on each other’s strengths.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Surviving SantiagoLyn Miller-Lachmann978-‐0-‐7624-‐5633-‐8 Chilean American teenager Tina returns to Santiago in the summer of 1989 during the final months of Pinochet’s regime to reconnect with her alcoholic activist father.Fourteen and OlderView book details
These Shallow GravesJennifer Donnelly978-‐0-‐385-‐73765-‐4 As she searches for answers to her father’s sudden death, a wealthy, privileged upper class girl in New York City in 1890 learns the bitter truth about living in poverty.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentUnder a Painted SkyStacey LeeTwo girls, a runaway slave and a Chinese American accused of murder, disguise themselves as boys as they set out on the Oregon Trail on a journey filled with danger, racism, and dreams.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentX: A NovelIlyasah Shabazz, with Kekla MagoonThis fictionalized account of Malcolm X’s early life portrays his hardships and challenges, including the loss of his parents, a fractured family, limited education, and six years in jail.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Illuminae (The Illuminae Files series)Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff978-‐0-‐553-‐49911-‐7 After their planet is attacked in 2575, teens Kady and Ezra escape in a ship threatened by the enemy, a deadly virus, and an artificial intelligence system gone haywire. Pen and ink illustrations and diagrams.Fourteen and OlderView book details
MindwalkerA. J. Steiger978-‐0-‐553-‐49713-‐7 Lain, 17, is being trained by a government agency to erase her clients’ most painful memories. When a troubled classmate seeks her expertise, complicated questions arise and loyalties are tested.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Prom Goer’s Interstellar ExcursionChris McCoy978-‐0-‐375-‐85599-‐3 Bennett’s dream-‐come-‐true of taking Sophie to the prom turns into a nightmare when she is abducted by aliens. Can he rescue her?Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Scorpion Rules (Prisoners of Peace series)by Erin BowAfter conflict and climate change devastate Earth, highly sophisticated robots enforce a system created by the leaders of the planet to ensure the survival of humanity. But everything comes at a price.Fourteen and OlderView book details
We All Looked UpTommy WallachWith a meteorite hurtling toward Earth, four friends decide how to live their last two months.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Today *All American BoysJason Reynolds, Brendan KielyWhen a white police officer unjustly attacks him, Rashad’s world changes forever, as does the life of Quinn, a white boy who witnesses the attack.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Big Dose of Lucky (Secrets series)Marthe JocelynWhen 16-‐year-‐old Malou sets out to find her mother after the orphanage closes, she makes surprising discoveries and is strengthened in her identity as a person of color.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Boy in the Black SuitJason ReynoldsAfter his mother dies, Matt, 17, takes a job in a funeral home, where he eventually comes to terms with his loss.Fourteen and OlderLexile HL760LATOS 4.8View book details
Challenger DeepNeal ShustermanThis haunting tale of a 15-‐year-‐old boy’s descent into mental illness includes pen and ink illustrations drawn by the author’s son during his own real psychiatric breakdown.Fourteen and OlderView book detailsThe Dead I KnowScot GardnerAaron sleepwalks and has dreams he cannot explain. The one thing going right is his new job at a funeral home.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Dumplin’Julie Murphy978-‐0-‐06-‐232718-‐5 Willowdean, an overweight teen, has always felt comfortable in her own skin. But when life intervenes in unexpected ways, she begins to doubt her self-‐worth.Fourteen and OlderLexile 710LATOS 4.5View book details
Emmy & OliverRobin BenwayKidnapped by his father, Emmy’s best friend Oliver returns after ten years. The transition is less than seamless.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Every Last WordTamara Ireland StoneSamantha struggles with OCD. Making a new friend and joining a poetry group seems like taking a big step forward. But is she really getting better?Fourteen and OlderLexile 750LATOS 4.8View book details
Mature contentFigSarah Elizabeth SchantzIn this haunting first-‐person narrative, 19-‐year-‐old Fig recounts her emotional journey growing up with a schizophrenic mother and her struggle to understand her own demons.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Five Stages of Andrew BrawleyShaun David Hutchinson978-‐1-‐4814-‐0310-‐8 Andrew lives in the hospital, hiding from his past, until a boy set on fire by bigots is brought in. Can they save each other? Occasional black-‐and-‐white illustrations.Fourteen and OlderView book detailsThe Girl with the Wrong NameBarnabas MillerSeventeen-‐year-‐old Theo meets a young man with a murky past. She discovers the truth about him and herself as this unreliable narrator searches for answers in NYC.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Hold Me Closer: The Tiny Cooper StoryDavid LevithanTiny sings joyously of life, love, and coming out in a funny, bold musical theater presentation. A companion to Will Grayson, Will Grayson.Fourteen and OlderView book details
I’ll Meet You ThereHeather Demetrios978-‐0-‐8050-‐9795-‐5 Skylar and Josh have both suffered tremendous loss. Can their unlikely friendship help them both?Fourteen and OlderView book details
Ink and AshesValynne E. MaetaniClaire’s father had been a gang member in Japan, although he later turned his life around. A decade after his death, his criminal history affects his family. Includes a glossary.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Kissing in AmericaMargo RabbThrough her experiences of loss and friendship, 16-‐year-‐ old Eva realizes there are all kinds of love.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Little PeachPeggy Kern978-‐0-‐06-‐226695-‐8 In a raw and terrifying saga, 14-‐year-‐old Michelle, alone and scared, falls into a child prostitution gang. Based on thorough research and true stories.Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Matter of HeartAmy Fellner Dominy978-‐0-‐385-‐74443-‐0 Abby, 16, is a star swimmer. She lives for winning and no one can stop her-‐-‐not her parents, her boyfriend, or even her own heart.Fourteen and OlderView book detailsMonster: A Graphic NovelWalter Dean Myers978-‐0-‐06-‐227500-‐4 A teenage filmmaker arrested for murder tells his tale. This graphic version of Myers’s 1999 book is retold with vivid black-‐and-‐white drawings.Fourteen and OlderView book details
No Parking at the End TimesBryan Bliss227541-‐7 Can Abigail keep her family from falling apart when her parents sell everything in anticipation of the world ending and wind up homeless and destitute?Fourteen and OlderView book details
OneSarah Crossan978-‐0-‐06-‐211875-‐2 Sixteen-‐year-‐old conjoined twins venture into the world, deal with family issues, and confront declining health.Fourteen and OlderView book details
One Thing StolenBeth KephartLiving in Florence, Italy, while her father conducts research, 17-‐year-‐old Nadia grows increasingly secretive and disconnected from her family. What is causing her disturbing behavior?Fourteen and OlderView book details
See No ColorShannon GibneyWhen Alex realizes that identifying herself as a baseball player isn’t enough, she questions whether she fits in with the white family who adopted her and seeks out her black father.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaBecky Albertalli978-‐0-‐06-‐234867-‐8 After accidentally seeing 16-‐year-‐old Simon’s online flirtation with another boy, a classmate blackmails him. Will Simon be outed just when he’s falling in love?Fourteen and OlderView book details
A Song for Ella GreyDavid Almond978-‐0-‐553-‐53359-‐0 This chilling version of the Orpheus myth, set in northern England, is related with emotional descriptions of love and self-‐discovery.Fourteen and OlderView book details
The Start of Me and YouEmery Lord978-‐1-‐61963-‐359-‐9 One year after Paige’s boyfriend dies in a swimming accident, she struggles to redefine herself. Strong female friendships and a new love interest help her heal.Fourteen and OlderLexile 750LATOS 4.8View book detailsThe Truth CommissionSusan JubyNormandy, an artistic high school student, chronicles her involvement with her best friends in searching for the truth and discovering unanticipated consequences. Intermittent black-‐and-‐white ink drawings.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentViolent Endscompiled by Shaun David Hutchinson, written by Kendare Blake and others978-‐1-‐4814-‐3745-‐5 What turns a high school senior into a cold-‐blooded killer? Seventeen different authors seek the answer.Fourteen and OlderView book details
What We SawAaron HartzlerWhen a sexual assault occurs at a high school party, friendships are tested and an entire town becomes embroiled in controversy.Fourteen and OlderView book details
WhippoorwillJoseph Monninger978-‐0-‐544-‐53123-‐9 In rural New Hampshire, as Clair and Danny bond over training a mistreated dog, Clair senses that something troubling is happening in Danny’s life.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Written in the StarsAisha Saeed978-‐0-‐399-‐17170-‐3 When her conservative Pakistani parents discover that 17-‐year-‐old Naila is seeing a boy, they suddenly visit Pakistan where they try to force her into an arranged marriage.Fourteen and OlderView book detailsThe Wrong Side of RightJenn Marie ThorneAfter her mother’s death, Kate discovers that the father she never knew is a candidate for president and joins his family and life in the political fishbowl.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Please Excuse This Poem: 100 New Poets for the Next GenerationBrett Fletcher Lauer, Lynn Melnick, introduction by Carolyn ForchéAcclaimed poets from diverse backgrounds and points of view tackle a wide range of subjects in a variety of poetic forms. Short biographies and interviews.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentINFORMATION BOOKS Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South BronxSonia ManzanoThe beloved Maria of Sesame Street remembers her troubled childhood and teen years growing up as a Puerto Rican in the 1950s and ’60s in New York City.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Make It Messy: My Perfectly Imperfect LifeMarcus Samuelsson, with Veronica Chambers978-‐0-‐385-‐74400-‐3 This moving memoir traces Samuelsson’s life from his birth in Ethiopia to his adoption in Sweden and his years as a soccer player and then as a world-‐famous chef. Photographs.Fourteen and OlderView book details
March: Book TwoJohn Lewis, Andrew AydinCongressman John Lewis’s participation in nonviolent civil disobedience including the Freedom Rides is presented in graphic format. Stunning back-‐and-‐white artwork.Fourteen and OlderView book detailsCourage & Defiance: Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II DenmarkDeborah HopkinsonCan one person make a difference? During the Nazi occupation of Denmark these remarkable people in the Danish Resistance thought they could. Copious photographs.Fourteen and OlderView book details
FDR and the American CrisisAlbert Marrin978-‐0-‐385-‐75359-‐3 The life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the history of the tumultuous times during which he lived are meticulously described. Archival photographs.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental RailroadMartin W. Sandler, maps by Karen MinotFrom Sacramento and from Omaha to Utah, men and their machines struggle through mountains and deserts to connect America from coast to coast. Photographs and maps.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam WarSteve Sheinkin978-‐1-‐59643-‐952-‐8 The history of the Vietnam War is interwoven with Daniel Ellsberg’s personal odyssey which culminates in his leaking the Pentagon Papers, a secret history of the war. Photos. Bibliography.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentThe Prisoners of Breendonk: Personal Histories from a World War II Concentration CampJames M. Deem, photographed by Leon Nolis978-‐0-‐544-‐09664-‐6 Carefully researched accounts of the horror of a little-‐ known World War II concentration camp are supported by archival and contemporary photographs and documents.Fourteen and OlderView book details
Mature contentSymphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of LeningradM.T. AndersonThe horrors of Stalin’s purges and Germany’s starvation siege of Leningrad inspire a composer to honor his fellow Russians. Graphic, disturbing descriptions. Photographs and back matter.Fourteen and OlderView book details