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The Cats in Krasinski Square by Karen Hesse - 9/10
This book provides a glimpse into the difficult history of the Holocaust by bringing to life a true story of how cats were used to enable...


The Owl Who Dared by Stephanie Stansbie - 9/10
In this cute story about an owl learning to fly, readers are encouraged to keep trying even when it's hard. This book situates an...


I Am a Meadow Mermaid by Kallie George - 9/10
A charming depiction of imaginative play and friendship. This book takes a common interest of young girls (mermaids) and develops it in a...


Night Job by Karen Hesse - 9/10
This touching slice-of-life book provides a glimpse of the beautiful bond between father and son. We are invited to join the young boy as...


First Night of Howlergarten by Benson Shum - 9/10
A cute yet poignant tale about a young girl discovering her inherent self-worth. Sophie is nervous for her first day at howlergarten...


Immigrant Architect: Rafael Gustavino and the American Dream by Berta de Miguel and Kent DieBolt - 9/10
A biography of an architect who immigrated from Spain to New York and patented a remarkable technique which came to shape many of the...


Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman - 9/10
The familiar becomes strange in this modern fairytale about London. After a spontaneous act to help a stranger in need, the average...


Riders (Series) by Veronica Rossi - 9/10
What will happen when four 18-year-olds suddenly develop supernatural powers that call them to guard the world against the forces of...


Odd Thomas (Series) by Dean Koontz - 9/10
Accompany the charismatic Odd Thomas as he uses his supernatural sensitivities to solve mysteries and thwart evil. Odd Thomas wants...


Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Series) by Douglas Adams - 9/10
Follow the exploits of Dirk, an unconventional private detective who solves complex mysteries by seeing patterns in apparently...


The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues by Ellen Raskin - 9/10
This book weaves together childlike elements, such as nursery rhymes and games, with reflections on the nature of life, art, and mystery....


Jurassic Park (Series) by Michael Crichton - 9/10
Dive into the suspense and adventure of a group of scientists and businessmen when they create a scientific marvel that gets drastically...


Alex and the Ironic Gentleman (Series) by Adrienne Kress - 9/10
In these parallel adventures, daring Alex learns to balance adventure and morality and cynical Timothy discovers that some things are...


The Brixton Brothers (Series) by Mac Barnett - 9/10
Follow the adventures of Steve Brixton as he tries to follow in the footsteps of his literary heroes, child detectives, to solve...


The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Series) by Douglas Adams - 9/10
When an ordinary Thursday goes terribly wrong, Arthur Dent finds himself fleeing the smoldering ruins of his home in the company of Ford...


The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards - 10/10
After befriending an excentric old professor, three siblings learn to see beauty and wonder in the everyday world, and eventually travel...


The Adventures of Minnie and Max (Series) by Patricia Reilly Giff - 9/10
Two stories about a young girl, Minnie, who lives in a sea-side town and shares a special bond with a cat, Max, who helps her solve...
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