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The Impossible Destiny of Cutie Grackle by Shawn Stout - 9/10
Cutie, a young girl forced by situation to be largely self-reliant, begins receiving clues from a flock of ravens and must race against...


My Last Summer with Cass by Mark Crilley - 9/10
When Megan convinces her parents to let her visit her childhood best friend in New York, she finds Cass completely transformed. Is this...


The Horseback Librarians by Jane Yolen - 8/10
This historical fiction account shares about the living conditions of Appalachian America during the Great Depression through the lens of...


Street Monsters by Barbara Joosse - 8/10
A creative tale about city life that invites us to face our fears and learn about the world around us. A young boy, frightened by the...


Pigeon & Cat by Edward Hemingway - 10/10
A heartwarming story about the power of friendship to transform us and the ripple effect that change can have on a community. I went into...


Quintessence by Jess Redman - 9/10
This tale of friendship and the mysterious nature of the world invites readers to explore other perspectives and provides insight into...


Dear Stray by Kristen Hubbard - 10/10
Told through letters written by a young girl to her adopted kitten, this story is a powerful portrayal of navigating difficult emotions...


Ten Beautiful Things by Molly Beth Griffin - 10/10
This story is a stunning portrayal of learning to live and love again after loss - but can also be appreciated simply as a call to...


The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera - 8/10
This inspiring book explores what might happen if we embrace and express gratitude every day. A journey that begins with the simple...


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....


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 Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - 10/10
Thrown together apparently by chance, the heirs of Samuel Westing race to be the first to uncover the guilty among their ranks, but...


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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