

Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
When their Japanese grocery store goes out of business, Katie and her family move from Iowa to Georgia. Now both of her parents are...
Jul 5, 2018


The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz
One night in 1242, travelers at a French Inn swap stories around the fire. Together, they tell the story of three children: Jeanne, a...
Jun 14, 2018


Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
In the midst of the Great Depression, Abilene Tucker's father sends her to live in the town of his youth, Manifest, Kansas. Abilene...
Mar 3, 2012


The Birds' Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin
This Christmas classic tells the story of the Bird family and their youngest daughter Carol. Born on Christmas Day, Carol has a loving...
Nov 24, 2011


Heidi by Johanna Spyri
Heidi, the goat girl of the Alps, continues to be a great character for young girl readers. Her love of life and loyalty for her...
Oct 26, 2011


Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary
Ramona is a classic, spunky girl perfect for early readers. Her adventures are entertaining for adults as well, making these books great...
Oct 26, 2011


Igraine The Brave by Cornelia Funke
Igraine is a young knight on a quest to help her wizard parents who have accidentally turned themselves into pigs. This is a humorous...
Oct 26, 2011


Betsy-Tacy (Betsy-Tacy, Book 1) by Maud Hart Lovelace
These books may be harder to find, but the search is worth it. If they aren't in your local library, Amazon does carry copies. Based...
Oct 26, 2011