

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
It’s true. I made it through high school, college, and years of working with children’s and young adult literature without reading The...
Sep 9, 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 4, 2012


The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
This story is the classic tale of sacrificing what you love most in order to give to the ones you love. When a young and financially...
Nov 25, 2011


A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
This Christmas classic has been remade in many forms, but we often neglect the original. Dickens's vocabulary might be too sophisticated...
Nov 25, 2011


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 25, 2011


The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye
In classic fairy tale style, M.M. Kaye presents the story of a princess blessed by her fairy godmother to be ordinary. When Princess Amy...
Oct 29, 2011


Little House on the Prairie (Little House, Book 2) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
This classic series actually begins with Little House in the Big Woods. These autobiographical books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder...
Oct 28, 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 27, 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 27, 2011


The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
After her parents death, Mary is sent from India to live with her eccentric British uncle. In his mysterious house, Mary learns new...
Oct 27, 2011