HatchetSuggested grades 5–8
Hatchet
After a plane crash, Brian must learn to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness.
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Fish in a TreeSuggested grades 4–8
Fish in a Tree
Ally struggles with reading and begins to discover her strengths with help from a new teacher.
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HolesSuggested grades 5–8
Holes
Stanley uncovers a mystery while digging holes at a camp in the Texas desert.
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RefugeeSuggested grades 6–8
Refugee
Three young people in different times and places flee danger and search for safety.
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RestartSuggested grades 5–8
Restart
After losing his memory, Chase has to discover who he was and decide who he wants to become.
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Out of My MindSuggested grades 5–8
Out of My Mind
Melody, a bright student with cerebral palsy, finds a new way to communicate and share her ideas.
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A Long Walk to WaterSuggested grades 5–8
A Long Walk to Water
Salva’s journey to safety connects with a story about the search for clean water in Sudan.
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Brown Girl DreamingSuggested grades 5–8
Brown Girl Dreaming
A memoir told in poems about growing up, family, and finding a voice as a writer.
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Esperanza RisingSuggested grades 4–8
Esperanza Rising
Esperanza begins a new life in a California farmworker camp after leaving Mexico.
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SmileSuggested grades 4–8
Smile
Raina’s graphic memoir follows a dental accident and the ups and downs of growing up.
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When You Reach MeSuggested grades 5–8
When You Reach Me
Miranda receives mysterious notes that seem to know things that have not happened yet.
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Merci Suárez Changes GearsSuggested grades 4–8
Merci Suárez Changes Gears
Merci navigates sixth grade, changing friendships, and challenges at home.
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Dog Man: Big Jim BelievesSuggested grades K–5
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes
A very silly superhero adventure with comic panels and big energy.
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PartypooperSuggested grades 3–8
Partypooper
Greg Heffley faces a birthday with plenty of surprises.
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Dawn on the CoastSuggested grades 3–8
Dawn on the Coast
A Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel about change and friendship.
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Art AttackSuggested grades 3–7
Art Attack
An art-filled mystery for readers who love clues.
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Dog ManSuggested grades K–5
Dog Man
A half-dog, half-human hero takes on outrageous villains.
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The Wild RobotSuggested grades 3–8
The Wild Robot
A robot wakes on an island and learns from the animals around her.
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Charlotte’s WebSuggested grades 2–6
Charlotte’s Web
A tiny pig and a clever spider form an unforgettable friendship.
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Dinosaurs Before DarkSuggested grades K–4
Dinosaurs Before Dark
Two siblings discover a tree house that travels through time.
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Where the Wild Things AreSuggested grades K–3
Where the Wild Things Are
Max sails to a wild island and finds his way home.
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Amina’s VoiceSuggested grades 4–8
Amina’s Voice
Amina finds her voice amid friendship and family changes.
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The Lightning ThiefSuggested grades 5–8
The Lightning Thief
Percy discovers Greek gods are real and sets off on a quest.
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WonderSuggested grades 4–8
Wonder
Auggie starts school and challenges his classmates to choose kindness.
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AloneSuggested grades 5–8
Alone
A girl must survive after her town is suddenly evacuated.
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The Last Kids on EarthSuggested grades 4–8
The Last Kids on Earth
A team of friends turns a monster apocalypse into an adventure.
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Front DeskSuggested grades 4–8
Front Desk
Mia helps run a motel and dreams of becoming a writer.
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New KidSuggested grades 5–8
New Kid
Jordan navigates friendships and identity at a new school.
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El DeafoSuggested grades 3–7
El Deafo
Cece imagines her hearing aid as a superpower.
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The One and Only IvanSuggested grades 3–7
The One and Only Ivan
A gorilla tells his own story of friendship and hope.
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Ada Twist, ScientistSuggested grades K–2
Ada Twist, Scientist
Ada asks big questions and keeps experimenting when answers are hard to find.
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The Bad GuysSuggested grades 2–5
The Bad Guys
A crew of animal outlaws tries to do something good.
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InvestiGatorsSuggested grades 2–6
InvestiGators
Two alligator agents solve a case with gadgets and plenty of puns.
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Because of Winn-DixieSuggested grades 4–7
Because of Winn-Dixie
A stray dog helps Opal connect with people in her new town.
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Amulet: The StonekeeperSuggested grades 3–8
Amulet: The Stonekeeper
Emily and Navin enter a dangerous world after finding a mysterious amulet.
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Wings of Fire: The Dragonet ProphecySuggested grades 5–8
Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy
Five young dragons face a prophecy and a war among dragon tribes.
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The City of EmberSuggested grades 3–7
The City of Ember
Two friends search for a way out when their city’s lights begin to fail.
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GhostSuggested grades 5–8
Ghost
A fast runner joins a track team and learns to face his past.
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The First Rule of PunkSuggested grades 4–8
The First Rule of Punk
Malú makes zines, finds new friends, and starts a punk band.
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The CrossoverSuggested grades 5–8
The Crossover
Twin basketball players face changes on and off the court in a novel in verse.
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The Secret GardenSuggested grades 5–8
The Secret Garden
Mary discovers a locked garden and builds unexpected friendships.
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Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandSuggested grades 5–8
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Alice follows a white rabbit into a world of puzzles, wordplay, and curious characters.
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The Wonderful Wizard of OzSuggested grades 4–8
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Dorothy and her companions travel through Oz in search of a way home.
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Treasure IslandSuggested grades 6–8
Treasure Island
A treasure map sends Jim Hawkins on a voyage with pirates and dangerous secrets.
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