Books For Growing Readers
The Silver Arrow
Sister and brother steer magic train in whimsical fantasy.
By Lev Grossman
Ages 8 and up
A Whale of the Wild
Young orca must grow up fast in an exciting nature story.
By Rosanne Parry
Ages 9 and up
Before the Ever After
Tween copes with father’s illness in a touching verse novel.
By Jacqueline Woodson
Ages 10 and up
The Warrior Challenge: 8 Quests for Boys to Grow Up with Kindness, Courage, and Grit
Practical advice for kids to be humans with integrity.
By John Beede
Ages 10 and up
All Together Now!
Moving story of quirky optimist finding hope after tragedy.
By Matthew Quick
Ages 12 and up
Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community
Lady Gaga’s solid collection spotlights acts of compassion.
By Born This Way Foundation Reporters, Lady Gaga
Ages 12 and up
Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, Book 5
Lively nod to Willy Wonka rewards teamwork, empathy.
By Chris Grabenstein
Ages 8 and up
Skunk and Badger, Book 1
Funny tale of offbeat animal friendship has kindness, depth.
By Amy Timberlake
Ages 8 and up
Paulo Santiago and the River of Tears: Paulo Santiago, Book 1
Spine-tingling excitement in folktale-inspired fantasy.
By Tehlor Kay Mejia
Ages 9 and up
The Lost Tribes, Book 1
Teens must win video game to save parents in clever sci-fi.
By C. Taylor-Butler
Ages 10 and up
