Books 1
In which book does a boy named Bixby Alexander Tam try to convince his veterinarian mom that a baby skunk would make a great pet?
A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold
In which book does a boy visit a mysterious magic shop and accidentally buy an egg that hatches into a small, invisible dragon?
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville
In which book does Eddie Ball enter a contest where he has one chance to sink a basket from the foul line to win a million dollars?
The Million Dollar Shot by Dan Gutman
In which book do Lily and Salma become friends during the blueberry harvest in Maine, working together to help Salma enter a local pageant?
A Handful of Stars by Cynthia Lord
In which book does a boy named Gregory deal with moving to a new house and having no yard by creating a beautiful, imaginary garden on the walls of a burnt-out building?
The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla
In which book does a girl named Reena move to rural Maine and find herself tasked with helping an eccentric neighbor care for a stubborn cow named Zora?
Moo by Sharon Creech
In which book does a Ute boy named Cloyd find a small stone carving and form a deep bond with an old rancher while exploring the mountains?
Bearstone by Will Hobbs
In which book do we see the world through the eyes of Sam, the younger brother of Anastasia Krupnik, as he navigates preschool and getting his first pair of glasses?
All About Sam by Lois Lowry
In which book does Eben McAllister search his small town for incredible sights to win a trip to the Chicago World's Fair?
Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney
In which book does a brilliant girl with cerebral palsy named Melody finally find a way to "speak" using a computer, surprising everyone who underestimated her?
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
In which book must Jonathan protect his younger sister and survive on their own when a massive earthquake hits while their parents are away?
Earthquake Terror by Peg Kehret
Which book uses beautiful illustrations and quotes to tell the life story of a woman who learned to communicate despite being both blind and deaf?
Helen’s Big World by Doreen Rappaport
In which book does a robot named Roz find herself stranded on a remote island and must learn to adapt to the wilderness and the animals who live there?
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
In which book does a girl who likes to be alone get pulled into an imaginative adventure when her eccentric neighbor "Fly" crawls through her window with a cardboard box?
Wolfie & Fly by Cary Fagan
Which book tells the true story of a man who escaped slavery by mailing himself in a wooden crate from Virginia to Philadelphia?
Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
In which book do the rowdy Herdman children return to school and manage to turn the entire year into a series of hilarious and unexpected events?
The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson
In which book is a family dog "put on trial" after a hamster goes missing, leading to a humorous investigation by the Blossom family?
Wanted... Mud Blossom by Betsy Byars
Which book tells the true story of Mary Blair, an artist who overcame challenges to bring her vibrant and unique color sense to Walt Disney’s famous films?
Pocket Full of Colors by Amy Guglielmo
In which book does a boy battle his many fears—including school, heights, and girls—by dressing up as a "Firecracker Man" and carrying a PDK (Personal Disaster Kit)?
Alvin Ho by Lenore Look
In which book does ten-year-old George Calder struggle to survive one of history's most famous maritime disasters?
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis