Problems
In what book must characters figure out what happened years earlier in their town?
The Lost Library
Justification: The main plot focuses on uncovering a past event affecting the present.
In what book does a shy character gain confidence in a new community?
Cress Watercress
Justification: The main character grows emotionally after loss and change.
In what book does a girl face embarrassment and learns to be brave anyway?
Cress Watercress
Justification: Her courage is mostly emotional and social.
In what book do siblings rely on one another to stay together?
A Place to Hang the Moon
In what book is curiosity an important theme?
The Lost Library
In what book must a boy figure out who he used to be?
Restart
Justification: The main character has lost his memories and searches for his identity.
In what book does a character change because they want to make better choices than before?
Restart
Justification: He works to become kinder than his past self.
In what book do children face the uncertainty of living with strangers during wartime?
A Place to Hang the Moon
Justification: Evacuation forces them into unfamiliar homes.
In what book do friendships have to be rebuilt after trust is broken?
Restart
In what book is lifelong learning the central message?
The Oldest Student
In what book must characters find a safe and permanent home?
A Place to Hang the Moon
Justification: The children are evacuated and hope to stay together in a new home.
In what book does learning happen slowly through practice over time?
Dive: The Story of Breathing Underwater
Justification: The nonfiction text explains gradual improvements in diving skills and technology.
In what book do characters continue forward even when a journey is dangerous?
Impossible Creatures
Justification: The adventure requires bravery despite real risk.
In what book does a community connect through shared books and stories?
The Lost Library
In what book is second chances a major theme?
Restart
In what book must characters protect a world from destruction?
Impossible Creatures
Justification: The adventure centers on saving a threatened fantasy realm.
In what book does determination over many decades lead to success?
The Oldest Student
Justification: Lifelong perseverance leads to literacy.
In what book does courage mean trying to learn something difficult late in life?
The Oldest Student
Justification: Beginning literacy as an elderly learner requires bravery.
In what book does a character learn to open her heart to new friends?
Cress Watercress
In what book is bravery in adventure a major theme?
Impossible Creatures
In what book must a character accomplish a goal they waited their whole life to reach?
The Oldest Student
Justification: She finally learns to read in old age.
In what book does solving a mystery change how a whole town thinks?
The Lost Library
Justification: Discovering the truth reshapes community understanding.
In what book does courage mean facing the truth about your past behavior?
Restart
Justification: The main character must accept who he used to be.
In what book does a life story connect generations of people?
The Oldest Student
In what book is finding confidence a major theme?
Cress Watercress