We Are Lost and Found
We Are Lost and Found Explores LGBTQIA+ issues in 1980s New York with history and self-discovery. Strong friends and made families make this journey of growing up a compelling read.
We Are Lost and Found Explores LGBTQIA+ issues in 1980s New York with history and self-discovery. Strong friends and made families make this journey of growing up a compelling read.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Fish-out-of-water story set in the Puritan, witch-hunting colony of early Connecticut offers a look at religious intolerance, family struggles, romance and learning to fit in. A classic for good reason!
Alice Fleck’s Recipes for Disaster Reluctantly attending a Victorian Faire at a Canadian castle, Alice and her dad are unexpectedly entered into a reality TV cooking show where Alice discovers new friends, new strengths, and an ominous mystery!
Salt to the Sea Four fictional characters reveal the story of the real-life rescue attempt by the cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff at the end of WWII. A gripping page-turner!
Of Salt and Shore A magical, creepy fairy tale with mermaids, monsters, pirates, unlikely friendships, loyalty, sadness and happiness. Similar to The Little Mermaid and The Secret Garden, it tells of longing to belong and finding your place in life.
Across the Pond Scottish castles, “twitching” (Brit-speak for bird-watching), and learning to stand up for yourself and what’s right make this fish-out-water tale delightful.
Everything on a Waffle Great characters and weird food (steak… on a WAFFLE?) make this Canadian island story a fun read.
The Book of Three Fantasy adventure involving a rescue, magic, finding loyal friends, and discovering what makes a hero. Based on Welsh legends (like Lord of the Rings), the characters and story make this a winner!
Mouse Tales So many fun stories about mice from the author/illustrator of Frog and Toad. The stories really get the imagination going while being sweet and accessible even for very young children.
All Alone in the Universe This is a story about the excruciating experience of breaking up with your best friend. Debbie’s descriptions and insights made her so loveable I wanted to be her new BFF.