The Lock-eater
The Lock-eater Come for the intricate world-building and compelling adventure, stay for the personal evolution and sparkling prose.
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King and the Dragonflies
King and the Dragonflies King is struggling to hold his family together after his older brother’s unexpected death. How much does he have left to look after his missing, tortured friend?
The Hundred Dresses
The Hundred Dresses Originally published in 1944, this story still has lots to tell us about kindness and respect and seeing people for who they are.
The Enigma Game
The Enigma Game Three intersecting stories vibrate with intrigue, suspense, and complex human emotion in this historical thriller set in 1940’s Scotland.
Checked
Checked A triumphant story about an elite hockey player and his love for his sick dog is elevated by Kadohata’s typically transparent and transportive prose.
Morning Girl
Morning Girl Siblings Morning Girl and Star Boy take turns weaving together tender pieces of their daily lives into a tapestry that depicts the sanctity of family.
Sadie and Ratz
Sadie and Ratz This is the perfect evocation of the trials, confusions, and joys of siblinghood.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble Remember when picture books had lots of words? I do. Those were some good picture books.
The Story of Ferdinand
The Story of Ferdinand This timeless classic touches on what it means to be exactly who you are with humor, spirit, and deep understanding.