One Crazy Summer

The voices of sisters Delphine, Vonetta and Fern sing in three-part harmony in this wonderfully nuanced, humorous novel set in 1968 Oakland, Calif. One crazy... more

Heart of a Samurai

Shipwrecks, whaling, a search for home and a delightful exploration of cultures create a swashbuckling adventure. This historical novel is based on the true story... more

Turtle in Paradise

Sassy eleven-year-old Turtle finds her life turned on end when she is sent to live with her aunt in Depression-era Key West. With vivid details,... more

Watching Jimmy

Eleven-year-old Carolyn takes on the responsibility of watching Jimmy after witnessing the incident that leaves her best friend brain-damaged and unable to communicate.... more

The Storm in the Barn

Tall tale. Thriller. Gripping historical fiction. This artful, sparely told graphic novel — a tale of a boy in Dust Bowl America — will resonate...

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

This rollicking yarn, presented through the voice of 12-year-old Homer, uses humor and pluck to mitigate the horrors of the American Civil War. more

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

On the eve of the 20th century, 11-year-old Calpurnia awakens to new possibilities, and through her evolving relationship with her naturalist grandfather, learns to think... more

The Book Thief

The Book Thief is a captivating and thrilling book. With an incredibly strong plot, as well as some fascinating characters, Markus Zusak has created a... more

A Rose for the Anzac Boys