WONDER
by by R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)
IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES
by by Katherine Rundell. Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie
A young boy is enlisted to save a place where magical creatures reside. (Ages 10 and up)
REFUGEE
by by Alan Gratz
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)
THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS
by by America's Test Kitchen Kids
Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America's Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)
GROWING HOME
by by Beth Ferry. Illustrated by Terry Fan and Eric Fan
Talking plants, a grumpy goldfish and an inquisitive spider save the Tupper family from utter ruin.
ODDER
by by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso
After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her. (Ages 8 to 12)
HEROES
by by Alan Gratz
The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack.
WINGS OF FIRE: A GUIDE TO THE DRAGON WORLD
by by Tui T. Sutherland. Illustrated by Joy Ang
A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes. (Ages 8 to 12)
RESIST
by by Alan Gratz
Samira goes on a dangerous mission to save her mother on D-Day.
J VS. K
by by Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft
An intense rivalry ensues when two talented fifth graders vie for Dean Ashley Public School’s annual creative storytelling competition. (Ages 8 to 12)