
Comical tale of a spunky girl adopted by a witch and devil.
Jazzy bio of Josephine Baker inspiring, bittersweet.
Violent but riveting story of Haiti's past and present.
God re-imagined as teen prompts big questions, sharp humor.
Hard-edged romantic adventure set in a dystopian future.
Newbery Honor-winning tale of growing up in Stalinist USSR.
Fun Valentine story stresses self-esteem, friendship.
Man's life is lovingly recalled by his grandson and garden.
Wordless story of dog's ball loss mirrors kids' emotions.
Poignant story of a shy girl who speaks for social justice.
Clever take on chivalry, bravery, and humility in this retelling of a legend from King Arthur's court -- great for read-aloud or early reader.
Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla.
Superpowered kids have exciting crime-fighting adventure.
Stylish dystopian thriller in a not-so-future Los Angeles.
Unforgettable 12-year-old girl battles the Great Depression.
Exciting adventure with girl hero and Arabian Nights flavor.
Werewolf finale focuses on love triangle and bloody battle.
Harrowing, moving account of life in Stalin's labor camps.
Heart-wrenching love story told by teen dying of cancer.
Gripping sci-fi paints teens' bleak, unforgettable world.
Fantasy sequel has strong female characters, more violence.
Inspired, silly sledding romp perfect for winter bedtime.
Not your average magic-in-the-real-world story, this book has layers of depth as a boy struggles to belong.
Uneven finish to exciting but violent crime/fantasy trilogy.
This Chinese New Year story is a tale for all seasons and any kids learning to love their culture.