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When You Trap a Tiger

age 8+

Superb family tale of loss has mystery, folklore, sadness.

By Tae Keller

(2020)

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Root Magic

age 8+

Girl discovers her power in tender fantasy novel.

By Eden Royce

(2021)

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Amari and the Night Brothers

age 8+

Girl finds her magic in fun fantasy full of surprises.

By B.B. Alston

(2021)

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Winterkeep: Graceling Realm, Book 4

age 15+

Fascinating fantasy high in discussion-worthy sex content.

By Kristin Cashore

(2021)

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The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1

age 8+

Lively middle-school adventure celebrates knowing stuff.

By Chris Grabenstein

(2020)

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The Dragon Thief: Dragons in a Bag, Book 2

age 8+

Diverse tweens, magic in fast-moving, heart-filled sequel.

By Zetta Elliott

(2019)

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The Willoughbys Return

age 8+

Darkly funny, fast read weaves together families with wit.

By Lois Lowry

(2020)

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Iggy Is Better Than Ever

age 8+

Reckless boy doesn't learn lesson in funny, disastrous tale.

By Annie Barrows

(2020)

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Daughters of Jubilation

age 15+

Compelling, violent fantasy set in segregated '62 South.

By Kara Lee Corthron

(2020)

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Chasing Lucky

age 15+

Sweet but predictable romance highlights communication.

By Jenn Bennett

(2020)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End

age 8+

Greg's wilderness vacation is funny but predictable.

By Jeff Kinney

(2020)

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The War With Grandpa

age 8+

War of wills tests a family in this funny classic.

By Robert Kimmel Smith

(1984)

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The Silver Arrow

age 8+

Sister and brother steer magic train in whimsical fantasy.

By Lev Grossman

(2020)

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Blood & Honey: Serpent & Dove, Book 2

age 15+

Witchy sequel enchants yet has serious stumbles.

By Shelby Mahurin

(2020)

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The Lost Book of the White: The Eldest Curses, Book 2

age 15+

Shadowhunter spin-off loses momentum while fighting demons.

By Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu

(2020)

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We Are Totally Normal

age 15+

Compelling but uneven tale of teen exploring his sexuality.

By Rahul Kanakia

(2020)

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Dragons in a Bag, Book 1

age 8+

Exciting tale of New York kid's journey to magical world.

By Zetta Elliott

(2018)

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Parachutes

age 15+

Powerful tale of immigration, privilege, and rape culture.

By Kelly Yang

(2020)

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Ways to Make Sunshine: Ryan Hart, Book 1

age 8+

Girl meets challenges with pluck in charming family tale.

By Renée Watson

(2020)

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Black Brother, Black Brother

age 8+

Boy challenges school bully in exciting sports story.

By Jewell Parker Rhodes

(2020)

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