WONDER
by R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)
REFUGEE
by Alan Gratz
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)
WOMBAT WAITING
by Katherine Applegate
A homeless pup patiently waits for her “special person.” (Ages 8 to 12)
GROWING HOME
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. (Ages 6 to 9)
POCKET BEAR
by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso
Zephyrina brings a rare stuffed bear back to the Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured. (Ages 8 to 12)
THE POISONED KING
by Katherine Rundell. Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie
Christopher and Anya must save the dragons of the Archipelago from a strange new threat. (Ages 10 and up)
THE LIONS' RUN
by Sara Pennypacker. Illustrated by Jon Klassen
A young, orphaned boy’s courage emerges amid the Nazi occupation of his French village during World World II. (Ages 8 to 12)
THE AFTERMYTH
by Tracy Wolff
When Penelope Weaver attends the prestigious Anaximander’s Academy, things don’t quite go her way. (Ages 8 to 12)
DRAGONBORN
by Struan Murray
Alex Evans, once thought to be only human, has the dragon within her awakened. (Ages 8 to 12)
THE COURT OF THE DEAD
by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
Nico, Will and Hazel delve into the mysterious disappearances of monsters at Camp Jupiter. (Ages 10 to 14)