The One and Only Ivan By Katherine Applegate Ivan, a gorilla living at a mall, discovers friendship and hope—and finds a way to make things better for a baby elephant named Ruby.
Fourth Grade Rats By Jerry Spinelli Suds thinks fourth graders must be tough “rats,” but acting tough doesn’t come easy—especially when you have a big heart.
Because of Winn-Dixie By Kate DiCamillo Opal adopts a lovable dog and, over one unforgettable summer, makes new friends while learning about forgiveness and family.
Restart By Gordon Korman After an accident erases his memory, Chase must figure out who he used to be—and who he wants to become.
Wonder By R. J. Palacio Auggie starts school and wants to be treated like any other kid—while classmates learn empathy, courage, and kindness.
Out of My Mind By Sharon M. Draper Melody can’t walk or talk, but her mind is brilliant—she’s determined to be heard and understood.
Fish in a Tree By Lynda Mullaly Hunt Ally hides that she can’t read—until a caring teacher helps her discover strengths beyond labels.
The City of Ember By Jeanne DuPrau As lights fail and supplies run low, two kids uncover clues that might lead to a way out of their underground city.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon By Kelly Barnhill A kind witch accidentally fills a baby with moon-magic—and a powerful story of love, mystery, and destiny begins.
Tuck Everlasting By Natalie Babbitt Winnie meets the Tucks, a family that can’t die, and must decide what it truly means to live a good life.
Among the Hidden By Margaret Peterson Haddix Luke is a secret third child in a world where being “extra” is illegal—until he finds someone else living in the shadows.
The Unteachables By Gordon Korman A class of misfits and a burned-out teacher end up changing each other’s lives in surprising (and funny) ways.
How I Became a Ghost By Tim Tingle A ghost narrator tells an adventurous story rooted in Choctaw history, blending humor, mystery, and heart.
Holes By Louis Sachar At Camp Green Lake, Stanley digs holes all day—and uncovers a weird mystery tied to his family’s past.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone By J.K. Rowling Harry learns he’s a wizard and begins Hogwarts—where friendship and mystery pull him into a battle against dark magic.
