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Ages 17-21 Late Adolescent
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The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green
Green, J. (2012). The fault in our stars. New York: Dutton Books.
Age/Grade Level: 7-12 (Mid-Late Adolescence)
While struggling with not only teen-aged angst but survival issues as a cancer patient, Hazel Grace meets Augustus. Their friendship grows into a relationship defined by questions and pain but shaped by the depths of understanding and sweetness of love. Hazel, Augustus, and their families laugh, cry, love, and learn that life does move forward amidst all odds.
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Ages 15-16 Middle Adolescence
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Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different, by Karen Blumenthal
Blumenthal, K. (2012). Steve Jobs: The man who thought different. New York: Feiwel and Friends.
Age/Grade Level: (Ages 12-18, Early-Late Adolescence)
Described as iconoclast, inventory, visionary, genius, adopted, dropout, and fired, Steve Jobs created Apple, revolutionized the worlds of movies, music, and phones, and became the ultimate CEO amidst a battle for his own life.
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Son, by Lois Lowry
Lowry, L. (2012). Son. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Age/Grade Level: (Ages 12+, Grades 7-12, Early – Mid Adolescence)
Designated at age twelve as a “birthmother”, Claire experiences feelings following the difficult birth of her son, Gabriel. She follows Gabriel’s progress, or lack thereof, and ends up on voyage to a new land which gives her peace and strength to face the journey she must take to be reunited with her son. Faced with unimaginable evil, Claire fights back. Genre: Dystopian Fiction -
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Early Adolescence Ages 10-14
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Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson
Anderson, L. H. (2008). Chains. New York: Athenium Books for Young Readers.
Age/Grade Level: (Ages 10 – 15, Grades 5 - 10)
13 year-old Isabel endures the hard life of a slave complicated by cruel masters. Isabel learns of a British invasion plot and she finds herself caught in a complicated fight for her own freedom.
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Finding Family, by Tonya Bolden
Bolden, T. (2010). Finding Family. New York: Bloomsbury Publishing USA.
Age/Grade Level: (Ages 8 – 12, Middle Grades 3-6)
Having never known her parents and fresh from the loss of her aunt, Delana searches for her identity. Her search leads to the fulfillment of who she is along with a new relationship with her reclusive grandfather, one that is built on trust and understanding.
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One for the Murphys, by Linda Mullaly Hunt
Hunt, L. M. (2013). One for the Murphys. New York: Puffin.
Age/Grade (Developmental) Level: Ages 9-13 (Grades 4-8) (Early Adolescence)
Carley Connors enters the foster system after a crisis leaves her torn and confused. The Murphy Family pulls her into their midst of everyday normalcy, warts and all, and Carley learns to better understand family, friendship, and herself.
Genre: Realistic Fiction -
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Grades 3 - 6 Middle Years
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The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate
Applegate, K. (2012). The one and only Ivan. New York: Harper Collins.
Age/Grade Level: (Ages 8 – 12, Middle Grades 3-6)
Ivan’s gorilla life at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall changes when he agrees to look out for Ruby, the baby elephant. Through his artistic talent and perseverance, their lives change for the better.
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Finding Family, by Cynthia DeFelice
DeFelice, C. (2011). Wild life. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.
Age/Grade Level: (Ages 8 – 12, Middle Grades 3-6) When both of his parents are deployed to Iraq, Erik’s plans of hunting are dashed. He is sent to stay with Big Darrell and Oma, whom he barely knows, in North Dakota. When things become difficult, Erik and Quill, his new canine friend, take off and experience many challenges,
Genre: Realistic Fiction -
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Kindergarten - Grade 2 (Early Readers)
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Exclamation Mark, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld
Rosenthal, A. K. and Lichtenheld, T. (2013). Exclamation mark. New York: Scholastic Press.
Age/Grade Level: (Ages 4 - 8, Preschool – Grade 2)
An exclamation mark meets a friend, Question Mark, and through discussion, discovers his purpose in life.
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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, by Mo Willems
Willems, M. (2012). Goldilocks and the three dinosaurs. New York: Harper Collins.
Age Level: 2-7 (Early Childhood, Early Reader)
The three dinosaurs seek to trap an unwary guest. This guest, Goldilocks, somehow manages to elude the wily dinosaurs in this book filled with humor.
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Ages 3 - 5 (Preschool Years)
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, by Mo Willems
Willems, M. (2003). Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus! New York: Hyperion Press.
Age Level: 2-6 (Early Childhood, Early Reader)
The bus driver needs a break! He is calling on you to guard the bus from the pigeon, who wants to drive it!
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Birth to Age 2
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Higher! Higher! by Leslie Patricelli
Patricelli, L. (2009). Higher! higher!
Age Range: Infant - 2
A little girl gets pushed by her Dad as she reaches yet higher and higher. Up in the heights, she meets such things/people as an airplane, a rocket, and an alien.
Genre: General Fiction/read aloud
