Juvenile Literature

The books in this collection navigate themes and ideas appropriate for younger readers. Whether you're looking for contemporary hits like Front Desk by Kelly Yang or beloved classics like Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, you can explore this collection to find a title that will excite the young readers in your life.

Where The Mountain Meets The Moon

by Grace Lin

Publication year 2009

Genre Novel, Fiction

Tags Fantasy, Children`s Literature, Chinese Literature, Action & Adventure

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin is a middle grade fantasy fiction novel that takes inspiration from Chinese folklore and details the journey of a young girl, Minli, as she embarks on a hero's quest to improve her family’s circumstances. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon became a New York Times bestseller and received a Newbery Honor Award and the 2010 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children’s Literature. Lin penned a companion book... Read Where The Mountain Meets The Moon Summary

Where the Red Fern Grows

by Wilson Rawls

Publication year 1961

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Coming of Age

Tags Classic Fiction, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Animals, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction

Wilson Rawls was born in 1913 in the Ozark Mountains in the Oklahoma/Arkansas region of the United States, where Rawls time spent roaming the hills with his dogs. His level of formal education left him unsure of his formal writing ability, and he disposed of his manuscripts. However, his wife encouraged him to start again, leading to the publication of Where the Red Fern Grows in 1961 and The Summer of the Monkeys 15 years... Read Where the Red Fern Grows Summary

Whirligig

by Paul Fleischman

Publication year 1998

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Birth

Tags Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Grief & Death, Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction

Whirligig, by Paul Fleischman, is a 1998 YA novel about a 17-year-old boy named Brent Bishop who goes on a cross-country journey of atonement. At the outset of the novel, Brent’s family has recently moved to Chicago following his father’s promotion at work—the fourth time the family has moved. Brent has struggled to fit in and make friends at each new school he’s attended. He tries to win approval from his classmates by wearing trendy... Read Whirligig Summary

White Bird

by R. J. Palacio

Publication year 2019

Genre Graphic Novel/Book, Fiction

Themes Disability, Death, Safety & Danger, Childhood & Youth, Coming of Age, Friendship, Memory, The Past, Fear, Family, War, Grief, Conflict, Fathers, Justice, Good & Evil, Power & Greed, Politics & Government, Trust & Doubt, Hope, Gratitude, Loneliness, Loyalty & Betrayal, Appearance & Reality, Nation

Tags Historical Fiction, Children`s Literature, Dramatic Literature, World War II, Holocaust, Military & War, World History

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White Fang

by Jack London

Publication year 1906

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Coming of Age, Animals, Nature Versus Nurture

Tags Animals, Classic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Children`s Literature

White Fang (1906) is a short novel by American author Jack London. The novel explores themes of survival, nature versus nurture, and improving oneself through discipline and adaptability. White Fang’s protagonist is a wild-born wolfdog named White Fang whose struggle for survival and eventual domestication comprise the novel’s narrative arc. London’s novel challenges humanity’s claim to superiority over nature and celebrates animals’ resilience, simple logic, and instinct. White Fang has been adapted into over a... Read White Fang Summary

White Lilacs

by Carolyn Meyer

Publication year 1993

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Race, Social Class, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Hate & Anger, Shame & Pride, Childhood & Youth, Coming of Age, Community, Equality, Justice

Tags Historical Fiction, Race & Racism, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, World History

White Lilacs by Carolyn Meyer is a middle grade historical fiction novel first published in 1993. It tells the story of Rose Lee, a young Black girl living in Dillon, Texas, in 1921. When the white citizens of Dillon vote to force the Black community out of their homes to turn the area into a city park, Rose Lee and her family battle against racism, violence, and injustice as they search for options.Meyer is the... Read White Lilacs Summary

Wild Bird

by Wendelin Van Draanen

Publication year 2017

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Self Discovery, Community, Environment

Tags Realistic Fiction, Action & Adventure, Coming of Age, Addiction & Substance Abuse, Children`s Literature, Modern Classic Fiction

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Wildfire

by Rodman Philbrick

Publication year 2019

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Friendship, Perseverance, Environment, Climate, Self Discovery

Tags Action & Adventure, Survival Fiction, Natural Disaster, Children`s Literature, Horror & Suspense, Realistic Fiction

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Wildoak

by C. C. Harrington

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Environment, Community

Tags Children`s Literature, Animals, Science & Nature, Realistic Fiction, World History, Historical Fiction

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Wild Wings

by Gill Lewis

Publication year 2011

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Nature Versus Nurture, Love, Animals, Community, Family

Tags Animals, Realistic Fiction, Action & Adventure, Grief & Death, Children`s Literature, Science & Nature

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Wildwood

by Colin Meloy

Publication year 2011

Genre Novel, Fiction

Tags Children`s Literature, Animals, Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Wildwood is a 2011 children's fantasy novel written by Colin Meloy and illustrated by Carson Ellis, his wife. Meloy is the lead singer and songwriter for the folk-rock band The Decemberists. Ellis created album cover art for her husband’s band and provided more than 80 illustrations for Wildwood. Her artwork employs a dark but whimsical tone and has been compared to Edward Gorey.Wildwood was a New York Times best seller and won the 2012 Middle... Read Wildwood Summary

Wink

by Rob Harrell

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Self Discovery, Appearance & Reality, Friendship

Tags Realistic Fiction, Humor, Health, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction

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