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Lois Lowry

The Giver

In a perfect society where there is no pain, no fear, and no choices, a boy named Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memories. As Jonas receives memories of the past from the Giver, he begins to question the society he lives in and the leaders who run it.

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke become fast friends and create a magical kingdom called Terabithia, where they rule as king and queen. But when tragedy strikes, Jess must learn to cope with his grief and find a way to honor his friend's memory.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, this novel tells the story of the Logan family, who are determined to hold on to their land and their dignity in the face of racism and violence. Cassie, the youngest Logan child, learns about the power of courage and the importance of standing up for what is right.

Stephen Chbosky

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Charlie, a high school freshman, is shy and socially awkward, but he finds solace in the company of two seniors, Sam and Patrick. As he navigates the ups and downs of high school, Charlie learns to come out of his shell and embrace his true self.

Ellen Raskin

The Westing Game

A group of strangers are brought together to compete in a mysterious game, with a fortune at stake. As they work to solve the puzzles and clues, they discover that they have more in common than they thought, and that the game is not what it seems.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

After losing her parents, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in his mansion on the Yorkshire moors. There, she discovers a secret garden that has been locked up for years. With the help of a local boy, Dickon, and her sickly cousin, Colin, Mary brings the garden back to life and learns the healing power of nature and friendship.

Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan

Ivan is a gorilla who has lived in a mall for most of his life. When a new elephant arrives, Ivan realizes that he must find a way to help her and the other animals escape. With the help of a kind janitor and a stray dog, Ivan sets out to make a new home for himself and his friends.

Pam Muñoz Ryan

Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Ortega is a young girl who has always lived a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. But when a tragedy forces her and her mother to flee to California and work as migrant laborers, Esperanza must learn to adapt to a new way of life and find the strength to hold on to her dreams.

S.E. Hinton

The Outsiders

Ponyboy Curtis is a member of the Greasers, a gang of working-class boys who are constantly at odds with the Socs, a group of wealthy kids. When a fight between the two gangs turns deadly, Ponyboy must grapple with the consequences and decide where his loyalties lie.

Kate DiCamillo

Because of Winn-Dixie

When 10-year-old India Opal Buloni adopts a stray dog she names Winn-Dixie, her life is changed forever. With the help of her new furry friend, Opal makes new connections in her small town and learns to open her heart to the people around her.