Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

Dear Diary... Bess, George, and I are actually in Alaska! Everywhere you look, there are massive mountains and sparkling deep-blue waters. We're on the maiden voyage of the Arctic Star luxury cruise ship, and my old friend Becca Wright, the assistant cruise director, needs...

It all began on a lavender blue day--the kind of day when anything can happen. It was on such a day that Anna Lavinia's father saw a double rainbow and went chasing after it. And it is on such a day that she and...

With Amelia's great ideas, advice, and just plain fun doodles, you'll never be bored again Only the enterprising Amelia--while left in the doctor's waiting room waiting for her big sister, Cleo--would invent this never-fail Boredom Survival Guide that no girl will want to leave...

There are so many plants to discover in the North! Join Meeka as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of plants, from Arctic cotton to purple saxifrage and everything in between. What blooming, growing greenery will she discover next?Author: Danny ChristopherISBN-10: 1774502739ISBN-13:...

Yoko is off on an intergalactic journey this time One night, on an isolated moor, Yoko, Vic and Pol are eagerly waiting for their friend Khany. When she arrives, she whisks them away on a shuttle and takes them not to one of the...

Lark Kingsley had everything: money, looks, the boyfriend of her dreams, and a secret worth dying for...With the truth of Lark's disappearance nearly in her grasp, Raven will stop at nothing to expose those responsible and find the missing heiress. But will she lose...

Sometimes the Darkness is Best Left Unlit.... If a stranger was begging for your help, would you answer? When Raven stumbles upon a missing heiress's diary and the riddled pleas within its pages, she's stunned to discover a mysterious connection between them.Author: Sophie DavisISBN-10:...

Dear diary... Who would want to harm a horse? I kept asking myself that question while watching the beautiful jumpers at the annual River Heights Horse Show. The top riders from all over the country are here, and one of them, Payton Evans, is...

Dear Diary... To celebrate her birthday, George invited Bess and me on her dream trip: a three-day bike tour around the beautiful Mystic Lake Park. I'm not exactly outdoorsy, but I was excited to explore the gorgeous landscape by day and camp under the...

Little Men (1871) continues Louisa May Alcott's story of the March family. It picks up from Little Women and Good Wives to follow tomboy Jo into her married life. Jo and her husband, Prof. Bhaer, have opened a school for boys. Jo takes charge,...

Time has brought changes to the March household -- home of the girls Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg, introduced in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Having returned safely from war, Mr. March has become a trusted and beloved minister in the local...

Time has brought changes to the March household -- home of the girls Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg, introduced in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Having returned safely from war, Mr. March has become a trusted and beloved minister in the local...

Eight Cousins (1875) is a happy story about a sad girl, thirteen-year-old Rose Campbell. Orphaned and weak, Rose is on the verge of tears in the book's first glimpse. She is a "low-spirited butterfly," as author Louisa May Alcott describes her. But Rose has...

The girl sits up, puts her hands nonchalantly in her pockets, and begins to whistle. "Oh, don't, Jo," says Amy. "It's so boyish!" "Well, that's why I do it," says Jo. "I detest rude, unladylike girls!" "And I hate affected, niminy-piminy chits!" Even though...

Anne's House of Dreams is set principally on Canada's Prince Edward Island, Montgomery's birthplace and home for much of her life."Is it settled yet where you are going to live?" asked Diana, cuddling Small Anne Cordelia with the inimitable gesture of motherhood which always...

Oh what a pity, what a pity pity pity With this refrain, the old woman in the vinegar bottle complains until she gets a cottage ... then a row house ... then a mansion ... How far will she move up before she's satisfied?...

From the author of Any Which Wall, comes another story of magic and how it can change you. In Penny Dreadful the magic is small, but the transformation is big. Penelope Grey is a lonely, wealthy child in a nothern big city who, by...

Thirteen-year-old Min knows a lot about protesting, as both her parents are activists. But Min has yet to attend a protest. That all changes in June of 1989 when Min follows her parents to Tiananmen Square, where thousands of peaceful protestors are asking for...

Twelve-year-old Anya has a good life with her family in the town of Pripyat, not far from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. But then, one night, an explosion lights up the night sky--and something about the flames doesn't look right. Anya's father, a firefighter,...

Thirteen-year-old Min knows a lot about protesting, as both her parents are activists. But Min has yet to attend a protest. That all changes in June of 1989 when Min follows her parents to Tiananmen Square, where thousands of peaceful protestors are asking for...

When a new foal is born at Poppy's family farm, the local veterinarian stops by make sure it's healthy. While Dr. Herriot is there, Poppy goes with her to check on all the adorable new farmyard friends. They visit pink piglets, baby calves, and...

Spring has sprung on the farm! Poppy is excited to plant new flowers in her garden. While they work, Dad teaches her all about the pollinators that play a role in keeping the farm going. Poppy discovers the magical secret behind the blooming flowers...

This charming and heartfelt collection features four board books full of poetic text and beautiful illustrations, showcasing the gentle love between parents and their little ones. Though we're not together we're never truly apart, because you're always on my mind and you're always in...

An inspiring novel based on the incredible life of sharpshooting star Annie Oakley. Annie's family work hard to survive on their Ohio farm. Annie's happiest when hunting game with her pa, and she doesn't care one bit that it's not the kind of thing...

Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming chapter book series, as she navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks that Bibsy is just too much. Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her...

I'm beginning to think Sydney and Vic's marriage was doomed from the start. First Sydney's best friend, Candy, tried to sabotage the wedding. Then Vic's onscreen beau brought a knife to the ceremony -- and it wasn't just for cutting the cake. Luckily, we...

Bess, George, and I are heading down to Key Largo, Florida, to enjoy some fun in the sun with my old friend, marine biologist Delia Duke. But it seems that Delia's state park is clouded over with mystery: Someone has been poaching the park's...

"Today, a Princess Tomorrow Role Model" empowers young girls to dream big and aspire to be more than just princesses. It follows a young girl's journey through imaginative play and highlights the potential for her future accomplishments. Through the encouragement of her parents, she...

Raini Fraser has a penchant for getting herself into trouble.One day, trouble finds her when she gets a phone call that her estranged mother wants to see her. Her only requirement? She can't tell another soul, especially her dad. Anxious and curious, Raini is...

Ali loves basketball. She loves watching basketball games. She often daydreams about being a basketball star and scoring a winning basket. Ali gets the chance to live her basketball dreams when she and her best friend Leila decide to try out for their fifth-grade...

When you find someone who agrees to be the back end of a unicorn costume, who names their goldfish after you, and is always willing to be the dragon when you play knights and dragons, you've found a best friend. Having a best friend...

Follow the misadventures of Jade and Melissa, two spirited young girls with a penchant for pranks and a knack for mischief. When a harmless prank goes awry, they find themselves facing unexpected consequences. Caught in a whirlwind of boredom and regret, Jade and Melissa...

Aaura is a Belgian Malinois puppy born at Lackland Air Force Base. A dedicated, hard working, loving dog with a wonky ear who wants nothing more than to make it as a Military Working Dog. Follow along on her epic journey to see if...

"You Are Unique and Special" is a captivating book by Cecilia M. Fairbloom that embarks children aged 7 to 9 on a transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and acceptance. This collection of thoughtfully crafted stories shines a light on the importance of embracing one's...

This paperback is the introduction to the first 1920s character from American Girl and the first children's book from NYT best-selling author Brit Bennett. Claudie Wells wants more than anything to be a person whose imagination can fly, instead of a person whose feet...

The year is 1692 and Salem, Massachusetts, is filled with dangerous tales of witchcraft. Twelve-year-old Prudence is shocked when she and her cousin Elizabeth visit neighbor girls who claim to be bewitched. By the next morning, Elizabeth appears to be under a spell too,...

We're going to a peaceful protest because ... Momma's going to march! Momma's Going to March follows several children over time as they accompany their mothers to different peaceful protest marches, where they advocate for the environment, freedom, equality, peace and clean water. They...

Zahra es una ni a negra m gica. Ella quer a animar a otras ni as negras m gicas de todo el mundo a ver la belleza dentro de ellas mismas y a compartir esa magia con el mundo. Su amor por la lectura...

Drone Girls and the Air Show Adventure A fun story book sure to inspire future aviators Best friends Erica and Lindsey love flying drones, or what some people call "flying robots". When the girls find out about a drone competition at a local air...

Nina tries to help a friend in the eighth and final book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague. Nina's friend Leah has been acting oddly lately. The two of them attend the same small private...

Brooke has major boy problems--from her brothers to her crush to her horse--in this sixth book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague. Boys + ponies = trouble. Lots of it. Brooke's parents force Brooke to...

When her horse show performance goes horribly wrong, Nina wonders if a Halloween ghost could be involved in this fourth book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague. Nina Peralt's boarding and lesson barn will be...

Haley and her pony, Wings, enter a prestigious competition in this seventh book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague. Haley has been focused on one goal with her pony Wings: entering an upcoming competition in...

Maddie worries she might be giving up too much--especially Cloudy, her pony--in this fifth book in a contemporary middle grade series in the tradition of Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague. It's almost Maddie's birthday, and while snooping around for her hidden gifts (a family...

Meet Florabelle--a little girl with a BIG imagination Florabelle just can't seem to pay attention. And although her family can be a bit serious at times, she knows that life is always more fun when you use your imagination.Sasha Quinton's fantastical story about a...

"Our three has been stolen! How will we ever be able to count to five again?"The residents of a peaceful town love nothing more than to count to five. But when the Evil, Mean, Mad Magician sneaks into their town and steals their magical...

Mila is a little girl who loves pretty dresses, but she also isn't afraid to get messy! She loves running around in the muddy yard with her brother, but when she rips her favorite sparkly pink dress, what is Mila to do? Dresses and...

The morning before Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Gloria's Papa wakes up with laryngitis. A disaster! The festivities cannot start without a loud grito to kick the party off--and a Hernandez has always yelled the grito for as long as anyone can remember. When...

It's a great big world out there, full of amazing people and adventures. It may be scary at times - and confusing, too - but you will find your way. Because you are a Wolf and you've got your Wolfpack! Wolves make their own...

A vibrant, heartwarming collection of 15 middle grade stories and poems that celebrates the joy, strength, and experience of Black girlhood, including stories from Ibi Zoboi, Sharon M. Draper, and Leah Johnson, as well as cover art from Caldecott winner Vashti Harrison. Black girl...