Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

Sim Chung will do anything to help her father regain his sight--even dare to enter the underwater kingdom of the fierce river dragon. This beloved Korean folktale about a brave and beautiful young girl is operfect for the early independent reader.FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED...

The League of Secret Heroes travel to Paris on their most critical mission yet in this third book in the action-packed, comics-inspired adventure series that's Hidden Figures meets Wonder Woman! When the Infinity Trinity hears of a Nazi spy plot that could bring danger...

Reggie hears other girls in her class talk about dyeing their hair and wearing makeup for their class picture. This makes her feel bad about her own appearance, with her big, red mane and freckles. But try as she might, Reggie can't seem to...

At a summer sleepaway camp, Kimmie's counselor tells the tale of a horrifying Huge Hoof. But it doesn't stop Kimmie from visiting her friend, Bella, at the nearby lake. Kimmie comes face-to-face with Huge Hoof, who has heard the stories and is so enraged...

A poignant, fierce reflection on the power and spirit of girls and girls-at-heart from celebrated actress Kathryn Hahn and New York Times bestselling illustrator Brigette Barrager.My wishes for you are many. But the top of the wishes: I want you to be you. And...

Awesome Wildlife Defenders, a young reader novel, is the story of eleven-year-old Rebecca, who is struggling with panic attacks. Life becomes complicated when her eccentric class teacher teams her up with her Indigenous classmate, Cedar, on a project about the endangered northern spotted owl....

When Sela finds herself stuck indoors on a wintry day, the magic of her imagination takes her on a journey far beyond the shores of her Musical Village of Chateauguay. Set in her little town off the south shore of the bay, readers get...

When modern meets medieval, Kenzie must help a squire get back to the past in this time-traveling fantasy adventure! A DIFFERENT KIND OF PRINCESS Kenzie hates that her family moved to a castle to start a Medieval-themed resort, but all that changes when a...

"Anaana, why do you have these lines on your chin?" Arnaaleq wants to be just like her anaana, but she has a lot to learn before taking on the traditional responsibilities of a woman. Follow Arnaaleq as she grows up and works hard to...

A fun tale about twins celebrating their Birthday!Mac and Madi are twins, which means they have the same smile, hair, and even the same birthday! But this year, they want to do something different - something that will show the world they like being...

ta.bu.la ra.sa (noun): a young mind not yet affected by experience; an opportunity to start over without prejudiceThe world of Tabula Rasa holds the magic to make dreams become a reality. A journey of creativity, imagination and a sprinkle of love; with the flip...

I Promise to Always Hold Your Hand demonstrates the love between a mother and child. A mother promises to hold her child's hand from the moment she learns of their existence; she keeps that promise through every milestone. This endearing book takes you along...

Power Posey returns in this captivating story that celebrates confident body language and the transformative power of a growth mindset. As Posey cultivates a growth mindset, she discovers the power of perseverance and the importance of embracing mistakes as valuable learning experiences. With each...

Her father's daughter is a thoughtful book written for young girls, it is a constant reminder of the love Christ has for His children. These promises have the tendency to boost the confidence of these young girls. It is advisable to instill the knowledge...

"It's been three years since Violet's sister, Chloe, left home, and Violet is determined to find her! She runs away and follows her sister's trail all the way to New York and then Tennessee. There, she discovers not only Chloe but the fierce fight...

"Taut, fast-paced, economical, devoid of sham, Spinelli's book echoes Dickinson's own deceptive simplicity."--The New York Times Book Review Eleven-year-old Suzy just can't win. Her brother is a local hero for calling 911 after seeing their elderly neighbor collapse, and only her best friend was...

Open your heart to the unforgettable March sisters . . . Sensible Meg, hot-headed Jo, quiet Beth, and pretty Amy might be sisters, but they're not alike, and they don't always get along. But when the going gets tough, they know they always have...

On her day in town with her mother, a little girl starts off with an empty big green pocketbook--just like her mother's--and along the way collects pieces of her day to put inside, inventing stories for each treasure. 'Studded with inventive imagery.... A playful...

Perfect for fans of Kathryn Erskine's Mockingbird and Holly Goldberg Sloan's Counting by 7s, this is a stunningly unique and poignant story of one girl's strength and courage as she decides who she is and what she will believe in.Behind the white-washed walls of...

The Forgetting Spell is beloved and bestselling author Lauren Myracle's second book in the unforgettable Wishing Day series, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Ingrid Law.Most people in Willow Hill think Darya is the prickliest of the Blok sisters. What they don't realize...

Nancy Clancy learns about starting a business in the seventh chapter book in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser At first, Nancy Clancy thinks how great it would be to be wealthy--that's...

Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkafy the pages of this Pinkalicious sticker book by Victoria Kann, as you play dress-up with Pinkalicious's friends, decorate Pinkalicious's tiara, and more. With more than 100 pinkatastic...

From Newbery Medal-winning author Robin McKinley, this beloved story illuminates an unlikely love story--Beauty and the Beast.Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in appearance, she...

Amari Goes to the Doctor is about a brave young girl who visits her pediatrician's office. On this visit, she learns about medical instruments, healthy foods, and the range of emotions she may experience when visiting her healthcare provider, such as anxiousness. She is...

Mia Winston Reeves, the most popular girl at South Louisiana High, has it all, and she knows it.Everyone at school envies her perfect car, perfect clothes, perfect boyfriend, and sickeningly perfect family.But what her friends and frenemies can't see are the cracks beneath the...

For thirteen-year-old Mary Chilton, every day is filled with adventure. She is surrounded by friends and family, and her windmill house feels like a castle to her. But Mary can't forget that her family was forced to leave their last home because of their...

Same Difference is a charming book for young readers (4-8 year olds) that addresses the sensitive and sometime divisive issues of beauty and identity. It has a lyrical, upbeat air that begs to be read aloud and offers an engaging rhyme pattern for young...

"The Hijab Boutique is a wonderful book that will appeal to young readers age 10 and up. Black and white illustrations add to the message's impact. One of the striking attributes of The Hijab Boutique is its sensitive treatment of the topic of respecting...

" It s the start of term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale, and Alice-Miranda and her friends are over the moon to learn about one of the school s new charity projects they are going to become the proud carers of a dog rescued from a nearby...

A true story of the female lumberjacks who helped save Great Britain's war effort. In World War II, Great Britain needed lumber to make planes, ships, and even newspapers--but there weren't enough men to cut down the trees. Enter the fearless Lumber Jills! These...

Volumes 5-8 in the New York Times best-selling author's series for girls 8-13 based on their training to fulfill their Olympic dreams.Author: Beverly LewisISBN-10: 0764204629ISBN-13: 9780764204623Publisher: Bethany House PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2008Pages: 510Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.50d

So I agreed to play the part of Esther Rackham in a film about the heist that gave River Heights its name, and there was all this trouble on the set, and I figured out who was behind it. Case closed, right? Wrong! Once...

Join the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow as they journey across the fantastic magical Land of Oz in search of the Tin Woodman's long-lost sweetheart.In a series of adventures sure to thrill Oz fans both old and new, these beloved friends face such challenges...

Princess Ozma is missing! When Dorothy awakens one morning to discover that the beloved ruler of the Land of Oz has disappeared, all of the Emerald City's most celebrated citizens join in the search for the lost princess.But Ozma isn't all that's gone missing....

Come along on a magical journey to Oz with a whole new group of intrepid adventurers.Trot, a young girl from California, and her peg-legged sailor friend, Cap'n Bill, find themselves on a perilous and exciting voyage when a whirlpool leaves them stranded in an...

Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight--she's a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life...

Imagine the limitless power of girls and women who believe in possibility. In their own destiny. In their ability to shape a world where women lift one another up and girls can reach as high as their dreams can soar.This is the world that...

In the tumult of 1970s New York City, seventh graders are bussed from their neighborhood in Queens to integrate a new school in South Jamaica. Jamila Clarke. Josie Rivera. Francesca George. Three mixed-race girls, close friends whose immigrant parents worked hard to settle their...

It takes more than a sprinkle of magic to be a great fairy godmother Q: What do you need to become a great fairy godmother?a) kindnessb) determinationc) gusto d) all of the aboveFairy-godmother-in-training Isabelle doesn't know what gusto is, but she's pretty sure she...

When Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's boarding school, the well-to-do student has every material comfort that her doting father can buy as well as the headmistress's fawning approval. But when Sara falls upon hard times and is left to the mercy of the...

The impulsive, irrepressible heroine of Anne of Green Gables returns in this third book of the popular series. After two years as the local schoolmarm, Anne's ready for college. Although it's hard to venture away from Prince Edward Island, an exciting world awaits in...

Elizabeth Ann, a nine-year-old girl, is timid and small for her age, she is also an orphan. At first she lives with her father's aunt, Harriet, who expects her to lead a very sheltered life. When she is sent to live with her mother's...

Despite her impoverished background, Rebecca is an imaginative and charming child, often composing little poems and songs to express her feelings or to amuse her younger brothers and sisters. Rebecca's joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young...

The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space is the second book in The Girls Who Could Series. It tells the tale of young Mae Jemison, the creative girl who became a doctor, an engineer, a dancer, and an astronaut. Mae Jemison teaches us...

Juniper Jackson is the tallest girl on the team. She might also be the least interested. But with her dad as the coach and the kind of height that gives her a serious advantage -- Juniper needs to figure out how to find something...

Since she was eight years old, Lilly Rayne Nightingale felt like Fate was trying to wipe away her existence through a series of odd, near fatal incidences. Luckily, her best friend Will was always one step ahead of Fate preventing her from being at...

This timely, heartrending novel tells the moving story of a friendship between two girls: one an American teen, one a victim of the crisis in Darfur. Know that there are many words behind the few on this paper... Fifteen-year-old Nawra lives in Darfur, Sudan,...

True love--and world war--is at stake in the conclusion to The Pledge trilogy, a dark and romantic blend of dystopia and fantasy. Charlie, otherwise known as Queen Charlaina of Ludania, has become comfortable as a leader and a ruler. She's done admirable work to...

Annie juggles sabotage and summer romance in this refreshing follow-up to The Teashop Girls that includes recipes for tea-related treats! It's the summer before ninth grade, and Annie has been working hard at the Steeping Leaf, which has been busier than ever. And Annie's...

Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her family in a small village in Nepal. Though she is desperately poor, her life is full of simple pleasures, like playing hopscotch with her best friend from school and having her mother brush her hair...