Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

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...

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...

Meet Liberty Porter. She's a regular nine-year-old girl with a lot going on. First of all, her dad has just started a new job. And she has to move to a house in a new city. Oh, and the really big thing? Her dad?...

In the debut novel of Hillary McKay's witty and warm series, the four Conroy sisters struggle to find fun while spending the summer with their grandmother. When things get rocky for the Conroy family, Ruth, Naomi, Rachel, and Phoebe are sent off to stay...

Can empathy be taught? The importance of empathy and its impact are explored in A Girl Named October. The title character, October, is ever present as the narrator navigates a life without realizing how even the smallest memories, interactions, and expressions can impact a...

A children's picture book which takes down the concept of 'princess'. A sassy child narrator chooses six well-known fairy tales involving princesses. With simple rhyme and lively pictures she takes the stories apart with incredulous humour and charm. This is a book to inspire...

It's 1977, and 10-year-old Tina couldn't be happier about her life. Not because she just moved to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, but because she's finally old enough to make her dream come true: she can play on a real hockey team. But when she tries...

"Maggie May and Lizzie Loo would like to go to the park today. Read along with these sisters and join them in their play "Author: Maggie Cordish, Lizzie SchaulISBN-10: 168401574XISBN-13: 9781684015740Publisher: Mascot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/05/2019Pages: 38Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 10.10h x 8.40w x 0.40d

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...

A very cute and memorable little book about the power of gratitude and taking the opportunity to stop and observe the world around you. - Rogene Carter (Educator) What do you see when you look up? Where does your imagination take you? What do...

Emily and Adriane have one thing that Kara doesnot: a magical gem. But when Kara finally findsa magical stone of her own, a diamond unicorn horn(often called the unicorn jewel), it brings more trouble than anyone can handle. Pesky dragonflies start showing up everywhere...

Look out for Little Women--now a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timoth e Chalamet, and Meryl Streep Louisa May Alcott's enchanting tale of the March sisters continues with this beautiful keepsake edition of Good Wives, the second novel in the Little...

A Boston Globe Best Book of 2018 A Horn Book Best Book of 2018 "Vivid, hilarious, and heartbreaking." --Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity "The best children's book I've read this year." --Katherine Rundell, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author...

From WNBA MVP, Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador to the Special Olympics Elena Delle Donne comes the third novel in a middle grade series with as much heart as there is game. Elle is finally finding her groove and is excited about how...

What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn! Imagine a school where you meet your own unicorn and have amazing adventures together! That's what happens for...

Second grader Tahirih has always loved her name. But when she hears some friends laughing about it and pronouncing it in funny ways, her feelings are hurt and she is filled with self-doubt. With the help of her teacher, she learns about the life...

Who Know Eleanor Rose? is a page-turning story featuring a quirky female lead with incredible detective skills. This truly original story is full of humor and endearing friendships among girls of diverse ethnicities. Whimsical illustrations, sniffy surprises and the unforgettable personality of Eleanor Rose...

Serve It To Me, Too is a story of a young girl named Deja discovering her newfound interest and athletic abilities in tennis. After watching a tennis match between Venus and Serena on television, Deja is immediately inspired and picks up her very first...

Plucky, purple-haired Isabella, star of the New York Times bestselling picture book series, is back for another adventure! One of the best election books for kids that shows just what's possible when you dare to dream big.Just how big can a little girl dream?From...

Fun and mischief abound in the life of Cassie, an ordinary but feisty little girl with a knack for MIS-adventures.For as long as she can remember, Cassie's world revolved around a small green house with a fenced-in yard and the people who occupy it....

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers. Author: Kheryn CallenderISBN-10: 1432869515ISBN-13: 9781432869519Publisher:...

A new year, a new teacher, and a very mysterious house guest. Clementine Rose is heading back to school, and this year she has a new teacher. Young Mr. Smee is very different to Mrs. Bottomley and he sets the class a special project....

When Alice-Miranda, Millie, and Jacinta travel to Japan during the school holidays, they are in for a fascinating treat. Dolly Oliver, the family cook, has been invited to speak at a conference in Tokyo on her Just Add Water (JAW) food creation. But she...

"I'm excited to be a sister in our foster family, but I'm worried about new rules.I feel happy and sad at the same time.What about when our help isn't needed anymore?"'It's Okay to Wonder' is a story about Avery, a loquacious girl whose parents...

This is a much needed book for all children right now to help teach the importance of diversity, multiculturalism and acceptance. Ellie is a normal little kid. She goes to school, plays games, and has a very best friend. Ellie's friend is Nafia, a...

It's Christmas--so why not accept a dare to explore a creepy old haunted house? Fearless best friends Ava and Carol set out to prove that the Butcher house isn't haunted. Only, Carol is pretty sure she saw something inside one of the windows--and moments...

When eleven-year-old Elizabeth is left to babysit her four-year-old sister one rainy night, neither of them expect the adventure that unfolds. Their parents don't return home, and by morning there is a flood that fills the first floor of their house. Elizabeth must take...

Payton and Renika are back for another season of Hickory Adams High volleyball action. Payton still hasn't quite figured out how to transfer her superstar basketball skills to the volleyball court and the new JV players are all too aware of her lack of...

Dedicated to every parent who has ever heard the immortal words "But I want to wear a FAIRY PIRATE WITCH DRESS RIGHT NOW " three minutes before doing the school run. Ellie is a fashion forward toddler who does battle with her poor mummy...

When Daniela the pirate and her crew start to follow a treasure map, strange things begin to happen to them... Could they be the work of Philomena, the fearful witch from Spooky Island who can't stand laughter and happiness? The third book in the...

In CinDer Finn's Fairy Godmother, Author Gail Baccelli Major depicts a unique and exciting relationship betweena young girl and her fairy godmother. Much of this beautiful story is inspired by and dedicated to Gail'sreal life relationship with her own godmother. CinDer Finn's Fairy Godmother...

This book is to ease the anxiety children may have about seemly scary situations in their lives. Hopefully this book will offfer some comfort to children everywhere when they realize that their fears are better faced than ignored. The main character faces her monster...

Two days before Christmas Eve we find Santa Claus is out of commission. Is Christmas cancelled for little Ellis? Not if Mrs. Claus has anything to say about it. A bright tale, "Mrs. Claus Saves the Day" will entertain and keep readers hooked as...

The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after serialization in The American Magazine (November 1910 - August 1911). Set in England, it is one of Burnett's most popular novels and seen as a classic...

Skip right into this joyful, diverse, alphabetic picture book celebrating girls around the world. A, my name is ALBA and my sister's name is AYELﾉN. We come from ARGENTINA and we are ADVENTUROUS. Girls from 26 different countries--Argentina to Zambia--are beautifully and thoughtfully represented...