Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

This magical and richly illustrated book opens with King Edward and Queen Victoria noticing that their daughter, Princess Liana, can't see very far, which means she's missing out on all the wonders of the Kingdom of TuaLuna. What can they do? She can't see...

"Vivid and moving. I loved it." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery-winning author of When You Reach Me Julia and Eliza are best friends, so when Julia's mom is sent to serve in Iraq, it makes perfect sense for her to spend the summer with Eliza and...

In Green with Envy, book two in the Eco Mystery trilogy, Nancy continues her investigation into the ecological abuses at the Casa Verde resort in Costa Rica. Everything's not as shiny and clean as it seems, and Nancy must figure out who is dumping...

What could be more fun than a masked Mardi Gras ball at a so-called haunted mansion? George brings her digital camera, insisting that she's going to bust some ghosts. I'm just looking forward to a night of dressing up and dancing with Ned and...

Young Jensine has two passions - music and dance. So when her ballet teacher tells her class about an upcoming audition, Jensine can hardly wait. She practices and prepares, and by the time of the audition she has all the right moves. But in...

From scientist to firefighter to secret service agent, this book shows women in a variety of professions. The rhyming story aims to inspire young girls that they can DO AND BE ANYTHING. What will this story inspire your little girl to be one day?Research...

Rebecca's the tough one, always chastising the other Eights for not bucking up when trouble arises. But how will she fare when it's her turn to face her power?What kids are saying about the Sisters Eight: "The Sisters 8 is really suspenseful and funny....

CHOOSING BETWEEN PARENTS AND FRIENDS Candyfloss is the perfect introduction to Jacqueline Wilson. When Floss's mother and stepfather announce they are moving to Australia for six months, Floss has to decide whether to go with them or stay home with Dad--inept, but loving and...

Liza is the nine-year-old daughter of Joseph Barss Jr., captain of the privateer schooner Liverpool Packet. Her father promised she could sail with him sometime, but he won't take her when he's privateering, chasing and capturing American merchant ships during the War of 1812....

Myka and her three BFFs have fun and work together in this fourth installment of the relatable and empowering The Invincible Girls Club chapter book series that fans of The Baby-Sitters Club will love! Myka's Gammy is coming to stay with her family for...

New York Times bestseller Lauren Myracle's long-awaited prequel to Eleven Winnie Perry is turning ten and ten is BIG. It means double digits, more responsibility, and being an almost-middle-schooler. Ten means that Winnie can handle anything, even a three-year-old baby brother and a practically...

Returning to the beach cottage--a cottage named Scallop--where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice.Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year...

Nancy is on a mission to make the world a fancier place, but she needs your help In this Doodle and Draw Book, you get the chance to glam up Nancy's bedroom, neighborhood, clothes, pets, and more Let your imagination get spectacular (that means...

Ten-and-three-quarter-year-old Laura "Noodle" Newman had high hopes about going to sleepaway camp for the first time. Once she's there, however, Noodle is miserable. No one can help her get over her terrible homesickness. Things go from bad to worse when Noodle panics while talking...

Hooray for the Ancient Greeks! The world has moved forward because of their vital legacies. Major contributions to architecture, philosophy, democracy, science, mathematics, art, and theater have influenced society for the better. Come along with this special Greek girl as she explores possible future...

I would do anything for her, she's everything to me ... Nora and her little sister are best friends; they play, laugh, sign, and share bedtime stories together. Caring for her sister comes naturally to Nora, and when noises become too loud or spaces...

It's time for an adventure!Join our daring princess on an amazing journey of discovery, as she travels over oceans, treks through distant lands and even meets a dragon - learning along the way about the importance of imagination, bravery and friendship. An empowering book...

The Governor General's Literary Award-nominated novel about a girl from the slums of Jakarta who dreams of an education and a future as a writer From the time she was a little girl, Nia has dreamed up adventures about the Javanese mythical princess, Dewi...

Unstoppable Me encourages and empowers young readers to love and accept themselves. Throughout this book, readers will discover lessons about sharing, loving, being self-confident, and celebrating differences. With simple, beautiful illustrations and a meaningful message, Unstoppable Me reinforces personal growth, positive self-esteem, leadership skills,...

Meet Elizabeth. She's got an excellent pet duck, a loving granddad and a first name that's just awesome. After all, she's got a queen named after her So she's really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like "Lizzy" and "Beth." She bears...

Young Tansy is roused early and hurried through her morning routine on what Big Mama calls a "big day," then accompanies Big Mama as she becomes the first Black woman to cast her vote. Includes historical notes, timeline of the Woman's Suffrage Movement, and...

From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the empowering and fun-filled middle grade series about soccer and friendship--all twelve books are now available together in a collectible boxed set. Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer. Still, she...

A wild horse, and a golden eagle befriend a young native girl of the North American plains, Little Red Moon. Listen to her thoughts and dreams. See the sparkling brook and hear the sound of hooves on the rocky surfaces. Taste the dust-filled air...

Ivy and Bean decide to write a newspaper in order to buy some special cheese, but their sweep through the neighborhood leads to interesting stories and even more interesting reactions after their neighbors read it. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her warm humor to this funny story of a girl readers will recognize--and love.This funny realistic friendship story captures the intensity of kids' emotions and is the second book beloved author Beverly Cleary published.Ellen Tebbits has an embarrassing...

When middle school mishaps happen, five friends form the S.M.A.R.T. Squad and use their collective skills and the power of science to bring order to their school. Science reigns supreme with this squad of young brainiacs. Join Izzy Newton and her friends in the...

Adventures are abundant with our stepmom and stepdaughter dynamic duo in She Loves Me All The Same. From playing dress up, to yoga class, lemonade stands to bike rides, fun is had by all. However, the many exciting people the two meet, often think...

Alarm. Breakfast. Bus. Bio. Spanish. Socials. Study. Lunch. Calc. Humanities. Bell. And THEN the day starts. Knee pads, ponytail. Full court. No drama. But drama is just the beginning when senior Annette Reynolds recruits incoming freshman Payton Moore to play for the varsity team....

In the first book of the Halley Harper series, despite being named after Halley's Comet, 9 year old science-loving Halley Harper overhears someone calling her a square peg in a round hole and almost believes it to be true. Then an adventure to summer...

A tea party in the garden becomes a cautionary tale in this lovely book featuring whimsical collage illustrations Your garden tea party might turn into a breezy adventure in this gentle cautionary tale featuring Kelly Pousette's beautiful, dimensional collage illustrations. Author: Aimee BissonetteISBN-10: 1944903852ISBN-13:...

The year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three young girls share the dream of becoming pilots. Against the odds, these ambitious young trailblazers follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot school (some in secret) and eventually flying for their countries in World...

A prize-winning, illustrated novel in verse about a young girl who dreams of being an artist, inspired by the life of Swedish artist Berta Hansson. What do you do when it feels impossible to live up to everything expected of you? When the only...

A story about insecurity, societal competition and confidence.Author: Adam CiccioISBN-10: 1605375136ISBN-13: 9781605375137Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.40h x 10.10w x 0.40d

Everyone seems to know what they want to be for Career Day at school--that is, everyone except Mallory. She can't seem to find anything she's good at. When she finally decides to be a fashion designer, some of her classmates laugh at her. And...

WINNER OF THE MILKWEED PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATUREWINNER OF THE 2013 PATERSON PRIZE FOR BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERSALA RAINBOW LIST RECOMMENDED BOOKAMELIA BLOOMER PROJECT LIST RECOMMENDED BOOKLAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALISTMINNESOTA BOOK AWARD FINALISTFOREWARD REVIEWS BOOK OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION In the summer of...

In legends spanning China to Canada, Sea Girl lays out a new mythology in which women and girls prove they're more than capable of saving the day.The feminist folktales collected in Sea Girl upend any notion that women are doomed to be sentimental, meek,...

Galileo, Newton, Descartes, and Pascal too, All followed rabbit trails that led to something new.Lulu and Elizabeth are two girls who love to play with numbers, words, and (on occasion) toy swords. Join them on a grand adventure, where classic math and logic riddles...

Someone is causing trouble at Chatswood Manor and it's up to Betsy to find the culprit before it's too late in the fifth book of this fascinating historical fiction series. Betsy Northrop is about to turn twelve years old and per her family's tradition,...

A major magic trick leads to missing murder evidence in this eighth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. When she attends a performance by master illusionist Drake Lonestar, Nancy is skeptical. Lonestar is known for his razzle-dazzle...

Goddess Girl Artemis confronts her fears--and faces her first crush Artemis is known for being the most courageous girl at Mount Olympus Academy. Little do her friends and classmates know that, even though she's fearlessly awesome at archery, the creatures they learn about in...

A young girl's compassion inspires a small but powerful act of heroism during China's "Sparrow War" in this poetic picture book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Pennypacker. Ming-Li looked up and tried to imagine the sky silent, empty of birds. It...

New York Times bestselling author-illustrator and Caldecott Honor-winner Lane Smith offers an entertaining and empowering vision of a strong girl in power, perfect for election season and year-round!"This funny romp delivers a hefty message for today's girls: The White House is yours for the...

A celebration of girl power and community action, author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and illustrator Ren馥 Kurilla's picture book Chicks Rule! is the playful, diverse, victorious anthem chicks everywhere will love. All in step with wing in wing . . . Chicks can conquer anything! Nerdy...

A funny and heartfelt realistic middle-grade novel about friendship, family, and the meaning of luck, from author Janice Erlbaum. Eighth-grader Emma Macintyre could use some good luck. The popular kids at her school ignore her, the boy she likes is out of her league,...

The Hollow Kingdom, the first book in Clare Dunkle's acclaimed fantasy trilogy, will transport readers into a magical realm that Newbery Award winner Lloyd Alexander calls "as persuasive as it is remarkable." For thousands of years, young women have been vanishing from Hallow Hill,...

Once upon a time, a rich merchant lived with his daughter. He loved the girl for her beautiful face and her sweet heart. But after his wife died, he decided to marry a second time, and his new wife was selfish and cruel. She...

Nancy joins an Elizabethan troupe as a lady to the queen's court. There are performances and feasts, but the true drama unfolds when Nancy learns that she, the queen, and the entire festival have been targeted for sabotage.Author: Carolyn KeeneISBN-10: 0671792989ISBN-13: 9780671792985Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage:...

Life is forever changed at Green Gables, a tranquil farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island, with the arrival of a redheaded chatterbox named Anne. The spirited, precocious 11-year-old orphan finds "scope for imagination" everywhere she looks, transforming the lives of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert,...

Chloe's nervous about going back to school. She has to get used to a new teacher and harder, more challenging work. But she didn't expect to be the only student to find the new math so difficult. Is everyone else just much smarter than...

Meet the brave girl whose midnight ride, like Paul Revere's, made her a hero of the American Revolution, in this middle grade historical fiction novel, part of the Based on a True Story series. What would you do if your country was counting on...