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E. L. Konigsburg
Genre: mystery, adventure, family
Virtues: perseverance, prudence
*Quick read with surprising plot twists
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott
Genre: bildungsroman, family, romance
Virtues: temperance, love, self-control, family values
*Follow these four sisters as they grow from young girls to little women.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Katie DiCamillo
Genre: drama, animal
Virtues: forgiveness, stewardship
*From the author of "Tale of Desperaux"
Narnia Series
C.S. Lewis
Genre: fantasy, adventure
Virtues: honesty, valour, magnanimity, faith
*Compare the book with the feature film
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan
Virtues: patience
Julie of the Wolves
Jean Craighead George
Genre: adventure, animals
Virtues: fortitude, perseverance
*Julie tries struggles to survive in the vast tundra until a wolf pack becomes her family.
Gail Carson Levine
Genre: romance, adventure, fantasy
bvnVirtues: prudence, obedience, generosity
*Light, easy, and there's a movie!
Bud Not Buddy
Christopher Paul Curtis
Genre: historical fiction, adventure
Virtues: honesty, humility, faith
*Bud's faith in finding his father against all odds is funny and heartwarming
Adam of the Road
Elizabeth Janet Gray
Genre: historical fiction, adventure
Virtues: perseverance, hope
*An amazing journey and an accurate depiction of medieval times
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Robert C. O'Brien
Genre: Fantasy, Animal Fiction
Virtues: fortitude, justice, diligence
*If you liked "Poppy" or other books about animals, you will enjoy this read
The Trumpeter of Krakow
Eric P. Kelly
Genre: historical fiction, adventure
Virtues: fortitude, loyalty
*Vivid and exciting depiction of the early Renaissance
The Door in the Wall
Marguerite de Angeli
Genre: historical fiction, adventure, humour
Virtues: meekness, charity, patience
*A 14th century boy goes on a rollicking adventure despite losing the use of his legs
Anne of Green Gables
L.M. Montgomery
Genre: drama
Virtues: Loyalty, meekness
*Anne is such a lovable character! She's whimsical, funny and endearing.
The Root Cellar
Janet Lunn
Genre: Time Travel, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Virtues: Friendship
*An adventure you will always remember
The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Humour
Virtues: patience, magnanimity
*If you like play on words and stories both silly and serious, this is your book. A great classic for adults and kids
Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli
Genre: American Fiction, Tall Tale
Virtues: honesty
*This is a "tall tale" story of a young boy who runs and won't stop, and who he meets along the way
Where the Red Fern Grows
Wilson Rawls
Genre: Drama
Virtues: loyalty, integrity
*This is a story of a young boy's incredible loyalty to his hunting dogs
Bridge to Terabithia
Katherine Paterson
Genre: Drama
Virtues: friendship, loyalty, prudence
*This is a story of a boy and girl who build a friendship despite tragedy.
The Breadwinner
Deborah Ellis
Genre: Historical Drama
Virtues: integrity, responsibility, hope
*Deborah Ellis wrote this story after interviewing several children living in refugee camps. This story will amaze and inspire you. For the more mature 11-12yr old.
