Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
The story of a young boy and his sister who capture and tame a wild pony.
By the Book
Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
A murder trial in a small fishing community exposes the lingering effects of racism and past traumas.
Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
A spoiled young boy's transformation through an unexpected adventure at sea.
Native Son by Richard Wright
The story of a young black man's tragic downfall in 1930s Chicago.
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
A young orphan's transformative journey of self-discovery and social mobility.
A Child Called "It" by David Pelzer
A harrowing true story of a child's survival of severe abuse and his journey towards healing.
King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard
A perilous expedition into uncharted Africa in search of a fabled treasure.
All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren
The rise and fall of a charismatic Southern politician and the impact on those around him.
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
A young girl's struggle to survive in the Alaskan wilderness and reconnect with her Inuit heritage.
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
A young silversmith's involvement in the American Revolution and the fight for independence.
Light in August by William Faulkner
The interconnected stories of diverse characters navigating the complexities of race and identity in the American South.
Circe by Madeline Miller
A retelling of the Greek myth, following the powerful goddess Circe as she navigates the complex world of gods and mortals.