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We prioritise selecting books for the Middle Grades (ages 8 – 12), because we know that finding appropriate titles for this age group can be challenging.
Our age ranges are:

Early Years: 0 – 5 years
Early Readers: 5 – 8 years
Middle Grade: 8 – 12 years
Young Adult: 12 – 16 years
Every Reader: Picture books for all

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The Lexile Framework for Reading is just one measure used to determine the reading difficulty of texts. Texts are analyzed for vocabulary and readability and assigned a numerical score based on their difficulty. This helps readers select books that are challenging but not too difficult, promoting growth and enjoyment in reading.
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Eli and the Uncles

Can a simple family gathering change the way we view being a man?

How to Save an Otter (Wildlife Rescue Series)

Watch a team of dedicated rescuers give a tiny, orphaned sea otter a second chance at life in the wild.

Lost and Found in the City (Ratnip Series)

A pizza-loving rat turns an icky city scavenger hunt into a high-stakes mission to return a lost treasure.

One Day: A True Story of Courage and Survival in the Holocaust

Can a single day change everything for a young girl trapped in the darkest chapter of history?

The Wound

A small scrape on a knee opens a big window into the fickle world of social attention and self-reflection.

Eon: My Pet Tardigrade

What if the world’s most resilient survivor was small enough to disappear, yet bold enough to change how you see the universe?

Venus Washington and the Lasagna Drama (Venus Washington Series)

Venus must race to uncover a gross secret ingredient before her family eats a disastrous dinner.

Upside-Down Iftar

When a special meal doesn’t go as planned, a young boy learns that the heart of a celebration isn’t found on a plate.

The House That Floated

When the ocean claims the land, a family’s ingenuity and bond become their only anchor.

Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher (Series)

A lonely city girl finds her way back to her Cree roots through a magical forest celebration led by her favorite stuffed owl.

Amazing & True Animal Heroes

What happens when the most courageous acts in the world aren’t performed by humans at all?

Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls Series)

Three best friends discover they can transform into powerful, glittering dragons to save a magical forest from the wicked Chaos Queen.

The Spy in the Museum: How Rose Valland Saved Art from the Nazis

Would you risk your life to protect a culture the world was trying to erase?

Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (Asha and Baz Series)

Two best friends travel through time to solve classroom science challenges with the help of history’s most brilliant minds.

Comet Chaser: The True Cinderella Story of Caroline Herschel, the First Professional Woman Astronomer

Imagine being told your only future is as a household servant, only to end up discovering eight comets and rewriting the map of the stars.

A Rainy Dragon Day

When a grumpy little dragon’s day is ruined by rain, an unlikely friendship just might be the sunshine he needs.

Badgers Are GO! (Series)

Imagine a world where the most powerful people are actually secret machines operated by badgers—and things are about to get very messy.

Pug Blasts Off (Diary of a Pug Series)

A tiny, adorable dog with a huge personality tries to help his human friend build a space-bound invention while managing his own hilarious fears.

Snot Funny Sea Stories! (Series)

Get ready for a whale of a time with two gull-friends whose jokes are as nautical, naughty, and snotty as the sea itself!

Sea Without a Shore: Life in the Sargasso

How can a sea exist without a shore? Dive into the mysterious, golden, floating rainforest of the Atlantic.

Sleepover Surprise (Destiny Ink Series)

Destiny Ink uses her trusty sketchbook and creative doodles to turn every childhood mishap into a problem-solving adventure.

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