Children's Fiction

Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables tells the heartwarming story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative orphan girl who transforms the lives of the Cuthberts and the community of Avonlea with her spirited personality.

L. M. Montgomery
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Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a whimsical tale about a cunning fox outsmarting three mean farmers who seek to capture him.

Roald Dahl
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Shadow Jumper

In J.M. Forster's 'Shadow Jumper', Jack, a boy with a severe allergy to sunlight, embarks on a thrilling adventure with his friend Beth to find his missing scientist father and uncover dark family secrets.

J.M. Forster
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Heidi

Heidi is a beloved children's novel about a young orphan girl who brings joy to her reclusive grandfather in the Swiss Alps and later befriends a disabled girl in Frankfurt.

Johanna Spyri
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A magical adventure where good-hearted Charlie Bucket tours Willy Wonka's whimsical chocolate factory, facing moral lessons along the way.

Roald Dahl, Richard George
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Crenshaw

Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate tells the magical and touching story of a boy named Jackson who is helped by his imaginary friend, a giant cat named Crenshaw, during his family's financial struggles.

Katherine Applegate
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Because of Winn-Dixie

A heartwarming tale where a lonely girl, Opal, befriends a stray dog, Winn-Dixie, leading to new friendships and a deeper understanding of her past.

Kate DiCamillo
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How to Eat Fried Worms

Billy takes on a bet to eat 15 worms in 15 days to win $50, leading to a series of humorous and gross adventures.

Thomas Rockwell
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Chocolate Fever

In 'Chocolate Fever,' Henry Green's obsession with chocolate leads to an unusual medical condition, teaching him valuable lessons about moderation and self-control through a wild adventure.

Robert Kimmel Smith, Gioia Fiammenghi (Illustrator)
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