Juvenile Fiction Lists

"When her beloved country, Chile, is taken over by a militaristic, sadistic government, Celeste is sent to America for her safety and her parents must go into hiding before they 'disappear.'" (description from catalog)

"In this gripping historical adventure, 13-year-old Alma lives in a secluded West African valley, with her brothers, Lam and Soum; and their parents. Alma , believing that “even in paradise, you have to tell stories and create imaginary worlds for children,” weaves tales for Lam about the world “over there.” Curious and wanting to witness “over there” for himself, Lam disappears, prompting Alma and Mosi to go searching for him. Meanwhile, 14-year-old Joseph Mars, a white orphan who hails from Lisbon, boards the Sweet Amelie, a ship captained by despicable Lazarus Gardel, who plans to “bring back captives from Africa.” As the Amelie makes port and Alma leaves her valley for the first time, Alma and Joseph’s lives converge." (description adapted from Publisher's Weekly)

"Shy twelve-year-old Nisha, forced to flee her home with her Hindu family during the 1947 partition of India, tries to find her voice and make sense of the world falling apart around her by writing to her deceased Muslim mother in the pages of her diary." (description from catalog)

"In 1948, 12-year-old Amil, who is both Muslim and Hindu, struggles to find his place in Bombay, India, until his twin sister suggests he tell his story through drawings meant for their late mother as he tries to find hope and a sense of belonging in a chaotic world"-- Provided by publisher.

Told in two voices, two outcasts in an Iron Age village befriend each other, as disabled, orphaned Varick helps Estrild achieve her dream of becoming the first female warrior. Inspired by the Windeby bog body.

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, thirteen-year-old Matthew discovers a shocking secret about his great-grandmother's past as he learns about her life during the Holodomor famine in Soviet Ukraine.--Description provided by catalog

"This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams." The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir--furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life--as a way to pay off his debt! If hecan save Samir six times, he'll be a free man...but will they all survive that long?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Taking readers from 1920s France to postwar Shanghai and through the Chinese Cultural Revolution, this compelling family saga follows Ah-Mei and her grandmother, who share a rare bond that gives them the strength to carry on when their family is left with almost nothing" (description from publisher)