The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Ten-year-old Ada has never been outside—her mother is too ashamed of her twisted foot. But when her brother Jamie is sent out of London during World War II, Ada escapes to join him. Taken in by the reluctant Susan Smith, Ada begins to experience freedom for the first time—learning to ride a pony, read, and trust. As war rages on, Ada discovers strength and love—but fears it could all be taken away if she and Jamie are forced to return to their mother. Place a hold today

Alone by Megan E. Freeman

Twelve-year-old Maddie plans a secret sleepover—but wakes to find her town mysteriously abandoned. With no power, no internet, and no one around, she must learn to survive alone. Her only companions are a loyal dog named George and the books she reads. As she faces disasters, danger, and deep loneliness, Maddie discovers just how strong and resourceful she can be. Place a hold today.

Legend by Marie Lu

In a war-torn future where the western U.S. has become the Republic, June is a military prodigy from a wealthy family, and Day is the nation’s most wanted criminal from the slums. When June’s brother is murdered and Day is named the suspect, their paths collide. But as June hunts Day and he fights to protect his family, they uncover dark truths about their government—and the real reason their lives are connected. Place a hold today.

Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes*

Donte feels out of place at Middlefield Prep, where he’s one of the only Black students and constantly compared to his lighter-skinned brother, Trey. After an incident with popular student “King” Alan leads to Donte’s arrest, he decides to fight back—by beating Alan at fencing. With help from a former Olympic fencer, Donte trains hard, hoping to earn respect, reclaim his identity, and find where he truly belongs. Place a hold today.

King of the Dragon Flies by Kacen Callender*

Twelve-year-old Kingston James believes his brother Khalid became a dragonfly after he died—shedding his first skin to live by the bayou. As grief changes King’s family, he hides his dreams of Khalid and the pain of losing his best friend, Sandy, after Khalid warned him to stay away—worried people might think King is gay too. But when Sandy runs away from his abusive father and hides in King’s backyard, the boys rekindle their friendship and create a secret refuge by the bayou. Together, they face hard truths about identity, friendship, and loss. Place a hold today.

Two Degrees by Alan Gratz

Fire, ice, and flood—three disasters, four kids fighting to survive. Akira faces a fast-moving wildfire in California. Owen and George confront a polar bear on the Canadian tundra. Natalie is swept away by hurricane floodwaters in Miami. As climate change turns their worlds upside down, these kids are connected in surprising ways that could change their lives forever. Place a hold today.