April Stevens, author of The Heart and Mind of Frances Pauley, selected these five family favorites.
Browsing: Books with Girl Characters
You don’t have to be a grown-up to be a hero, and I Am a Warrior Goddess shows how in the empowering tale of a little girl with big aspirations.
Mona Lisa’s Ghost will surely spark readers’ imaginations and their thirst for the science fiction and mystery genres.
Great as both a story and introductory guide to Chinese culture and cuisine, this is an excellent addition to any child’s library.
Maureen Johnson is the bestselling author of several novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, the Truly Devious series, the Suite Scarlett series, and the Shades of London series.
Aleca Zamm Fools Them All is the hilarious third novel in the Aleca Zamm chapter book series from Ginger Rue.
Charlotte and the Rock, by Stephen W. Martin, is sweet and funny with a dark little twist (sorry Mom and Dad, the joke’s on you!) that children and parents will get a kick out of.
A heart-to-heart with Ellie Bell from Jackson Pearce’s Ellie, Engineer, a STEM- and friendship-powered story full of fun!
Popo’s Lucky Chinese New Year, by Virginia Loh-Hagan, is the perfect book to read for Chinese New Year.
An unexpected and phenomenal debut, THE SMELL OF OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES should be on everyone’s TBR list.