Louis Sachar |
The Boy Who Lost His Face (age 10+) school , growing up , friendship |
Dogs Don't Tell Jokes (age 9-12) friendship , humor , school | |
Holes (age 10+) humor , mystery , friendship | |
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom (age 9-12) identity , friendship , school , humor | |
Marvin Redpost: a Flying Birthday Cake (age 7-10) in: Marvin Redpost Series realistic , humor | |
Marvin Redpost: Class President (age 7-10) in: Marvin Redpost Series realistic , humor | |
Marvin Redpost: Is He a Girl? (age 7-10) in: Marvin Redpost Series realistic , humor | |
Marvin Redpost: a Magic Crystal? (age 7-10) in: Marvin Redpost Series realistic , humor | |
Marvin Redpost: Alone in His Teacher's House (age 7-10) in: Marvin Redpost Series realistic , humor | |
Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at Birth? (age 7-10) in: Marvin Redpost Series realistic , humor | |
Marvin Redpost: Super Fast, Out of Control (age 7-10) in: Marvin Redpost Series realistic , humor | |
Marvin Redpost: Why Pick on Me? (age 7-10) in: Marvin Redpost Series realistic , humor | |
Sideways Stories From Wayside School (age 8-11) humor , school | |
Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger (age 8-11) sequel to: Sideways Stories From Wayside School humor , school | |
Wayside School is Falling Down (age 8-11) sequel to: Sideways Stories From Wayside School humor , school | |
Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School (age 8-11) humor , short stories , school , math/science/technology | |
Angie Sage |
Magyk (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action |
Flyte (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action | |
Physik (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action | |
Queste (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action | |
Syren (age 9-12) in: Septimus Heap Series magic , fantasy , humor , action | |
S. F. Said |
Varjak Paw (age 9-12) adventure , action , spooky , magic |
Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
The Little Prince (age 9-12) folklore , voyages/journeys , fantasy , science fiction |
Graham Salisbury |
Night of the Howling Dogs (age 9-12) folklore , action , adventure , friendship , survival , nature |
Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet (age 7-10) in: Calvin Coconut school , adventure , humor | |
Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven (age 7-10) in: Calvin Coconut school , adventure , humor | |
Felix Salten |
Bambi: a Life in the Woods (age 9-12) nature , animals , growing up |
Carl Sandburg |
Rootabaga Stories (age 9-12) humor , short stories |
Eric Sanvoisin |
The Ink Drinker (age 9-12) fantasy , supernatural , spooky |
Ruth Sawyer |
Roller Skates (age 9-12) adventure |
Laura Amy Schlitz |
A Drowned Maiden's Hair: a Melodrama (age 10+) spooky , supernatural , suspense , historical |
The Night Fairy (age 7-10) adventure , survival , fantasy | |
Roni Schotter |
F Is for Freedom (age 9-12) historical , friendship |
Maxine Rose Schur |
Samantha's Surprise: a Christmas Story (age 8-11) in: Samantha: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical |
Jon Scieszka |
Knights of the Kitchen Table (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor |
The Not-So-Jolly Roger (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Your Mother Was a Neanderthal (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
2095 (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Tut, Tut! (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Summer Reading is Killing Me! (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
It's All Greek to Me (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
See You Later, Gladiator (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Sam Samurai (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge? (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Me Oh Maya (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Viking It and Liking It (age 8-11) in: The Time Warp Trio Series knights/castles/dragons , fantasy , humor | |
Spaceheadz (age 8-11) in: Spaceheadz Series school , science fiction , humor | |
Seen Art? (age 8-11) humor , the arts | |
Ouida Sebestyen |
Words by Heart (age 9-12) family , bigotry , historical |
Tor Seidler |
The Wainscott Weasel (age 8-11) nature , friendship |
Gully's Travels (age 9-12) voyages/journeys , humor , animals | |
George Selden |
The Cricket in Times Square (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise |
Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise | |
Chester Cricket's New Home (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise | |
Tucker's Countryside (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise | |
The Old Meadow (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise | |
Harry Cat's Pet Puppy (age 8-11) in: The Cricket in Times Square Series friendship , enterprise | |
Suzanne Selfors |
To Catch a Mermaid (age 8-11) humor , illness/loss , family , fantasy , magic |
Brian Selznick |
The Invention of Hugo Cabret: a Novel in Words and Pictures (age 9-12) the arts , mystery , math/science/technology , historical |
Kate Seredy |
The White Stag (age 9-12) voyages/journeys , historical , folklore |
Pamela F. Service |
Stinker From Space (age 8-11) humor , adventure , science fiction |
Anna Sewell |
Black Beauty: the Autobiography of a Horse (age 9-12) historical , animals |
Margery Sharp |
The Rescuers (age 9-12) adventure |
Miss Bianca (age 9-12) sequel to: The Rescuers adventure | |
Janet Shaw |
Changes for Kaya: a Story of Courage (age 8-11) in: Kaya: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical |
Kaya's Escape!: a Survival Story (age 8-11) in: Kaya: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
Meet Kirsten: an American Girl (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
Changes for Kirsten: a Winter Story (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
Happy Birthday, Kirsten!: a Springtime Story (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
Kirsten Learns a Lesson: a School Story (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
Kirsten Saves the Day (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
Kirsten's Surprise: a Christmas Story (age 8-11) in: Kirsten: an American Girl Series growing up , family , historical | |
Alex Shearer |
Canned (age 10+) mystery , realistic , adventure |
Kashmira Sheth |
Keeping Corner (age 10+) identity , historical , growing up |
Susan Shreve |
The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates (age 7-10) humor , friendship , family , school |
Jan Siebold |
Doing Time Online (age 8-11) growing up , friendship , math/science/technology |
Shel Silverstein |
The Missing Piece (age 9-12) friendship , poetry , math/science/technology |
The Giving Tree (age 10+) growing up | |
Sheri Cooper Sinykin |
The Secret of the Attic (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy |
Trapped Beyond the Magic Attic (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
Alison Walks the Wire (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
Heather Takes the Reins (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
Heather at the Barre (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
Heather Goes to Hollywood (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
Heather, Belle of the Ball (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
Viva Heather (age 7-10) in: The Magic Attic Club Series friendship , fantasy | |
Louis Slobodkin |
The Three-Seated Space Ship (age 8-11) adventure , science fiction |
The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree (age 8-11) adventure , science fiction | |
Alfred Slote |
Finding Buck McHenry (age 9-12) identity , historical , sports |
The Trading Game (age 9-12) family , enterprise , sports | |
Hang Tough, Paul Mather (age 9-12) tragedy , identity , illness/loss , sports | |
Doris Buchanan Smith |
A Taste of Blackberries (age 8-11) tragedy , friendship , illness/loss |
Robert Kimmel Smith |
Chocolate Fever (age 8-11) humor |
The War With Grandpa (age 8-11) family , humor | |
Roland Smith |
The Captain's Dog: My Journey With the Lewis and Clark Tribe (age 9-12) adventure , historical , animals |
Cryptid Hunters (age 10+) adventure , action , mystery | |
Lemony Snicket |
The Bad Beginning (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor |
The Reptile Room (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Wide Window (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Miserable Mill (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Austere Academy (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Ersatz Elevator (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Vile Village (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Hostile Hospital (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Carnivorous Carnival (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Slippery Slope (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Grim Grotto (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The Penultimate Peril (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
The End (age 9-12) sequel to: The Series of Unfortunate Events tragedy , illness/loss , adventure , humor | |
Lemony Snicket: the Unauthorized Autobiography (age 9-12) humor , letters/journal | |
Tom Sniegoski |
Billy Hooten, Owlboy (age 8-11) in: The Owlboy Series action , humor , adventure , comics |
Alan Snow |
Here Be Monsters! An Adventure Involving Magic Trolls and Other Creatures (age 9-12) in: The Ratbridge Chronicles humor , fantasy , magic |
Zilpha Keatley Snyder |
Janie's Private Eyes (age 9-12) mystery |
The Egypt Game (age 10+) spooky , adventure , friendship | |
The Gypsy Game (age 10+) sequel to: The Egypt Game spooky , adventure , friendship | |
Gib Rides Home (age 9-12) identity , mystery , historical , family | |
Black and Blue Magic (age 9-12) growing up , magic | |
The Witches of Worm (age 9-12) friendship , magic , spooky | |
The Changeling (age 10+) growing up , friendship | |
And Condors Danced (age 10+) tragedy , historical , growing up , illness/loss | |
The Truth About Stone Hollow (age 9-12) spooky , fantasy | |
Fool's Gold (age 10+) realistic , adventure , friendship | |
Eyes in the Fishbowl (age 10+) fantasy , spooky | |
Donald Sobol |
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist |
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Pablo's Nose (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dead Eagles (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Jumping Frogs (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Midnight Visitor (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Treasure Hunt (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Keeps the Peace (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Saves the Day (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Shows the Way (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Tracks Them Down (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Sets the Pace (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Encyclopedia Brown Carries On (age 8-11) in: The Encyclopedia Brown Series mystery , brilliant protagonist | |
Virginia Sorensen |
Miracles on Maple Hill (age 8-11) war , adventure , family |
Gary Soto |
The Skirt (age 7-10) growing up |
Elizabeth George Speare |
The Bronze Bow (age 10+) adventure , folklore |
The Witch of Blackbird Pond (age 10+) magic , bigotry , historical | |
Katie Speck |
Maybelle in the Soup (age 7-10) animals , humor |
Armstrong Sperry |
Call It Courage (age 9-12) adventure , survival , folklore |
Jerry Spinelli |
Maniac Magee : a Novel (age 10+) folklore , humor , bigotry , realistic , friendship , sports |
Loser (age 8-11) identity , realistic , school , family | |
Wringer (age 8-11) identity , friendship , nature , growing up | |
Crash (age 10+) family , friendship , growing up | |
The Bathwater Gang (age 7-10) war , humor , family , friendship | |
Eggs (age 9-12) humor , friendship , illness/loss | |
Stargirl (age 10+) growing up , friendship , school , identity | |
Love, Stargirl (age 10+) sequel to: Stargirl growing up , friendship , school , identity | |
Milkweed: A Novel (age 10+) bigotry , war , survival , historical | |
Nancy Springer |
Rowan Hood: Outlaw Girl of Sherwood Forest (age 9-12) in: Tales of Rowan Hood Series folklore , adventure , fantasy , identity |
Johanna Spyri |
Heidi (age 9-12) family |
Mary Stanton |
Road to Balinor (age 8-11) in: The Unicorns of Balinor Series princesses , magic , fantasy |
Valley of Fear (age 8-11) in: The Unicorns of Balinor Series princesses , magic , fantasy | |
Search for the Star (age 8-11) in: The Unicorns of Balinor Series princesses , magic , fantasy | |
Suzanne Fisher Staples |
The Green Dog: a Mostly True Story (age 8-11) friendship , animals |
Sue Stauffacher |
Donuthead (age 8-11) identity , friendship , humor |
Rebecca Stead |
First Light (age 10+) math/science/technology , fantasy , adventure , mystery |
When You Reach Me (age 9-12) mystery , family | |
William Steig |
Dominic (age 8-11) voyages/journeys , adventure |
Betty and Samuel Sterman |
Backyard Dragon (age 8-11) fantasy , friendship , knights/castles/dragons |
James Stevenson |
Oliver, Clarence, and Violet (age 7-10) adventure , animals |
Robert Louis Stevenson |
Kidnapped: the Adventures of David Balfour (age 10+) historical , adventure |
Treasure Island (age 10+) voyages/journeys , adventure | |
Jennifer Stewart |
If That Breathes Fire, We're Toast (age 7-10) science fiction , humor |
Paul Stewart |
Fergus Crane (age 8-11) voyages/journeys , science fiction , school , humor , adventure |
Corby Flood (age 8-11) in: Far-Flung Adventures math/science/technology , adventure , fantasy , humor | |
Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell |
Beyond the Deepwoods (age 10+) in: The Edge Chronicles action , identity , adventure , fantasy |
Trenton Lee Stewart |
The Mysterious Benedict Society (age 10+) in: The Mysterious Benedict Society Series friendship , science fiction , brilliant protagonist , adventure , school |
Judith StGeorge |
Mystery at St. Martin's (age 9-12) mystery |
Geronimo Stilton |
Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure |
A Cheese-Colored Camper (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Four Mice Deep in the Jungle (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
I'm Too Fond of My Fur! (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Merry Christmas, Geronimo (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Mona Mousa Code (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
My Name is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Paws Off, Cheddarface! (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Red Pizzas for a Blue Count (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Shipwreck on the Pirate Island (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Surf's Up, Geronimo! (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton! (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Wild, Wild West (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Valentine's Day Disaster (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Temple of the Ruby of Fire (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Search for Sunken Treasure (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Phantom of the Subway (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse! (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
All Because of a Cup of Coffee (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Wedding Crasher (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Down and Out Down Under (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Mouse Island Marathon (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Mysterious Cheese Thief (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Valley of the Giant Skeletons (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Mummy With No Name (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Christmas Catastrophe (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Geronimo and the Gold Medal Mystery (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
A Fabumouse School Adventure (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Geronimo's Valentine (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Race Across America (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Secret of Cacklefur Castle (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Christmas Toy Factory (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Kingdom of Fantasy (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
The Peculiar Pumpkin Thief (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
Singing Sensation (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
A Very Merry Christmas (age 7-10) in: Geronimo Stilton Series authorship , mystery , adventure | |
R. L. Stine |
The Ghost Next Door (age 8-11) in: Goosbumps Series mystery , spooky |
Mary Stolz |
The Noonday Friends (age 9-12) humor , school , friendship , realistic |
Phoebe Stone |
Deep Down Popular: a Novel (age 10+) realistic , school , friendship , popularity , romance |
Rex Stone |
Attack of the Tyrannosaurus (age 7-10) in: Dinosaur Cove math/science/technology , adventure , action |
Todd Strasser |
Hey Dad, Get a Life! (age 8-11) supernatural , family , spooky |
Help I'm Trapped in My Teacher's Body (age 8-11) in: Help! I'm Trapped! Series spooky , humor | |
Linda Leopold Strauss |
A Fairy Called Hilary (age 7-10) traditions , fantasy , magic |
Jonathan Stroud |
The Amulet of Samarkand (age 10+) in: The Bartimaeus Trilogy humor , adventure , action , fantasy , magic |
Jonathan Swift |
Gulliver's Travels (age 10+) fantasy , humor |