Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Invisible Boy | Trudy Ludwig | Wonder | R.J. Palacio | If you enjoyed the theme of empathy and kindness in The Invisible Boy, you might appreciate Wonder for its heartwarming story of a boy with facial differences navigating school and friendship, and the impact of small acts of kindness on those around him. |
| The Invisible Boy | Trudy Ludwig | Each Kindness | Jacqueline Woodson | If you appreciated the message of inclusion and the power of small actions in The Invisible Boy, you might enjoy Each Kindness for its poignant story of a girl who learns the importance of kindness and empathy towards others, and the impact of missed opportunities for connection. |
| The Invisible Boy | Trudy Ludwig | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | If you enjoyed the theme of identity and belonging in The Invisible Boy, you might find The Name Jar interesting for its story of a Korean girl who moves to America and struggles to fit in, and the importance of embracing one's cultural heritage and unique identity. |
| Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold | Megan McDonald | The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt | If you enjoyed the humor and playful tone of Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold, you might appreciate The Day the Crayons Quit for its witty and imaginative story, colorful illustrations, and clever use of personification. |
| Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold | Megan McDonald | The Bad Guys | Aaron Blabey | If you liked the adventurous and action-packed elements of Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold, you might find The Bad Guys appealing with its quirky characters, fast-paced plot, and humorous illustrations, making it a fun and engaging read. |
| Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold | Megan McDonald | The Magic Tree House | Mary Pope Osborne | If you enjoyed the educational and informative aspects of Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold, The Magic Tree House series offers a similar blend of entertainment and learning, taking readers on exciting historical adventures and introducing them to different cultures and time periods. |
| The Proudest Blue: a Story of Hijab and Family | Ibtihaj Muhammad | The Night Diary | Veera Hiranandani | If you enjoyed The Proudest Blue's exploration of identity and family, The Night Diary offers a poignant and powerful story of a young girl's journey during the Partition of India, grappling with questions of belonging, home, and the impact of political conflict on personal relationships. |
| The Proudest Blue: a Story of Hijab and Family | Ibtihaj Muhammad | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | If you appreciated The Proudest Blue's focus on cultural traditions and the importance of family, The Name Jar offers a heartwarming and relatable story of a young Korean girl who moves to America and struggles to fit in, ultimately finding strength in her own identity and the support of her community. |
| The Proudest Blue: a Story of Hijab and Family | Ibtihaj Muhammad | The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story | Aya Khalil | If you were moved by The Proudest Blue's message of self-acceptance and the power of diversity, The Arabic Quilt offers a touching and timely story of a young girl navigating her identity as an immigrant in America, finding comfort and connection through her family's cultural heritage and the kindness of her classmates. |
| Harriet the Invincible | Ursula Vernon | The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill | If you enjoyed Harriet the Invincible's whimsical and magical elements, you might appreciate The Girl Who Drank the Moon for its enchanting storytelling, memorable characters, and exploration of the power of love and sacrifice. |
| Harriet the Invincible | Ursula Vernon | The Penderwicks | Jeanne Birdsall | If you were captivated by Harriet the Invincible's charming and endearing characters, you might find The Penderwicks delightful with its heartwarming family dynamics, relatable sibling relationships, and nostalgic summer adventures. |
| Harriet the Invincible | Ursula Vernon | The Secret Keepers | Trenton Lee Stewart | If you enjoyed the mystery and suspense elements of Harriet the Invincible, The Secret Keepers offers a thrilling and engaging story that follows a young boy's quest to uncover a hidden treasure, featuring secret societies, puzzles, and unexpected twists. |
| Nate the Great on the Owl Express | Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat | Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective | Donald J. Sobol | If you enjoyed Nate the Great's clever problem-solving and detective work, you might also enjoy Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective, which features a young sleuth who solves mysteries and puzzles using his intelligence and observation skills. |
| Nate the Great on the Owl Express | Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat | Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds | David A. Adler | If you liked Nate the Great's focus on solving a mystery, you might enjoy Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds, which features a young girl with a photographic memory who uses her skills to solve a diamond theft case. |
| Nate the Great on the Owl Express | Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat | The Boxcar Children | Gertrude Chandler Warner | If you enjoyed the adventure and suspense in Nate the Great on the Owl Express, you might also enjoy The Boxcar Children, which follows four orphaned siblings who run away and live in an abandoned boxcar, solving mysteries and facing challenges along the way. |
| Saturday | Oge Mora | Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Peña | If you enjoyed the vibrant illustrations and heartwarming story of Saturday, you might also enjoy Last Stop on Market Street, which features a young boy and his grandmother on a bus ride through the city, discovering beauty in unexpected places. |
| Saturday | Oge Mora | Hair Love | Matthew A. Cherry | If you appreciated the themes of family, love, and self-expression in Saturday, you might also enjoy Hair Love, a touching story about a father learning to style his daughter's hair for a special occasion, with illustrations that capture the joy and beauty of black hair. |
| Saturday | Oge Mora | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson | If you were moved by the message of self-confidence and embracing differences in Saturday, you might find The Day You Begin inspiring, as it celebrates the courage it takes to be yourself and the power of empathy and connection in overcoming differences. |
| Arthur and the Golden Rope | Joe Todd-Stanton | The Tea Dragon Society | Katie O'Neill | If you enjoyed the charming illustrations and whimsical storytelling of Arthur and the Golden Rope, you might appreciate The Tea Dragon Society for its heartwarming tale of friendship, magical creatures, and the importance of preserving traditions. |
| Arthur and the Golden Rope | Joe Todd-Stanton | The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend | Dan Santat | If you liked the imaginative and fantastical elements of Arthur and the Golden Rope, you might enjoy The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend for its creative premise, endearing characters, and beautiful illustrations that capture the wonder of childhood. |
| Arthur and the Golden Rope | Joe Todd-Stanton | The Princess and the Pony | Kate Beaton | If you appreciated the humor and playfulness of Arthur and the Golden Rope, you might find The Princess and the Pony entertaining with its quirky characters, hilarious situations, and delightful illustrations that subvert traditional fairy tale tropes. |
| Dog Breath: the Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis | Dav Pilkey | The Adventures of Captain Underpants | Dav Pilkey | If you enjoyed the humor and irreverence of Dog Breath, you might appreciate The Adventures of Captain Underpants for its zany characters, hilarious antics, and comic book-style illustrations. |
| Dog Breath: the Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis | Dav Pilkey | The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales | Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith | If you liked the absurdity and subversion of expectations in Dog Breath, you might enjoy The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales for its clever retellings of classic stories, unconventional narrative structure, and witty humor. |
| Dog Breath: the Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis | Dav Pilkey | The True Story of the Three Little Pigs | Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith | If you appreciated the way Dog Breath turned a familiar story on its head, you might find The True Story of the Three Little Pigs intriguing with its perspective-shifting retelling of the classic fairy tale, dark humor, and clever illustrations. |
| The Fountains of Silence: a Novel | Ruta Sepetys | Salt to the Sea | Ruta Sepetys | If you enjoyed Ruta Sepetys' writing style and historical fiction, Salt to the Sea is another one of her novels that explores the lesser-known events of World War II, with a focus on the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff and the lives of refugees fleeing the conflict. |
| The Fountains of Silence: a Novel | Ruta Sepetys | The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | If you enjoyed the historical setting and themes of love and sacrifice in The Fountains of Silence, The Nightingale is another novel that explores the lives of women during World War II, with a focus on the French Resistance and the bonds of sisterhood. |
| The Fountains of Silence: a Novel | Ruta Sepetys | The Alice Network | Kate Quinn | If you enjoyed the historical setting and themes of secrets and espionage in The Fountains of Silence, The Alice Network is another novel that explores the lives of women during World War I and II, with a focus on a female spy network and the power of female friendship. |
| Let's Play! | Hervé Tullet | Press Here | Hervé Tullet | If you enjoyed the interactive and playful nature of Let's Play!, you might also enjoy Press Here, another book by the same author that encourages readers to engage with the book in a unique and creative way, using their imagination and following simple instructions to create a fun and surprising reading experience. |
| Let's Play! | Hervé Tullet | The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak | If you appreciated the humor and whimsy of Let's Play!, you might also enjoy The Book with No Pictures, which similarly engages readers in a playful and unexpected way, using silly words and phrases to create a fun and interactive reading experience that will delight both children and adults. |
| Let's Play! | Hervé Tullet | Mix It Up! | Hervé Tullet | If you enjoyed the colorful and imaginative illustrations of Let's Play!, you might also enjoy Mix It Up!, another book by the same author that uses bold colors and simple shapes to encourage readers to explore the concept of color mixing and create their own unique combinations, providing a fun and educational reading experience for children and adults alike. |
| The Knockout Queen | Rufi Thorpe | The Great Believers | Rebecca Makkai | If you enjoyed the exploration of complex relationships and the impact of societal norms in The Knockout Queen, you might appreciate The Great Believers for its poignant portrayal of the AIDS epidemic in 1980s Chicago and its examination of the bonds of friendship and love in the face of tragedy. |
| The Knockout Queen | Rufi Thorpe | The Idiot | Elif Batuman | If you appreciated the coming-of-age story and the exploration of identity in The Knockout Queen, you might enjoy The Idiot for its witty and introspective narrative about a young woman's experiences in her first year at Harvard University, as she navigates love, friendship, and the challenges of adulthood. |
| The Knockout Queen | Rufi Thorpe | The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | If you enjoyed the examination of race, class, and identity in The Knockout Queen, you might find The Vanishing Half compelling with its story of twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern black community and later lead very different lives, one passing as white and the other staying in the black community. |
| Sunrise | Erin Hunter | Warriors: Into the Wild | Erin Hunter | If you enjoyed Sunrise, you might want to start at the beginning of the Warriors series with Into the Wild. This book introduces readers to the world of the Clans and the life of a young house cat named Rusty who becomes a warrior named Firepaw. |
| Sunrise | Erin Hunter | Redwall | Brian Jacques | If you enjoyed the animal characters and epic battles in Sunrise, you might enjoy Redwall. This book is the first in a series that follows the adventures of a young mouse named Matthias as he tries to save his home, Redwall Abbey, from the evil rat Cluny the Scourge. |
| Sunrise | Erin Hunter | The Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Capture | Kathryn Lasky | If you enjoyed the animal characters and themes of loyalty and bravery in Sunrise, you might enjoy The Capture. This book is the first in a series that follows the adventures of a young barn owl named Soren as he tries to escape from a group of evil owls who have kidnapped him and his friends. |
| Into the Game! | Nick Eliopulos | Ready Player One | Ernest Cline | If you enjoyed the immersive and exciting world of Into the Game!, you might also enjoy Ready Player One, which takes place in a virtual reality world where the protagonist must solve puzzles and battle enemies to inherit a fortune. |
| Into the Game! | Nick Eliopulos | Warcross | Marie Lu | If you enjoyed the concept of a virtual reality game becoming a central part of the story, you might also enjoy Warcross, which follows a teenage hacker who is hired to investigate a security problem in a popular virtual reality game and becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. |
| Into the Game! | Nick Eliopulos | Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | If you enjoyed the idea of a game becoming a matter of life and death, you might also enjoy Ender's Game, which follows a young boy who is recruited to attend a military academy in space and must use his strategic skills to save humanity from an alien threat. |
| Christmas Card Murder | Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Peggy Ehrhart | Murder in the First Edition | Lauren Elliott | If you enjoyed the cozy mystery aspect of Christmas Card Murder, you might appreciate Murder in the First Edition for its charming small-town setting, relatable protagonist, and engaging plot that revolves around a bookstore and rare books. |
| Christmas Card Murder | Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Peggy Ehrhart | The Christmas Egg | Mary Kelly | If you liked the holiday theme of Christmas Card Murder, you might find The Christmas Egg intriguing with its festive setting, historical context, and clever mystery that involves a valuable artifact and a cast of interesting characters. |
| Christmas Card Murder | Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Peggy Ehrhart | The Body in the Library | Agatha Christie | If you enjoyed the classic whodunit style of Christmas Card Murder, The Body in the Library is a timeless mystery that features Christie's iconic detective, Miss Marple, and a puzzling murder that takes place in a seemingly idyllic village, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. |
| Of Women and Salt | Gabriela Garcia | The House of the Spirits | Isabel Allende | If you enjoyed the intergenerational exploration of women's lives and the themes of family, identity, and cultural heritage in Of Women and Salt, you might appreciate The House of the Spirits for its magical realism, political commentary, and powerful female characters. |
| Of Women and Salt | Gabriela Garcia | The Book of Unknown Americans | Cristina Henriquez | If you were moved by the immigrant experience and the portrayal of diverse voices and perspectives in Of Women and Salt, you might find The Book of Unknown Americans compelling with its poignant stories of Latinx immigrants, its exploration of identity and belonging, and its themes of love and hope. |
| Of Women and Salt | Gabriela Garcia | The Joy Luck Club | Amy Tan | If you appreciated the exploration of mother-daughter relationships, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience in Of Women and Salt, you might enjoy The Joy Luck Club for its intergenerational stories of Chinese-American women, its themes of identity and assimilation, and its poignant portrayal of family dynamics. |
| The Double Helix | Trudi Trueit | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Rebecca Skloot | If you enjoyed the scientific and historical aspects of The Double Helix, you might appreciate The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks for its exploration of the ethics and impact of medical research on individuals and society, as well as its engaging narrative style. |
| The Double Helix | Trudi Trueit | The Gene: An Intimate History | Siddhartha Mukherjee | If you were fascinated by the science behind The Double Helix, you might find The Gene: An Intimate History intriguing with its exploration of the history and impact of genetics on humanity, as well as its accessible and engaging writing style. |
| The Double Helix | Trudi Trueit | The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer | Siddhartha Mukherjee | If you enjoyed the scientific and medical aspects of The Double Helix, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer offers a captivating and informative exploration of the history, science, and impact of cancer on humanity, providing an intellectually stimulating and immersive reading experience. |
| The Mothers: a Novel | Brit Bennett | An American Marriage | Tayari Jones | If you enjoyed the exploration of complex relationships and the impact of personal choices on one's life in The Mothers, you might appreciate An American Marriage for its examination of love, loyalty, and injustice in the context of a wrongful conviction and its aftermath. |
| The Mothers: a Novel | Brit Bennett | The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | If you enjoyed the themes of identity, family, and community in The Mothers, you might find The Vanishing Half intriguing with its exploration of racial passing, sisterhood, and the legacy of secrets across generations. |