Recommended Titles Data
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| Requested Title | Requested Author | Recommended Title | Recommended Author | Recommendation Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 | Lauren Tarshis | Escape from Pompeii | Christina Balit | If you enjoyed the focus on the destruction of Pompeii and its aftermath in I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, you might also enjoy Escape from Pompeii, a picture book that tells the story of a family's escape from the city during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. |
| Dancing at the Rascal Fair | Ivan Doig | Montana 1948 | Larry Watson | If you enjoyed the vivid portrayal of life in rural Montana in Dancing at the Rascal Fair, you might appreciate Montana 1948 for its exploration of family secrets, small-town politics, and the impact of the past on the present. |
| Dancing at the Rascal Fair | Ivan Doig | A River Runs Through It | Norman Maclean | If you were captivated by the lyrical prose and evocative descriptions of nature in Dancing at the Rascal Fair, you might find A River Runs Through It intriguing with its poignant meditation on family, fly fishing, and the beauty of the Montana landscape. |
| Dancing at the Rascal Fair | Ivan Doig | The Whistling Season | Ivan Doig | If you enjoyed the richly drawn characters and historical setting of Dancing at the Rascal Fair, The Whistling Season offers a similarly immersive reading experience with its depiction of life on a Montana homestead in the early 20th century, and its exploration of education, family, and community. |
| Prince & Knight | Daniel Haack | Red: A Crayon's Story | Michael Hall | If you enjoyed the themes of self-discovery and acceptance in Prince & Knight, Red: A Crayon's Story offers a heartwarming tale of a blue crayon mistakenly labeled as red, who learns to embrace their true identity and find acceptance from those around them. |
| Prince & Knight | Daniel Haack | And Tango Makes Three | Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell | If you appreciated the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in Prince & Knight, And Tango Makes Three is a beautiful true story about two male penguins who form a loving partnership and raise a chick together, celebrating the diversity of families and the power of love. |
| Prince & Knight | Daniel Haack | Julian is a Mermaid | Jessica Love | If you enjoyed the colorful and expressive illustrations in Prince & Knight, Julian is a Mermaid offers stunning artwork and a touching story about a young boy who dreams of becoming a mermaid, and finds acceptance and support from his abuela and the vibrant community around him. |
| Middlegame | Seanan McGuire | The Library at Mount Char | Scott Hawkins | If you enjoyed the dark and twisted elements of Middlegame, The Library at Mount Char offers a similarly unsettling and mind-bending story with a cast of complex characters and a unique take on mythology and magic. |
| Middlegame | Seanan McGuire | The Magicians | Lev Grossman | If you appreciated the blend of fantasy and science fiction in Middlegame, The Magicians offers a similar mix with a contemporary setting and a focus on the education and training of young magicians, exploring themes of power, identity, and the consequences of our actions. |
| Middlegame | Seanan McGuire | The City We Became | N.K. Jemisin | If you enjoyed the exploration of different worlds and realities in Middlegame, The City We Became offers a unique take on urban fantasy with a diverse cast of characters representing the different boroughs of New York City, facing off against an otherworldly threat that seeks to destroy the city's identity and soul. |
| Nellie Belle | Mem Fox | Possum Magic | Mem Fox | If you enjoyed Nellie Belle's charming and whimsical storytelling, you might appreciate Possum Magic for its delightful illustrations, endearing characters, and exploration of Australian culture and wildlife. |
| Nellie Belle | Mem Fox | The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle | If you liked Nellie Belle's focus on animals and nature, you might find The Very Hungry Caterpillar engaging with its colorful illustrations, simple yet engaging narrative, and educational content about the life cycle of a butterfly. |
| Nellie Belle | Mem Fox | Corduroy | Don Freeman | If you enjoyed Nellie Belle's heartwarming story about a beloved toy, you might appreciate Corduroy for its timeless tale of a teddy bear's quest for a home, its charming illustrations, and its themes of friendship and acceptance. |
| The Revisioners: a Novel | Margaret Wilkerson Sexton | The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | If you enjoyed The Revisioners' exploration of race, identity, and family across generations, you might appreciate The Vanishing Half for its examination of similar themes, as well as its engaging characters and compelling narrative. |
| The Revisioners: a Novel | Margaret Wilkerson Sexton | An American Marriage | Tayari Jones | If you were captivated by The Revisioners' examination of the impact of systemic racism on personal relationships, you might find An American Marriage intriguing with its exploration of the criminal justice system, the Black experience in America, and the complexities of love and loyalty. |
| The Revisioners: a Novel | Margaret Wilkerson Sexton | The Mothers | Brit Bennett | If you enjoyed The Revisioners' exploration of the lives of Black women and their families, The Mothers offers a similarly nuanced and empathetic portrayal of complex characters and their relationships, as well as a thought-provoking examination of the choices we make and the secrets we keep. |
| One Day in December: a Novel | Josie Silver | The Flatshare | Beth O'Leary | If you enjoyed the romantic and heartwarming elements of One Day in December, you might appreciate The Flatshare for its charming characters, unique premise, and exploration of the power of human connection and communication. |
| One Day in December: a Novel | Josie Silver | The Light We Lost | Jill Santopolo | If you were captivated by the emotional depth and complexity of One Day in December, you might find The Light We Lost intriguing with its poignant exploration of love, loss, and the choices we make, offering a thought-provoking and moving reading experience. |
| One Day in December: a Novel | Josie Silver | The Rosie Project | Graeme Simsion | If you enjoyed the humor and wit of One Day in December, The Rosie Project might be a good fit for you with its endearing protagonist, quirky humor, and heartwarming story of love and self-discovery. |
| Freedom Summer | Debbie Wiles | The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 | Christopher Paul Curtis | If you enjoyed the historical setting and themes of Freedom Summer, you might appreciate The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 for its exploration of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact on a family's life, as well as its engaging characters and humor. |
| Freedom Summer | Debbie Wiles | One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia | If you were drawn to the themes of social justice and activism in Freedom Summer, you might find One Crazy Summer compelling with its portrayal of three sisters who travel to Oakland to spend the summer with their estranged mother, and become involved in the Black Panther movement. |
| Freedom Summer | Debbie Wiles | Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry | Mildred D. Taylor | If you enjoyed the historical context and themes of racial inequality in Freedom Summer, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry offers a powerful and poignant story of a black family's struggle against racism in the 1930s, with memorable characters and a vividly depicted setting. |
| Nancy Makes Her Mark | Nancy Parent | Fancy Nancy | Jane O'Connor | If you enjoyed Nancy's spunky personality and love of all things fancy, you might enjoy the Fancy Nancy series by Jane O'Connor, which features a similarly spirited protagonist who loves to dress up and use fancy words. |
| Nancy Makes Her Mark | Nancy Parent | Pinkalicious | Victoria Kann | If you enjoyed Nancy's creative and imaginative spirit, you might enjoy Pinkalicious, a series about a girl who loves the color pink and uses her imagination to turn everyday situations into magical adventures. |
| Nancy Makes Her Mark | Nancy Parent | Eloise | Kay Thompson | If you enjoyed Nancy's independent streak and love of adventure, you might enjoy Eloise, a classic series about a young girl who lives in the Plaza Hotel in New York City and gets into all sorts of mischief and fun. |
| Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort | Alex Willan | Iggy Peck, Architect | Andrea Beaty | If you enjoyed the imaginative and creative play in Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort, you might also enjoy Iggy Peck, Architect, which features a young boy with a passion for building and designing structures out of everyday materials. |
| Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort | Alex Willan | The Most Magnificent Thing | Ashley Spires | For readers who enjoyed the problem-solving and perseverance themes in Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort, The Most Magnificent Thing offers a relatable story of a young girl who sets out to create something amazing but faces challenges along the way. |
| Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort | Alex Willan | Not a Box | Antoinette Portis | If you appreciated the playful and imaginative use of a cardboard box in Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort, you might also enjoy Not a Box, which encourages readers to see the potential in everyday objects and use their creativity to transform them into something new. |
| Rodrick Rules | Jeff Kinney | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Jeff Kinney | If you enjoyed Rodrick Rules, you might want to read the first book in the series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which introduces the characters and sets up the hilarious and relatable situations that continue in the subsequent books. |
| Rodrick Rules | Jeff Kinney | Big Nate: In a Class by Himself | Lincoln Peirce | If you liked the humor and school setting of Rodrick Rules, you might enjoy Big Nate: In a Class by Himself, which follows the misadventures of sixth-grader Nate Wright as he navigates friendships, crushes, and teachers. |
| Rodrick Rules | Jeff Kinney | Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life | James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts | If you enjoyed the diary format and middle school setting of Rodrick Rules, you might like Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, which features another relatable protagonist, Rafe Khatchadorian, as he rebels against the rules and expectations of his school and family. |
| Hair Love | Matthew A. Cherry | Sulwe | Lupita Nyong'o | If you enjoyed the empowering message of self-love and representation in Hair Love, you might appreciate Sulwe for its beautiful illustrations, relatable story, and inspiring message about embracing one's unique beauty and identity. |
| Hair Love | Matthew A. Cherry | I Love My Hair! | Natasha Anastasia Tarpley | If you enjoyed the celebration of natural hair in Hair Love, you might find I Love My Hair! delightful with its joyful illustrations, catchy rhymes, and positive message about self-acceptance and pride in one's hair. |
| Hair Love | Matthew A. Cherry | Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut | Derrick Barnes | If you appreciated the father-daughter bond and the importance of hair in Hair Love, you might enjoy Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut for its vibrant illustrations, poetic language, and powerful portrayal of the transformative experience of a haircut for a young black boy. |
| The Noisy Classroom | Angela Shanté | The Recess Queen | Alexis O'Neill | If you enjoyed The Noisy Classroom's focus on classroom dynamics and the importance of respect and kindness, you might appreciate The Recess Queen for its similar themes and engaging illustrations that capture the spirit of playground politics. |
| The Noisy Classroom | Angela Shanté | The Name Jar | Yangsook Choi | If you were drawn to The Noisy Classroom's exploration of cultural diversity and the challenges of fitting in, you might find The Name Jar compelling with its story of a Korean girl who struggles to find acceptance in a new school and ultimately learns to embrace her identity. |
| The Noisy Classroom | Angela Shanté | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson | If you appreciated The Noisy Classroom's message of inclusivity and empathy, The Day You Begin offers a poignant and uplifting story about finding the courage to be yourself and connect with others, even when you feel like an outsider. |
| Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow | Jacqueline Jules | Ivy and Bean | Annie Barrows | If you enjoyed the fun and relatable characters in Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow, you might also enjoy Ivy and Bean, which features two best friends who embark on all sorts of adventures and shenanigans. |
| Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow | Jacqueline Jules | The Magic Tree House | Mary Pope Osborne | If you liked the magical and imaginative elements of Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow, you might enjoy The Magic Tree House series, which follows siblings Jack and Annie as they travel through time and space on exciting quests and missions. |
| Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow | Jacqueline Jules | The Princess in Black | Shannon Hale | If you enjoyed the superhero theme in Freddie Ramos Stomps the Snow, you might like The Princess in Black, which features a princess who secretly fights monsters and saves the day, all while maintaining her royal image. |
| When the Apricots Bloom: a Novel | Gina Wilkinson | The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | If you enjoyed the historical setting and strong female characters in When the Apricots Bloom, you might appreciate The Nightingale for its gripping portrayal of two sisters in Nazi-occupied France and their heroic efforts to resist the enemy and protect their loved ones. |
| When the Apricots Bloom: a Novel | Gina Wilkinson | The Mountains Sing | Nguyen Phan Que Mai | If you were moved by When the Apricots Bloom's exploration of the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit, you might find The Mountains Sing a poignant and beautifully written novel that follows a family's struggles during the Vietnam War and their quest for survival and hope. |
| When the Apricots Bloom: a Novel | Gina Wilkinson | The Beekeeper of Aleppo | Christy Lefteri | If you enjoyed the emotional depth and vivid imagery of When the Apricots Bloom, The Beekeeper of Aleppo offers a powerful and heart-wrenching story of a Syrian couple's journey to Europe in search of safety and a new home, as they confront the horrors of war, loss, and displacement. |
| Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy | Daisy Meadows | Penny the Pony Fairy | Daisy Meadows | If you enjoyed Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy's magical adventures with horses, you might also enjoy Penny the Pony Fairy, which follows the fairy's quest to save the ponies and restore the magic of the Fairyland stables. |
| Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy | Daisy Meadows | The Princess and the Foal | Stacy Gregg | If you were captivated by Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy's love for horses and their unique bond with humans, you might find The Princess and the Foal intriguing with its heartwarming story of a young princess who raises an orphaned foal and trains it to become a champion racehorse. |
| Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy | Daisy Meadows | Black Beauty | Anna Sewell | If you enjoyed the magical and enchanting world of horses in Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy, Black Beauty offers a timeless classic that explores the bond between horses and humans, and the importance of kindness, empathy, and respect for all living creatures. |
| We Are Not Free | Traci Chee | They Called Us Enemy | George Takei | If you were moved by We Are Not Free's exploration of the Japanese American experience during World War II, you might appreciate They Called Us Enemy, a graphic memoir that recounts George Takei's own internment as a child and his family's struggle for justice and civil rights. |
| We Are Not Free | Traci Chee | The Fountains of Silence | Ruta Sepetys | If you enjoyed the historical setting and themes of We Are Not Free, The Fountains of Silence offers a compelling story set in Franco's Spain that explores the impact of war, oppression, and propaganda on ordinary people, with a focus on the experiences of young adults. |
| We Are Not Free | Traci Chee | The War Outside | Monica Hesse | If you appreciated We Are Not Free's portrayal of the complex relationships and tensions among the Japanese American characters, you might find The War Outside intriguing with its exploration of the friendship between a Japanese American girl and a German American girl in an internment camp, and their struggle to reconcile their identities and loyalties. |
| Mac and Cheese | Sarah Weeks | The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! | Mo Willems | If you enjoyed the humor and playful tone of Mac and Cheese, you might appreciate The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! for its witty dialogue, charming illustrations, and engaging story that will delight readers of all ages. |