EN: A poignant novel-in-verse about a boy named Ari who struggles with body image and self-acceptance as he navigates a new town, friendships, and his own changing identity.
EN: Margaret, a sixth grader, navigates puberty, religious identity, and the pressures of fitting in—all while maintaining a personal relationship with God.
EN: The Baudelaire orphans face one disaster after another as they try to uncover the mystery behind their parents' death while being chased by the villainous Count Olaf.
EN: Meg Murry travels through space and time with her brother and friend to rescue her father from evil forces, discovering strength through love and individuality.
中: Meg Murry与弟弟和朋友穿越时空营救失踪的父亲，并在过程中理解了爱与自我独特性的力量。
by Anne Fine
★★★☆☆ (3/5)
主题: 搞笑
EN: When a mysterious man moves into a quiet village and spins fascinating stories, the residents are drawn into a web of lies, raising questions about truth and identity.
中: 一个神秘男子搬进宁静小镇，以精彩故事吸引居民，但这些谎言最终引发人们对真相与身份的深层思考。
by John Knowles
★★★★☆ (4/5)
主题: 青春
EN: Set in a boys' boarding school during WWII, this novel explores friendship, jealousy, and the loss of innocence through the relationship between two students.
中: 背景设于二战时期的寄宿学校，小说通过两个学生的关系揭示友谊、嫉妒与童年纯真逝去的主题。
by Ursula K. Le Guin
★★★★★ (5/5)
主题: 成长
EN: Young wizard Ged unleashes a shadow from his pride and must embark on a journey of balance and humility to restore harmony to Earthsea.
中: 年轻的巫师Ged因傲慢释放了黑影，他踏上旅程，学习平衡、谦卑与内在成长以拯救世界。
by Kate DiCamillo
★★★★☆ (4/5)
主题: 冒险
EN: Ten-year-old Opal adopts a stray dog, Winn-Dixie, who helps her connect with others and uncover stories of sorrow, joy, and healing in a small town.
EN: Jesse and Leslie create a magical kingdom in the woods to escape their troubles, but tragedy brings Jesse face to face with loss, imagination, and courage.
EN: A moving autobiographical story of a girl who is unwanted and unloved by her family in 1940s China. Despite abuse and neglect, she excels academically and seeks her own path to independence.
中: 这是Adeline Yen Mah的自传体小说，讲述她在1940年代中国被家庭忽视甚至虐待的成长经历。她以优异的成绩与坚强意志，努力追求独立与尊严。
by Roald Dahl
★★★★☆ (4/5)
主题: 家庭
EN: Danny lives with his kind-hearted father in a gypsy caravan. When he discovers his dad’s secret poaching hobby, they team up for a thrilling adventure against a greedy landowner.
EN: A humorous and heartfelt graphic memoir of a girl who becomes deaf and learns to navigate friendships, school life, and her identity—with the help of a superhero alter ego: El Deafo.
EN: When Nick Allen invents a new word for ‘pen’—‘frindle’—it sets off a chain reaction that challenges authority and shows the power of language and creativity.
EN: Harriet loves to observe people and write about them in her secret notebook. When her notebook is discovered, her world unravels, and she must learn about empathy and forgiveness.
EN: Four siblings are abandoned by their mother and must find their way to a grandmother they’ve never met. A poignant story about family, strength, and survival.
EN: David escapes from a concentration camp and embarks on a harrowing journey across Europe to find freedom. A powerful tale of courage, survival, and discovery.
EN: Based on a true story, this novel follows a Native American girl who survives alone for years on a remote island, demonstrating resourcefulness, strength, and resilience.
中: 根据真实事件改编，一位印第安女孩独自在荒岛生活多年，展现了惊人的智慧、勇气与坚韧。
by Nancy Krulik
★★★★☆ (4/5)
主题: 搞笑
EN: Kate magically switches bodies with a mall Santa during the holidays! A lighthearted holiday tale filled with laughs, lessons, and the spirit of giving.
EN: A powerful novel in verse following Will, who plans revenge for his brother’s death. During an elevator ride, he encounters the ghosts of people from his past, forcing him to question his choices.
EN: Based on the animated film, Megamind is a supervillain who turns hero in a hilarious and thoughtful journey about identity, redemption, and using one's power for good.
EN: Two brothers find a bag full of money just days before the UK switches to the Euro. As they struggle with what to do, they explore morality, generosity, and grief.
EN: Set in 1930s Mississippi, this novel portrays racial injustice through the eyes of a young Black girl, Cassie Logan, and her family's fight to keep their land and dignity.
EN: Based on a true story, Sadako is diagnosed with leukemia after the Hiroshima bombing. She folds paper cranes, hoping to recover. A tale of hope and peace.
EN: Stargirl is unique and unafraid to be herself. Her free spirit challenges social norms at her high school and teaches lessons about individuality and kindness.
EN: Four girls from diverse backgrounds form a secret club and take on a social justice cause in their Florida town. A tale of activism and friendship.