The best magical middle-grade books set in the real world

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The best novels where the setting is like another character

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The best books about young people overcoming obstacles to survive

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The best books that have been turned into movies (or should be)

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The best books for when you feel lost in life

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The best middle grade books where the past intertwines with the present

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The best children’s books to inspire curiosity and exploration (and are great read-alouds too)

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The best books on the power of family to shape us in ways we can’t imagine

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