Kate DiCamillo
The Tale of Despereaux
Illustrated by: Timothy B. Ering
Age Level: 9-12
Distinct stories which involve a mouse, a human princess, and a rat seamlessly come together to surprise and absorb readers as they see the struggle between light and dark in this Newbery-winning novel.
Because of Winn-Dixie
Age Level: 9-12
Soon after India Opal and her father, a preacher, move to a small Florida town, Opal meets an ugly stray mutt in the local grocery store, and names him after it. Opal and Winn Dixie build a unique family from an assortment of town residents for a poignant and very funny novel told from Opal's point of view.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Illustrated by: Bagram Ibatoulline
Age Level: 9-12
Edward Tulane is a vain and selfish china rabbit whose memorable journey teaches him what love is as well as the pain it can cause. This sparsely told tale is evocative and comes full circle bringing Edward and his story to a satisfying resolution.
Tiger Rising
Age Level: Teen
After the loss of his mother, Rob and his dad moved to a small Florida town where his father manages a motel. Behind the motel is a caged tiger that fascinates Rob — and a new city girl he befriends. Ultimately, Rob realizes that he, too, has been caged just like the tiger.
