Picture Books

Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen & Kevin Hawkes

Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen and Kevin Hawkes is a heartwarming story about a lion who visits a library and becomes an unlikely helper. He learns about following rules, kindness, and how breaking rules can sometimes be the right thing to do in special circumstances.

Setting:
The story is set in a public library, likely in the United States, as suggested by the cultural details in the illustrations and narrative style.

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Chapter Books

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is a captivating story about Hugo, an orphan living in a Paris train station. After discovering a mysterious automaton left by his father, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve its secrets, leading to an adventure filled with mystery, invention, and unexpected friendships.

Setting:
The story is set in 1930s Paris, France, primarily in a bustling train station, which serves as both Hugo's home and the backdrop for his magical journey.

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Middle School

Girl Missing by Sophie McKenzie

Girl Missing by Sophie McKenzie is an exciting mystery about Lauren, a teenager who discovers she might have been abducted as a child. Determined to uncover the truth about her past, Lauren embarks on a dangerous journey across the UK and the USA, facing secrets, lies, and unexpected danger along the way.

Setting:
The story takes place in the United Kingdom and the United States, as Lauren's investigation leads her to uncover clues across both countries.

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High School

Fire Storm by David Klass

Fire Storm by David Klass is a thrilling sci-fi adventure where teenager Jack Danielson discovers he has a destiny to save the planet. As he learns about his mysterious powers, he must evade deadly enemies, uncover secrets about his past, and confront challenges that test his courage and resolve.

Setting:
The story is set in various locations across the United States, blending real-world settings with futuristic and fantastical elements as Jack's journey unfolds.

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Japanese Middle/High School

獣の奏者 by 上橋 菜穂子

上橋菜穂子さんの『獣の奏者』は、トダや王獣と呼ばれる神秘的な生き物と心を通わせる特別な能力を持つ少女エリンの物語です。エリンは危険と政治的陰謀に巻き込まれる中で、自分の力の秘密を解き明かし、大切な生き物たちを守ろうと奮闘します。

舞台設定:
物語の舞台は、日本の歴史にインスパイアされた神秘的なファンタジー世界で、神秘的な生き物と複雑な政治体制が絡み合っています。

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