Animals - Real

A list of suggested titles for this summer's Reading is an Adventure Challenge: Animals.

Updated June 25, 2024
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Starfire /
Alvarez, Jennifer Lynn.
Paper Book
Riders of the Realm author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez "will lift the reader on the wings of danger and destiny, magic and hope"* in this first book in an action-packed fantasy adventure series. Perfect for fans of the Warriors and Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Once every hundred years, a black...
A boy called Bat
Arnold, Elana K.
Paper Book
The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum. For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises--some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a...
Starla Jean takes the cake
Arnold, Elana K.
Paper Book
Printz Honor winner and National Book Award Finalist Elana K. Arnold is back with Starla Jean Takes The Cake, an irresistible story of a girl, her chicken, and a few new friends, superbly illustrated by A. N. Kang. It's Willa's first birthday -- a day that doesn't come...
The very, very far north : a story for gentle readers and listeners
Bar-el, Dan
Paper Book
"Wonderfully follows in the tradition of A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories...Endearing...Will win over young readers in a heartbeat." --Booklist (starred review) "Quirky and imaginative--postmodern storytelling at its best." --Kirkus Reviews An...
Bailey's story :
Cameron, W. Bruce.
Paper Book
From W. Bruce Cameron, the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose, which is now a major motion picture! Bailey's Story is a heartwarming illustrated novel adapted for young readers from the beloved and New...
Molly's story : a dog's purpose novel
Cameron, W. Bruce
Paper Book
Meet Molly--a very special dog with a very important purpose--featured in A Dog's Journey, soon to be a major motion picture! Young readers will love this story in the popular A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales series by bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron. Molly knows that...
Our friend Hedgehog : the story of us
Castillo, Lauren
Paper Book
From a Caldecott Honor-winning artist comes a cozy classic-in-the-making about finding your friends and sticking together through thick and thin. "Our Friend Hedgehog feels like a modern-day Winnie the Pooh. It's so warm and full of joy and love. It's got classic...
White fox in the forest
Chen, Jiatong
Paper Book
  The second novel in the Chinese bestselling White Fox series, translated by Jennifer Feeley and with illustrations by Viola Wang. 'Full of peril, friendship and mysticism'FINANCIAL TIMES The quest continues as white fox Dilah and his friends follow the moonstone's...
White fox
Chen, Jiatong
Paper Book
  The first novel in the magical White Foxseries - a beautifully illustrated tale of a young fox and a magical moonstone. '[A] delight, full of peril, friendship and mysticism'FINANCIAL TIMES A young white fox called Dilah returns home to find his mother gravely...
The eyes & the impossible
Eggers, Dave
Paper Book
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER * #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An enthralling novel for all ages by award-winning author Dave Eggers, told from the perspective of one uniquely endearing dog--featuring beautiful artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris. ...
The honest truth
Gemeinhart, Dan
Paper Book
Mark's like any other thirteen-year- old. He loves his dog, taking photos and hiking, but he also has cancer. When his illness returns, Mark decides he's had enough of hospital. With his small dog Beau, he sets out to climb a mountain - and he's not going to give up until he's done it.
Lights, camera, middle school!
Holm, Jennifer L.
Paper Book
Watch out, middle school! Babymouse graduates from graphic novels in the first of the Babymouse Tales from the Locker series--now in paperback!   For Babymouse, middle school is like a monster movie. You can never be sure who's a friend and who's an enemy, and the halls are filled...
Buster
Huett, Caleb Zane
CD
Buster's in big trouble. He's been dragged to Dog Court for breaking one of the most sacred of all dog rules: Never ever talk to a human, or let a human know how smart you really are. But he swears he had a good reason! The boy he's been taking care of, Tonio, needed his help in a big way. You see,...
Megabat /
Humphrey, Anna,
Paper Book
A sweet and hilarious chapter book about a boy and a bat, two unlikely friends who bond over loneliness, jellyrolls and Darth Vader. Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?...
Fire and ice
Hunter, Erin
Paper Book
The second book in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series Join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter's Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #2: Fire and Ice. ...
Forest of secrets
Hunter, Erin
Paper Book
Fire alone can save our Clan. Tensions are still high among the warrior Clans, and Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of the former ThunderClan deputy Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that some believe would be...
Into the wild /
Hunter, Erin.
Paper Book
A rich and exciting feline fantasy world in which epic battles for territory and honour are played out, perfect for fans of Brian Jacques' Redwall series. When 'kittypet' Rusty strays into the forest beyond his owner's garden and is ambushed by a wild cat, life as he knows it is over. ...
Me and Marvin Gardens /
King, A. S.
Paper Book
The first middle-grade novel from YA superstar Amy Sarig (A. S.) King is a boy-meets-animal story like no other.The first middle-grade novel from Printz Honor-winning author Amy Sarig (A. S.) King!Washington Post Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book for...
Rabbit Hill
Lawson, Robert,
Paper Book
It has been a while since Folks lived in the Big House, and an even longer time has passed since there has been a garden at the House. All the animals of the Hill are very excited about the new Folks moving in, and they wonder how things are going to change. It's only a matter of time before the...
Wayward creatures
Lorentz, Dayna
Paper Book
"As a story about community, healing, and family--both human and animal--this is one of the best."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review. In this heartfelt animal friendship story, a troubled young boy befriends a wayward coyote after a forest fire changes both of their lives. Perfect for fans of...
Horseback hurdles
Maddox, Jake.
Paper Book
Mia is a new volunteer at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center, and she's having some trouble adjusting. Diamond is a new horse at the center, and he's also having trouble adjusting to the new environment. Mia and Diamond must learn to work together so they can stay at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center.
Bear
Miles, Ellen.
Paper Book
Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!10-year-old Lizzie Peterson and her family are on an adventurous winter vacation in snowy Vermont when she meets Bear, an adorable husky called lazy and then abandoned by his sled-dog racing team. Lizzie falls in love with Bear, and...
Cocoa /
Miles, Ellen.
Paper Book
Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!When Cocoa, a large chocolate Lab puppy, accidentally knocks over her elderly owner, Charles convinces his parents to foster this excitable dog. But can the Peterson household survive Cocoa's high energy behavior? Charles is confident that...
Harvey comes home /
Nelson, Colleen,
Paper Book
The award-winning story of a lost West Highland Terrier warming hearts and bringing generations together A dog's world is a world of scents, of adventure. When a Harvey the West Highland Terrier wanders out of his old life guided only by his nose and his heart, lives begin to converge. ...
Blood ties /
Nix, Garth.
Paper Book
Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan each have this gift and the grave responsibility that comes with it. But the Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance. They are setting the world on fire,...
Katt vs. Dogg
Patterson, James
Paper Book
The perfect book for anyone who loves cats, dogs (or both!), James Patterson's most pawsome story ever is set in a society defined by the oldest rivalry in the world: katts versus doggs! Oscar is a happy dogg--a rambunctious kid who loves being a...
A piglet called Truffle
Peters, Helen (Children's fiction writer)
Paper Book
Warm and realistic stories about life on a farm, a modern James Herriot for young readers.
McTavish goes wild
Rosoff, Meg
Paper Book
A glorious sequel to Good Dog McTavish, this endearing story is packed with Meg Rosoff's quirky humour and astute eye for both the details of canine-human dynamics and the oddities of family life. It's summer and the Peachey family is in crisis - again. Youngest child Betty...
Immortal guardians /
Schrefer, Eliot,
Paper Book
A dark threat faces the world of Erdas in this riveting new saga from the New York Times bestselling series.A heart-pounding new adventure from the New York Times bestselling series.In the world of Erdas, every child must discover if they will summon a spirit animal, a rare and...
My life as a cat
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
A wise, funny and moving story of what it means to find a family, from the best-selling author of I, Cosmo.
Hunted /
Stiefvater, Maggie,
Paper Book
In the world of Erdas, only a rare few are able to summon a spirit animal in the way Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have. The bond they share with their animals is a partnership that allows them to access more-than-human abilities. But what if there was another way to create a spirit animal to...
A fabumouse vacation for Geronimo /
Stilton, Geronimo.
Paper Book
Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Sometimes a busy businessmouse like me needs a nice, relaxing vacation. But of all the rotten rats' luck -...
Flight of the Red Bandit
Stilton, Geronimo
Paper Book
When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!One hot summer afternoon, I was trying to write, but I just couldn't get inspired. I needed a break! Who would've thought that soon I'd be in Arizona, hanging from cliffs and white-water rafting? Grandfather Shortpaws had sent...
Paws off, Cheddarface! /
Stilton, Geronimo.
Paper Book
Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of...
Ninja Timmy /
Tamm, Henrik.
Paper Book
For fans of the film series Shrek and the Chronicles of Narnia and of Frozen, as well as classic books such as Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Cricket in Times Square, and The Mouse and the Motorcycle, this imaginative and engaging debut middle-grade novel by author/illustrator...
The dark wild /
Torday, Piers,
Paper Book
Twelve-year-old Kester Jaynes thought he had discovered the last wild animals in the land. He thought his adventure was over. He was wrong.  Below the sparkling city of Premium, deep underground, a dark wild remains: animals who believe the time is right to rise up against their human enemies....
The purloining of Prince Oleomargarine /
Twain, Mark,
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller! ASchool Library JournalBest Book of the Year A never-before-published, previously unfinished Mark Twain children's story is brought to life by Philip and Erin Stead, creators ofthe Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee...
Ginger the stray kitten
Webb, Holly.
Paper Book
Rosie loves visiting the stray cats that live on the farm near her gran's house. Her favourite is a tiny kitten who she calls Ginger, because of his lovely orange fur. At first Ginger is very shy, then gradually he learns to trust Rosie. But when the farm is sold to developers and the builders start...
Harry the homeless puppy
Webb, Holly
Paper Book
Grace loves visiting the local animal rescue shelter and taking Harry for walks. Then one day, Harry is adopted! Grace knows that she should be happy that Harry has a home of his own now - but she misses the special puppy! And poor Harry doesn't understand what is going on. Where is Grace, he...
Jessie the lonely puppy
Webb, Holly
Paper Book
Chloe and her older brother, Will, have a puppy named Jessie. Will and Jessie, the puppy, play together all the time, but Chloe is afraid of the little dog. When Will breaks his leg, he's stuck in the hospital for a week. Now there's no one to play with Jessie or take her for long walks. Can Chloe...
Max the missing puppy
Webb, Holly
Paper Book
Molly and her new puppy, Max, are inseparable. Max misses Molly when she's at school. One day, Max gets out of the house and sets off to find Molly. But the world is a scary place for a puppy, and soon, Max is in danger. How will he find Molly?
Charlotte's web
White, E. B.
Paper Book
Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This paperback edition includes...

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