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Feiwel and Friends' Best Childrens Books for Summer Reading KEYWORDS: review, awards, winner, winning

Hi friends! Here are some of our editors' favorite picks for the summer. Grab your flip-flops, some sunscreen, and one of these books and get reading!

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Dodger and Me

A boy’s imaginary friend is driving him crazy in this first installment of a hilarious new series by acclaimed author Jordan Sonnenblick.

Jordan Sonnenblick

Jordan Sonnenblick is the author of the acclaimed teen novels Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie, Notes from the Midnight Driver, and Zen and the Art of Faking It. In addition to being a writer, he’s a middle-school English teacher, and would never penalize one of his students... more

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Illinois Bluestem Book Award ML
Louisiana YR Choice Book Award Master List

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Six Innings

A game in the life of a Little League team playing their championship game – and two best friends whose bond is put to the test.

"...to find a way to both come out winners. This is for the championship. This is for life.. “Preller..."

James Preller

James Preller is the author of the popular Jigsaw Jones mystery books, which have sold more than 10 million copies since 1998. He is also the author of Bystander, named a 2009 Junior Library Guild Selection, and Mighty Casey, his own twist on the classic poem, “Casey at the... more

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American Library Association Notable Children's Books
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI)
North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Award Master List
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Master List

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A Horse of Her Own

A girl who longs for her own horse is given the chance to care for a troubled, damaged horse, who needs her as much as she needs him.

".... A champion.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “There aren't a lot of books around for horse-mad girls..."

Annie Wedekind

Annie Wedekind grew up riding horses in Louisville, Kentucky. Since then, she’s been in the saddle in every place she’s lived, from Rhode Island to New Orleans, South Africa to New York. A Horse of Her Own was her first novel and was praised by Kirkus as “possibly the most... more

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Kentucky Blue Grass Award Master List

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Dog Gone

In searching for her dog, who’s run away, a girl must deal with the loss of her mother, and her father’s grief.

"...and triumph.”—Ann M. Martin, Newbery Honor winner and author of A Dog’s Life “Along with the emotional..."

Cynthia Chapman Willis

Cynthia Chapman Willis is an editor for an educational book publisher in New York City. She wrote Dog Gone, her first novel, mostly in a café, and worked on revisions while commuting on the train. She lives in New Jersey with her family. more

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The Girl Who Could Fly

“It’s the oddest/sweetest mix of Little House on the Prairie and X-Men. I was smiling the whole time (except for the part where I cried). Prepare to have your...

Victoria Forester

Victoria Forester is a successful screenwriter, and originally wrote The Girl Who Could Fly for film. She liked the story so much that she decided to expand it into her first book. Victoria grew up on a remote farm in Ontario, Canada, and graduated from the University of... more

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Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
Booklist Editors' Choice
Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List
Indiana Young Hoosier Award Master List
Iowa Children's Choice Award Master List
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
OR Battle of the Books Master List
Tennessee Intermediate Volunteer State Book Award Master List
Utah Beehive Book Award Master List

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For Girls Only

Everything Great About Being a Girl

Everything great about being a girl is packed into this fun and informative book.

Laura Dower

Laura Dower has written more than ninety books for young readers of all ages—from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction—and is the author of the popular series From the Files of Madison Finn. Laura was born in Massachusetts, and graduated from Columbia... more

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The Compound

Eli and his family have lived in the Compound for six years. The world they knew is gone. Eli’s father built the Compound to keep them safe. Now, they...

"...climax.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Debut novelist Bodeen effectively builds..."

S.A. Bodeen

S.A. Bodeen is the author of The Gardener and several picture books, including Elizabeti’s Doll, winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award. The Compound earned her an ALA Quick Pick for Young Adults, a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, and a Publishers Weekly "Flying... more

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American Library Association Quick Picks for Young Adults
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
Parents' Choice Honor Books
IL Abraham Lincoln High School Book Award Master List
Indiana Young Hoosier Award Master List
Iowa Teen Award Master List - 2nd place
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award
Nebraska Golden Sower Award Master List
North Carolina Young Adult Book Award
Texas Lone Star Reading List
Utah Beehive Book Award Master List
Washington Evergreen YA Book Award Master List

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Square Fish

Go Girl! #7: Dancing Queen

Fly away, fairies! Push-off, princesses! Go, real-life GIRLS! A refreshing new series for girls that’s flying off the shelves in Australia and will make...

By Thalia Kalkipsakis and Ash Oswald

Thalia Kalkipsakis is the author of several books in the Go Girl! series, including The Worst Gymnast, Sister Spirit, and Basketball Blues. She has also written a nonfiction book, It’s True! Sleep Makes You Smarter! Her books have been translated in many languages and sold... more

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Go Girl! #8: Catch Me If You Can

Fly away, fairies! Push-off, princesses! Go, real-life GIRLS! A refreshing new series for girls that’s flying off the shelves in Australia and will make...

By Thalia Kalkipsakis and Ash Oswald

Thalia Kalkipsakis is the author of several books in the Go Girl! series, including The Worst Gymnast, Sister Spirit, Dancing Queen and Basketball Blues. She has also written a nonfiction book, It’s True! Sleep Makes You Smarter! Her books have been translated in many... more

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Go Girl! #6: Surf's Up!

Fly away, fairies! Push-off, princesses! Go, real-life GIRLS! A refreshing new series for girls that’s flying off the shelves in Australia and will make...

By Chrissie Perry and Ash Oswald

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Go Girl! #5: Sleepover!

Fly away, fairies! Push-off, princesses! Go, real-life GIRLS! A refreshing new series for girls that’s flying off the shelves in Australia and will make...

By Rowan McAuley and Ash Oswald

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