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Top-rated books by Ginny Rorby
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Age: 10-14
Books like Ginny Rorby’s
Award winning
Song for a Whale
Lynne Kelly, 2019
320 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of connection and belonging.
Highlights importance of communication across differences.
Encourages empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Enriching journey that boosts emotional development.
Song for a Whale
Lynne Kelly, 2019
Award winning
Small Town Pride
Phil Stamper, 2022
262 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and acceptance in a heartwarming way.
Boosts understanding of friendship and community values.
Engaging storyline encourages empathy and inclusiveness.
Ideal for family shared reading, enhancing bonding time.
Small Town Pride
Phil Stamper, 2022
Award winning
The Bridge Home
Padma Venkatraman, 2019
208 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of resilience and hope among adversity.
Showcases strong, relatable sibling relationships.
Encourages empathy and cultural awareness.
Ideal for enhancing emotional and social development.
The Bridge Home
Padma Venkatraman, 2019
Award winning
Living With Viola
Rosena Fung, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and self-discovery
Captures struggles with anxiety in relatable narrative
Encourages overcoming fears and personal growth
Engaging storytelling fosters empathy and understanding
Living With Viola
Rosena Fung, 2021
Award winning
Big Nate: This Means War! (Big Nate, 30)
Lincoln Peirce, 2024
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot with humor and conflict resolution. - Characters demonstrate resilience and friendship values. - Encourages creative solutions and strategic thinking. - Enhances literacy with lively dialogue and illustrations.
Big Nate: This Means War! (Big Nate, 30)
Lincoln Peirce, 2024
Award winning
Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust
Renee Hartman, Joshua Greene, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Educational insight into historical events.
Promotes empathy and understanding of diversity.
Highlights resilience and courage in adversity.
Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust
Renee Hartman, Joshua Greene, 2021
A Kind of Spark
Elle Mcnicoll, 2022
193 pages
Why to read
Highlights neurodiversity through engaging, heartfelt storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
Inspires courage in standing up for oneself and others.
Enhances awareness of Asperger’s and community acceptance.
A Kind of Spark
Elle Mcnicoll, 2022
The One and Only Ruby
Applegate Katherine, 2025
240 pages
Why to read
Warm, relatable animal narrator.
Short chapters aid comprehension.
Gentle lesson on wildlife protection.
Models courage through friendship.
