Eerdlings

The official blog of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

A Girl Called Problem

In 1967 Tanzania, when President Nyerere urges his people to work together as one extended family, the people of Litongo...

 African, Character / Values, Contentment, Cultures, Family, Family Life, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION
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A Story Like the Wind

As a group of refugees huddles together in a rubber dinghy, one of them uses his violin to weave their...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Social Issues, Songs & Music, War / Refugees
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Attack of the Turtle

During the Revolutionary War, fourteen-year-old Nathan Wade joins forces with his older cousin, the inventor David Bushnell, to secretly build...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, History, JUVENILE FICTION, Mystery / Suspense, Science and Technology, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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Back to Front and Upside Down!

While the rest of the class makes birthday cards for the principal, Stanley struggles with his words and letters.

 Character / Values, Friendship, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving, School Stories
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Birdie

Still grieving for her father, twelve-year-old Birdie struggles to adjust to many changes, including when her grandmother, her mother, and...

 Character / Values, Family, Family Life, Friendship, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Poetry / Poets
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Bully.com

Wrongly accused of cyberbullying, seventh-grader Jun Li, a brilliant student, more comfortable around computers than people, has seven days to...

 Bullying / Peer Pressure, Friendship, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Mystery / Suspense, School Stories, Science and Technology
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Crazy

Laura is a typical fifteen-year-old growing up in the 1960s, navigating her way through classes, friendships, and even a new...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Family, Family Life, Grief / Death / Illness, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Poetry / Poets, Social Issues
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Dreams for Our Daughters

"Rhyming text describes the kind, brave, change-championing person a young girl will become"--

 Family, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, Juvenile Nonfiction, New Baby
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Ethan, Suspended

After a school suspension and his parents' separation, Ethan is sent to live with his grandparents in Washington, D.C., which...

 Character / Values, Family, Family Life, Friendship, Grandparents, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Poverty, School Stories, Social Issues, Tolerance / Acceptance
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Friends of Liberty

Sally Gifford, a Patriot shoemaker's daughter, tries to maintain her close friendship with Kitty Lawton, the daughter of a Loyalist...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Family, Family Life, Friendship, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, History, JUVENILE FICTION, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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John Jensen Feels Different

John Jensen, a crocodile, cannot quite understand why he feels so different from everyone else, but a kindly doctor reassures...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Tolerance / Acceptance
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Leather Shoe Charlie

An appealing and educational story about the Industrial Revolution Charlie's most prized possession is the pair of shoes his grandfather...

 Books in Translation, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, History, JUVENILE FICTION, Science and Technology
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Masada

In the year 72 C.E., after a four-year war between Rome and Judea, only one fortress remains to be taken:...

 Cultures, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, History, Jewish Interest, JUVENILE FICTION, Middle Eastern, Poetry / Poets, Praise / Prayer / Hymns, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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Mikis and the Donkey

"Mikis is thrilled when his grandfather buys a new donkey, but soon begins to worry that he is overworking the...

 Animals, Books in Translation, Family, Friendship, Grandparents, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION
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Mississippi Morning

It's the middle of the Great Depression, but James William still enjoys his life in rural Mississippi. But his happiness...

 African American, Cultures, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, History, Poverty, Social Issues
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My Name Is Sangoel

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly...

 African, Character / Values, Cultures, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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Night Guard

"This poetry collection explores important concepts such as friendship, fear, and loneliness"--

 Books in Translation, Friendship, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, Juvenile Nonfiction, Nature / Seasons, Poetry / Poets
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Nile Crossing

"Khepri, who lives in ancient Egypt, begins to feel nervous as he and his father travel to Thebes for Khepri's...

 Cultures, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, History, JUVENILE FICTION, Middle Eastern, School Stories
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Parachute

"Toby is afraid of heights, but when his cat gets stuck in a tree, Toby must face his fears in...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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Songs for Our Sons

"Rhyming text anticipates the caring, dazzling, wise-word-wielding person a young boy will become"--

 Family, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, New Baby
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The Crow and the Peacock

"Crow sets out on a journey to find the happiest bird alive, but even the glamorous peacock has its own...

 Animals, Character / Values, Contentment, Folklore / Fables / Legends, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION
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The Dog That Nino Didn’t Have

A hopeful look at the power of imagination in the face of loneliness and disappointment. Nino doesn't have a dog,...

 Animals, Books in Translation, Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION
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The Herd Boy

Malusi is a herd boy, which means that he must look after his grandfather's sheep and goats and protect them...

 African, Cultures, Growing Up / Self-Esteem
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The Pack

If you try to fit in with the pack, you'll look the same as everyone else. You'll be a part...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION
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The Second Sky

From the moment he is hatched, Gilbert the penguin dreams of flying one day and, despite being discouraged by family...

 Animals, Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION
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When No One is Watching

When no one is watching, it's easy to be brave -- to dance and sing, growl and cheer. But when...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Family, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Social-Emotional Learning
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Who Am I?

An inviting book by an award-winning author, Who Am I? explores with young readers what it means to be a...

 Growing Up / Self-Esteem, Juvenile Nonfiction, Poetry / Poets, Praise / Prayer / Hymns
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Why Am I Here?

"A young girl wonders what life would be like if she lived somewhere else. What if she lived in a...

 Books in Translation, Cultures, Emigration/Immigration, Global, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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