2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Kids

The Ghosthunters series

The Ghosthunters series by Cornelia Funke is a hilarious, fun, compelling collection of tales about a boy named Max who befriends a ghost living in his cellar and an old eccentric ghosthunting woman. Together the trio fights off troublesome ghosts and learn how to overcome fears and the most insurmountable obstacles.

Mallory series

The Mallory McDonald series is a collection of 27 primary works written by Laurie B. Friedman. The series revolves around the life of Mallory McDonald, an eight year old girl who loves to write and has a vivid imagination. 

The Hero of Third Grade

Randall changes to a new school where he pretends to be an anonymous hero until, when his third grade class plans a fundraiser, he finds that being himself is good enough. When Randall changes to a new school, he pretends to be an anonymous hero until, when his third grade class plans a fundraiser, he finds that being himself is good enough.