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Children’s literature has long captivated readers with its timeless stories, unforgettable characters, and magical worlds. Within these narratives, we often encounter classic tropes – recurring themes or motifs that have become familiar over time.

I love a little magic and The Little French Village of Book Lovers by Nina George delivers with such charm and heart that it captivates the reader from the very first page. One of the most striking aspects of the novel is the way in which it is narrated.

A striking historical fiction novel that brings to light the untold tales of women who worked for the OSS (predecessor to the CIA) in World War II. Based on real-life events, this novel illuminates the heroic efforts of women during a time when they were often marginalized and overlooked.

Claire Emerson’s divorce and loneliness have left her feeling lost and without direction.When her sixtieth birthday brings unexpected magical powers and a supernatural calling, Claire is thrust into a world she never knew existed and finds herself in the midst of a magical war.

A captivating novel that takes you on a journey back to the 1950s and 60s, a time when women were not encouraged to pursue careers in science. Elizabeth Zott is a fierce and intelligent woman determined to become a chemist despite the societal norms that say otherwise.

A corkscrew of a book, with many twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. The story revolves around a pair of mysterious books that lead Ashlyn Greer, a rare-book dealer, on a journey to unravel a decades-old literary mystery.

Lisa See’s Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is a mesmerizing tale set in Imperial China during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The novel explores the themes of women empowerment, medicine, and the mind-body connection.

The hoofbeats stopped. There was some heavy breathing but no sounds of alarm.“Dee? Come out from those bushes. You called us.” A familiar voice that resonated like an oboe rang out.

“No, no, no,” Samo was saying as Dee came around the side of Samo’s cart thirty minutes later. “You must bring your arm forward like you’re throwing a ball as hard as you can.”

“A loud pop filled the air and the horse shied. Lucy stared into the astonished face of a dragon, dominated by a pair of bushy eyebrows over large eyes swirling with jewel tones.