Books for Kids

The Tiny Mansion

The Tiny Mansion by Keir GraffKirkus Reviews loves it: “The whimsically drawn characters are good company, especially resourceful Dagmar, a droll tour guide whose tart commentary is a highlight. This smart, hilarious mashup of off-the-grid minimalism and smart-home consumerism adds up to a quirky treat.”

In this pitch-perfect middle grade adventure, twelve-year-old Dagmar must endure a summer living off-the-grid with her family in a tiny home.

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The Phantom Tower

The Phantom Tower by Keir GraffGoose bump–inducing fun,” cheers Kirkus Reviews

“Nail-biting adventure,” enthuses School Library Journal

A Midwest Connections Booksellers Pick!

Recommended for purchase by School Library Connection

Twin brothers discover their new home is also a portal—for an hour a day—to a parallel dimension in this rollicking middle-grade adventure, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society.

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The Matchstick Castle

The Matchstick Castle by Keir Graff (paperback)

Official 2018 ILLINOIS READS selection!

Recommended by John Green!

Kirkus Reviews raves, “Fast-paced, anarchic fun for reluctant and avid readers alike”!

Take a trip to Boring, Illinois, in this funny, fantastical story that will resonate with any reader who’s ever wished a little adventure would find them.

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The Other Felix

the_other_felix_hi-resNamed Best of the Best by the Chicago Public Library!

School Library Journal: “. . . a helpful and sensitive guide for those children who are just learning to confront life’s sticky challenges. The ending is exquisite.”

A story of growing up—for kids who have graduated from Where the Wild Things Are but are still fascinated by the world of dreams.

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