Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).

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The Seven Keys of Balabad

by Paul Haven

Illustrator: Mark Zug

Ages: 9+

Published: 2009

Publisher: Random House

ISBN: 978-0-375-83350-2

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Twelve-year-old Oliver and his friend Zee locate an ancient Middle Eastern treasure and restore it to its rightful owner.