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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Spotting Dottie

Gail Anderson-Dargatz

Ages: 9+

Published: 2024

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

ISBN: 978-1-4598-3482-8

Keywords: Adventure/Mystery-intergenerational family, grandmother, media, wildlife protection

Charlotte uses her new gift drone to search for the lake monster. Her film sets off a media flurry and challenges her environmental values.