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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Splinter & Ash (Splinter & Ash series)
Marieke Nijkamp
Illustrator: Vivienne To
Ages: 12+
Published: 2024
Publisher: Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-332626-2
Keywords: Fantasy-Friendship, Gender roles, Knights and knighthood, Disabilities, Kidnapping
Returning to her kingdom after a long absence, Princess Adelisa (Ash) discovers the palace is not safe. Splinter, a girl wanting to be a squire, vows to protect her. Map. Greyscale spot art.