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Yoto Says: Big brains, tiny trench coat—Basil the mouse is on the case! Classic mysteries full of smarts, charm, and mouse-sized adventure.
Basil of Baker Street isn’t just any mouse—he’s the greatest detective in the rodent world. With sharp instincts and a big brain, he’s always ready to crack the case. This classic series, which inspired the Disney movie and was named one of “13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid” by Buzzfeed.com, is back for a new generation.
In this pack, Basil solves mysteries in his own neighborhood, investigates strange happenings in a cave full of cats, and travels all the way to Mexico to take on three new cases. Smart, fun, and full of old-school detective charm, these stories are great for kids who love mystery with a little twist.
Auggie’s starting school for the first time—and he’s hoping to be seen for who he is, not just how he looks. This powerful story is all about kindness, courage, and what it really means to belong. A must-listen for big hearts and growing minds.
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting fifth grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. Beginning from Auggie’s point of view and expanding to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others, the perspectives converge to form a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope.
R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
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7 h 5 min
- English
- 8–12 years
Read by Kaya McLean, Lila Sage Bromley, Dariana Alvarez, Santino Barnard, Ry Chase and Madeleine Curry
