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challenging tradition

Books about challenging tradition for readers of all ages.

Cover of Doctor Paracelsus

Doctor Paracelsus

Sidney Rosen

Ages 10–14historyscience

Cover of Not Just Another Princess Story

Not Just Another Princess Story

Qin Leng

Ages 4–8independenceself-discovery

Cover of The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf

The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf

Gerald Morris

Ages 9–14courageidentity

Cover of Ruby's Wish

Ruby's Wish

Shirin Yim Bridges

Ages 5–10educationdetermination

Cover of The Two Pearls of Wisdom

The Two Pearls of Wisdom

Alison Goodman, alison-goodman, Alison Goodman

Ages 10–15self-discoverymagic