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Too Far From Home
A strong addition to any collection seeking titles that focus on celebrating the self and combating bias and injustice
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Gold Rush Girl
Tori discovers adventure in the novel’s taut, suspenseful narrative, and self-determination in the final scene, which leaves readers’ spirits as full as the sails on the little boat that carries her toward the future. A first purchase for all middle grade libraries.
PREMIUM
Bear and Fred: A World War II Story
A thoughtful picture book for older elementary children that could be used in a history lesson covering Jewish families during World War II, and for readers with a love of history and war stories.
The Player King
Hand this fast-paced, accessible tale to fans of Avi's other historical fiction titles or to readers who enjoy stories set during medieval times.—Anne Bosievich, Friendship Elementary School, Glen Rock, PA
The Button War: A Tale of the Great War
Avi has written a compelling and tautly constructed book that is a portal to grappling with the complexity of the human instinct to compete. Highly recommended.
The Player King
An interesting slice of history told by an engaging and believable protagonist. Hand to fans of the author, young Tudor enthusiasts, and readers who enjoy medieval-set fiction.
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts
Avi's ability to write compelling historical fiction is evident here, and readers will want to stay tuned for the next installment.
The Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers
School and public libraries should consider adding to their collections. ["Though short stories can be a hard sell in a library setting, readers who take a chance on this collection will be rewarded": SLJ 3/16 review of the Candlewick book.]
School of the Dead
Hand this spine-tingling and occasionally grotesque work to readers who have embraced Ransom Riggs's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Cornelia Funke's Ghost Knight.
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