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Things You Can’t Say
Bishop’s emotional novel may provide a way for readers whose lives have been impacted by suicide to navigate a complex topic and will appeal to those who appreciate tales of trauma and healing.
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Things Seen from Above
Readers will think about this novel after they’ve closed the book. It’s full of heart and is sure to encourage looking at the world through a new lens.
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That’s What Friends Do
Readers who are beginning to navigate more complicated emotions and personal boundaries will appreciate this story which deftly handles sensitive topics like inappropriate touching and body autonomy.
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Shine!
Piper is likeable and empathetic and the “bad guys,” while exaggerated, make this a lighthearted and fast-paced book. The strong message about the power of kindness will be encouraging to readers, and fans of Grabenstein’s “Mr. Lemoncello” series will enjoy a different kind of puzzle.
Free Lunch
Ogle’s story will inspire empathy for the experience of children living in poverty. Recommend this book to mature readers who are ready to grapple with the realities of the impacts of socioeconomic status.
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Give and Take
This fast-paced and dialogue-heavy story may provide comfort and support to readers who have trouble processing their own strong emotions. A welcome addition to middle grade collections.–
Extraordinary Birds
A heartbreaking and hopeful story about a young girl who learns the power of kindness and the beauty of belonging.
Hurricane Season
Fig's story will engage middle grade readers who enjoy thoughtful novels that address complex topics. It may even inspire them to seek out the works of van Gogh.
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.
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