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Cress Watercress
Reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh and The Wind in the Willows, this makes a scrumptious read-aloud or standalone story that will be beloved for years to come.
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Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene
An important and honest look at immigration, racial inequities, and understanding how one person can make a difference. Recommended for middle grade fiction collections.
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Solimar
Muñoz Ryan has given readers a strong and appealing Latinx heroine, while weaving in beautiful elements of culture, ancestry, family values, and gender equality.
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Water, Water
While the topics of grief, friendship, and perseverance are touched upon, this brief text will likely have a limited audience.
Omar Rising
A richly woven tale with characters all will root for; readers will be outraged at life’s unfairness, and cheer for Omar’s success. A stellar novel which may open eyes to the inequities many young people face in their lives.
The Thirteenth Fairy
This series debut has something for most readers—a complex female heroine, middle school angst, plenty of action, and magic—which will leave them eagerly turning the pages
Closer to Nowhere
Readers will root for these realistic characters, and will cheer for the growth they experience. Highly recommended.
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Red Stars
World War II aficionados may soak up this account of a horrific period in history, as the hybrid format offers a different way of exploring this segment of time. However, the brutal violence may cause some readers to take pause, and those unfamiliar with WWII history may need background knowledge before reading.
The Smartest Kid in the Universe
Grabenstein delivers once again to his target middle-grade audience with a book that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. There’s something for everyone, from adventure to angst as well as puzzles and trivia. This introduction to a new series will leave readers ready for the next installment.
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