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Fly by Light
With the right framing and mind-set, this film could be an empathetic look into lives very different from other students', or a reflection for similar communities that are trying to build antiviolence programming.
Run
A good unlikely friendship story with compelling characters and a nuanced portrait of disability and small-town life.
The Secret Keepers
Fans of Stewart's "Mysterious Benedict Society" and series like it will devour his latest novel. This epic story filled with adventure and twists and turns is certain to keep readers' interest from beginning to end.
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From
Too many messages, delivered in sometimes limp verse, don't do justice to the topics broached.
Shadows of the Dark Crystal
Readers who crave otherworld fantasy such as Jaleigh Johnson's The Mark of the Dragonfly and Paul Durham's The Luck Uglies will enjoy discovering this new series.
Barbie Developer: Ruth Handler
These slim volumes should prove as popular as their namesakes in public and school libraries. Use in units on business/economics, inventors, and popular culture.
Each of these engaging biographies introduces readers to the creator(s) of a popular classic kids' product. The texts are generally positive (and overuse exclamation points) but don't ignore difficulties and hardship, both personal and business-related. Captioned photos, archival reproductions, and "Fun Fact" boxes liven up the pages. The topics have ready-made kid-appeal; readers will glean insight into product development and the challenges of running a business. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Toy Trailblazers titles: Barbie Developer Ruth Handler, Board Game Builder Milton Bradley, Crayola Creators Edward Binney and C. Harold Smith, Lego Manufacturers the Kristiansen Family, Play-Doh Pioneer Joseph McVicker, and Slinky Innovators The James Family.
The Last Boy at St. Edith's
Great characters and clever dialogue make for a humorous yet realistic read for middle schoolers.
From Where I Watch You
Recommended. A suspenseful, fast-moving story of troubled teens that has the potential to help others grappling with similar situations. ["While best suited for mature teens, this novel will do well in YA collections where dark, realistic fiction is in demand": SLJ 8/15 review of the Soho Teen book.]
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