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The Somewhat True Adventures of Sammy Shine
Beautiful illustrations and sometimes stellar prose still don't get this illustrated novel off the ground.
Goldilocks and Little Bear
PreS-Gr 2—A modern retelling of "Goldilocks" that adds charm and remarkable depth to the classic tale...
Ticket to India
Though more books for middle graders about Indian culture and history are needed, this one fails to satisfy.
Canned and Crushed
Despite some slight overplotting—such salient issues as disability, poverty, and illegal immigration are raised but given short shrift—readers are likely to stick with Sandro till the sweet, wobbly end.
Tiger Boy
Sure to encourage vital conversations among children, this is a fine addition to libraries and classrooms seeking to diversify collections.
Petting Zoo
PreS-Gr 3—Simple line illustrations by famed illustrator Christoph Niemann belie this masterful presentation...
Half a World Away
Gr 4–6—Twelve-year-old Jaden Kincaid is fascinated by electricity, admiring its powerful constancy and connectedness to everything...
The Red Pencil
Gr 5–7—Set during the early years of the Darfur conflict, this stunning collaboration between Coretta Scott King Award winners Pinkney and Evans tells a moving story of the scarring effects of war but also brings a message of hope and inspiration...
Saving Baby Doe
Gr 6–8—After sneaking into a construction site in their Brooklyn neighborhood, 13-year old Lionel Perez and his best friend, Anisa Torres, get more than they bargained for when they discover an abandoned newborn in a Porta-Potti...
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