DEE, Barbara
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Tear This Down
Freya is a character that readers will root for. Recommended for middle grade collections and for curriculum enrichment on primary source research and social activism.
Unstuck
A top choice for middle school libraries and a great handsell for young adults with younger siblings.
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Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet
Dee shrinks overwhelming impossibility into manageable opportunity; Dudeja proves herself an ideally convincing ally.
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Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet
Dee has deftly brought the important topic of eco-anxiety to the fore, while developing a wonderful story about juggling normal middle school worries such as friendships, crushes, and sibling issues.
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Violets Are Blue
A recommended purchase, especially for libraries that serve children affected by the opioid crisis.
"Abnormal Standard Time": Barbara Dee's Message to Kids Living Through a Pandemic
The middle grade author reflects on loneliness and survival in her latest novel, My Life in the Fish Tank, and its unintentional ties to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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My Life in the Fish Tank
This book has value in describing the impact that a family member’s mental illness can have on their loved ones. For larger collections and fans of Tae Keller’s The Science of Breakable Things and Cindy Baldwin’s Where the Watermelons Grow.
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Maybe He Just Likes You
An important read with great potential for classroom use. Mila’s experience may resonate with young readers, who may need to follow up with a trusted adult.
Everything I Know About You
While perhaps tied up a little too neatly, the author succeeds in weaving together threads of self-acceptance, individuality, what it means to be a friend, and even responsible Internet use. A strong addition to library collections.
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