A heartrending graphic memoir about a young Jewish girl’s fight for survival in Nazi occupied Poland, The Girl Who Sang illustrates the power of a brother’s love, the kindness of strangers, and finding hope when facing the unimaginable.
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Three Summers
A middle grade nonfiction story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia.
Arturo And The Navidad Birds
“It’s time for Arturo and his grandmother, Abue Rosa, to decorate their Christmas tree. Abue Rosa shares with him the family history of each ornament as it is hung. But what happens when Arturo plays with–and breaks–a glass bird?”–
Tepozteco’s Belly
In this exciting fantasy adventure, a group of young friends from Mexico City explore Mount Tepozteco and are confronted by a variety of Aztec gods, some who want to send them packing and others who want to subject them to a bloody sacrifice.
Wild Dreamers
Told in alternating voices, determined to make a difference and heal from their troubled pasts, teens Ana and Leandro fight to protect California wildlife and the endangered puma.
The Wildcat Behind Glass
Melia is spellbound by the stuffed wildcat in her family’s living room, her cousin swears that it comes to life and roams the streets at night. When she finds a signed note from the animal with secret instructions, a thrilling and dangerous adventure begins.
The Bard And The Book: How The First Folio Saved The Plays Of William Shakespeare From Oblivion
The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible.
Benny Ramírez And The Nearly Departed
Twelve year old Cuban American Benny must help the ghost of his rich, famous, and morally bankrupt musician grandfather cross over to the other side before the New Year’s Eve deadline.
Ladybug Launch: Inspired By A True Story Of Chinitas In Space
Luna, a ladybug who dreams of becoming an astronaut, teams up with Natalie, a girl who aspires to be a scientist. Includes author note and Spanish to English glossary.
The Underdogs Of Upson Downs
Eleven year old Annie trains her dog Runt to participate in an Agility Course Grand Championship in an effort to save her family farm.