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.
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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.
The Luminous Life Of Lucy Landry
Lucy, a spirited French Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse keepers and she hopes to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking.
Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen
It is picture day at school, and first grader Rostam does not want to wear his traditional Iranian pusteen, because he is worried about what the other children will think.
The Magic Paintbrush
When Amy, a Chinese American girl, picks up an ancient paintbrush, it unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real and sometimes dangerous.
My Best Friend’s Bangles
Two friends experience jealousy for the first time when one of them is gifted a set of bangles from her mother.