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21) The glass casket
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Language
English
Description
After the brutal murder of her cousin, everything changes for sixteen-year-old Rowan, who must not only seek the evil forces responsible before they destroy her family and village, but also set aside her studies when she becomes betrothed to her best friend, Tom.
22) The giver
Author
Series
Giver quartet volume 1
Language
English
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Tear Jerkers
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Books for Young Readers to Inspire Conversations
Tear Jerkers
Time's 100 Best YA Titles of All Time
Description
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.
23) Hello, world!
Author
Series
Happy County volume 1
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the sights and residents of Happy County, where a lot of things are happening and every day can end on a happy note.
25) Adrift
Author
Publisher
Crocodile Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In this metaphor for the global pandemic and the power of community, a mouse in a small boat finds comfort and strength during a storm when he sees another boat and is joined by others, close enough to see each other, but not close enough to crash.
26) 8 Sandpiper Way
Author
Series
Cedar Cove series volume 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Olivia Lockhart-Griffin
Cedar Cove, Washington
Dear Reader,
I'm pretty shocked by something I've just heard. Emily Flemming is afraid that her husband, Dave, might be having an affair. She apparently found an earring in his pocket--and it wasn't hers. And she says he's been coming home late and acting secretive. Not only that, some jewelry was recently stolen from an old woman, and Dave (in his capacity as pastor) used
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Language
English
Formats
Description
"Slow Way Home is a warm, witty, fresh, and innovative novel." - --Homer Hickam, author of October Sky
"Slow Way Home is a gem -- both gritty and heartwarming at once. A wonderful, emotional read." - --Lee Smith, author of The Last Girls
"Slow Way Home is a novel for the heart. It is pitch perfect and the character Brandon is going to linger in a lot of minds. The opening chapter is one of the most poignant and poweful I have ever read. This is...
28) Paletero man
Author
Language
English
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Formats
Description
A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally...
Author
Language
English
Description
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a mill town called Commonwealth votes to quarantine itself in the wake of the 1918 flu pandemic, setting up guards to prevent anyone from coming in or out, but a violent confrontation with a tired, hungry, and cold soldier will have devastating repercussions for the entire town.
Author
Series
Blessings volume 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins celebrates her beloved Blessings series with a heartwarming novel set in Henry Adams, Kansas.
"If you haven't yet gotten your hands on [this] author's work, you should do so immediately."-Shondaland
Citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas, know there's never a dull moment in their small town…
Trent July has been the mayor of this historic town for the past four years, but now he's ready to...
Author
Publisher
Highlights
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: We're better together when we play, when we make music, and when everyone pitches in. This celebration of coming together to solve problems, support communities, and honor everyone's differences is perfect for young children who are learning about empathy and cooperation. With durable cardstock pages and approachable language, this book will help spark meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom.
35) The doughnut fix
Author
Series
Doughnut fix volume 1
Language
English
Description
When his family moves to tiny Petersville, eleven-year-old Tris stops focusing on his perfect sister, Jeanine, by using his cooking expertise to revive a town tradition of chocolate cream doughnuts.
36) Breakout
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Formats
Description
From multiple perspectives, tells of a time capsule project and the middle schoolers who contribute, including future journalist Nora Tucker and newcomer Elidee Jones, whose brother is in the local prison.
37) Absolutely Truly
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Twelve-year-old Truly Lovejoy's family moves to a small town to take over a bookstore. Soon, she has to solve two mysteries involving a missing book and an undelivered letter"--
38) Seeds of change
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text illustrates how small acts become powerful seeds that improves oneself and the community.
39) Fitcher's brides
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
The tale of Bluebeard, reenvisioned as a dark fable of faith and truth
1843 is the "last year of the world," according the Elias Fitcher, a charismatic preacher in the Finger Lakes district of New York State. He's established a utopian community on an estate outside the town of Jeckyll's Glen, where the faithful wait, work, and pray for the world to end.
Vernelia, Amy, and Catherine Charter are the three young townswomen whose father falls under...
40) El barrio
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
A young boy explores his vibrant Latino neighborhood, with its vegetable gardens instead of lawns, Nativity parades, quinceañera parties, and tejana and salsa music.
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