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Indivisible: Poems for Social Justice

Gail Bush · Norwood House Press; 1 edition

"Anthology including over 50 works of poetry by 20th century writers on issues related to social justice in American society. Foreword by COMMON"--
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Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer

Sarah Conover · Skinner House Books; 1ST edition
Format: Paperback

In the pages of Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer, young readers will encounter a man very different from the figure often presented in Western popular culture. Drawing from biographies, the Quran, and hadith, Sarah Conover, co-author of Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs: A Treasury...
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Naruto, Vol. 60: Kurama!!

Masashi Kishimoto · VIZ Media LLC
Format: Paperback

The worlds most popular ninja comic! Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. Hes got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the worlds greatest ninja! Naruto impresses the Allied Shinobi Forces with his newfound strengths,...
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My Faire Lady

Laura Wettersten · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

When a cheating boyfriend leads to an unexpected summer job, Rowena discovers that the best way to let go of the past might be to dive right into it. Rowena Duncan is a thoroughly modern girl with big plans for her summer—working at the mall with her best friends, taking trips to the Cape,...
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The Ostrich and Other Lost Things

Beth Hautala · Philomel Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

In this beautifully written novel, the bonds and challenges of caring for a sibling with autism are bravely explored, along with the pain and power that comes from self-discovery.Eleven-year-old Olivia Grant has a knack for finding lost things. She can find lost rings, pets, and even her elderly...
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A Crack in the Sea

H M Bouwman
Format: Audiobook

"Pip, a young boy who can speak to fish, and his sister Kinchen set off on a great adventure, joined by twins with magical powers, refugees fleeing post-war Vietnam, and some helpful sea monsters"--
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Bad Blood

Demitria Lunetta · Delacorte Press
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

"Dark and complex and wickedly romantic." - GRETCHEN MCNEIL, author of Ten and I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl "A story that will both warm your heart, and chill you to the bone." - KENDARE BLAKE, author of Three Dark CrownsA girl discovers a family secret and a past...
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Cuckoo Song

Frances Hardinge · Amulet Books
Pages: 408
Format: Print book

Read this thought-provoking, critically acclaimed novel from Frances Hardinge, winner of the Costa Book of the Year and Costa Children's Book Awards for The Lie Tree. When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry, her sister seems scared...
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Paranoia

J. R. Johansson · Flux
Format: Book

In the aftermath of the events that nearly killed him, Parker Chipp is trying to learn to cope better with life as a Watcher. And it seems to be working...until he wakes up in jail with a hangover and 12 hours of missing time. Darkness has somehow taken control and Parker doesnt have a clue...
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Saint Death: A Novel

Marcus Sedgwick · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

A propulsive, compelling, and unsparing novel set in the grimly violent world of the human and drug trade on the US-Mexican border.On the outskirts of Juarez, Arturo scrapes together a living working odd jobs and staying out of sight. But his friend Faustino is in trouble: he's stolen money...
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Girl Against the Universe.

Stokes Paula. · HarperTeen
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

From the author of The Art of Lainey and Liars, Inc. comes a fresh, contemporary story about a girl coping with PTSD and the boy who wants to help her move on from the past. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen or Jenny Han.Sixteen-year-old Maguire knows the universe is against her. No matter...
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Fans of the Impossible Life

Kate Scelsa · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 359
Format: Print book

A captivating and profound debut novel about complicated love and the friendships that have the power to transform you forever, perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Mira is starting over at Saint Francis Prep. She promised her parents she would at least try to pretend that...
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Into the Abyss

Stefanie Gaither · Simon & Schuster Books
Pages: 352
Format: Print book

Violet has lost her memory, and her sense of self - but can she decide who she wants to be in time to save the world? Find out in this sequel to Falls the Shadow, which Kirkus Reviews called perfect "for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games."Violet Benson used to know who she was:...
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Mind Games

Heather Petty · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

Sherlock Holmes and Miss James "Mori" Moriarty may have closed their first case, but the mystery is far from over in the thrilling sequel to Lock & Mori, perfect for fans of Maureen Johnson and Sherlock.You know their names. Now discover their beginnings. Mori's abusive father...
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Rescued

Eliot Schrefer · Scholastic Press
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

The third entry in the taut, heart-wrenching quartet that made Eliot Schrefer a two-time National Book Award finalist introduces us to an orangutan held captive in suburban America.
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