Showing 1–6 of 6 titles
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Adam and Thomas
In the last months of World War II, two Jewish boys are taken from the Ghetto by their mothers to the forest of the Eastern Front and told to wait for their return. The boys forge a strong friendship, learning from one another and helping others escape through the woods. -
The Beast Player
In this complex fantasy, the future of the kingdom falls in young Elin's hands when she discovers she can communicate with Royal Beasts. Elin must decide to sacrifice her beliefs to save the kingdom from ensuing chaos or preserve the dignity and freedom of the animals she loves.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250307460
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Catherine’s War
This graphic novel tells the story of Rachel, a Jewish girl forced to change her identity during World War II. As Catherine, she uses a camera to document her experiences, vividly capturing moments of terror, exhilaration, and joy.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062915603
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The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree
Fifth-grader Mafalda discovers what is important in life as she loses her sight to a degenerative disease in this thoughtful, coming-of-age novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781534439627
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Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure
In a quest for treasure, Pete, an excited and persistent young mouse, appears in the Professor's class at the University of Mice. A simple request for assistance turns into a complex and technical adventure with an unexpected conclusion that parallels one of the most important inventions of all time.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780735843226
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Malala: Activist for Girls' Education
In this engaging picture book biography, richly detailed text and illustrations, along with extensive back matter, bring the story of world-famous Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai to readers. Beginning with her birth, the story details her early family life and how it contributed to her becoming a global advocate for social justice.