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Waiting

By Annie Strother, Illustrated by Camille Hebert

Published February 25, 2017

The wind whispered through the long grass, blowing it gently into a lullaby of soft sounds. The grass rustled and...
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Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso

By Susanna Reich, Reviewed by Sindhuja Krishnamoorthi

Published February 25, 2017

Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso by Susanna Reich; Clarion Books: New York, 1999; $18 As her tender, pale fingers grasped the...
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The Shopping Incident

By Meg Simpson, Illustrated by Emma Edelman

Published February 25, 2017

"OK, girls," Mom said. "I'll be shopping around." "Good-bye, Mother," I said impatiently, a little too eager to go browsing...
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Laura

By Francie Neukorn, Illustrated by Alycia Kiley

Published February 25, 2017

Slam! The beige metal door of the locker slammed shut. The friendly round face of my best friend Annie, framed...
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The Bullet

By Jon Breed, Illustrated by William Drewes

Published February 25, 2017

Boom . . . I woke up and looked out the window. It seemed like a nice day but that...
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Seeing Lessons

By Spring Hermann, Reviewed by Ellen Baldwin

Published February 25, 2017

Seeing Lessons by Spring Hermann; Henry Holt and Company: New York, 1998; $15.95 This book takes place in Andover and...
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Waiting

By Annie Strother, Illustrated by Camille Hebert

Published February 24, 2017

The wind whispered through the long grass, blowing it gently into a lullaby of soft sounds. The grass rustled and...
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Painting the Sunrise

By Arielle Gorin, Illustrated by Reve Williamson

Published February 24, 2017

The moist blades of grass tickled Joan's bare feet and the wind ruffled her dark blond hair as she tramped...
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Meet Soon-Soon

By Sarah Heng Blackburn, Illustrated by Elizabeth Crow

Published February 24, 2017

CHAPTER ONE THE WANG FAMILY Soon-Soon Wang was an energetic eight-year-old Chinese girl from Beijing. She was full of...
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Just Another Cat

By Jane Westrick, Illustrated by the author

Published February 24, 2017

My knuckles were white from grasping the rock face of the cliff and my knees and feet hurt from scraping...
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Waiting

Story Published February 25, 2017 By Annie Strother, Illustrated by Camille Hebert

The wind whispered through the long grass, blowing it gently into a lullaby of soft sounds. The grass rustled and the lake stirred as the setting sun dripped down the sky and below the stretch of tree...
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Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso

Review Published February 25, 2017 By Susanna Reich, Reviewed by Sindhuja Krishnamoorthi

Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso by Susanna Reich; Clarion Books: New York, 1999; $18 As her tender, pale fingers grasped the ivory keys of the grand piano, she could feel herself shaking with nervousne...
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The Shopping Incident

Story Published February 25, 2017 By Meg Simpson, Illustrated by Emma Edelman

"OK, girls," Mom said. "I'll be shopping around." "Good-bye, Mother," I said impatiently, a little too eager to go browsing with Lauren. I had just turned twelve three days ago, and Mom said I'd be al...
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Laura

Story Published February 25, 2017 By Francie Neukorn, Illustrated by Alycia Kiley

Slam! The beige metal door of the locker slammed shut. The friendly round face of my best friend Annie, framed with blond curls, peeked out at me. "OK, Francie, finished changing my books!
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The Bullet

Story Published February 25, 2017 By Jon Breed, Illustrated by William Drewes

Boom . . . I woke up and looked out the window. It seemed like a nice day but that soon melted away. There was an explosion, gunshots, more explosions, more gunshots. I knew the sound.
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Seeing Lessons

Review Published February 25, 2017 By Spring Hermann, Reviewed by Ellen Baldwin

Seeing Lessons by Spring Hermann; Henry Holt and Company: New York, 1998; $15.95 This book takes place in Andover and Boston, Massachusetts during the 1830s.
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Waiting

Story Published February 24, 2017 By Annie Strother, Illustrated by Camille Hebert

The wind whispered through the long grass, blowing it gently into a lullaby of soft sounds. The grass rustled and the lake stirred as the setting sun dripped down the sky and below the stretch of tree...
Read More →

Painting the Sunrise

Story Published February 24, 2017 By Arielle Gorin, Illustrated by Reve Williamson

The moist blades of grass tickled Joan's bare feet and the wind ruffled her dark blond hair as she tramped across the lawn. She blissfully breathed in the fresh smell of earth while she settled ...
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Meet Soon-Soon

Story Published February 24, 2017 By Sarah Heng Blackburn, Illustrated by Elizabeth Crow

CHAPTER ONE THE WANG FAMILY Soon-Soon Wang was an energetic eight-year-old Chinese girl from Beijing. She was full of life. Her black eyes always seemed to be dancing.
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Just Another Cat

Story Published February 24, 2017 By Jane Westrick, Illustrated by the author

My knuckles were white from grasping the rock face of the cliff and my knees and feet hurt from scraping and pulling at the rock. I swear I had a dozen blisters inside my hard brown boots, but I did...
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