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Losing Grip

By Julia Duchesne, Illustrated by Carolyn Burnett

Published November 24, 2016

Alex clenched his teeth as he heard his sister's taunting voice. "Look at Alex! Look at him! He's scared to...
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The Whale Rider

by Witi Ihimaera, Reviewed by Nayna Shah

Published November 24, 2016

The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 1987; $17 I enjoyed reading The Whale Rider by Witi...
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Moving On

By Caroline Lu, Illustrated by Orli Hakanoglu

Published November 24, 2016

I stared out into the pitch-black morning. It was about five AM and very quiet. There was a huge lump...
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The Thief of Bubastis

By Casey Tolan, Illustrated by Vivien Rubin

Published November 24, 2016

Kysen ran stealthily and silently to the temple as the chilly night air whipped around him. His black hair and...
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A Second Chance

By Natania Field, Illustrated by Evan Mistur

Published November 24, 2016

Briiiiing! The fire alarm screeched. "Hurry Jared, this isn't a drill!" my friend shouted. I excitedly dashed over to the...
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My Trixie

By Emma Kilgore Hine

Published November 24, 2016

Curled on the dining room table Furry cheek snuggled against the cloth Trixie purrs Tail twitching and ears cocked Waiting...
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A Parting Gift

By Tara Miller, Illustrated by Jean Hope Sack

Published November 24, 2016

“Melly!" My best friend Aisha catches my arm. "What's up, Aisha?" I ask, because her big brown eyes tell me...
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A Second Beginning

by Preston Craig, Illustrated by Natalie Chin

Published November 23, 2016

It was a dark, cloudy evening when Father told us the news. Our family was gathered around the worn dinner...
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To Sleep

By Juliet B. Quaglia

Published November 23, 2016

Because I climb a ladder to sleep, sometimes I feel it takes too long. On the bottom rung, I see...
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Hellish Beauty

By Zaki Moustafa, Illustrated by Ben Wisniewski

Published November 23, 2016

As the night breaks into dawn and the sky comes alive, the morning fog rolls through, dampening my uniform and...
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Losing Grip

Story Published November 24, 2016 By Julia Duchesne, Illustrated by Carolyn Burnett

Alex clenched his teeth as he heard his sister's taunting voice. "Look at Alex! Look at him! He's scared to go up!" With a swift move, Alex wiped the sweat from his forehead, pushing his auburn hair o...
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The Whale Rider

Review Published November 24, 2016 by Witi Ihimaera, Reviewed by Nayna Shah

The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 1987; $17 I enjoyed reading The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera because the main character, Kahu, had many characteristics which I admire.
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Moving On

Story Published November 24, 2016 By Caroline Lu, Illustrated by Orli Hakanoglu

I stared out into the pitch-black morning. It was about five AM and very quiet. There was a huge lump stuck in my throat and I tried as hard as I could not to let my tears spill out.
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The Thief of Bubastis

Story Published November 24, 2016 By Casey Tolan, Illustrated by Vivien Rubin

Kysen ran stealthily and silently to the temple as the chilly night air whipped around him. His black hair and dark clothing let him blend into the night, and his blue eyes scanned the road ahead of h...
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A Second Chance

Story Published November 24, 2016 By Natania Field, Illustrated by Evan Mistur

Briiiiing! The fire alarm screeched. "Hurry Jared, this isn't a drill!" my friend shouted. I excitedly dashed over to the supply closet and yanked on my fireproof suit.
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My Trixie

Poem Published November 24, 2016 By Emma Kilgore Hine

Curled on the dining room table Furry cheek snuggled against the cloth Trixie purrs Tail twitching and ears cocked Waiting for the sound of cat food in the bowl I rub my face in her tummy Breathing i...
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A Parting Gift

Story Published November 24, 2016 By Tara Miller, Illustrated by Jean Hope Sack

“Melly!" My best friend Aisha catches my arm. "What's up, Aisha?" I ask, because her big brown eyes tell me that something is up, and it's not good. "Will you walk with me?
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A Second Beginning

Story Published November 23, 2016 by Preston Craig, Illustrated by Natalie Chin

It was a dark, cloudy evening when Father told us the news. Our family was gathered around the worn dinner table in the small kitchen of our farmhouse. My father was sitting in his usual seat at the h...
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To Sleep

Poem Published November 23, 2016 By Juliet B. Quaglia

Because I climb a ladder to sleep, sometimes I feel it takes too long. On the bottom rung, I see the house, shadowed and cozy, dark and peaceful, already in another dream.
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Hellish Beauty

Story Published November 23, 2016 By Zaki Moustafa, Illustrated by Ben Wisniewski

As the night breaks into dawn and the sky comes alive, the morning fog rolls through, dampening my uniform and freezing my skin. It billows and curls around the gnarled maple trees and obscures the le...
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