Dreams

By Justin Mai, Illustrated by Alex Hamilton

Published November 22, 2016

Berg woke up for the seventh time this week in a cold sweat. That same dream had invaded his subconscious...
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The View from Santa Chiara

By Mariel Dempster, Illustrated by Claire Neviaser

Published November 22, 2016

One thing was for certain, she never wanted to go. She never wanted to go to Santa Chiara. Francesca stared...
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Powerful Words

By Wade Hudson, Reviewed by Celia Arguilez Smith

Published November 22, 2016

Powerful Words by Wade Hudson; Scholastic Inc.: New York, 2004; $19.95 This is a collection of poetry, rap, historical speeches,...
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Brutal Deluge

By Steven Lu, Illustrated by Ashley Burke

Published November 22, 2016

I looked through the small window of my new room, watching heavy streams of water galloping through the streets. Fortunately...
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My Last Summer’s Night

By Katherine Roth, Illustrated by Emily Rappleye

Published November 22, 2016

"Mommy! Mommy! Look what I found!" Trish squealed as she entered the living room, dragging behind her what appeared to...
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Where Time Forgot

By Sophia Stid, Illustrated by Melissa Moucka

Published November 22, 2016

"Sophia, honey, where are you going?" My mother's voice rises above the creak of the screen door. "Outside," I call...
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Magical Moments

By Jean Hope Sack

Published November 22, 2016

I climb to another branch in this Sequoia giant many times older than me. It has stood through day and...
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My City

By Maya Vilaplana, Illustrated by Camille Hoang Mai Davis

Published November 22, 2016

As the snow season ends, about two months late, I look out my window and see my beloved city. It...
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The Wanderer

By Sharon Creech, Reviewed by Charlotte Kugler

Published November 22, 2016

The Wanderer by Sharon Creech; HarperCollins: New York, 20oo; $16.99 About a year ago, my friend recommended The Wanderer to...
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Muslim Girl

By Elena Tennant, Illustrated by Emma Kilgore Hine

Published November 22, 2016

CHAPTER ONE: LEYLA   [dropcap]“[/dropcap][dropcap]W[/dropcap]ake up, Skylar!" hissed my older sister, Robin. "It's already eight-fifteen!" My groggy eyes adjusted to...
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