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A Bouquet

By Esther Lyon, Illustrated by Leslie Osmont

Published November 21, 2016

The oily paste on my lips tastes like dried lotion as my tongue shapes the outside of my shocking red...
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The Angel’s Command

By Brian Jacques, Reviewed by Alexander J. Gore

Published November 21, 2016

The Angel's Command by Brian Jacques; Philomel Books: New York, 2003; $23.99 I was excited yet worried throughout most of...
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Second Chance Ride

by Elyse Nicholson, Illustrated by Courtney Lam

Published November 21, 2016

“You're fired!!!" Mr. Douglas said to Paul Greenhorn, a nineteen-year-old boy, after his barn had caught fire and burned to...
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Frog Song

By Nicole Guenther

Published November 21, 2016

I step out into the clouded dusk the dark light pushes up against my skin the steady contribution of frog...
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My Piano

By Brittany Newell, Illustrated by Joanna Stanley

Published November 21, 2016

I sit at my piano. It lies in my family's living room, covered in dust. Not the neglected type of...
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Roses on the Water

By Katie Sinclair, Illustrated by Thea Green

Published November 21, 2016

Two girls were walking along, in sweatshirts, jeans and flip-flops, discussing the meaning of life. ". . . now, lip...
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The Blue Roan Child

By Jamieson Findlay, Reviewed by Reina Gattuso

Published November 21, 2016

The Blue Roan Child by Jamieson Findlay; Scholastic, Inc.: New York, 2oo4; $16.95 Imagine this: you are an orphan and...
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Maikua

By Josh Miller, Illustrated by Laura Alexandra Gould

Published November 21, 2016

Once there was a strong woman who was great at hunting, fishing, and all the other manly things. But she...
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Samantha and the Stag

By Laura Booth, Illustrated by Jasmin Bowers

Published November 20, 2016

A white tail bobbed in the bushes and Samantha's ice-skate skidded to a messy stop. The girl made no sudden...
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Pompeii’s Last Day

By Rosalie Stoner, Illustrated by William Gwaltney

Published November 18, 2016

Sylvia wiped her sweaty brow with the back of her hand. She dipped her fingertips into the marble fountain and...
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A Bouquet

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Esther Lyon, Illustrated by Leslie Osmont

The oily paste on my lips tastes like dried lotion as my tongue shapes the outside of my shocking red lips. My grandmother applies the red tube that was once hers when she was my age.
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The Angel’s Command

Review Published November 21, 2016 By Brian Jacques, Reviewed by Alexander J. Gore

The Angel's Command by Brian Jacques; Philomel Books: New York, 2003; $23.99 I was excited yet worried throughout most of this book. When the La Petite Marie first set sail they were being followed by...
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Second Chance Ride

Story Published November 21, 2016 by Elyse Nicholson, Illustrated by Courtney Lam

“You're fired!!!" Mr. Douglas said to Paul Greenhorn, a nineteen-year-old boy, after his barn had caught fire and burned to ashes. "I never want to see you on my ranch ever again!!!
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Frog Song

Poem Published November 21, 2016 By Nicole Guenther

I step out into the clouded dusk the dark light pushes up against my skin the steady contribution of frog song pours into the air, making the measuring cup of the night overflow.
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My Piano

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Brittany Newell, Illustrated by Joanna Stanley

I sit at my piano. It lies in my family's living room, covered in dust. Not the neglected type of dust, but the vintage, rustic type of dust, the dust that gives the piano a cozy, charming feeling.
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Roses on the Water

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Katie Sinclair, Illustrated by Thea Green

Two girls were walking along, in sweatshirts, jeans and flip-flops, discussing the meaning of life. ". . . now, lip gloss needs to be applied liberally, every few hours or so.
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The Blue Roan Child

Review Published November 21, 2016 By Jamieson Findlay, Reviewed by Reina Gattuso

The Blue Roan Child by Jamieson Findlay; Scholastic, Inc.: New York, 2oo4; $16.95 Imagine this: you are an orphan and you work in a horse stable owned by Kind Hulvere.
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Maikua

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Josh Miller, Illustrated by Laura Alexandra Gould

Once there was a strong woman who was great at hunting, fishing, and all the other manly things. But she didn't have the patience to learn the delicate art of sewing baskets, dyeing clothes, or any of...
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Samantha and the Stag

Story Published November 20, 2016 By Laura Booth, Illustrated by Jasmin Bowers

A white tail bobbed in the bushes and Samantha's ice-skate skidded to a messy stop. The girl made no sudden moves. Slowly, she lifted her head and took a cautious step towards the edge of the pond, wh...
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Pompeii’s Last Day

Story Published November 18, 2016 By Rosalie Stoner, Illustrated by William Gwaltney

Sylvia wiped her sweaty brow with the back of her hand. She dipped her fingertips into the marble fountain and relieved her discomfort by plunging both feet into the refreshing water.
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