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The Bus Ride

By Christine Nichols, Illustrated by Jill Cooley

Published January 26, 2017

It was Wednesday afternoon. I sat waiting anxiously at my desk. It was almost time to leave school. That meant...
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Tiger, Tiger

By Vera Litvin, Illustrated by Haylee Collins

Published January 17, 2017

Toly hid among the tall grasses of the tropical forest. He could feel the cold sweat trickling down his face....
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Speaking Up

By Rachel Weary, Illustrated by Leslie Osmont

Published November 26, 2016

Sometimes think that "if only" must be the two most depressing words in the English language. How many times have...
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The Shooting Star

By Samantha Cecil, Illustrated by Chelsey Scheffe

Published November 25, 2016

Darren Milar sighed as he walked into the schoolyard. All around him kids were laughing, running, and playing. The sound...
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The Shooting Star

By Samantha Cecil, Illustrated by Chelsey Scheffe

Published November 24, 2016

Darren Milar sighed as he walked into the schoolyard. All around him kids were laughing, running, and playing. The sound...
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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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Three Huge Problems: Getting Through a Week in the Sixth Grade!

By Charlotte Eaton, Illustrated by Audrey Zhang

Published August 10, 2016

“Kat! Time for dinner!” “Coming!” Kat had come home from a long day—a very long day—at Hearst Middle School. She...
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High Dive

By Devon Davila, Illustrated by Amy Mengler

Published May 23, 2016

My toes curl and uncurl on the sandpaper-rough diving board. I shiver as I stare into the glittering pool. The...
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The Way Back Home

by Sawyer McCloskey

Published February 23, 2016

“Hey look, everybody! It’s the loser! Hey shrimp, how’s your dad doing?” Joey hooted and pointed a grubby finger at...
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A Different Kind of Brave

by Sadie Perkins

Published February 22, 2016

I bend over and finger my key chain, determined to escape into the world of Little Miss Piggy and Mini...
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The Bus Ride

Story Published January 26, 2017 By Christine Nichols, Illustrated by Jill Cooley

It was Wednesday afternoon. I sat waiting anxiously at my desk. It was almost time to leave school. That meant it was almost time to go on the bus. I hated the bus. Big sixth-graders sat in the back.
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Tiger, Tiger

Story Published January 17, 2017 By Vera Litvin, Illustrated by Haylee Collins

Toly hid among the tall grasses of the tropical forest. He could feel the cold sweat trickling down his face. The tiger was standing close now, so close Toly could feel its pulsing breath.
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Speaking Up

Story Published November 26, 2016 By Rachel Weary, Illustrated by Leslie Osmont

Sometimes think that "if only" must be the two most depressing words in the English language. How many times have you said to yourself, "If only I'd studied harder" or "If only I'd been there five min...
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The Shooting Star

Story Published November 25, 2016 By Samantha Cecil, Illustrated by Chelsey Scheffe

Darren Milar sighed as he walked into the schoolyard. All around him kids were laughing, running, and playing. The sound of tetherball chains as they clinked against their metal poles rang out as Darr...
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The Shooting Star

Story Published November 24, 2016 By Samantha Cecil, Illustrated by Chelsey Scheffe

Darren Milar sighed as he walked into the schoolyard. All around him kids were laughing, running, and playing. The sound of tetherball chains as they clinked against their metal poles rang out as Darr...
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Muslim Girl

Story Published November 22, 2016 By Elena Tennant, Illustrated by Emma Kilgore Hine

CHAPTER ONE: LEYLA “Wake up, Skylar!" hissed my older sister, Robin. "It's already eight-fifteen!" My groggy eyes adjusted to the early morning light streaming through the window and I glanc...
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Three Huge Problems: Getting Through a Week in the Sixth Grade!

Story Published August 10, 2016 By Charlotte Eaton, Illustrated by Audrey Zhang

“Kat! Time for dinner!” “Coming!” Kat had come home from a long day—a very long day—at Hearst Middle School. She wasn’t hungry, she was mad. “Kat, it’s getting cold!
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High Dive

Story Published May 23, 2016 By Devon Davila, Illustrated by Amy Mengler

My toes curl and uncurl on the sandpaper-rough diving board. I shiver as I stare into the glittering pool. The chlorine smell turns my stomach. I know I’m eventually going to have to jump, but I jus...
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The Way Back Home

Story Published February 23, 2016 by Sawyer McCloskey

“Hey look, everybody! It’s the loser! Hey shrimp, how’s your dad doing?” Joey hooted and pointed a grubby finger at Finn, who stood horrified as the group of kids on the playground laughed.
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A Different Kind of Brave

Story Published February 22, 2016 by Sadie Perkins

I bend over and finger my key chain, determined to escape into the world of Little Miss Piggy and Mini Kermit the Frog. I try to ignore the teasing around me.
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