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Daphne Kalmar
After Donut’s beloved Pops dies, her aunt arrives to take the eleven-year-old from the rural Vermont home she knows to Boston. Donut is an orphan and does not want to leave the place she loves; facing the move and conflict with her aunt, she runs away. Her story centers on the upheaval that follows a death, an unwanted relocation, and her determination to remain connected to home.
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What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara JordanChris BartonThis biography follows Barbara Jordan from her childhood in Houston’s Fifth Ward, where she was known for a big, booming, confident voice, to her career as a congresswoman. Jordan used that voice to stand up for equality and justice, making people take notice across generations. The book centers on how she shared her voice with the world and spoke up for her beliefs.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Doughnut FixJessie JanowitzEleven-year-old Tris moves with his family from New York City to Petersville, a small town. Rather than dwell on his accomplished sister, Jeanine, he turns to his cooking skills. Tris works to restore Petersville’s tradition of chocolate cream doughnuts, which becomes a way for him to face the challenges of arriving in a new place. The book includes recipes and a business plan of his own.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure HL710LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All the Things That Could Go WrongStewart FosterAlex has OCD severe enough that leaving home can be difficult on some days. At school, his classmate Dan directs his anger at Alex, making him an easy target. During winter break, their mothers arrange for the two boys to spend time together, despite the conflict between them and their very different circumstances. The story follows what happens when Alex and Dan are required to share that time and begin setting aside some of their differences.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details