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Tamara Bundy
Its ending is satisfying though sobering and there are elements of this story that stay with you long after the last page has been read."--Karen English, Coretta Scott King Honor Award Author A poignant middle grade debut about the friendship between a white girl and an elderly black woman in the 1960s…
The Legendary Miss Lena HorneCarole Boston WeatherfordA trailblazing actress defies stereotypes to find her true voice in the civil rights movement.Nine to TwelveLexile 1010LATOS 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A New School Year: Stories in Six VoicesSally DerbyIn a unique narrative, readers meet a diverse group of six children ranging in age from Kindergarten through fifth grade.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When My Sister Started KissingHelen FrostA Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2017A 2017 BCCB Blue Ribbon BookA 2017 New York Public Library Best Book for KidsA 2017 VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Pick for Middle School ReadersA 2018 NCTE Notable Verse NovelA 2018 CCBC Choices BookClaire and Abi have always loved their summers at the lake house…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details