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ages 12
to 15
/ grades 7
to 10
Being with Henry
A funny yet poignant novel about two disparate souls — a homeless teenager and a lonely old man — who come to know and care for each other.
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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
Avis Dolphin
Inspired by the story of actual passengers on the ill-fated Lusitania, this is a novel of great adventure and suspense.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Away
Love shines through in the sticky notes shared between a mother and daughter in this picture book about making time for family in our busy lives.
