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ages 4
to 8
/ grades K
to 3
The Ranger
In the sequel to The Outlaw, a ranger and a fox form a special and unexpected friendship while navigating an indifferent and dangerous wilderness.
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ages 8
to 11
/ grades 3
to 6
The Secret Life of Owen Skye
Owen Skye is skinny and quiet and has big ears. He does everything his older brother says, while trying to stay one step ahead of his little brother.
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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
The Servant
Faten’s happy life in her village comes to an abrupt end due to the civil war in Lebanon. An inspiring coming-of-age novel full of strength and hope.
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ages 7
to 10
/ grades 2
to 5
The Several Lives of Orphan Jack
In the tradition of Natalie Babbitt, Sarah Ellis brings her quirky sense of humor and imagination to bear in this witty, warm fable.
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The Shepherd's Granddaughter
For generations Amani's family has grazed sheep above the family homestead near Hebron, but now her home is being threatened by Jewish settlements.
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to 11
/ grades 4
to 6
The Spotted Dog Last Seen
While volunteering at a local graveyard, Derek discovers that solving a mystery from long ago will also help him put his own present-day fears to rest.
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An exceptional selection for nonfiction collections; use it to deepen discussions on the relationship among humans, animals, and the environment.","OtherText_Review_0_Src":"School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW","OtherText_Review_1":". . . masterfully conceived and beautifully illustrated . . . . Superbly designed nonfiction with a powerful environmental message.","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW","OtherText_Review_2":"Thornhill delivers sound science with breathtaking artwork and beautifully crafted words. . . . readers will gain respect for and understanding of this common, but triumphant, bird.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Quill \u0026amp; Quire, STARRED REVIEW","OtherText_Review_3":"[Thornhill's] engaging and informative avian history bestows worth upon the sparrow's feathery back, recasting it from villain to valuable ally.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Booklist, STARRED REVIEW","OtherText_Review_4":"In her engrossing narrative . . . Thornhill revels in the irony of the sparrows’ “triumph,” even as she comments on complexities that add dimension to the story and point toward their uncertain future.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books","OtherText_Review_5":"With lively narrative writing and wonderfully detailed, painterly digital illustrations, Thornhill tells a meticulously researched history of the lowly grain-loving house sparrow …","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"Horn Book","OtherText_Review_6":". . . excellent research and storytelling skills . . .","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"CM Magazine","OtherText_Review_7":"The visual appeal of the artwork is captivating. This book is highly recommended . . . 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ages 9
to 12
/ grades 4
to 7
The Triumphant Tale of the House Sparrow
The extraordinary story of one of the most adaptable creatures on Earth.
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ages 4
to 8
/ grades P
to 3
The White Cat and the Monk
A monk leads a simple life, studying his books and searching for truth. One evening, his cat, Pangur, leads the monk to the truth he has been seeking.
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Ellis alternates Israeli and Palestinian voices and prefaces each of the accounts by an informative discussion of pertinent issues and a profile of the interviewee and his\/her experiences...The candid and passionate voices in these narratives may be used to awaken interest and encourage discussion among young readers.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Canadian Materials","OtherText_Review_4":"An accessible historical overview that is fair to all sides...","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Booklist, STARRED REVIEW","OtherText_Review_5":"An excellent presentation of a confusing historic struggle, told within a palpable, perceptive and empathetic format.","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"School Library Journal","OtherText_Review_6":"Here is a balanced and thought-provoking work recommended for school and public libraries.","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"Multicultural Review","OtherText_Review_7":"Highly recommended for school and public libraries.","OtherText_Review_7_Src":"Resource Links","OtherText_Review_8":"To read the collection as a whole is inspiring.","OtherText_Review_8_Src":"VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"Deborah Ellis presents the stories of children of the war-torn Middle East, based on interviews with Israeli and Palestinian children.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Short-listed","PrizeCodeText_1":"Long-listed","PrizeCodeText_2":"Long-listed","PrizeCodeText_3":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_4":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_5":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"04","PrizeCode_1":"05","PrizeCode_2":"05","PrizeCode_3":"03","PrizeCode_4":"03","PrizeCode_5":"03","PrizeName_0":"Rocky Mountain Book Award","PrizeName_1":"OLA Silver Birch Award","PrizeName_2":"BC Teen Reader's Choice Award Stellar Awards","PrizeName_3":"CCBC Our Choice (Starred Selection)","PrizeName_4":"Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice - Best of the List","PrizeName_5":"Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) YA Top Forty (or so) List","PrizeYear_0":"2007","PrizeYear_1":"2006","PrizeYear_2":"2006","PrizeYear_3":"2005","PrizeYear_4":"2005","PrizeYear_5":"2005","ProductFormDescription":"trade paperback","PublicationDate":"2004-06-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"Deborah Ellis presents the stories of children of the war-torn Middle East, based on interviews with Israeli and Palestinian children.","Width":"5.5","WidthCode":"in"}
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Deborah Ellis presents the stories of children of the war-torn Middle East, based on interviews with Israeli and Palestinian children.
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A thoughtful and haunting book that will stay with readers.","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"School Library Journal","OtherText_Review_2":"This is a moving story, and a fine example of text and pictures in perfect harmony.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Horn Book","OtherText_Review_3":"Hauntingly beautiful.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"Booklist","OtherText_Review_4":"Sydney Smith's gorgeous, airy illustrations showcase the beauty of childhood in the seaside town. … [Schwartz] perfectly captures the matter-of-fact thinking of a small child.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"Quill and Quire","OtherText_Review_5":"This quietly devastating book … stirs timeless, elemental emotions.","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"New York Times","OtherText_Review_6":"this story ebbs and flows like the sea itself . . . one of the best illustrated books of the year . . .","OtherText_Review_6_Src":"Huffington Post","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"In a small mining town, a young boy enjoys a summer day, but his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea.","PrizeCodeText_0":"Short-listed","PrizeCodeText_1":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_10":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_11":"Winner","PrizeCodeText_12":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_13":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_14":"Short-listed","PrizeCodeText_15":"Winner","PrizeCodeText_16":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_17":"Winner","PrizeCodeText_18":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_2":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_3":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_4":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_5":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_6":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_7":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_8":"Commended","PrizeCodeText_9":"Commended","PrizeCode_0":"04","PrizeCode_1":"03","PrizeCode_10":"03","PrizeCode_11":"01","PrizeCode_12":"03","PrizeCode_13":"03","PrizeCode_14":"04","PrizeCode_15":"01","PrizeCode_16":"03","PrizeCode_17":"01","PrizeCode_18":"03","PrizeCode_2":"03","PrizeCode_3":"03","PrizeCode_4":"03","PrizeCode_5":"03","PrizeCode_6":"03","PrizeCode_7":"03","PrizeCode_8":"03","PrizeCode_9":"03","PrizeName_0":"Governor General's Literary Award, Young People's Literature — Illustrated Books","PrizeName_1":"Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book","PrizeName_10":"BookPage Best Children's \u0026amp; Young Adult Books","PrizeName_11":"CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal","PrizeName_12":"ALSC Notable Children's Books","PrizeName_13":"Cooperative Children's Book Center Best of the Year","PrizeName_14":"Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award","PrizeName_15":"Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Excellence in Illustration","PrizeName_16":"Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year","PrizeName_17":"TD Canadian Children's Literature Award","PrizeName_18":"NPR Book Concierge","PrizeName_2":"New York Times \/ New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award","PrizeName_3":"Shelf Awareness Best Books of the Year","PrizeName_4":"School Library Journal Best Books","PrizeName_5":"Kirkus Best Picture Books","PrizeName_6":"New York Times Notable Children’s Books","PrizeName_7":"Horn Book Fanfare","PrizeName_8":"CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens","PrizeName_9":"Denver Public Library Best Children's \u0026amp; Teen Books","PrizeYear_0":"2017","PrizeYear_1":"2017","PrizeYear_10":"2017","PrizeYear_11":"2018","PrizeYear_12":"2018","PrizeYear_13":"2018","PrizeYear_14":"2018","PrizeYear_15":"2018","PrizeYear_16":"2018","PrizeYear_17":"2018","PrizeYear_18":"2017","PrizeYear_2":"2017","PrizeYear_3":"2017","PrizeYear_4":"2017","PrizeYear_5":"2017","PrizeYear_6":"2017","PrizeYear_7":"2017","PrizeYear_8":"2017","PrizeYear_9":"2017","ProductFormDescription":"hardcover jacket","PublicationDate":"2017-04-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"In a small mining town, a young boy enjoys a summer day, but his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea.","Width":"11","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 5
to 9
/ grades K
to 4
Town Is by the Sea
In a small mining town, a young boy enjoys a summer day, but his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea.
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ages 12
and up
/ grades 7
and up
True Confessions of a Heartless Girl
Acclaimed novelist Martha Brooks has written an unforgettable story about a terribly complex heroine and the effects she has on those around her.
