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The Cat at the Wall
A remarkable and thought-provoking new novel set on Israel's West Bank, by the author of The Breadwinner.
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A winning, offbeat romp for all ages.","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"Kirkus Reviews","OtherText_Review_2":"A sophisticated entertainment, this book has intrinsic appeal to adult readers as well as its primary teen target.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Booklist","OtherText_Review_3":"An intriguing and twisting plot keeps readers turning the pages to discover how the relatable characters connect.","OtherText_Review_3_Src":"School Library Journal","OtherText_Review_4":"A compulsively readable book.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"National Post","OtherText_Review_5":"[Williams] manages shrewdly to balance extremes — love and dismissal, nurturing and abuse, loyalty and betrayal — making her characters multi-dimensional, her fiction immediately convincing and her novel one to remember.","OtherText_Review_5_Auth":"Terry Hong","OtherText_Review_5_Src":"BookDragon","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"The Guy is planning a house party. The Girl is adjusting to life in a new country. 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The Guy, the Girl, the Artist and His Ex
The Guy is planning a house party. The Girl is adjusting to life in a new country. The Artist and his Ex are trying to make ends meet for their baby.
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ages 3
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The Last Last
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The Prisoner and the Writer
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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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Background and cultural information are seamlessly woven into the narrative, which is written simply and clearly in a skillful depiction of a sensitive situation.","OtherText_Review_4_Src":"school Library Journal","OtherText_Review_5":"Information-packed but never didactic...The integration of Arabic and Hebrew words adds flavor to the text...Fluid writing and straightforward storytelling make this a pleasure to read, despite the sensitive subject matter. 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ages 14
and up
/ grades 9
and up
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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These Are Not the Words
A poignant, gritty story about a girl who sees her parents as flawed human beings for the first time, and finds the courage to make a fresh start.<\/strong><\/p>
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Two at the Top
Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary each tell their story, culminating in their thrilling ascent of Mount Everest.
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Two Moons in August
Martha Brooks deftly explores the worlds of mourning, family, friendship and love in this moving novel about healing and hope.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Two White Rabbits
In this moving and timely story, a young child describes what it is like to be a migrant as she and her father travel north toward the US border.
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Walk with Me
A simple, imaginative story depicting the complex emotional reality of a girl whose father no longer lives at home.
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Wangari Speaks Out
Wangari Maathai was the first African woman and first environmentalist to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. Her speech is part of the Speak Out series.
