Summary: Pelé, the famous Brazilian soccer player tells of his love for the game, in this fun but intimate portrait…
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My Brain Won’t Float Away/ Mi cerebro no va a salir flotando
Summary: Annie, an eight-year-old girl who wears a leg brace, is teased at school because one of her hands in…
Eighth-Grade Superzero – Book Review
Summary Determined to turn around his ‘awkward-guy-nothing-special’ image, Reginald McKnight tries to channel his self-created superhero comic persona, Night Man,…
A Place Where Hurricanes Happen – Book Review
Summary Four friends have fun together in their close-knit New Orleans neighborhood and we are drawn into their innocent world…
Dormia – Book Review
Summary Twelve-year-old Alfonso Perplexon only has one unusual trait: he sleepwalks. But when he does so, he accomplishes remarkable feats.…
Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) – Book Review
Summary A brother and sister learn that they are descended from ancient Egyptian royalty and have unexpected magical powers. They…
Around Our Way on Neighbor’s Day
Summary A little, cheerful African-American girl proudly shares her neighborhood with us on the day of a block-party. Children playing…
Liberty Porter, First Daughter: New Girl in Town
Summary Nine-year-old Liberty Porter is the daughter of the newly elected President. As she starts a new life in the…
Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally)
Summary Bobby and Holly have been friends forever, but in the 4th grade that’s no longer as simple as it…
Brave Story
Author: Miyuki Miyabe (VIZ Media LLC , August 14, 2007) Level: High School/Young Adult Genre:Fantasy Award(s): Mildred L. Batchelder Award…