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Tag Archives: grief
37 Things I Love
37 Things I Love (in no particular order) by Kekla Magoon Since her father’s accident, Ellis and her mother have carefully orchestrated their lives to avoid any serious conversation. Ellis saves all of that for her dad. But when the … Continue reading
Dirty Little Secrets
Dirty Little Secrets by c. j. omololu Dirty Little Secrets is like a TLC reality show, infused with a touch of extra melodrama and an uncomfortable romantic subplot. In other words, some people will be riveted and others will definitely … Continue reading
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith When I reached the last page of the book I sighed in contentment, because it was just so cute. Which honestly, is a testament to my short memory, … Continue reading
A Beautiful Lie
A Beautiful Lie by Irfan Master Author Bio: English author of Pakistani and Indian heritage. Are you the type who leafs past the prologue, eager to get on with the story? Don’t do it! Read the first line, only the … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grades, Tween
Tagged asia, asian, grief, india, muslim, south asian
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Wanting Mor
Wanting Mor by Rukhsana Khan Author bio: Born in Pakistan and raised in Canada. Rukhsana Khan was nice enough to put together a Teacher Guide if you are interested in using this in the classroom. It is possible for a … Continue reading
Posted in Teen, Tween
Tagged afghanistan, asia, grief, muslim, physical differences, war
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Saint Anything
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen Sydney’s brother Peyton has always been the center of attention: first because of his daring and charisma, later because of his trouble with the law. When things get bad for Peyton, Sydney all but disappears … Continue reading
The Candymakers
The Candymakers by Wendy Mass I was really looking forward to reading this because it’s written by Wendy Mass, whose books I generally enjoy and also because my students were really excited about it when it came out. But once … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grades, Tween
Tagged candy, chocolate, contest, grief, physical differences, spies
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The Wanderer
The Wanderer by Sharon Creech Sophie is off on an adventure. She’s sailing across the Atlantic with assorted uncles and cousins to see Bompie, her grandfather. It is her voice that brings us into the story and carries us through … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, grief, multiple narrators, orphan, sailing, sea, unreliable narrator
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Love is the Higher Law
Love is the Higher Law by David Levithan Today is the 11th anniversary of September 11. Is there a better word than anniversary to mark tragic events? Anniversary seems too upbeat. This Patriot Day I am thinking of all of … Continue reading
