by: - (HarperCollins Publishers, 2000) Gloria Whelan 192 pages. Set in India, this is a lyrical and compassionate portrait of a survivor. Thirteen-year-old Koly is getting married to someone she has never met. When her new husband turns out to be gravely ill, things take a turn for the worse. Koly finds herself widowed, hopeless and on the streets. Perfect for: Kids who like realism. Find at your local library. The Liberation of Gabriel King by: - (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2005) K.L. Going 151 pages. Frita Wilson works hard to help her friend Gabe to overcome the fear of bullies in fifth grade. This is an inspiring story about friendship and understanding between an African American girl and a white boy. Perfect for: Kids who like realism. Find at your local library. Maniac Magee by: - (Little, Brown, 1990) Jerry Spinelli 184 pages. A homeless orphan becomes a legend in a town divided by racism in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always exciting story. may have made him famous, but reconciling a town filled with Jeffrey Magee’s exploits hate and finding a decent life for himself may be more than even he can manage. Kids who like realism. Perfect for: Find at your local library. No Talking by: illustrated by: - (Simon & Schuster, 2007) Andrew Clements, Mark Elliott 146 pages. This is an ear-to-ear-grinningly delightful school story. Parents need to know that there is nothing to be concerned about here and lots to a story that even reluctant readers can love, about good-hearted cheer. It’s children and adults who grow in compassion and understanding. Families can talk about silence and civil
by: Gloria Whelan - (HarperCollins Publishers, 2000) 192 pages. Set in India, this is a lyrical and compassionate portrait of a survivor. Thirteen-year-old Koly is getting married to someone she has never met. When her new husband turns out to be gravely ill, things take a turn for the worse. Koly finds herself widowed, hopeless and on the streets. Perfect for: Kids who like realism. Find at your local library. The Liberation of Gabriel King by: K.L. Going - (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2005) 151 pages. Frita Wilson works hard to help her friend Gabe to overcome the fear of bullies in fifth grade. This is an inspiring story about friendship and understanding between an African American girl and a white boy. Perfect for: Kids who like realism. Find at your local library. Maniac Magee by: Jerry Spinelli - (Little, Brown, 1990) 184 pages. A homeless orphan becomes a legend in a town divided by racism in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always exciting story. Jeffrey Magee’s exploits may have made him famous, but reconciling a town filled with hate and finding a decent life for himself may be more than even he can manage. Perfect for: Kids who like realism. Find at your local library. No Talking by: Andrew Clements, illustrated by: Mark Elliott - (Simon & Schuster, 2007) 146 pages. This is an ear-to-ear-grinningly delightful school story. Parents need to know that there is nothing to be concerned about here and lots to cheer. It’s a story that even reluctant readers can love, about good-hearted children and adults who grow in compassion and understanding. Families can talk about silence and civil
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