This novel in verse in about a neurodivergent girl named Selah, who feels like she has to try extra hard to be normal. Following all the so-called "noThis novel in verse in about a neurodivergent girl named Selah, who feels like she has to try extra hard to be normal. Following all the so-called "normal" rules proves to be too much for Selah to handle. When an incident at school puts her future at Pebblecreek Academy in jeopardy, she must figure out a way to show that being different is okay.
Penny Rooney has cystic fibrosis. Everyone tells her she's lucky because her CF is mild, but that doesn't mean life is easy—she's had her share of neePenny Rooney has cystic fibrosis. Everyone tells her she's lucky because her CF is mild, but that doesn't mean life is easy—she's had her share of needles, medications, and breathing treatments. Penny's condition has been stable for the past few years, but then something impossible happens. A dolphin separated from her pod unexpectedly appears in Penny's backyard waterway! Penny can't resist the urge to interact with the dolphin, but one bad decision causes Penny's CF to flare. Now instead of worrying about getting the dolphin (Rose) back to her family or spending time with her BFF before she moves, Penny is forced to focus on healing. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel-in-verse—a great read for anyone who appreciates books about friendship, family, and human-animal connections.
The Vietnam War is raging, and 10 year old Hà and her family decide to leave Saigon and sail to America. They end up settling in Alabama, and it's an The Vietnam War is raging, and 10 year old Hà and her family decide to leave Saigon and sail to America. They end up settling in Alabama, and it's an adjustment for everyone, especially Hà...she doesn't like the food, kids make fun of her, and she can't stop wondering about her missing father. Thankfully, Hà has a few significant people on her side and a family who is determined to outlast their troubles. I thoroughly enjoyed this touching novel in verse.
Nikki Grimes doesn't disappoint, and this was no exception. It's a story about a boy that can't quite live up to his father's idea of who he should beNikki Grimes doesn't disappoint, and this was no exception. It's a story about a boy that can't quite live up to his father's idea of who he should be. With the help and encouragement of his friends, he becomes exactly who he should be. A quick read with a satisfying ending!
Kwame Alexander does it again! This novel in verse brings out all the emotions. It will most likely bring you to tears, but it's a must read for teensKwame Alexander does it again! This novel in verse brings out all the emotions. It will most likely bring you to tears, but it's a must read for teens and adults alike!
This amazing novel in verse is based on true events at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It gives a good look into the lives of otters, and helps the reader This amazing novel in verse is based on true events at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It gives a good look into the lives of otters, and helps the reader understand how some animals end up in captivity.
I'm not usually an audiobook person, but I'm really glad I listened to this particular story as the narrator was wonderful. This is a novel in verse tI'm not usually an audiobook person, but I'm really glad I listened to this particular story as the narrator was wonderful. This is a novel in verse that follows sixteen-year-old Amal Shahid. Amal is Black and Muslim and in the wrong place at the wrong time. He's blamed for a crime he didn't commit, convicted, and sent to prison. Being locked up brings out the worst in Amal; anger and hopelessness threaten to overtake him, but his words and his creativity save him.
A historical fiction (Is 1989 really historical??) novel in verse that's full of family, friendship, faith, and fitting in. Etan is selectively mute. A historical fiction (Is 1989 really historical??) novel in verse that's full of family, friendship, faith, and fitting in. Etan is selectively mute. Malia is plagued by severe eczema. They both have had more than their fair share of lemons, but when they're together, life seems just about perfect. A story that ticks all the boxes for me and reminds me a lot of another book I really enjoyed this year, When You Trap a Tiger, by Tae Keller.
Awesome novel in verse about a kid named Collin who, since his mother's death, always prepares for the worst. But no planning can prepare him for his Awesome novel in verse about a kid named Collin who, since his mother's death, always prepares for the worst. But no planning can prepare him for his father's stockpiling compulsion or The Hoard.
Tori's uncle did something bad, but when Tori tells her mom, she doesn't believe her. Now Tori doesn't want to say any more about it to anyone, but wiTori's uncle did something bad, but when Tori tells her mom, she doesn't believe her. Now Tori doesn't want to say any more about it to anyone, but will her bottled up emotions reach a breaking point??
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