Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian. London is poised on the brink of World War II. Eight-year-old Willie is evacuated to the English countryside and lands on Mr. Tom's doorstep, timid and scarred from abuse. With Mr. Tom’s help, Willie leaves behind his hateful past and learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world of friendship Funny, charming look at ups and downs of boy's second year. It's what's on the inside that matters in sweet romcom. Fake dating turns real and opposites attract in fun romance. Sweet love story has romantic Parisian backdrop. Heartwarming story of teen's search for her true identity. Truly, Devious (book 1 of the trilogy) by Maureen Johnson. True crime enthusiast and aspiring detective, Stevie, has one plan for her first term at the mysterious private school, Ellingham Academy – to solve a real life cold case – the disappearance of the wife and daughter of the school’s founder, Albert Ellingham. The Young Oxford Book of Ghost Stories by Dennis Pepper (ed.) Age rating: 12+. A blood-curdling collection of stories—both modern and classic—are gathered here in one volume. The tales are drawn from a multitude of different countries and cultures and range from the sinister to the strange. Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith. by Gabrielle Douglas, with Michelle Burford. Gabrielle Douglas wasn’t the favorite to win at the 2012 Olympics, but the “Flying Squirrel” won hearts around the world when she made history by winning the All-Around gold medal and an individual gold in the same Olympics. 4 days ago · He’s a 12-year-old boy who learns that he is the son of Poseidon. He’s plunged into a world of demigods where he must discover his courage, power, and strength. He’s a flawed but cool character who struggles to fit in. Rather than promote unbelievable heroism, Riordan has given kids a hero they can relate to. Vrwu2a. Funny, charming look at ups and downs of boy's second year. It's what's on the inside that matters in sweet romcom. Fake dating turns real and opposites attract in fun romance. Sweet love story has romantic Parisian backdrop. Heartwarming story of teen's search for her true identity. When 12-year-old Agatha's father dies, she is booted from the Gosswater estate and sent to live with her newly revealed biological father who is a farmer and stonemason. Agatha is determined to find out the truth about her family history with the help of her friend, Bryn. 9. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Your kids won’t know that this book teaches them colors, counting, the days of the week, healthy eating and the process of metamorphosis. They’ll 6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) The Southern Gothic genre is home to many of the 20th century’s literary greats: William Faulkner, Flannery O’Connor, Barry Hannah, Zora Neale Hurston, and, of course, Harper Lee. For many readers, To Kill a Mockingbird was their first encounter with Southern Gothic. Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan. This story of suffering and overcoming is beautiful, moving, and life-changing. 12-year old Willow is a genius with limited social skills whose adopted parents die in a car crash leaving her both confused, grieving, and without any support to make sense of the world.

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