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Ghosts
By Raina Telgemeier "Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Bahía de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahía de la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister's sake - and her own." by Goodreads Inc. |
2017 Great Stone Face Award Winner:
Roller Girl
By Victoria Jameison
"Twelve-year-old Astrid lives in Portland, Oregon, with her single mom, who often drags Astrid and her best friend, Nicole, on "evenings of cultural enlightenment." Visits to the opera, poetry readings and contemporary art galleries make Astrid and Nicole giggle inappropriately, roll their eyes or fall asleep. But when Astrid's mom takes them to see the hometown Rose City Rollers, Astrid, at least, is blown away. She longs to be like the tough, creative, talented women who make up the squad, especially Rainbow Bite, their star. Astrid doesn't even know how to skate, but that doesn't stop her from wanting to sign up for the roller derby summer day camp and becoming a "Rose Bud," especially since she's sure that Nicole will also want to come along and provide moral support." by Victoria Jamieson
By Victoria Jameison
"Twelve-year-old Astrid lives in Portland, Oregon, with her single mom, who often drags Astrid and her best friend, Nicole, on "evenings of cultural enlightenment." Visits to the opera, poetry readings and contemporary art galleries make Astrid and Nicole giggle inappropriately, roll their eyes or fall asleep. But when Astrid's mom takes them to see the hometown Rose City Rollers, Astrid, at least, is blown away. She longs to be like the tough, creative, talented women who make up the squad, especially Rainbow Bite, their star. Astrid doesn't even know how to skate, but that doesn't stop her from wanting to sign up for the roller derby summer day camp and becoming a "Rose Bud," especially since she's sure that Nicole will also want to come along and provide moral support." by Victoria Jamieson
2016 & 2017 Newbery Medal Winners
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
By Kelly Barnhill
2017 Newbery Medal Award Winner
"Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this enmagicked girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. To keep young Luna safe from her own unwieldy power, Xan locks her magic deep inside her. When Luna approaches her thirteenth birthday, her magic begins to emerge on schedule--but Xan is far away. Soon, it is up to Luna to protect those who have protected her--even if it means the end of the loving, safe world she’s always known." Goodreads Review
By Kelly Barnhill
2017 Newbery Medal Award Winner
"Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. Xan decides she must raise this enmagicked girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. To keep young Luna safe from her own unwieldy power, Xan locks her magic deep inside her. When Luna approaches her thirteenth birthday, her magic begins to emerge on schedule--but Xan is far away. Soon, it is up to Luna to protect those who have protected her--even if it means the end of the loving, safe world she’s always known." Goodreads Review
The Last Stop On Market Street
By Matt De La Peña
2016 Newbery Medal Award Winner
"Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them." Goodreads Review
By Matt De La Peña
2016 Newbery Medal Award Winner
"Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them." Goodreads Review