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Early Sunday Morning: The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows (Dear America)
By Barry Denenberg. 2001
Summer at the Garden Cafe: A Novel (Finfarran Peninsula #2)
By Felicity Hayes-McCoy. 2018
The second in Felicity Hayes-McCoy's Finfarran Peninsula series, and the sequel to The Library at the Edge of the World—a…
heartwarming story about secrets between four generations of Irish women, and the healing powers of books, love, and friendship.The Garden Café, next to Lissbeg library, is a place where plans are formed and secrets shared, and where, even in high tourist season, people are never too busy to stop for a sandwich and a cup of tea. But twenty-one-year-old Jazz—daughter of the town’s librarian Hanna Casey—has a secret she can’t share. Still recovering from a car accident, and reeling from her father’s disclosures about his long-time affair, she’s taken a job at The Old Forge guesthouse, and begun to develop feelings for a man who’s strictly off-limits.Meanwhile, involved in her own new affair with architect Brian Morton, Hanna is unaware of the turmoil in Jazz’s life—until her manipulative ex-husband, Malcom, reappears trying to mend his relationship with their daughter. Rebuffed at every turn, Malcolm must return to London, but his mother, Louisa, is on the case. Unbeknown to the rest of the family, she hatches a plan, finding an unlikely ally in Hanna’s mother, the opinionated Mary Casey. Watching Jazz unravel, Hanna begins to wonder if secrets which Malcolm has forced her to keep may have harmed their beloved daughter more than she’d realized. But then, the Casey women are no strangers to secrets, something Hanna realizes when she discovers a journal, long buried in land she inherited from her great-aunt Maggie. Ultimately, it’s the painful lessons of the past that offer a way to the future, but it will take the shared experiences of four generations of women to find a way forward for Hanna and her family.Anacaona: The Golden Flower (The Royal Diaries)
By Edwidge Danticat. 2005
Danticat brings Haiti's beautiful and heroic queen to life. Queen Anacaona's island was peaceful until the Spanish explorers conquered it…
in 1492. The conquistadors were cruel to Anacaona's people, and when they revolted, their queen was resigned to a tragic fate. Illustrations.Swimming on the Lawn
By Yasmin Hamid. 1988
Told through the eyes of Farida, as well as her inquisitive siblings, this is a beautiful story about growing up…
in Sudan. Sudanese culture and customs are brought to life, from the ubiquitous tea service and hearty breakfasts to the commemoration of Muslim holidays and the rites of birth and death. But a happy childhood spent in the capital and the rural villages of 1960s Sudan ends startlingly with a sudden military coup that changes the make-up of Farida's family forever. Told in short, standalone chapters in direct and unadorned prose, the book is perfect for teachers to use as excerpts in the classroom.Cyclones and Shadows: Stories from Up North
By Darlene Oxenham, Pat Dudgeon, Laura Dudgeon, Sabrina Dudgeon. 2013
This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the Waarda series of Indigenous stories, first edited by acclaimed…
author Sally Morgan. Two stories feature Lilli and her magical companion, Shadow. The next two stories are about Annie, who learns how important ingenuity and strong family ties are when living in the remote community of Useless Loop. Drawing on the authors' own experiences, these charming tales are illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, and are a great way to introduce young readers to the world of contemporary Indigenous storytelling.Sister Heart
By Sally Morgan. 2015
A young Aboriginal girl is taken from the north of Australia and sent to an institution in the distant south.…
There, she slowly makes a new life for herself and, in the face of tragedy, finds strength in new friendships. Poignantly told from the child's perspective, Sister Heart affirms the power of family and kinship. This compelling novel about the stolen generations helps teachers sensitively introduce into the classroom one of world's most confronting histories.Lilli and Shadow in Trouble
By Laura Dudgeon, Sabrina Dudgeon. 2013
This is the second book to follow the adventures of Lilli—a young girl who has moved from the Australian bush…
to the city—and her magical animal friend, Shadow. While on holiday visiting family in the bush, Lilli discovers that Shadow is fading. Someone, or something, has taken over Shadow’s home in the old mango tree and Shadow is scared. With Lilli’s help, and with some assistance from Nan, they find the best solution for everyone, including the mango tree creature. Inspired by the art of Aboriginal storytelling, this charming read is sure to entertain junior readers.Lilli and Her Shadow
By Pat Dudgeon, Laura Dudgeon. 2010
Lilli’s family is moving from the outback to the city, and Lilli is sure she'll be horribly lonely. She'll miss…
the mangoes, she'll miss her cousins, and most of all, she'll miss her Grandma. But when Grandma sends a special friend south with her granddaughter—a secret Shadow to look after her—Lilli discovers life in the city isn't so bad after all.Yippee! Summer Holidays
By Tjalaminu Mia, Jessica Lister. 2012
Debbie and Billy just love the summer holidays, especially when their grandfather comes to stay. They have lots of fun…
racing tires, telling stories, and discovering the secret places Dada Kean knows about. A beautifully illustrated Aboriginal book, this entertaining modern-day fable underscores the importance of family and caring for the environment.Beach Sports Car
By Darlene Oxenham. 2010
When Annie’s dad promises her a beach sports car, she imagines a bright red hotrod with racing stripes. All her…
school friends will be so jealous! But when her gift turns out to be Dad’s battered old bomb car instead, Anne realizes it will take a lot of effort to turn it into the automobile of her dreams. Highlighting the power of imagination in making things new again, this entertaining story also shows how hard work can sometimes make the final reward that much sweeter.Lucky Thamu
By Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, Jaylon Tucker. 2014
This series explores the richness and depth of Indigenous storytelling During the school holiday, for the first time, Eli is…
going by himself to visit his grandfather, Thamu to go camping and prospecting. Eli loves being with Thamu, listening to his stories and learning about the country. Thamu knows lots about everything—but does Thamu know where to find gold, and will Eli will strike it lucky?The Moonlight Man
By Paula Fox. 1986
Tight
By Torrey Maldonado. 2018
Tight: Lately, Bryan's been feeling it in all kinds of ways . . .Bryan knows what's tight for him--reading comics,…
drawing superheroes, and hanging out with no drama. But drama is every day where he's from, and that gets him tight, wound up. And now Bryan's friend Mike pressures him with ideas of fun that are crazy risky. At first, it's a rush following Mike, hopping turnstiles, subway surfing, and getting into all kinds of trouble. But Bryan never really feels right acting so wrong, and drama really isn't him. So which way will he go, especially when his dad tells him it's better to be hard and feared than liked? But if there's one thing Bryan's gotten from his comic heroes, it's that he has power--to stand up for what he feels . . .Torrey Maldonado delivers a fast-paced, insightful, dynamic story capturing urban community life. Readers will connect with Bryan's journey as he navigates a tough world with a heartfelt desire for a different life.Tonight, by Sea
By Frances Temple. 1995
Absolutely Alfie and The Princess Wars (Absolutely Alfie #4)
By Sally Warner, Shearry Malone. 2018
Alfie tries to save Halloween from too many princesses in this fourth book in the Absolutely Alfie series!It's almost Halloween…
at Alfie's school and everyone is excited to dress up in constumes for the class Halloween party. Shy Bella asks Alfie if she wants to be bunny rabbits together, but then all of Alfie's other friends are going to be princesses! Alfie is so torn. Can she be both . . . and not hurt anyone's feelings? Probably not!My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck (Dear America)
By Mary Pope Osborne. 2000
Thirteen-year-old Madeline Beck's diaries, recorded through 1941 and 1942, reveal her experiences living on Long Island during World War II…
while her father is away in the Navy. B&W photos and illustrations.Under a Tin-Grey Sari: A Novel
By Wayne Ashton. 2002
A sensual love story set in 1967 in the bustling city of Chittagong, East Pakistan. It is a time of…
boom and ferment. A time when a household cook may dream of fame and fortune, a bearer brazenly spit in the drinks of oblivious sahibs, an ayah sublimely seduce a minisahib, and a letterwriter link the dead with the living.The Other Side of Truth
By Beverley Naidoo. 2000
Will the truth harm them -- or save them? When Nigeria's corrupt military government kills their mother, twelve-year-old Sade and…
her brother Femi think their lives are over. Out of fear for their safety, their father, an outspoken journalist, decides to smuggle the children out of Nigeria and into London, where their uncle lives. But when they get to the cold and massive city, they find themselves lost and alone, with no one to trust and no idea when -- or if -- they will ever see their father again. The Other Side of Truth is a gripping adventure story about courage, family, and the power of truth.Indiscretions
By Donna Hill. 2016
Attorney Khendra Phillips isn't used to dealing with men on anything more than a business level. After having her heart…
broken years ago, she has spent her time focusing on her budding legal career, and it has paid off--or has it? Khendra learns the case that will make her career is being given to hotshot New York City lawyer Sean Michaels, and she can't deny her attraction to the devastatingly handsome attorney. Can she let go of the past in order to be found guilty of love?The Road to Yesterday
By L. M. Montgomery. 1974
Life in the small village is never dull because of all the comical tales they hear: the mischievous twins whose…
wish comes true when they meet with a jaded millionaire; Penelope, who regards herself an expert on children -- until she adopts a boy; or Timothy, a man eager to keep his brother out of a dangerous woman -- only to fall victim to her charms himself.