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A Stranger at Home

by Alicia Sondhi

Finding your place and maintaining your identity are core values in this lovely, simply written and utterly moving memoir. The sequel to the award-winning Fatty Legs, A Stranger at Home continues the story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, who... Read More

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Nowolipie Street

by Emily Adams

"Nowolipie Street", a fantastic memoir of how one young Polish man’s life was changed forever by the horrific events of World War II, will deeply impact its readers. The author begins by tracing memories of his childhood, the early... Read More

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The Survivors

by Heather Seggel

It’s impossible to read "The Survivors" without being reminded of another very popular series. It, too, featured characters who look young but are ancient, are prone to complex love triangles, and have strikingly odd skin. But enough... Read More

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Two Chai Day

by Jada Bradley

People often do not know how to handle grief. In part, this may be due to the fact that many people try to rush through the grieving process. "Two Chai Day" will be valuable to a reader whose loved one has a devastating disease. It will... Read More

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Tracers Work Both Ways

by Joseph Thompson

One of the toughest challenges faced by a novice novelist, beyond self-editing, is defining the hero. The hero emulates the story’s moral core, which in turn allows readers to identify with the character or buy into the story. The lack... Read More

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The Magic Spoon

by Mary Popham

Beginning with “Once upon a time” and featuring elements of fantasy―magic and talking animals―"The Magic Spoon" is a modern-day fairytale. Beautifully illustrated characters enhance the simple story and will delight children... Read More

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