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Rain Reign

by Martin, Ann M.

eBook - 2014

This is one of my favorite books! A girl with Asperger's bonds with a dog and people. This is one of my favorite books! A girl with Asperger's bonds with a dog and people. Show less

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The Thing About Jellyfish

by Benjamin, Ali

eBook - 2015

Twelve-year-old Suzy works through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's death. I really understood Suzy and could relate to her struggle. Twelve-year-old Suzy works through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's death. I really understood Suzy and could relate to her struggle. Show less

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Crenshaw

by Applegate, Katherine

Book - 2015

This is a funny and heartwarming story about a boy and his imaginary friend, even though he's not an imaginary friend kind of guy. This is a funny and heartwarming story about a boy and his imaginary friend, even though he's not an imaginary friend kind of guy. Show less

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A Monster Calls

by Ness, Patrick

Unknown - 2011

Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his m...Show more Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill – an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss. Is the monster trying to hurt him or help him? Show less

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Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

by Mass, Wendy

Unknown - 2006

Just before his 13th birthday, Jeremy Fink receives a keyless locked box--set aside by his father before his death five years earlier--that purportedly contains the meaning of life. Jeremy and his best friend Lizzy are on a mission to find the key. Just before his 13th birthday, Jeremy Fink receives a keyless locked box--set aside by his father before his death five years earlier--that purportedly contains the meaning of life. Jeremy and his best friend Lizzy are on a mission to find the key. Show less

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The One and Only Ivan

by Applegate, Katherine

Book - 2012

This is a very moving story about the bond between animals. While you will shed some tears there are also some funny moments. This is a very moving story about the bond between animals. While you will shed some tears there are also some funny moments. Show less

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Ms. Bixby's Last Day

by Anderson, John David

Book - 2016

Three 6th grade boys go to fantastic lengths to try to make their teacher's last day a perfect day. Warning - you will probably need some tissues for the end. Three 6th grade boys go to fantastic lengths to try to make their teacher's last day a perfect day. Warning - you will probably need some tissues for the end. Show less

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Beyond the Bright Sea

by Wolk, Lauren

Book - 2017

Twelve-year-old Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny, isolated piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Abandoned and set ad...Show more Twelve-year-old Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny, isolated piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Abandoned and set adrift in a small boat when she was just hours old, Crow’s only companions are Osh, the man who rescued and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their fierce and affectionate neighbor across the sandbar. Crow works to discover the truth about where she came from. Her search includes some danger. Show less

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Be Prepared

by Brosgol, Vera

Graphic Novel - 2018

Vera wants to fit in―but that’s not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to ...Show more Vera wants to fit in―but that’s not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera’s single mother can’t afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range―Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. Show less

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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

by Glaser, Karina Yan

eBook - 2017

The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. When their reclusive, curmudgeonly l...Show more The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. When their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have 11 days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. Show less

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The Truth About Twinkie Pie

by Yeh, Kat

Book - 2015

Take two sisters making it on their own: brainy 12-year-old GiGi and junior-high-dropout-turned-hairstylist DiDi. Add a million dollars in prize money fro...Show more Take two sisters making it on their own: brainy 12-year-old GiGi and junior-high-dropout-turned-hairstylist DiDi. Add a million dollars in prize money from a national cooking contest and a move from the trailer parks of South Carolina to the North Shore of Long Island. Mix in a fancy new school, new friends and enemies, a first crush, and a generous sprinkling of family secrets. Show less

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A Mango-shaped Space

A Novel

by Mass, Wendy

Book - 2005

13-year-old Mia Winchell is far from ordinary: she suffers from a rare condition where she can sees figures and colors whenever she hears a sound. But bec...Show more 13-year-old Mia Winchell is far from ordinary: she suffers from a rare condition where she can sees figures and colors whenever she hears a sound. But because she has kept it a secret from everyone, she appears to be the most normal kid in her family. When trouble in the school convinces Mia to reveal her secret, she feels like a freak. When she embarks on an intense journey of self-discovery, her family and friends have trouble relating to her. By the time she realizes she has isolated herself from all the people who care about her, it is almost too late. Show less

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Insignificant Events in the Life of A Cactus

by Bowling, Dusti

Book - 2017

The story's main characters have disabilities that they manage with humor and grace. There's also a fun mystery in the mix. The story's main characters have disabilities that they manage with humor and grace. There's also a fun mystery in the mix. Show less

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