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1935. Twelve-year-old Cato wants nothing more than to play baseball, perfect his pitch, and meet Mr. Satchel Paige–the best pitcher in Negro League baseball. But when he and his teammates "trespass" on their town's whites-only baseball field for a practice, the resulting racial outrage burns like a brushfire through the entire community, threatening Cato, his family, and every one of his friends. There's only one way this can end without violence: It has to be settled on the mound, between the white team and the Black. Winner takes all.

Thirteen-year-old Bran Joseph Lee has spent half his life building the Vale, an immersive, AI-generated, virtual-reality environment using technology created by his inventor parents. It's a lush fantasy world complete with a Blue Forest, a Castle, and adventures with his mushroom-obsessed Elf named Gnomly—a much better place to spend his days compared to his real life, where his parents have suffered through the failed launches of one invention after another.

Journey through the darkness of grief with young Kels as he navigates the sudden loss of his father. Rediscover the power of hope on the other side of sorrow and see the butterflies in the storm. Kels Lewis grapples with the sudden loss of his father, Jacob Lewis, an event that leaves him shattered and adrift in a sea of grief's turbulent waves. As he navigates through the profound pain of his father's absence, Kels finds himself engulfed by the weight of sorrow.

En 1492, en tiempos de la inquisición española, Benvenida y su familia son expulsados de España por ser judíos, y deben abandonar el reino o morir. Viajan por caminos y mares, asentándose eventualmente en Estambul. Casi cinco siglos más tarde, en 1923, poco después de terminada la guerra de independencia turca, el padre de Reina la deshereda por un pequeño acto de desobediencia. La envía en barco a vivir con su tía en Cuba, donde se casa en un matrimonio arreglado al cumplir quince años.

Journey into the world of eight unforgettable Shih Tzus—Cabby, Thelma, Louise, Princess, Bear, Jasmine, Lulu, and Pumpkin—who wagged, snuggled, and scampered their way into one family’s life and legacy. Through tender storytelling and endearing illustrations, Susan L. Kadera offers young listeners a meaningful glimpse into the joys of friendship, the comfort of connection, and the gentle ways pets help mend hearts.

Some friendships are deeper than wounds. Twelve-year-old Wren Harper hasn’t spoken a word in seventy-three days. Not since the morning she found her mother unresponsive in their Arizona apartment. Now she’s been sent to live with a grandmother she barely knows, in a rain-soaked orchard that feels more like a prison than a home. Grief hangs heavy in the air.

This book was written for children ages 6 to 10—and for the grown-ups who love them. It’s a collection of true, gentle stories about young people who made a quiet but powerful difference through kindness, courage, love, and friendship. Whether it’s a child sharing a favorite toy with a family who lost everything, or a young sibling offering comfort in small, wordless ways, each story is based on real moments that reflect the quiet heroism found in everyday life.

From the award-winning author of the Lei and the Legends duology comes a sharp new fantasy about a Hawaiian boy who can transform into what people fear most: a shark. In a small Hawaiian village, Nohea is the latest son in a long line of male ancestors with a horrible secret: He’s half-human...

When twelve-year-old Eleanor Newton thinks she see her deceased grandmother, she misses her chance to speak with her one last time. Soon after, Ellie finds herself and her best friend Justin lost in the underworld. The pair are split up by the voices guiding their journey and Ellie arrives at...

Twelve-year-old Marcus Pennrider feels far from magical. He's trying his best to balance school, a part-time job, and looking after his little sister. On top of that, his aunt has moved in with them to be their new caretaker. But one day, Marcus discovers a secret magic flows through the streets of Grand Park―magic that can make money out of thin air, or control the weather―and everything seems to start changing for the better.

Alle gegen einen! Und Juli Zeh und Elisa Hoven gegen Vorurteile. In der 6a ist ein Verbrechen geschehen: Marie, dem beliebtesten Mädchen der Klasse, wurden die Pausenbrote gestohlen. Schnell scheint klar, dass nur einer als Täter in Betracht kommt: Konrad. Der ist neu in der Klasse und hat noch keine Freund*innen gefunden. Statt auf dem Schulhof verbringt er die Pausen im Klassenraum. Wer soll es denn sonst gewesen sein? Konrad jedoch ist sich keiner Schuld bewusst. Und als die Kinder auf die Idee kommen, in einem Gerichtsverfahren über Schuld und Unschuld zu verhandeln, kommt heraus: Es ist alles ganz anders, als sie dachten.

Una novela perspicaz escrita en verso sobre las alegrías y las dificultades de una niña chicana que es una guerrera por su nombre, su historia y su derecho a elegir lo que ella quiere celebrar de la vida. Celina y su familia son bilingües y siguen las tradiciones mexicanas y estadounidenses...

Die kleine Linde Cordilla erlebt in ihrer Baumschule eine unbeschwerte Kindheit. Doch diese endet jäh, als eine Bande von Jugendlichen sie schwer misshandelt. Die tiefe Wunde, die Cordilla sowohl äußerlich als auch innerlich davonträgt, raubt ihr jeglichen Lebensmut. Doch das Schicksal meint es gut mit ihr. Dank der Hilfe eines mitfühlenden Mädchens beginnen Cordillas Verletzungen allmählich zu heilen und der junge Baum kann wieder positiv in die Zukunft schauen. Zurück bleibt nur eine Narbe in der Rinde, mit der Cordilla aber zu leben lernt.

An unforgettable story of grief and the support of community as a young girl, faced with aching loss, begins to understand that what we love will always be with us. Ayla and her best friend Kiri have always been tree people. They each have their own special tree, and neighbors and family know...

From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street comes this moving picture book—adapted for audio—about the perils of perfectionism. Lucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad’s old work truck stalls in...

Mari foi pesquisar o segredo da avó — um desenho engraçado que ela tinha no pescoço e parecia um número oito deitado — e descobriu que ele estava em todos os lugares. É assim o infinito. Vencedores de prêmios como Jabuti, FNLIJ e Biblioteca Nacional, Leo Cunha e Alexandre Rampazo se juntam para, de modo sutil e inesperado, nos brindar com textos e imagens que se iluminam e se embalam mutuamente, contando o amor de Mari pela avó... e pelo desconhecido.

Shiloh and Dande the Lion is an imaginative story that explores diversity, tolerance, and empowerment through the fantastic dream of a young boy. Shiloh, whose name means peace, is bullied at a new school for the color of his skin. After talking to his mom about it, Shiloh discovers a dandelion in his backyard. He makes a wish, goes to sleep, and Dande the Lion comes to life!

Der Weltbestseller "Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit" für ein jüngeres Publikum neu erzählt. Warum sind manche Menschen reich und andere arm? Warum haben manche Leute die Macht, ihren Mitmenschen Befehle zu erteilen – und warum hören die anderen auf sie? Wieso gibt es all die Unterschiede zwischen Kasten, Hautfarben und Geschlechtern? Und was hat das alles damit zu tun, dass die Menschen sich vor zehntausend Jahren von Jägern und Sammlern zu Bauern entwickelten?

From three-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and award-winning historian Erika Lee comes a middle grade nonfiction that shines a light on the generations of Asian Americans who have transformed the United States and who continue to shape what it means to be American. Asian American...

Luca hat einen neuen besten Freund: Ezad! Er besucht seit Kurzem dieselbe Klasse, hilft Luca bei den Mathetests, und beide spielen fürs Leben gerne Fussball. Alles wäre prima. Aber warum will sich Ezad nie nach der Schule mit Luca verabreden? Weder ins Kino noch zum Baden kann Ezad mitkommen, denn auf ihm lastet ein schwerwiegendes Geheimnis: Seine Familie lebt illegal in der Schweiz. Durch Zufall kommt ans Licht, was eigentlich niemand erfahren durfte, und Ezad gerät in grosse Gefahr.