All of the Above (16 page)
Jeremy Fink
and the Meaning of Life
by Wendy Mass
Join Jeremy Fink and his friend Lizzy as they set out on incredible adventures in search of keys that unlock a box that just might contain the meaning of life.
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The Harlem Renaissance
seen through the eyes of a
bold young girl
Celeste's Harlem Renaissance
by Eleanora E. Tate
Celeste is not thrilled to trade in her home in North Carolina for big-city life with a famous actress—her Aunt Valentina. While experiencing the magic of the Harlem Renaissance, Celeste soon learns that it is as much grit as glamour. A passionate writer, talented violinist, and an aspiring doctor, Celeste eventually faces a choice between ambition and loyalty that will change her forever.
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Sometimes the
cruelest abuse can
come from words
Call Me Hope
by Gretchen Olson
Eleven-year-old Hope has friends, is doing well at school, just started a part-time job she loves, and is looking forward to the end of sixth grade. But Hope has a big problem—her verbally abusive mother. Will Hope choose to run away, or will she be able to confront her mother about her hurtful words?
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If you follow Washington Boulevard past
the smoky good smells of Willy Q's Barbecue, past the Style R Us hair salon where they do nails like nobody's business, past the eye-popping red doors of the Sanctuary Baptist Church, you'll finally come to a dead end. That's where our school sits. We know there's a lot of people out there who think our school is a dead end. And that all the kids inside it are dead ends, too.…
But they've got it all wrong.
JUST YOU WAIT AND SEE.…
Based on a true story,
All of the Above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner-city students and their quest to build the world's largest tetrahedron. Weaving together the stories of the kids, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, award-winning author Shelley Pearsall has written a vividly engaging story about the human spirit. Filled with unexpected humor, poignant characters, and quiet brilliance, All of the Above is a surprising gem.
An ALA Children's Notable Book · An ALA Quick pick
Praise for All of the Above
“A wonderful book!”
—Patricia Reilly Giff, author of Newbery Honor Book
Pictures of Hollis Woods
“Smart and fast-paced.
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—Kirkus Reviews
“A good balance of comedy, drama, and middle-school life.”
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The Horn Book