Amanda Raklovits
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Ahimsa
A historical, timely, and informative story that is full of heart and belongs in most library collections.
Once upon a Place
An excellent volume that will hopefully now reach a wide readership on this side of the pond.
The Goblin Crown
While no radically new ground is broken, fans of fantasy series such as "Gregor the Overlander" may find a new world to inhabit with Billy, Hop, and their friends. ["While the world-building is sound and intriguing, the many characters feel stereotypical, bordering on stock. Voracious fantasy readers will tear through and probably enjoy this novel, but don't expect it to be in high demand": SLJ 8/16 review of the Turner book.]
The Romeo Catchers
A richly developed and well-written sequel that would be a good purchase where the first installment is popular.
Exit Strategy
For larger collections in need of stories about forging identity while navigating middle school.
The Sun Is Also a Star
Charming and sensitive, an ideal choice for today's teens. ["This wistful love story will be adored by fans of Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park and by those who enjoyed the unique narrative structure of A.S. King's Please Ignore Vera Dietz": SLJ 8/16 review of the Delacorte book.]
Baker's Magic
Solid pacing and the skill of all the voice actors to convey both story and emotion result in an entertaining listening experience that includes a recipe for the fateful buns that started it all. For fantasy lovers. ["A cozy fantasy adventure featuring strong female characters. A solid addition to larger middle grade collections": SLJ 2/16 review of the Capstone book.]
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