Lisa Goldstein

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Stingers: A Sharks Incorporated Novel

Randy Wayne White | FICTION, Jul 09, 2021

This eco-adventure lacks character development and solid writing, but its mix of action and mystery has wide appeal for readers.

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Relatable realistic fiction for upper elementary and middle school readers navigating friendships, boundaries, and identity, with appeal for fans of similarly themed stories such as Varian Johnson’s Twins, Shannon Hale’s Real Friends, and Celia C. Pérez’s Strange Birds.

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Where We Used To Roam

Jenn Bishop | FICTION, Mar 26, 2021

This sensitive portrayal of drug addiction’s effect on family members also pays significant attention to broader issues such as the growing pains of forming identities and forging new friendships in middle school; should appeal to a wide audience.

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City of the Plague God

Sarwat Chadda | FICTION, Nov 01, 2020

Featuring gods and goddesses and, importantly, Muslim heroes, this #OwnVoices tale eerily echoes our pandemic present; but readers will find escape in the entertaining balance of an apocalyptic setting with irreverent humor.

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Some Pigtails

Jonathan Eig | FICTION, Nov 01, 2020

Hampered by bland characters and a missed opportunity to incorporate contemporary topics more deeply into its activist motif, this is not recommended for purchase.

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Elvin Link, Please Report to the Principal’s Office!

Drew Dernavich | FICTION, Jun 01, 2020

Weak on plot but strong on illustrations, this book contains plenty of laughs and school angst for fans of Jeff Kinney’s “Wimpy Kid” series.

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Santiago’s Road Home

Alexandra Diaz | FICTION, May 01, 2020

Vivid details and a sympathetic protagonist make this a harrowing but deeply illuminating portrayal of the struggles faced by families at the U.S.-Mexico border.