Sharon M. Draper
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
While in Florida to celebrate her Grammy's birthday, nine-and-a-half-year-old Sassy worries that an approaching hurricane will ruin not only the party, but a nest of sea turtle eggs, as well. Includes facts about hurricanes and sea turtles.
Author
Series
Out of my mind volume 2
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.
4) Copper sun
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
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Description
Two fifteen-year-old girls--one a slave and the other an indentured servant--escape their Carolina plantation and try to make their way to Fort Moses, Florida, a Spanish colony that gives sanctuary to slaves.
5) Double Dutch
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Three eighth-grade friends, preparing for the International Double Dutch Championship jump rope competition in their home town of Cincinnati, Ohio, cope with Randy's missing father, Delia's inability to read, and Yo Yo's encounter with the class bullies.
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