Lisa Moore Ramée
Ages 8–12
From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and the novels of Renée Watson ...
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A kid who looks like this should not have to hunt the shelf.
Ages 8-12. Kids who notice unfairness and want to help, not just hear a speech.
What made someone in this story proud of who they are?
Chapter break. One true sentence about what just happened. Not a summary.
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