BOOKS
Eleven
This new young adult novel uses diary entries and vivid poems to show one young woman’s personal journey through family tragedy.
Twelve-year-old Anga Freedom can’t help but beam when her aunt Ky gets her an early dismissal from school. Her mother is about to have a baby, and Anga is about to become a big sister!
But when Anga arrives at the hospital, she is devastated to learn the truth. Her mother has suffered a miscarriage. What was meant to be a day of celebration turns into one of grief.
It isn’t the only dark day ahead for the twelve-year-old. Not long after the family tragedy, Anga’s mother is diagnosed with oral cancer. Anga moves in with her grandmother as her mother begins treatment. She knows that this is supposed to help her mother rest and recover, but she can’t help feeling frustrated and isolated because of the distance. At the same time, Anga is ill equipped to handle seeing her mother in such a delicate state. She will have to discover new ways of supporting her mother and coping with a new life full of hospital visits, doctor’s appointments, and difficult moments.
Once Upon A Bedtime Story
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After dinner, I always think it's play time but my parents say No, it's time to get a bath & Go Night Night! I get out of the bed, attempting to keep my parents up listening to tunes while playing with some of my favorite toys. Until I realize we all could use a good rest so we have energy for the next day to enjoy. I let my parents tuck me in bed, and kiss my forehead while I look out the window into the sky at stars until my eyes close. Now, it is safe to say Goodnight.
Amon & The Stolen Necklace
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We as children may think it's fun to take others belongings without them being aware. The lesson of Stealing we all must master and learn from. Amon gets taught the true meaning of working hard for something you want without taking it away from another person. Amon can now further his learning experience while teaching others the importance of not stealing.
Millie’s Middle School Story
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Will the bullying ever stop or will it continue until I give in? Some things I just can't control, It was really never my true intent. Loosing sleep just to keep up on other's homework. All to avoid a silly joke 1st period during warm-up. I should really just tell my parents, I could use their comfort. No, I'll just come up with a solution in hopes that it all works.
Paxie’s Pouches
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With Summer coming to an end,
and the school year near.
Paxie decides to have a yard sale
with items that she loves to collect.
Paxie's goal is to make money so that
she can purchase more pouches to add to
her collection.
Paxie later decides she will have a yard sale every
Summer since her items sold out fast!
