Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Penguin Putnam Inc Little Toot
Book SynopsisI am delighted to know that this classic piece of Americana, Little Toot, will be enjoyed by readers of all ages for years go come. --Eric CarleCelebrate Little Toot's 80th anniversary! First published in 1939, this classic story of the energetic tugboat who didn't let his size or doubters stop him is brought to new life in this restored edition. With the help and support of Hardie Gramatky's estate, to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, we have used archived first editions and Hardie's original paintings to restore Little Toot to its full glory, bringing back a richness of color that has been lost in decades of reprintings. This new edition also features several of the artist's full-color manuscript sketches, never before seen in print, and reintroduces the book's exquisite original endpapers.Trade ReviewPraise for Little Toot by Hardie Gramatky:"I am delighted to know that this classic piece of Americana, Little Toot, will be enjoyed by readers of all ages for many years to come."--Eric Carle"How delightful to revisit the seaworthy world of brave Little Toot--that little tugboat who proves his courage riding atop Gramatky's superb, water, wild waves. This book has a sweet innocence and joy."--Maurice Sendak
£16.19
Random House USA Inc The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc A Land of Permanent Goodbyes a Land of Permanent
Book SynopsisA powerful novel of refugees escaping from war-torn Syria, masterfully told by a journalist who witnessed the crisis firsthand. In a country ripped apart by war, Tareq lives with his big and loving family . . . until the bombs strike. His city is in ruins. His life is destroyed. And those who have survived are left to figure out their uncertain future. Tareq''s family knows that to continue to stay alive, they must leave. As they travel as refugees from Syria to Turkey to Greece, facing danger at every turn, Tareq must find the resilience and courage to complete his harrowing journey. While this is one family''s story, it is also the timeless tale of the heartbreaking consequences of all wars, all tragedy, narrated by Destiny itself. When you are a refugee, success is outliving your loss. An award-winning author and journalist?and a refugee herself?Atia Abawi captures the hope that spurs people forward against all odds and the love that makes that hope grow. Praise forA Land of Permanent Goodbyes: Featured on NPR''sMorning Edition! Featured by Dana Perino?s on The Five! Featured as a most-anticipated book of 2018 onThe Huffington Post! ?[A] heartbreaking and to-the-minute timely story of the Syrian refugee crisis. Abawi gives even more humanity, depth, and understanding to the headlines.??Bustle ??From award-winning journalist Abawi comes an unforgettable novel that brings readers face to face with the global refugee crisis... A heartbreaking, haunting, and necessary story that offers hope while laying bare the bleakness of the world.??Kirkus Reviews,starred review ?Abawi skillfully places humanity enmeshed in war into two sides: the ''hunters'' who feed on the suffering and the ''helpers'' who lend a hand. An inspiring, timely, and must-have account about the Syrian refugee disaster and the perils of all wars.?School Library Journal,starred review ?[A] gripping and heartrending novel . . . [and an] upsetting yet beautifully rendered portrayal of an ongoing humanitarian crisis.?Publishers Weekly,starred review As author Atia Abawi artfully illustrates, refugees are created by circumstances that can happen anywhere. A perfect companion novel to Alan Gratz''s Refugee, this humanizing, often harrowing and sometimes transcendent novel fosters compassion and understanding.?BookPage, Top Teen Pick ?[T]his could be paired with Sepetys? book...Salt to the Sea, for a multi-era look at the casualties of war.??The Bulletin of the Center for Children?s Books ?This is a harrowing and vitally important novel about an ongoing crisis. Tareq?s story will linger with readers long after they?ve turned the final page.??Bookish A Land of Permanent Goodbyesis an engrossing, heartbreaking story of survival, giving readers an authentic glimpse of the suffering and destruction in Syria.?Voice of Youth Advocates A well-written, well-researched book.?School Library Connection This touching read will stir empathy and compassion about the harrowing plight of refugees. Abawi . . . helps give perspective on how religion can be used to help create a world where the most basic human rights are violated.?Booklist
£11.39
Random House USA Inc All That I Can Be Little Critter
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£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc Up a Road Slowly
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for the Novels of Irene Hunt“A deeply affecting, affirmative story.”—Booklist“A powerfully moving story.”—Chicago Daily News“An intriguing and beautifully written book, a prize to those who take the time to read it, whatever their ages.”—The New York Times“This is a beautifully written book, filled with bloodshed, hate, and tears, but also with love, loyalty, and compassion, with unforgettable characters, and with ideas and implications that have meaning for young people today.”—Chicago Tribune
£6.99
Penguin USA The Twits
Book SynopsisThis collectable hardcover edition will feature a beautiful cover and deluxe packaging, including color interior text and illustrations! From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything–except playing mean jokes on each other, catching unsuspecting birds to put in their bird pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day. But the Muggle-Wumps have had enough. With the help of Roly-Poly Bird, they set out to get some well-deserved revenge.
£15.29
Viking Books for Young Readers Corduroy Takes a Bow
Book SynopsisCelebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new, classically illustrated picture book by Academy Award winner Viola Davis. When Lisa takes Corduroy to the theater for the very first time, it’s so magnificent and exciting that he just can’t help heading out on his own to explore. From the orchestra pit to the prop table to the dressing rooms, Corduroy sees it all. Could there be a place for Corduroy on stage, too? Fifty years after this lovable, inquisitive teddy bear was first introduced to readers, he’s now the star of the show. Author Viola Davis uses her own experience as an Emmy, Tony, and Oscar Award-winning actress to imbue Corduroy’s adventure with all the magic of the stage. A beautifully illustrated tale with a classic feel, Corduroy Takes a Bow is sure to spark an interest in theater in children of any age.Trade Review"Perhaps the book's most valuable visual aspect is featuring people of color in all elements of the theater, from Lisa and her mother, of course, to the orchestra pit, stage manager, and actors . . . A sweet story that will have children clamoring to see a show, perhaps with their own bears." -Kirkus Reviews"A delightful new act for ever-curious Corduroy—and an entertaining introduction to the theater."-Booklist
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc El mitón
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£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The EasytoRead Little Engine that Could
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£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc Uncle Wiggilys Story Book
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Tomie dePaolas Mother Goose Favorites Reading
Book SynopsisPresenting a delightful collection of children's favorite Mother Goose rhymes, illustrated with full-color paintings by Tomie dePaola. Young readers and their parents will enjoy meeting up with familiar friends, including Old King Cole, Little Bo-Peep, Jack and Jill, and many more in a book that is sure to be a story-hour favorite.
£7.02
Penguin Putnam Inc Dick and Jane We Play and Pretend
Book SynopsisThese are the real classic readers with cloth-like covers and original illustrations from the 1960s Dick and Jane basic readers. Filled with over 30 stories, these books are for beginning readers, parents, and grandparents alike! Dick, Jane, and Sally are dressed up for a game of make-believe. Spot and Puff are there too. Where will they go after they take a ride in their pretend car?
£10.44
Penguin Putnam Inc La Pequena Locomotora Que Si Pudo
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Anna Sewells Black Beauty Penguin Young Readers
Book SynopsisBlack Beauty, published in 1877 and set in Victorian London, was Anna Sewell?s only novel. Yet it has remained a classic for 140 years. Now the beloved story of Black Beauty is retold for beginning readers with full-color illustrations on every page.
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Penguin Putnam Inc My First Mother Goose
Book SynopsisFrom Humpty Dumpty and Georgie Porgie to Little Miss Muffet and the old woman who lived in a shoe, children will love reading and laughing along with all of their favorite characters. The accessible trim and beautiful illustrations by Tomie dePaola make this book the perfect addition to any child's library.
£8.43
Penguin Putnam Inc Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland
Book SynopsisWritten by Lewis Carroll in 1865, this story remains a well-known classic to this day. It is the tale of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole and meets extraordinary creatures.
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc L. Frank Baums the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Book SynopsisWhen a tornado hits her farmhouse in Kansas, Dorothy is caught up in a whirlwind of adventure, complete with flying monkeys, talking lions, and silver slippers. Advanced readers will join Dorothy, Toto, and her friends from Oz on an unforgettable journey down the Yellow Brick Road in this Level 4 reader. The Wizard of Oz will now join classics like The Secret Garden and Alice in Wonderland in the Penguin Young Readers program!
£7.11
Grosset and Dunlap Hidden Staircase The Nancy Drew 002 Nancy Drew
Book SynopsisNancy Drew has to find the mysterious ghost that seems to be haunting Twin Elms, and make sure no more prized possessions disappear from under her nose.
£9.49
Grosset and Dunlap Bungalow Mystery The Nancy Drew 003 Nancy Drew
Book SynopsisA special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! We're releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite: The Bungalow Mystery, the third book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It's the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 years—Nancy Drew has to help Laura Pendelton retrieve her family jewels, but they have to act quickly! Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss!
£8.44
Grosset and Dunlap Mystery at Lilac Inn The Nancy Drew 004 Nancy
Book SynopsisA special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! We're releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite: The Mystery at Lilac Inn, the fourth book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It's the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 years—Nancy Drew has to help Emily and Dick reverse the jinx on Lilac Inn before something terrible happens. Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss!
£10.44
Penguin Putnam Inc The Story About Ping
Book SynopsisThe Story About Ping covers the concepts Family and Problem Solving. This classic children’s book was first published in 1933 and is still as delightful and relevant as ever. Ping’s owner takes him and his siblings to the river for dinner. When it’s time to go, Ping is the last duck in the water and, as such, will receive a spanking. To avoid punishment, he hides—only to be captured the next morning by a young boy for his family’s dinner. Finally Ping is set free, and when he sees his master’s boat, the last thing he fears is a spanking—he’s just thankful to be home!
£8.99
Grosset and Dunlap Missing Chums 4 The 04 Hardy Boys
Book SynopsisThe Hardy Boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies!Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Missing Chums, the fourth book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy must save their friends from a rogue group of kidnappers. A special treat for Hardy Boys fans and any reader who's new to the series.
£9.89
Penguin Putnam Inc The Westing Game The Deluxe Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisA Newbery Medal WinnerFor over thirty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite. The Westing Game Deluxe Anniversary Edition Before writing The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin was an incredibly accomplished graphic artist, designing dozens of books, including the cover for the first edition of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. While writing The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin also thought about the design and layout, and ultimately the way in which it contributes to the reading experience of the story. This deluxe anniversary edition honors her original design work and displays bonus content showing the behind the scenes work of designing a book Ellen Raskin-style. Winner of the Newbery Medal Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award An ALA Notable Book A School Library Journal One Hundred Books Th
£9.65
Penguin Random House Australia Peter Pan Signet classics
Book SynopsisGenerations of readers have traveled to Neverland and all the secret places of a child's heart. A story rich in adventure, humor, and sadness, J.M. Barrie's masterpiece remains a stirring call to flights of imagination.With a magic and emotional appeal unmatched by any other story, Barrie’s Peter Pan speaks directly to childhood’s dreams and desires with an imaginative genius that evokes both laughter and tears. Peter, the boy would wouldn’t grow up; Nana, the Darling children’s nurse and pet Newfoundland; deliciously dreadful Captain Hook, who is stalked by a crocodile with a clock in his stomach; and Tinker Bell, “quite a common fairy,” who swears like a sailor and is murderously jealous—these characters of startling originality are rich, funny, mischievously insightful, and a joy to read about again and again. The result is a masterpiece of literature that has been working its timeless wonderment on us since it first appeared. With an Afterword by Alison Lurie Illustrated by Sergio Martinez
£7.56
Penguin Publishing Group Anne of Green Gables
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£7.72
Penguin Putnam Inc The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
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Penguin Putnam Inc Over the River and Through the Wood
Book SynopsisThe horse knows the way to carry the sleigh--so hop in, hold tight, and join the journey in this dazzling holiday classic!In this stunning paper-over-board picture book, a blustering wind stings the toes and bites the nose, but hearts are warm and there's lots to eat--for 'tis Thanksgiving Day! Bundle up as you navigate a winter wonderland of sparkling snow-covered trees and adorable woodland creatures in this cherished holiday tale. Coupled with Emma Randall's delightful illustrations, the familiar poem-turned-song is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Just remember to leave room for pumpkin pie!Praise for Over the River and Through the Wood:This jaunty, optimistic interpretation of the nostalgic Thanksgiving song will be useful in library holiday collections as well as for family celebrations. --KirkusTrade Review"The traditional song about a sleigh ride to Grandmother's house for Thanksgiving dinner is interpreted with a snowy setting in the mountains. As the story opens, a brother and sister duo is ready to set off in their red, horse-drawn sleigh, with their parents preparing to follow in their own purple sleigh. As the children journey though "white and drifted snow," they cross over a river and along the way meet a rabbit, beavers, moose, foxes, and a wolf who follow them to Grandmother's farm. The boy and girl are welcomed by Grandmother and her companion, a man with a curly, white beard, who might be their grandfather or a friend or maybe even Santa, considering his dark red hat with white trim. The conclusion finds all the characters, including the friendly animals, joining together for an outdoor Thanksgiving feast. Bright, vibrant illustrations convey a cheery tone with smiling characters and cooperative animals joining in the festive celebration. The text can be read as a story or sung to the familiar tune, though musical notation is not included. There is no indication that the words to the now-traditional song are from a poem written by Lydia Maria Child in 1844. Children, parents, and Grandmother all have light-brown skin and straight, dark hair, while Grandmother's companion has pale skin. This jaunty, optimistic interpretation of the nostalgic Thanksgiving song will be useful in library holiday collections as well as for family celebrations." —Kirkus"In a fresh and colorful staging of the seasonal song, two siblings make a snowy sleigh journey to their grandmother’s house, encountering friendly woodland animals en route. Randall blends the snow’s white with warmer colors that suit a book about making merry: ruby and sienna in the trees’ bark, the siblings’ sleigh, and the little horse that pulls it. Amethyst mountains rise above the scenes, and Grandmother’s house is a welcoming blue. The children and their parents, grandmother, and her bearded companion sit down for a festive Thanksgiving meal, joined by the horse and their new animal friends. Randall brings a feeling of abundance to the occasion."—Publishers Weekly
£12.99
Dutton Books for Young Readers My Side of the Mountain
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Westing Game
Book SynopsisThe mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance, in a special twenty-fifth edition that features a brand new cover.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc The House at Pooh Corner WinnieThePooh
Book SynopsisThis deluxe edition of The House At Pooh Corner is the perfect way to celebrate the enduring popularity of A. A. Milne's classic work and a stunning companion to the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition. The interior features the unabridged text and Ernest H. Shepard's charming illustrations in full color on cream-colored stock. It is an impressive package for new fans and collectors both. Three cheers for Pooh!
£17.99
Dutton Books for Young Readers Now We Are Six WinnieThePooh
Book SynopsisWhen We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six complete the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition and The House At Pooh Corner, these beautiful books feature full-color artwork on cream-colored stock. The imaginative charm that has made Pooh the world’s most famous bear pervades the pages of Milne’s poetry, and Ernest H. Shepard’s witty and loving illustrations enhance these truly delightful gift editions.
£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc All for One
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Penguin Putnam Inc Every Body Looking
Book SynopsisA Finalist for the National Book AwardWhen Ada leaves home for her freshman year at a Historically Black College, it’s the first time she’s ever been so far from her family—and the first time that she’s been able to make her own choices and to seek her place in this new world. As she stumbles deeper into the world of dance and explores her sexuality, she also begins to wrestle with her past—her mother’s struggle with addiction, her Nigerian father’s attempts to make a home for her. Ultimately, Ada discovers she needs to brush off the destiny others have chosen for her and claim full ownership of her body and her future. “Candice Iloh’s beautifully crafted narrative about family, belonging, sexuality, and telling our deepest truths in order to be whole is at once immensely readable and ultimately healing.”—Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times Bestselling Author of Brown Girl Dreaming
£13.29
Random House USA Inc Be Your Best Bear
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£10.99
Random House USA Inc Duck and Goose A Gift for Goose
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£8.82
Random House USA Inc Five Classic Golden Book Tales Step into Reading
Book SynopsisFive classic Little Golden Books have been adapted as early readers in this Step into Reading collection!With five Step into Reading stories featuring some of the most beloved Little Golden Book characters of all time—from the classics The Poky Little Puppy, The Shy Little Kitten, Tawny Scrawny Lion, Scuffy the Tugboat, and Tootle—this collection of fun and engaging Step 1 readers will help children develop a lifelong love of reading.Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Me Counting Time
Book SynopsisHow long is a minute? What is a decade? How many decades are in a century?Now with new illustrations by Alex Willmore, Me Counting Time is a playful introduction to the concept of time. When a young boy prepares for his seventh birthday and counts how many years old he is, he begins an exploration of the many units of time that are a part of everyday life. Fun to read, easy to understand, and brimming with colorful illustrations, this title joins the other repackages in Joan Sweeney's popular Me. . . series—Me on the Map, Me and My Place in Space, Me and My Family Tree, Me and My Amazing Body, Me and the Measure of Things, and Me and My Senses.
£7.99
Clarion Books Mary Poppins Opens the Door
Book SynopsisMary Poppins returns, falling from the sky like a shooting star! Soon Mary and the kids are off on a new round of marvelous adventures. A visit to Mr. Twigley’s music box-filled attic, an encounter with the Marble Boy, a ride on Miss Calico’s enchanted candy canes--all part of an average day out with the world’s most beloved nanny.
£999.99
Clarion Books Mary Poppins in the Park
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Clarion Books Magic by the Lake
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£999.99
Clarion Books The Three Bears Folk Tale Classics
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£999.99
Clarion Books The Gingerbread Boy Folk Tale Classics
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc Jos Boys Bantam Classics
Book SynopsisBest known for the novels Little Women and Little Men, Louisa May Alcott brought the story of her feisty protagonist Jo and the adventures and misadventures of the March family to an entertaining, surprising, and bittersweet conclusion in Jo’s Boys. Beginning ten years after Little Men, Jo’s Boys revisits Plumfield, the New England school still presided over by Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer. Jo remains at the center of the tale, surrounded by her boys—including rebellious Dan, sailor Emil, and promising musician Nat—as they experience shipwreck and storm, disappointment and even murder.Popular for over a century, Alcott’s series still holds universal appeal with its powerful and affectionate depiction of family—the haven where the prodigal can always return, adversity is shared, and our dreams of being cherished, despite our flaws, come true. In this edition of Jo’s Boys, rea
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Random House USA Inc Little Penguins
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£15.19
Random House USA Inc El Gato Ensombrerado The Cat in the Hat Spanish
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£9.49
Random House USA Inc Hanks Big Day The Story of a Bug
Book SynopsisPerfect for reading aloud, this spare, charming picture book about a day in the life of a pill bug in suburbia is also about an unusual friendship. Hank is a pill bug with a busy life—for a pill bug, that is. His daily routine involves nibbling a dead leaf, climbing up a long stick, avoiding a skateboarder, and playing pretend with his best friend, a human girl named Amelia, in her backyard. And when day is done, Hank likes nothing better than returning home to his cozy rock.
£15.19
Random House USA Inc The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine
Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller!A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA never-before-published, previously unfinished Mark Twain children’s story is brought to life by Philip and Erin Stead, creators of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee. In a hotel in Paris one evening in 1879, Mark Twain sat with his young daughters, who begged their father for a story. Twain began telling them the tale of Johnny, a poor boy in possession of some magical seeds. Later, Twain would jot down some rough notes about the story, but the tale was left unfinished . . . until now. Plucked from the Mark Twain archive at the University of California at Berkeley, Twain’s notes now form the foundation of a fairy tale picked up over a century later. With only Twain’s fragmentary script and a story that stops partway as his guide, author Philip Stead has written a tale that imagines what
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Dutton Books for Young Readers The Girl I Am Was and Never Will Be
Book SynopsisPart memoir, part speculative fiction, The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be explores the often surreal experience of growing up as a mixed-Black transracial adoptee.Trade ReviewA Booklist 2023 Editor's ChoiceA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year★ "An ambitiously authentic adoption story where fiction does the work of truth, and archives, correspondence, and health records provide the roots of fantasy."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A fantastical, transcendent memory collage that shirks convention in search of what is real and true about familial bonds."—PW, starred review★ "Readers will praise the raw honesty and insight in this lovingly crafted memoir."—Booklist, starred review"An authentic journey for adoptees who are not allowed to feel sad but thrust into a stance of gratitude for a life they were given and for all readers who, after a loss, are reconstructing their identities."—SLJ"This deeply felt and unusually creative book is recommended for readers aged fourteen to adult, and will be an especially important resource for people of all ages with a connection to transracial adoption. The final section of the book, a group text thread including the author and other writers with this background, resonates with the solace of shared experience."—Minneapolis Star Tribune"Gibney captures such interior and intimate adoptee feelings. It's so rare to see it evoked on the page. Breathtakingly beautiful."—Kimberly McKee, PhD, author of Disrupting Kinship: Transnational Politics of Korean Adoption in the United States
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