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My Life As an Ice Cream SandwichNovel
Ibi Zoboistandalone novel2019
Hopeful in tone, about race and racism, set in big city.
“Twelve-year-old Ebony-Grace Norfleet has lived with her beloved grandfather Jeremiah in Huntsville, Alabama ever since she was little.”
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The House on Mango StreetNovel
Sandra Cisnerosstandalone novel1984
Magical realism, about race and racism, set in big city.
“In a series of inter-connected vignettes, this is the story of a young girl growing up in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago.”
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Speeding BulletNovel
Neal Shustermanstandalone novel1991
Set in big city.
“After becoming famous and getting the attention of the daughter of a wealthy New York City developer following his rescue of a little girl from a speeding subway train, Nick looks for other people to rescue.”
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Afternoon of the ElvesNovel
Janet Taylor Lislestandalone novel1989
Fantasy, set in small town.
“Afternoon of the Elves was a Newbery Medal Honor Book in 1990.”
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Tales of the Madman UndergroundNovel
John Barnesstandalone novel2009
About addiction, set in small town.
Act Well Your PartNovel
Don Sakersstandalone novel1986
About loneliness.
“Lonely and unhappy in his new high school, Keith joins the drama club where he meets the good-looking Bran and falls in love.”
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