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The House on Mango StreetNovel
Sandra Cisnerosstandalone novel1984
Magical realism, about race and racism, set in north america.
“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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Afternoon of the ElvesNovel
Janet Taylor Lislestandalone novel1989
Fantasy, about friendship, set in north america.
“Afternoon of the Elves was a Newbery Medal Honor Book in 1990.”
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Midnight's ChildrenNovel
Salman Rushdiestandalone novel1980
Magical realism, about political intrigue, set in south asia and mid 20th century.
“WorldCat: The life of a man born at the moment of India's independence becomes inextricably linked to that of his nation and is a whirlwind of disasters and triumphs that mirror modern India's course.”
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Speeding BulletNovel
Neal Shustermanstandalone novel1991
Set in north america and 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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Heaven EyesNovel
David Almondstandalone novel2000
About friendship, set in british isles and contemporary.
My Life As an Ice Cream SandwichNovel
Ibi Zoboistandalone novel2019
About friendship and race and racism, set in north america.
“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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