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Afternoon of the ElvesNovel
Janet Taylor Lislestandalone novel1989
Fantasy, about friendship, set in late 20th century and small town.
“Afternoon of the Elves was a Newbery Medal Honor Book in 1990.”
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The Martian ChildNovel
David Gerroldstandalone novel2002
Reflective in tone, about found family.
Telegraph AvenueNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2012
Reflective in tone, about friendship, set in big city.
“An enhanced e-book edition was released online on July 25, 2012.”
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Skylight ConfessionsNovel
Alice Hoffmanstandalone novel2007
Sagas & family, sad in tone, about grief and loss and family secrets.
“Writing at the height of her powers, Alice Hoffman conjures three generations of a family haunted by love.”
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Flowers for AlgernonNovel
Daniel Keyesstandalone novel1966
Science fiction, about genetic engineering and loneliness.
“A man with a low IQ becomes the subject of an experimental medical procedure which raises his IQ well over genius level.”
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FlightNovel
Sherman Alexiestandalone novel2007
Science fiction and time travel, about race and racism.
“Zits is a foster child, having spent the majority of his life moving from one negative or abusive family experience to another.”
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