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Kids & Teens
A story about the life-changing magic of friendship and family, both the one you're born into and the one you find. Will this book make you cry? Yeah, probably. Will you love all the characters? Definitely. Warnings for bullying and illness.
Playing in the water is what life is all about for Odder the sea otter. The free verse style leads the reader effortlessly through the tale of Odder who goes from a life of spinning flips in the water to being stranded with injuries and rescued by helpers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. An enchanting and overall uplifting story of the life of a rescued sea otter.
An amazing science fiction book! Petra and her family leave a soon to be destroyed Earth with a crew of explorers to find a new planet where humans can thrive. Full of unexpected twists, this novel shines a light on the importance of story and individuality.
What a stunning debut novel! Strong, intelligent, heartfelt Daunis will do anything to protect her friends, family, and community. Boulley does an amazing job of weaving Ojibwe culture into the crime drama and handling struggles with biracial identity. **Warning for drugs and violence against women.**
