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Everywhere Blue Joanne Rossmassler FritzISBN 9780823448623
ATOS Book Level: 4.0Ages 8-13248 pages
In Everywhere Blue, Maddie’s brother, Strum, mysteriously disappears from his college campus. This incident turns Maddie’s life upside down. She and Strum were extremely close. He would often confide in her, explaining his fears about the climate crisis. While Maddie’s parents are searching at the college campus, Maddie is left with her sixteen year old sister, who does little to supervise her. Maddie then attempts to look for clues in search of her brother. CW: illegal drug and alcohol use. Themes: mental illness, climate crisis, science, music, family issues.
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Moonwalking Zetta Elliott & Lyn Miller-Lachmann ISBN: 9781250866516
ATOS Book Level: 5.8 Ages 8-13 224 pages
Moonwalking is an inspiring story of class and inter-racial friendship. A white boy, JJ, who moves to a new school in diverse Greenpoint, Brooklyn. There, he meets Pie Velez, and they quickly become friends. Both boys love music and art, getting them through tumultuous times at home and school. The boys get involved in an incident involving the police which could ruin everything. This story is told in alternating voices: each author offers a distinct perspective. CW: violence and criminal acts. Themes: music, art, autism spectrum disorder, race.
Becoming Muhammad Ali James Patterson & Kwame Alexander ISBN: 9780316498166
Lexile: 1010L Ages 8-13 310 pages
This fictionalized biography explores the early life of Cassius Clay, presented in ten short “rounds'' that jump in time. His life starts as a child who struggles in school and faces racial animus in Louisville, Kentucky. Within the adversity, he found boxing and began training at the age of twelve. He eventually won his first Golden Gloves and is now known as the greatest boxer of all time. The estate of Muhammad Ali provided the authors with access to archival materials.
CW: animal cruelty and racial bias. Themes: sports, friendship, Parkinson’s disease, tenacity.