For young Kay, growing up in middle class America during World War II is a confusing and sometimes painful experience. Her stepmother, Amazing Grace, is a selfish woman who takes her unhappiness out on those around her. And for a little girl so concerned with pleasing others and doing the honorable thing, life with Amazing Grace is nearly unbearable. But Kay is also a believer. She’s determined to “keep smiling through,” as the song says, knowing that one day she will do something extraordinary. “A bittersweet historical novel.”-Kirkus Reviews

Keep Smiling Through

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Rinaldi, Ann

Literature & Fiction

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Paint By Magic

Reiss, Kathryn

Whales on Stilts: M. T. Anderson's Thrilling Tales

M. T. / Cyrus, Kurt (Illustrator) Anders

Teen & Young Adult

When sixteen-year-old Mel lands a role in a summer production of Chekov's Three Sisters, she is immediately caught up in the exciting world of the theater. Mel forms close bonds with the cast and crew, especially Clare, the costume and set designer. And for a while it seems that Mel is having the most blissful time of her life. But she soon learns that the drama is not entirely confined to the stage: Clare's boyfriend, the director of the show, is romancing a conniving actress behind Clare's back, and Mel has her own love life to figure out--with Mike, a sweet. kind, and mysterious fellow actor. Despite setbacks in production and intrigue among the cast members, the show must go on. But after the final curtain call, will there be a happy ending?

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Geras, Adèle

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Pa Lia's first day at her new school, Jackson Magnet, isn't going so well. She doesn't know anyone there. She can't find her second-grade classroom. But worst of all, she accidentally gets the only kids who have been nice to her in trouble. Will Pa Lia ever fit in?

Pa Lia's First Day: A Jackson Friends Book

Edwards, Michelle

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