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My Piano

By Brittany Newell, Illustrated by Joanna Stanley

Published November 21, 2016

I sit at my piano. It lies in my family's living room, covered in dust. Not the neglected type of...
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Roses on the Water

By Katie Sinclair, Illustrated by Thea Green

Published November 21, 2016

Two girls were walking along, in sweatshirts, jeans and flip-flops, discussing the meaning of life. ". . . now, lip...
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Maikua

By Josh Miller, Illustrated by Laura Alexandra Gould

Published November 21, 2016

Once there was a strong woman who was great at hunting, fishing, and all the other manly things. But she...
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Samantha and the Stag

By Laura Booth, Illustrated by Jasmin Bowers

Published November 20, 2016

A white tail bobbed in the bushes and Samantha's ice-skate skidded to a messy stop. The girl made no sudden...
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Stranded

By Joshua Mandell, Illustrated by Carolyn Burnett

Published November 18, 2016

PROLOGUE [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he words were like white-hot knives plunging into Tom's skin. His mahogany eyes were flaring at his parents'...
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A Story to Tell

By Amy Xu, Illustrated by Chloe Hamilton

Published November 18, 2016

Imagine being lost in the New York City train station with people you don't know. Imagine a four-year-old kid in...
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Storm Dancer

By Veronica Engler, Illustrated by Dana Hareli

Published November 18, 2016

I gazed out from the ferry, my eyes growing big as we neared the island. It shone like an emerald...
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The Sky, the Water, and the Shell

By Emma King, Illustrated by Emma Kim Burbage

Published November 18, 2016

My damp hair lies strangled on my sweaty shoulders. The air around me covers every bit of me with heat,...
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The Run Away?

By Sarah Jick, Illustrated by Sheri Park

Published November 18, 2016

Eliza opened her bedroom door a crack and looked through the small slit into the tan-carpeted hallway. It was deserted....
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Pompeii’s Last Day

By Rosalie Stoner, Illustrated by William Gwaltney

Published November 18, 2016

Sylvia wiped her sweaty brow with the back of her hand. She dipped her fingertips into the marble fountain and...
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My Piano

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Brittany Newell, Illustrated by Joanna Stanley

I sit at my piano. It lies in my family's living room, covered in dust. Not the neglected type of dust, but the vintage, rustic type of dust, the dust that gives the piano a cozy, charming feeling.
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Roses on the Water

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Katie Sinclair, Illustrated by Thea Green

Two girls were walking along, in sweatshirts, jeans and flip-flops, discussing the meaning of life. ". . . now, lip gloss needs to be applied liberally, every few hours or so.
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Maikua

Story Published November 21, 2016 By Josh Miller, Illustrated by Laura Alexandra Gould

Once there was a strong woman who was great at hunting, fishing, and all the other manly things. But she didn't have the patience to learn the delicate art of sewing baskets, dyeing clothes, or any of...
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Samantha and the Stag

Story Published November 20, 2016 By Laura Booth, Illustrated by Jasmin Bowers

A white tail bobbed in the bushes and Samantha's ice-skate skidded to a messy stop. The girl made no sudden moves. Slowly, she lifted her head and took a cautious step towards the edge of the pond, wh...
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Stranded

Story Published November 18, 2016 By Joshua Mandell, Illustrated by Carolyn Burnett

PROLOGUE The words were like white-hot knives plunging into Tom's skin. His mahogany eyes were flaring at his parents' shouts. "You're banned from GameCube!" "You're grounded!" "No allowance!
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A Story to Tell

Story Published November 18, 2016 By Amy Xu, Illustrated by Chloe Hamilton

Imagine being lost in the New York City train station with people you don't know. Imagine a four-year-old kid in the middle of the stairway, scared and confused.
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Storm Dancer

Story Published November 18, 2016 By Veronica Engler, Illustrated by Dana Hareli

I gazed out from the ferry, my eyes growing big as we neared the island. It shone like an emerald in the morning sunlight, green trees waving to me in greeting. I could not help but smile.
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The Sky, the Water, and the Shell

Story Published November 18, 2016 By Emma King, Illustrated by Emma Kim Burbage

My damp hair lies strangled on my sweaty shoulders. The air around me covers every bit of me with heat, and continues to close in on me. My hair clings and knots on my swirly tie-dyed top.
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The Run Away?

Story Published November 18, 2016 By Sarah Jick, Illustrated by Sheri Park

Eliza opened her bedroom door a crack and looked through the small slit into the tan-carpeted hallway. It was deserted. Eliza breathed a sigh of relief.
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Pompeii’s Last Day

Story Published November 18, 2016 By Rosalie Stoner, Illustrated by William Gwaltney

Sylvia wiped her sweaty brow with the back of her hand. She dipped her fingertips into the marble fountain and relieved her discomfort by plunging both feet into the refreshing water.
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