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The Power of Kindness: Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls and Flight of the Puffin
In both the fantasy Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivera and the realistic story Flight of the Puffin by Ann Braden, kindness is the secret power that wins the day. Continue reading
Posted in books, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged Ann Braden, deserts, heartwarming, homelessness, Kaela Rivera, Latinx, LGBTQ, Mexican-American, Vermont, youth fantasy, youth fiction
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Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
“I was reminded of Harry from The Blue Sword and of Katsa from Graceling and I was in love,” said Melissa at Book Nut. That was enough for me to put myself right on hold for this book, jumping over everything else in the … Continue reading

