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6) Radio rescue
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
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Description
In 1923, after learning Morse code and setting up his own amateur radio station, a twelve-year-old boy sends a message that leads to the rescue of a family stranded by a hurricane in Florida. Based on experiences of the author's father.
8) The raft
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Reluctuant Nicky spends a wonderful summer with Grandma who introduces him to the joy of rafting down the river near her home and watching the animals along the banks.
11) Dear Whiskers
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
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Description
Jenny is discouraged when her second grade penpal turns out to be a new student from Saudi Arabia who does not speak English very well, but as she works with her they slowly become friends.
Author
Series
Teddy books (Laurence Yep) volume 2
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
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Description
Teddy and his little brother Bobby devise strategies using bugs to defeat the school bully.
13) Esperanza rising
Author
Language
English
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Hispanic Heritage Month - More Tween Titles
Pura Belpré Award Winner & Honor Books - Present to 1996
Women's History - Tweens
Pura Belpré Award Winner & Honor Books - Present to 1996
Women's History - Tweens
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Description
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.
18) Esperanza renace
Author
Language
Español
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Hispanic Heritage Month - Spanish & Bilingual Kids
Pura Belpré Award Winner & Honor Books - Present to 1996
Women's History - Tweens
Pura Belpré Award Winner & Honor Books - Present to 1996
Women's History - Tweens
Formats
Description
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.
19) The school story
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
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Description
After twelve-year-old Natalie writes a wonderful novel, her friend Zoe helps her devise a scheme to get it accepted at the publishing house where Natalie's mother works as an editor.
20) Esperanza rising
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A timeless, unforgettable riches to rags immigration story and beloved, award-winning modern classic, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Rita Williams-Garcia. Esperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in...
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