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| There Is A Door in This Darkness by Kristin CashoreAs if the year 2020’s widespread chaos wasn’t enough, Wilhelmina is also seeing strange visions. When she learns her friend James shares these wondrous experiences, the two unravel the magical clues and make sense of the message. This character-driven work of magical realism explores grief and healing. |
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| Looking for Smoke by K.A. CobellShortly after a giveaway ceremony on the Blackfeet Reservation, a girl named Samantha is found murdered. All four people in the giveaway group are suspects, and proving their innocence means spilling secrets and upending relationships. Read-alikes: Angeline Boulley's Warrior Girl Unearthed; Jenny Ferguson's Those Pink Mountain Nights. |
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| Moonstorm by Yoon Ha LeeAlthough an Imperial attack left Hwajin orphaned, she wants to pilot the giant humanoid robots that destroyed her home. Can she adopt the empire’s required conformity, or will her rebel upbringing prevail? This thrilling space opera will draw fans of action-packed space battles and sharp social commentary. |
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| The Deep Dark by Molly Knox OstertagMagdalena’s routine involves caring for her grandmother, working at a diner, and making blood sacrifices to appease the monster in her basement. The romance blossoming between Magdalena and her childhood friend Nessa makes Magdalena’s deadly secret increasingly hard to keep. Read-alikes: Bones Leopard’s Save Yourself!; Rebecca Mahoney’s The Memory Eater. |
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Icon and inferno
by Marie Lu
Reunited for a new mission, Sydney and Winter arrive in Singapore, where they must rescue a rogue agent and Sidney's ex, but they soon learn nothing is ever simple as their assignment grows more sinister with each twist and turn?—?as does their attraction to one another. Simultaneous eBook.
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The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
by Daniel James Brown
This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower
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| Proud: Living My American Dream by Ibtihaj MuhammadIn this honest, straightforward memoir, Muslim American fencer and activist Ibtihaj Muhammad describes her young life and experiences as the first U.S. Olympian to compete (and medal) while wearing hijab. While readers of all kinds can admire Muhammad’s dedication, athletes in particular may appreciate her practical advice. |
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| Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football team by Steve SheinkinLaunched by his football skills at the Carlisle Indian School, multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe became the first Native American (Sac and Fox Nation) to medal for the the United States at the 1912 Olympics. Despite his talent, Thorpe was confronted by racism at every turn in his career. Edge-of-your-seat sports action jostles with an unforgiving look at American history in this biography. |
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My mother's daughter : a memoir of struggle and triumph
by Perdita Felicien
A raw and affecting memoir about a mother and daughter who beat the odds together. Perdita's mother moved as a single immigrant parent from St Lucia to Toronto. In spite of the odds, Perdita is now an author, television host, sports broadcaster, 2-time Olympian, 10-time National Champion and the first Canadian woman to win a World Championship gold medal in track and field. This is her remarkable story. Original.
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Bravey : chasing dreams, befriending pain, and other big ideas
by Alexi Pappas
The award-winning writer, filmmaker and Olympic athlete describes her childhood embrace of female role models in the aftermath of her mother's suicide, detailing the hard work, unrelenting resolve and private depression that challenged her own ambitions. Illustrations.
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