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• Author Talk with Varian Johnson

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• The Parker Inheritance

  Johnson, Varian,

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  In this Coretta Scott King Honor winner, Candice Miller and her new friend Brandon set out to solve a treasure hunt and end up uncovering historical secrets about their town of Lambeth, South Carolina. Readers who loved the boy-girl friendship in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Great Greene Heist

  Johnson, Varian,

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  Jackson Greene is a former troublemaker turned rule follower, but he has to return to his old ways in order to stop a classmate from rigging the election for class president.

• Twins

  Johnson, Varian,

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  In this graphic novel, twins and best friends Maureen and Francine start middle school, and Maureen is disappointed that Francine doesn't want to spend as much time with her anymore. Can they stay close even as they grow up?

• Genesis Begins Again

  Williams, Alicia, 1970-

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  Like Ant, Genesis is dealing with her father's gambling and alcohol addictions and how they affect her family.

• Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero

  Baptist, Kelly J.,

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  In this past One Book, One City for Kids pick, Isaiah tries to hold his family together amidst his father's sudden death, the family's homelessness, and his mother's increasing drinking. But like Ant, through it all he remains kind and determined.

• May the Best Player Win

  Zhao, Kyla

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  If your favorite character in the Playing the Cards You're Dealt was Shirley, then you'll love cheering for May, a chess champion who refuses to listen when others say girls aren't as good at the game.

• Maizy Chen's Last Chance

  Yee, Lisa,

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  Just as Ant bonds with his dad over spades, Maizy bonds with her grandpa over poker.

• One Last Shot

  Anderson, John David, 1975-

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  Like Ant, 12-year-old Malcolm tries to live up to his dad's expectations while also worrying that his parents will separate. Unlike Ant, the game that Malcolm loves is miniature golf!

• Sunny

  Reynolds, Jason,

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  At just 159 pages, this story of a son trying to live up to his father's expectation is great for those looking for a quick read.

• Falling Short

  Cisneros, Ernesto,

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  The two best friends at the heart of this story each share something with Ant. Isaac's dad recently moved out due to his drinking, and Marco feels self-conscious about being one of the smallest kids in his grade. But with the support of each other,…Read moreRead more of this annotation