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Adnan Zakaria's family recently fled Syria and resettled in America. Adnan feels like a stranger in a strange land. He's lonely and homesick. The one thing that gives him comfort is his best friend's skateboard that he brought with him from Syria. As Adnan navigates his new community, he bonds with new friends at a local skatepark. But he also faces adversity in the form of local troublemaker Mike Proctor. After Adnan loses his precious skateboard one evening, he learns that Mike Proctor has it and won't give it up without a challenge. Will Adnan be able to out-skate his foe and reclaim his...

Patrick lives in a big American city. In fact, his city is so big that directors shoot their movies there. This morning, Patrick's school bus is driving by a film set on the road. What other adventures will Patrick have today? This charming story captures the day in the life of an American boy with endearing illustrations. It introduces readers to aspects of American culture, including food, music, religion, sports, and popular holidays. This playful narrative format is the perfect way to teach readers about daily activities. Fun and engaging, this volume is sure to be a popular addition to...

Nine-year-old Josefina, the youngest of four sisters living in New Mexico in 1824, tries to help run the household after her mother dies.

In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.