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Free Lunch
An honest and engrossing account of Ogle's sixth-grade year and his family's experience with poverty and its effect on their relationships. Ogle captures the voice and emotion of his sixth-grade self in this powerful story of trauma and resilience.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781324003601
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The Great Nijinsky: God of Dance
With striking portraits and bold prose, Curlee details the life of the prodigal dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, who, unencumbered by sexuality and gender norms, rapidly ascended to stardom before tragically succumbing to mental illness. Curlee pushes the boundaries of the traditional young-adult biography with extravagant design and uncompromising frankness.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781580898003
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A Light in the Darkness: Janusz Korczak, His Orphans, and the Holocaust
A heart-wrenching look at the history of the Warsaw Ghetto, told by comparing the philosophies of Doctor Janusz Korczak, a pediatrician-turned-orphanage-director who championed children's rights, and Adolf Hitler, a racist fanatic whose policies led to the murder and manipulation of children. This masterfully woven story is meticulously documented and asks tough, resonant questions about good and evil.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781524701208
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A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II
A thrilling, richly detailed account of the regiments of female Russian aviators who fought in World War II as pilots, mechanics, and navigators. Through extensive research, descriptive personal stories, and examples of overcoming misogynist social norms, this powerful account shows the bravery and camaraderie needed to change history.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780062453013
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Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of “The Children's Ship"
In 1940, the passenger ship City of Benares set sail from Britain, carrying 200 passengers, many of them children hoping to escape the ravages of war. Before they could reach safety, the ship was struck by a torpedo, and a tragic race to save the passengers began. Cinematic language, extensive back matter, archival photos and dramatic illustrations bring this suspenseful and devastating story to life.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781627795548