Odder by Katherine Applegate

A gorgeous novel in verse inspired by real-life sea otter rehabilitation programs in California. Beautifully illustrated this highly accessible story balances heartbreaking adventure with environmental science.

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A Soft Place to Land by Janae Marks

In A Soft Place to Land, Janae Marks delivers a deeply moving, relatable story of resilience that upper elementary and pre-teen readers will truly root for. Facing sudden financial struggles and family tension, Joy Taylor must redefine her meaning of home while navigating a secret neighborhood mystery.

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