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This novel in verse tells a fairy tale of a family with 7 sons. The family is finally ready to welcome a daughter, but in order to keep her alive, the 7 sons are turned into birds. The various types of poetry are beautiful and this dark, lyrical story is one you won't forget.

Skyy is a teenage girl trying to navigate life, friendships and family dynamics. This novel in verse highlights the process Skyy goes through to figure out who she is and the space she takes and uses. This is a great read with lots of great quotes.

Jarli hates it when people tell lies, so he makes a Truth App-an app that sets off an alarm when anyone in the area tells a lie. When Jarli's app goes viral, his life starts falling apart. A lot. Someone hits him with a car, someone is following him and he knows he is not safe.

Ellie has been bullied because of her weight for nearly all of her life. Her mom is her biggest bully, but her classmates are also cruel. In this novel in verse, Ellie works to find her voice, real friends and happiness.

Lou and her mom are homeless-living in their truck. Lou has an amazing voice and her mom makes her perform for crowds. But crowds freak Lou out. She is paralyzed with fear when she hears loud noises. When Lou can't live with her mom, she learns how to deal with her new life.

Exactly one year after Nora's mom is killed in a violent shooting, Nora and her dad go on a hiking trip. When a flashflood sweeps through the slot canyon, Nora and her father have to survive separately. This Novel in Verse is action-packed and one you won't forget.

This beautiful graphic novel follows two brothers who live in a refugee camp in Kenya. Omar watches out for his younger brother who doesn't talk. A beautiful story of hope and positivity. Based on a true story, you will remember these 2 brothers long after you finish the book.

Trevor's G.Grandpa has been invited to travel to France and receive an honor for fighting in WWII. Trevor and his Dad travel with him to France, crazy things start happening- tires are flattened, dead birds on windshields.Trevor must figure out the truth behind the WWII fighting.

ZJ's dad is a football star. Everyone knows him and cheers for him as he dominates the NFL. ZJ's world falls apart when his dad starts getting headaches and losing memories as a result of head injuries in football. This novel in verse is unforgettable and so important.

The Story family is super rich. Long ago, the mother of the family sent a note to her 4 children saying that she never wanted to see them again. Now, 24 years later, the next generation Story cousins all get an invitation to stay at the family island. Best murder mystery!

In 1986 three siblings are going to junior high and dealing with a toxic home life. In school, the 3 siblings are all studying about the Challenger space launch. The siblings learn to come together and lean on each other when the space shuttle explodes.

An amazing, smooth novel in verse about Muhammad Ali's life and his journey to become a boxer. Ali faced discrimination, poverty and segregation before becoming world famous. This format will teach you about history and help you cruise through the story.

A heavy rainstorm hits and 3 teenagers are impacted with superhuman powers. The rest of humanity is thrown into upheaval-vines and plants start to take over the world by choking and killing people. These 3 teenagers may have the power to save the world if they can work together.

In the 1940s on the border of Russia, Natsu and her sister Asa live with their father. Life is good until Natsu's father has to go with the Japanese army and Russian soldiers invade. The girls run to stay alive. This story of immigration and survival is one you won't forget.

Liv's older brother Jonah is with his best friend Clay when the boys find a gun and Jonah accidentally shoots himself. Jonah is permanently disabled and needs constant medical care. In this novel in verse, Liv is the most reliable person at home and figures out how to forgive.

This novel in verse shows the behind the scenes details of the Revolutionary War. George Washington, Henry Knox, Martha Washington and others show their views of the war and everything it took to defeat the British. A really great in-depth look at this point in history.

This novel in verse takes place in 1968 when the Vietnam War is raging. Ashe is a 17 year old boy who struggles with many issues at home and in society. When a family crisis happens, Ashe has to make some agonizing decisions about going to war.

Kim meets Nicki at an airport and both girls start venting about their lives. Kim has just broken up with her boyfriend and jokes about murdering him. When Kims boyfriend dies on a school trip, Nicki shows up and demands that Kim commit a murder for repayment.

Lucy had to move to a new town because of awful things that happened in the past. Her brother was involved in a school shooting and Lucy's life is horrible as a result. When Lucy moves to the new town, she has secrets of her own that the reader discovers along the way.

Such an amazing book!!! This novel in verse features 3 girls from history who made scientific discoveries and how they faced adversity to make these discoveries. Animal life cycles, fossils and astronomy are all featured. Such a quick and powerful read!!!