Lost in the Empire CityNewbery Medalist Avi is back with a gripping exploration of the immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century. A must read for fans of Moon over Manifest and Echo Mountain. When Santos father left their tiny town in Italy for America, he made Santo promise to keep their family together until he has enough money to bring the rest of them to the US. It takes a few years, but Mama finally gets word that their family can join Papa. Santo

Unforgettable

Not the club

After serving time for armed robbery

This book is his legacy

He won't be fooled by the tabloids' adoration—to his mind

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Building a Home by GEORGE CLARKE

What she discovers about herself and her own past is far more than she bargained for

Maybe the farmer’s chores will be better suited to Parker’s strengths

many men will die – and Dillon may be one of them

Best friend Alexis can’t manage to strike the right balance in her “refurbished” marriage with Rob

But what about the duty to her heart