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FICTION

Last of the Name ©22
by Rosanne Parry

Twelve-year-old Danny O’Carolan and his sister, Kathleen, arrive in New York
City in 1863. Kathleen refuses to be parted from her only remaining relative, so
she finds a job in domestic service for herself and her younger...sister. Danny
reluctantly pretends to be a girl to avoid being sent to the children’s workhouse
or recruited as a drummer boy for the Union army. When he occasionally sneaks
off to spend a few hours as a boy and share his rich talent for Irish dancing, he ISBN: 9781728467665 • LIST: $15.00/DISC: $12.00
discovers the vast variety of New York’s neighbourhoods. But the Civil War draft Paperback • 348 Pages • 7” x 10” • DEWEY: FIC
is stoking tensions between the Irish and free black populations. With dangers Reading Level: Grade 6 • Interest Level: Grades 5-8
escalating, how can Danny find a safe place to call home? LernerClassroom • Fall 2022

Lemon Drop Falls ©22
by Heather Clark

Brave the sour to taste the sweet. Morgan is devastated by her mother’s sudden
death. Before, Mom’s amazing organizational skills kept the family on track, and
her bowl of lemon drops was always on hand to make difficult conversations
easy, turning life’s sour into sweet. After, there’s no one to help Morgan navigate
her new role caring for her younger siblings, her worries about starting junior ISBN: 9781631635793 • LIST: $18.00/DISC: $14.40
high, and her increasingly confusing friendships. All she can do is try to fulfill her Paperback • 280 Pages • 51/4” x 8” • DEWEY: FIC
mother’s final request: Keep them safe, Morgan. Be brave for them. Help them Reading Level: Grade 5 • Interest Level: Grades 3-7
be happy. Flux (Jolly Fish Press) • Spring 2022

One Great Gnome, The ©22
by Jeff Dinardo

In the spirit of Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, this story introduces
readers to the hidden magical-and mysterious-world of gnomes, elves, and
trolls. Eleven-year-old Sarah moves with her family from New York City to rural
Hadley, Connecticut. She’s eager to explore her new home and meet new friends, ISBN: 9781947159549 • LIST: $10.50/DISC: $8.40
but she never expected to befriend an old garden gnome. Readers join Sarah as Paperback • 128 Pages • 51/2 x 8” • DEWEY: FIC
she is drawn into a secret world under our feet. Sarah uses her instincts to calm Reading Level: Grade 3 • Interest Level: Grades 2-5
old rivalries and help the underworld elves, gnomes, and more join her in the Black-and-White Illustrations, Free Online Content
upperworld. LernerClassroom • Spring 2022

Owl’s Outstanding Donuts ©19
by Robin Yardi

Ever since Mattie Waters lost her mother, she’s been sharing a trailer with her
aunt Molly, the proud owner of Owl’s Outstanding Donuts. Mattie loves her aunt
and the shop, even if she’s still dealing with a life without her mom. But not
everybody is a fan of Owl’s Outstanding Donuts. When an owl taps on Mattie’s
window one night, Mattie looks out to see suspicious activity not far from the ISBN: 9781728445984 • LIST: $15.00/DISC: $12.00
shop. A shady duo is dumping gloop near the highway. And soon people want Paperback • 232 Pages • 51/2” x 81/4” • DEWEY: FIC
to blame Aunt Molly! With help from her friends, Mattie sets out to find the Reading Level: Grade 5 • Interest Level: Grades 3-6
real gloopers. Along the way, she’ll face fears that have followed her since her Author Biography, Author’s Note
mother’s passing-and get to know Alfred, a stuffy, donut-loving owl who’s also LernerClassroom • Spring 2019
on the case.

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