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Continues the adventures of Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan and their spirit animals as they continue their efforts to protect Erdas from dark forces

Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan race to stop an ancient enemy with the power to strip spirit animals from their partners, while one young hero faces the loss of a spirit companion.

Literary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritence Varian Johnson explores themes of toxic masculinity and family legacy in this heartfelt, hopeful story of one boy discovering what it really means to be a man.SECRETS ARE ALWAYS A GAMBLETen-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he's finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant's friends are stressing about fifth grade homework and girls, Ant only has one thing on his mind: how he'll measure up to his father's expectations at the card table.Then Ant's best friend gets grounded, and he's forced to find another spades partner. And Shirley, the new girl in his class, isn't exactly what he has in mind. She talks a whole lot of trash -- way more than his old partner. Plus, he's not sure that his father wants him playing with a girl. But she's smart and tough and pretty, and knows every card trick in the book. So Ant decides to join forces with Shirley -- and keep his plans a secret.Only it turns out secrets are another Joplin Man tradition. And his father is hiding one so big it may tear their family apart...

Maureen and Francine are twins and best friends. They do everything together! But just before they start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran - a girl who wants to be set apart from her sister. The girls are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things forever?

Award-winning author Varian Johnson explores themes of toxic masculinity and family legacy in this heartfelt, hopeful story of one boy discovering what it really means to be a man.

The story follows a young boy who discovers the importance of balancing hard work with play. Through his adventures, he learns valuable life lessons about dedication and enjoyment, crafted by the talented duo of Varian Johnson and Reggie Brown. This charming tale emphasizes the significance of both effort and leisure in a child's life.

The book, first released in hardcover in 2014, features a captivating narrative that explores themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. Set in a richly imagined world, it follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate challenges and embark on transformative journeys. With a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, the story resonates with readers of all ages, offering profound insights into the human experience while maintaining an engaging and adventurous plot.

Escaping Apokolips is hard enough when you don t know your real name, struggle with PTSD, and have a giant crush on your biggest enemy but escaping as a hero will take nothing short of a miracle.