Defiance
By Valerie Hobbs
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Imprint
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN
By Valerie Hobbs
0374308470
Defiance
9
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SKU
9780374308476J
Now that his cancer is in remission, eleven-year-old Toby Steiner just wants to enjoy his summer vacation in the country. Then he discovers a new tumor. Determined to keep this secret-and not to go back to the hospital for chemotherapy-Toby draws strength from his new friend, Pearl, an eccentric old woman who is fiercely defending her own freedom.
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Middle Grade Fiction (Grades 5-7)
Middle Grade Fiction
Middle Grade Fiction (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for stories with greater emotional depth and nuance. Selections highlight character-driven stories across contemporary, realistic, and approachable genre fiction, offering accessible narratives that reflect a wide range of experiences through thoughtful, engaging storytelling. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
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