Here are ten true tales about children who survived the night of April 14, 1912. They were all aboard the Titanic and lived to tell about that frightful night.
by Anton Treuer Genre: Realistic Fiction Ezra Cloud wishes that he could like in Canada with his grandparents. He is very unhappy with his life in Northeast Minneapolis. He would much rather be out in the wilderness learning how to trap and hunt. His dad is a professor of Ojibwe language so he has to live in the city where the college he teaches at is. Ezra is struggling with school and with one student in particular, Matt, who is known throughout their high school as a bully. After yet another fight with Matt, his home suspiciously burns down and Ezra becomes a prime suspect. Ezra's dad decides that the safest place for Ezra right now would be on the reservation with his grandparents in Canada. Ezra can't believe his good luck. No more Matt and no more Minneapolis! Will life in the Canadian wilderness be as fantastic as Ezra thinks it will be?
by Natalia Sylvester Genre: Realistic Fiction For as long as she can remember, Veronica has wanted to be a mermaid. She loves to swim and that has been helpful for her rehabilitation from hip surgery. She was born with hip dysplasia so has had to endure many painful surgeries, but this time she is determined to get what she wants. Her parents do not think that becoming a professional mermaid makes any sense, but it is what Veronica has always wanted to do. When a rare opening occurs to work at Mermaid Cove, Veronica decides to secretly audition for the part. If she gets it, she will figure out a way to convince her parents that being a professional mermaid is worth her time and effort.
by Alex Gino Genre: Realistic Fiction Green is lucky in many ways. They have a supportive family and friend group, but the confusing thing is that they might have a crush on Ronnie and they aren't sure how Ronnie feels about them. When the school announces that they will be doing the Wizard of Oz play, Green asks Ronnie to join the crew. Green and Ronnie are having fun working behind the scenes, but Green still isn't sure how Ronnie feels about them. Will Green work up the courage to ask? Growing up is so confusing!
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