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Girl in a pink bikini us wading into water
Kelly Bingham

Shark Girl

Age Level:
Middle Grade

Jane was just enjoying a day at the beach when a shark attacked her and she lost her arm. Now, she must face not only a physical recovery, but the psychological trauma of being known as the “shark girl.” This story is written in a free verse, a poetic style that propels the reader through the story.

Sharon smiling to the camera with a hand under her chin
Fiction, Historical Fiction, Nonfiction

Sharon Robinson

“A champion, he said, wins a World Series or an Olympic and is hoisted on the shoulders of teammates and fans. A hero carries the people on his shoulders. Champions live for the moment- heroes, like Jackie Robinson, transcend time.”