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YA
Max is a quiet fourteen-year-old Brit who enjoys birds, video games, and geocaching. But his anorexia threatens to take all his attention and might be destroying his family. An endearingly intimate voice draws readers into Max's internal battle, including his notably complex feelings about masculinity and puberty. This tender story is hopeful but painfully honest about the difficult work Max's recovery will require.
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4-6
Survivor Diaries series.
When twelve-year-old twins Ashley and Ryan are caught in an avalanche on a skiing trip in Wyoming's Grand Teton Mountains, Ashley's quick-thinking and instinctual decision-making help them survive. On a sixth-grade geocaching field trip in New Mexico, former best friends Jen and Martin must rely on each other when they're separated from their class during a dust storm. These well-paced and easy-to-read wilderness stories integrate real survival techniques; region-specific tips are also appended. Review covers these Survivor Diaries titles: Avalanche! and Dust Storm!.
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4-6
Kirby Zigonski doesn't understand why his mother, who's barely making ends meet, won't ask his father for money, or why Zig hasn't seen him in over a year. After the family is kicked out of its apartment, Zig redoubles his efforts to track down Dad--and thinks he's found a lead through geocaching clues. Messner presents a sensitive portrayal of housing instability and family secrets.
295 pp.
| Random
| January, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-0-375-86972-3$16.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-375-96972-0$19.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-375-98535-5
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4-6
After an earthquake and tsunami kills his grandparents in Japan, biracial Kai is sent to live with female cousin Jet's family in Astoria, Oregon. Aspiring bar pilot Jet and Kai, whose Obā-san taught him to make boats, enter a geocaching hunt/sailing regatta. With some exploration of biracial/bicultural identity, Parry focuses on the cousins' friendship and the exciting competition. Extensive back matter included. Glos.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-695-8$19.95
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4-6
Checkerboard Library: Cool Great Outdoors series.
Each book provides an inviting introduction to outdoor exploration and recreation. The series offers a range of diversions, focusing on projects associated with the activities, such as glow-stick lanterns (Camping) and a plastic bag compass (Maps). There's not much depth to volumes, but with introductory chapters, materials lists, and step-by-step instructions with photos, these are accessible ways to foster enjoyment of the outdoors. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Cool Great Outdoors titles: Cool Birds & Bugs, Cool Maps & Geocaching, Cool Parks & Trails, Cool Backyard Camping, Cool Outdoor Activities, and Cool Outdoor Arts & Crafts.