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Quezada Padron, Angela. Sisters All the Time. Angela Quezada Padron, Illus. Steam Works. Charlesbridge, 09/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-677-9. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Mari loves Saturdays, the day her half-sister Luz comes to visit. [continue reading]
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READ-ALIKES The School for Thieves by Peter Burns Evanovich, Alex. Keeper Chance and the Conundrum of Chaos. Florence, Debbie Michiko. Last Chance Academy. Gerber, Alyson. The Liars Society. Gibbs, Stuart. Spy School. Gratz, Alan. [continue reading]
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Wish With Wings Review
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