Sardines
English
By (author): Sashi Kaufman
In this affecting middle grade debut, perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Lynda Mullaly Hunt, a boy finds unexpected friendship in a motley group of kids following a devastating loss.
Nothings been the same since Lucass older brother died. After the accident, Lucass mom disappeared without any warning, and his dad is struggling to cope. Lucas is pretty much aloneexcept for the other kids he meets at his middle schools aftercare program.
Theres Cat, the star athlete; Robbie, the goofball; Anna, the popular girl; and Finn, the mysterious new kid. Between games of Sardines, a reverse hide-and-seek, the kids realize that each group member has a secret wish. If they work together, the group might be able to help make each persons dream come true. But for that to happen, Lucas will have to find the strength to trust his new friends with his familys secrets.
You will fall in love with these characters and root for them each step of the way.Ann Braden, author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus
At once tender and funny, honest and smart.Megan Frazer Blakemore, award-winning author of The Water Castle
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