"A child discovers that there is no single right thing to do when someone is sad or grieving"-- Provided by publisher.

Eleven-year-old Fern grapples with her father's death, a distant best friend, and a failing family business, but discovers an unexpected connection with neighbor Jasper as they collaborate on a photography contest and attempt to photograph an endangered pod of killer whales.

"In a magical modern-day Savannah, twelve-year-old witch Issa Igwe must find a way to turn back time and save her parents from a terrible fate she may have unintentionally conjured"-- Provided by publisher.

Poverty-stricken Joseph bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.

Thirteen-year-old Isaiah grapples with the loss of his best friend as he strives to fit into a world that expects him to toughen up, which leads him on an exploration of identity and vulnerability.

Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents' decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won't admit she believes in it, but...

"A boy feels his passion for lion dancing re-igniting after the death of his father, and so he decides to join the local junior team, where his ex-best friend becomes his new rival"--Provided by publisher.