Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Half Moon Summer
Elaine Vickers
Illustrator: Chloe Zola
Ages: 12+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-68263-539-1
Keywords: Friendship, ALS, Marathons, Running, Illness, alternating perspectives, poetry
A boring summer takes an interesting turn for Drew when he meets Mia. Drew's father, dealing with failing health, encourages them to participate in a half marathon. Digital black-and-white spot illustrations.