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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Duel
Jessixa Bagley
Illustrator: Aaron Bagley
Ages: 12+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR/S & S
ISBN: 978-1-5344-9655-2
Keywords: sisters, mother/daughter, friendship, middle school, grief, death, fencing
African American sisters Lucy and Gigi argue over everything. Their mother wants them to resolve their differences themselves. Will a public fencing competition help? Clear, colorful panels illuminate characters, subject matter, and plot.