Murdered, My Sweet

John's Story: 1775 (Colonial Williamsburg: Young Americans)

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Unsung Hero: The Julius Youngner Story

My Brother Louis Measures Worms: And Other Louis Stories (Charlotte Zolotow Books)

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Cairo Jim on the Trail to ChaCha Muchos: An Epic Tale of Rhythm (Starlight)

Twelve-year-old Andy Bonner isn't thrilled with his teacher's assignment to explore family history. When he starts asking questions about his ancestors, he is startled to discover a black sheep in the family tree. No one wants to reveal what happened in his family's past. But Andy is determined to break the silence. Casting his net widely, from the Internet to the local cemetery, Andy's search helps everyone realize it's never too late to seek justice.

Perseverance

Problem-Solving

Honesty

Curiosity

Acceptance

Discovery

Courage

Empathy

Conflict Resolution

Growth Mindset

Self-Discovery

Search for the Shadowman (Joan Lowery Nixon)

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Barbara Robinson, 1988

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Sharna Jackson, 2019

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