Donovan is caught in the middle when his mother fights to ban The Adventurers from his class in which Rick and Oliver try to save the world all while Gide...Show more
Donovan is caught in the middle when his mother fights to ban The Adventurers from his class in which Rick and Oliver try to save the world all while Gideon is getting closer to the new boy at school. Three very different stories come together to explore what it means to stand up for yourself, be bold and brave.
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Donovan is caught in the middle when his mother fights to ban The Adventurers from his class in which Rick and Oliver try to save the world all while Gide...Show more
Donovan is caught in the middle when his mother fights to ban The Adventurers from his class in which Rick and Oliver try to save the world all while Gideon is getting closer to the new boy at school. Three very different stories come together to explore what it means to stand up for yourself, be bold and brave.
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When their best friend goes missing in the woods of Kentucky, Aubrey sets out on an adventure to find him. Along the way, they discover clues about who they both are and what it means to be a friend.
When their best friend goes missing in the woods of Kentucky, Aubrey sets out on an adventure to find him. Along the way, they discover clues about who they both are and what it means to be a friend.
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When their best friend goes missing in the woods of Kentucky, Aubrey sets out on an adventure to find him. Along the way, they discover clues about who they both are and what it means to be a friend.
When their best friend goes missing in the woods of Kentucky, Aubrey sets out on an adventure to find him. Along the way, they discover clues about who they both are and what it means to be a friend.
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Fearing her beloved twin brother will die by Rosh Hashanah, Ziva decides to smuggle him to a mythological city where no one ever dies. But what is the cost of outrunning Death - and is it truly possible?
Fearing her beloved twin brother will die by Rosh Hashanah, Ziva decides to smuggle him to a mythological city where no one ever dies. But what is the cost of outrunning Death - and is it truly possible?
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Fearing her beloved twin brother will die by Rosh Hashanah, Ziva decides to smuggle him to a mythological city where no one ever dies. But what is the cost of outrunning Death - and is it truly possible?
Fearing her beloved twin brother will die by Rosh Hashanah, Ziva decides to smuggle him to a mythological city where no one ever dies. But what is the cost of outrunning Death - and is it truly possible?
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A boundary pushing incident at a summer program for gifted middle schoolers triggers Caprice’s memories of sexual abuse at the hands of her uncle. When he...Show more
A boundary pushing incident at a summer program for gifted middle schoolers triggers Caprice’s memories of sexual abuse at the hands of her uncle. When her maternal grandmother falls gravely ill, Caprice must confront her discomfort with her and find the courage to tell someone about the abuse.
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A boundary pushing incident at a summer program for gifted middle schoolers triggers Caprice’s memories of sexual abuse at the hands of her uncle. When he...Show more
A boundary pushing incident at a summer program for gifted middle schoolers triggers Caprice’s memories of sexual abuse at the hands of her uncle. When her maternal grandmother falls gravely ill, Caprice must confront her discomfort with her and find the courage to tell someone about the abuse.
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The first novel in verse of a planned trilogy follows a young West African boy as he comes into manhood and is captured from his village and sold into slavery.
The first novel in verse of a planned trilogy follows a young West African boy as he comes into manhood and is captured from his village and sold into slavery.
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The first novel in verse of a planned trilogy follows a young West African boy as he comes into manhood and is captured from his village and sold into slavery.
The first novel in verse of a planned trilogy follows a young West African boy as he comes into manhood and is captured from his village and sold into slavery.
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Huey House is a place where families experiencing homelessness can get the help they need while planning their next steps; but changes in policy mean that...Show more
Huey House is a place where families experiencing homelessness can get the help they need while planning their next steps; but changes in policy mean that Huey House might have to close its doors or push people out before they’re ready. Can June, Tyrell, and the rest of the kids who call Huey House home save the place that’s given them shelter?
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Huey House is a place where families experiencing homelessness can get the help they need while planning their next steps; but changes in policy mean that...Show more
Huey House is a place where families experiencing homelessness can get the help they need while planning their next steps; but changes in policy mean that Huey House might have to close its doors or push people out before they’re ready. Can June, Tyrell, and the rest of the kids who call Huey House home save the place that’s given them shelter?
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Best friends Marco and Isaac are nervous about starting middle school. Isaac is a star on the basketball team but struggles academically, while Marco is a...Show more
Best friends Marco and Isaac are nervous about starting middle school. Isaac is a star on the basketball team but struggles academically, while Marco is an unathletic science geek. But when Marco tries out for the basketball team to impress his estranged father, can Isaac help his friend learn to play before the big tournament?
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Best friends Marco and Isaac are nervous about starting middle school. Isaac is a star on the basketball team but struggles academically, while Marco is a...Show more
Best friends Marco and Isaac are nervous about starting middle school. Isaac is a star on the basketball team but struggles academically, while Marco is an unathletic science geek. But when Marco tries out for the basketball team to impress his estranged father, can Isaac help his friend learn to play before the big tournament?
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After Nana gets in trouble for lying at school, her parents decide it’s time she spend a summer in Ghana with her extended family. But Nana wasn’t lying, ...Show more
After Nana gets in trouble for lying at school, her parents decide it’s time she spend a summer in Ghana with her extended family. But Nana wasn’t lying, and when her grandmother hears her story, she tells Nana about the mythical spider Ananse who is more real than Nana ever could have imagined. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel is full of mythical action, adventure and humor.
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After Nana gets in trouble for lying at school, her parents decide it’s time she spend a summer in Ghana with her extended family. But Nana wasn’t lying, ...Show more
After Nana gets in trouble for lying at school, her parents decide it’s time she spend a summer in Ghana with her extended family. But Nana wasn’t lying, and when her grandmother hears her story, she tells Nana about the mythical spider Ananse who is more real than Nana ever could have imagined. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel is full of mythical action, adventure and humor.
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Marlene hates going to the salon with her mom every Sunday to get her frizzy hair straightened. She tries to follow videos on social media to do it hersel...Show more
Marlene hates going to the salon with her mom every Sunday to get her frizzy hair straightened. She tries to follow videos on social media to do it herself, but her classmates tease her when it doesn’t turn out right. Who will help Marlene learn to care for her natural curls?
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Marlene hates going to the salon with her mom every Sunday to get her frizzy hair straightened. She tries to follow videos on social media to do it hersel...Show more
Marlene hates going to the salon with her mom every Sunday to get her frizzy hair straightened. She tries to follow videos on social media to do it herself, but her classmates tease her when it doesn’t turn out right. Who will help Marlene learn to care for her natural curls?
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Javari is used to Brooklyn, so when he goes to West Virginia for summer STEM camp, he’s not sure what to expect. Between his studies at camp and his night...Show more
Javari is used to Brooklyn, so when he goes to West Virginia for summer STEM camp, he’s not sure what to expect. Between his studies at camp and his nighttime excursions with local boy Cricket, Javari discovers that some things aren’t as they seem, and he’ll have to grapple with racism, identity and ethics.
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Javari is used to Brooklyn, so when he goes to West Virginia for summer STEM camp, he’s not sure what to expect. Between his studies at camp and his night...Show more
Javari is used to Brooklyn, so when he goes to West Virginia for summer STEM camp, he’s not sure what to expect. Between his studies at camp and his nighttime excursions with local boy Cricket, Javari discovers that some things aren’t as they seem, and he’ll have to grapple with racism, identity and ethics.
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Harmony Music Camp is a place where gifted young musicians learn to make music together. New camper, Andi Bird, trumpeter, is trying to find herself and h...Show more
Harmony Music Camp is a place where gifted young musicians learn to make music together. New camper, Andi Bird, trumpeter, is trying to find herself and her sound in the wake of her mother’s tragic death. Old timer, Zora Johnson, flutist, struggles with her desire for perfection. Together, the bunkmates find friendship, first love and a way forward.
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Harmony Music Camp is a place where gifted young musicians learn to make music together. New camper, Andi Bird, trumpeter, is trying to find herself and h...Show more
Harmony Music Camp is a place where gifted young musicians learn to make music together. New camper, Andi Bird, trumpeter, is trying to find herself and her sound in the wake of her mother’s tragic death. Old timer, Zora Johnson, flutist, struggles with her desire for perfection. Together, the bunkmates find friendship, first love and a way forward.
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Mallory likes her new neighbor, Jennifer, even though she believes in aliens. In school however, Mallory is embarrassed by her quirky friend and doesn’t ...Show more
Mallory likes her new neighbor, Jennifer, even though she believes in aliens. In school however, Mallory is embarrassed by her quirky friend and doesn’t treat her like a friend should. When Jennifer goes missing, Mallory feels there two possible causes: “One of those is aliens. And the other is me.”
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Mallory likes her new neighbor, Jennifer, even though she believes in aliens. In school however, Mallory is embarrassed by her quirky friend and doesn’t ...Show more
Mallory likes her new neighbor, Jennifer, even though she believes in aliens. In school however, Mallory is embarrassed by her quirky friend and doesn’t treat her like a friend should. When Jennifer goes missing, Mallory feels there two possible causes: “One of those is aliens. And the other is me.”
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Karthik Raghaven, has a great memory for bike routes, ice cream flavors and any kind of list which is how he ends up spending his summer vacation deliveri...Show more
Karthik Raghaven, has a great memory for bike routes, ice cream flavors and any kind of list which is how he ends up spending his summer vacation delivering groceries for his dad’s business. What Karthik isn’t so good at is impressing his crush, or knowing what he wants to study in high school and college. When a delivery job leads to Karthik meeting a playwriting student who’s looking for a young actor for her new play; Karthik starts to wonder if he’s found the answer he’s been looking for.
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Karthik Raghaven, has a great memory for bike routes, ice cream flavors and any kind of list which is how he ends up spending his summer vacation deliveri...Show more
Karthik Raghaven, has a great memory for bike routes, ice cream flavors and any kind of list which is how he ends up spending his summer vacation delivering groceries for his dad’s business. What Karthik isn’t so good at is impressing his crush, or knowing what he wants to study in high school and college. When a delivery job leads to Karthik meeting a playwriting student who’s looking for a young actor for her new play; Karthik starts to wonder if he’s found the answer he’s been looking for.
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Sai is the daughter of a conman who is desperate for a different life. In her world, status means everything and as assistant mapmaker to the Master Paiyo...Show more
Sai is the daughter of a conman who is desperate for a different life. In her world, status means everything and as assistant mapmaker to the Master Paiyoon, she is on her way to move past the limitations of her station. Paiyoon invites her on an expedition into the mysterious Sutherlands which turns out to be a greater adventure than either of them could have ever dreamed of. The Last Mapmaker is a thrilling Thai-inspired fantasy set on the high seas full of twists and turns. Will Sai be able change the course of her destiny?
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Sai is the daughter of a conman who is desperate for a different life. In her world, status means everything and as assistant mapmaker to the Master Paiyo...Show more
Sai is the daughter of a conman who is desperate for a different life. In her world, status means everything and as assistant mapmaker to the Master Paiyoon, she is on her way to move past the limitations of her station. Paiyoon invites her on an expedition into the mysterious Sutherlands which turns out to be a greater adventure than either of them could have ever dreamed of. The Last Mapmaker is a thrilling Thai-inspired fantasy set on the high seas full of twists and turns. Will Sai be able change the course of her destiny?
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Big dragons have been extinct in Japan for almost twenty years now. Which means 10-year-old Kohei has never seen one, except in impossible memories he has...Show more
Big dragons have been extinct in Japan for almost twenty years now. Which means 10-year-old Kohei has never seen one, except in impossible memories he has of seeing his grandfather when he was young and happy at the ryū parade. While investigating his dead father’s scientific research of dragons, Kohei hatches a plan to grow a full –sized dragon and fix his broken family. When Kohei, his new neighbor Isolde and both their pet tiny dragons run away to find the lost ryū, he learns much more about dragons and his family’s past than he could ever dream.
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Big dragons have been extinct in Japan for almost twenty years now. Which means 10-year-old Kohei has never seen one, except in impossible memories he has...Show more
Big dragons have been extinct in Japan for almost twenty years now. Which means 10-year-old Kohei has never seen one, except in impossible memories he has of seeing his grandfather when he was young and happy at the ryū parade. While investigating his dead father’s scientific research of dragons, Kohei hatches a plan to grow a full –sized dragon and fix his broken family. When Kohei, his new neighbor Isolde and both their pet tiny dragons run away to find the lost ryū, he learns much more about dragons and his family’s past than he could ever dream.
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Lotus Bloom knows it’s not fair that her fancy new performing arts school has so many resources while her underfunded neighborhood school is neglected. An...Show more
Lotus Bloom knows it’s not fair that her fancy new performing arts school has so many resources while her underfunded neighborhood school is neglected. And it’s definitely not fair when Adolpho and his well-connected parents target her and her Afro after she makes first-chair violinist over Adolpho. So what’s a conflict-avoiding seventh grader to do– should she stand up for herself or avoid making waves?
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Lotus Bloom knows it’s not fair that her fancy new performing arts school has so many resources while her underfunded neighborhood school is neglected. An...Show more
Lotus Bloom knows it’s not fair that her fancy new performing arts school has so many resources while her underfunded neighborhood school is neglected. And it’s definitely not fair when Adolpho and his well-connected parents target her and her Afro after she makes first-chair violinist over Adolpho. So what’s a conflict-avoiding seventh grader to do– should she stand up for herself or avoid making waves?
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Maizy doesn’t love the idea of going to Last Chance, Minnesota over summer break. But the more she gets to know her grandparents and the history of their ...Show more
Maizy doesn’t love the idea of going to Last Chance, Minnesota over summer break. But the more she gets to know her grandparents and the history of their restaurant, the more she learns that a summer in Last Chance is just what she needs. This story is full of adventure, discovery, history and a lot of heart.
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Maizy doesn’t love the idea of going to Last Chance, Minnesota over summer break. But the more she gets to know her grandparents and the history of their ...Show more
Maizy doesn’t love the idea of going to Last Chance, Minnesota over summer break. But the more she gets to know her grandparents and the history of their restaurant, the more she learns that a summer in Last Chance is just what she needs. This story is full of adventure, discovery, history and a lot of heart.
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Fifteen-year-old Suyapa (Sue) really wants to spend her summer at camp with her friends. Instead, her parents take Sue and her sisters to Honduras to visi...Show more
Fifteen-year-old Suyapa (Sue) really wants to spend her summer at camp with her friends. Instead, her parents take Sue and her sisters to Honduras to visit family. When she arrives, she discovers that she is expected to have a Quinceanera. Not only does she hate this idea, but she is overwhelmed with her family's expectations. A fun and heartfelt story with beautiful, vibrant artwork, this graphic novel encapsulates the importance of being true to yourself.
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Fifteen-year-old Suyapa (Sue) really wants to spend her summer at camp with her friends. Instead, her parents take Sue and her sisters to Honduras to visi...Show more
Fifteen-year-old Suyapa (Sue) really wants to spend her summer at camp with her friends. Instead, her parents take Sue and her sisters to Honduras to visit family. When she arrives, she discovers that she is expected to have a Quinceanera. Not only does she hate this idea, but she is overwhelmed with her family's expectations. A fun and heartfelt story with beautiful, vibrant artwork, this graphic novel encapsulates the importance of being true to yourself.
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When Nikhil moves to the small town in Ohio where his sick grandfather resides and lands the starring role in his new school’s musical, he suspects it’s b...Show more
When Nikhil moves to the small town in Ohio where his sick grandfather resides and lands the starring role in his new school’s musical, he suspects it’s because he’s famous. He IS the star voice actor of Raj Reddy on the popular TV show Raj Reddy in Outer Space, after all. But when a group of conservative parents protest the musical because he’s gay can he overcome his fears about his career, his friends, and his family to show the world who he truly is?
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When Nikhil moves to the small town in Ohio where his sick grandfather resides and lands the starring role in his new school’s musical, he suspects it’s b...Show more
When Nikhil moves to the small town in Ohio where his sick grandfather resides and lands the starring role in his new school’s musical, he suspects it’s because he’s famous. He IS the star voice actor of Raj Reddy on the popular TV show Raj Reddy in Outer Space, after all. But when a group of conservative parents protest the musical because he’s gay can he overcome his fears about his career, his friends, and his family to show the world who he truly is?
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After an evil dragon burns down the library and school, the mayor blames all the town’s problems on the resident ogress. Anthea and the other kids who liv...Show more
After an evil dragon burns down the library and school, the mayor blames all the town’s problems on the resident ogress. Anthea and the other kids who live at Orphan House try to tell their neighbors that the Ogress is a kind soul who gives people wonderful food, but will anyone believe them? Find out in this beautiful story about forming a loving community.
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After an evil dragon burns down the library and school, the mayor blames all the town’s problems on the resident ogress. Anthea and the other kids who liv...Show more
After an evil dragon burns down the library and school, the mayor blames all the town’s problems on the resident ogress. Anthea and the other kids who live at Orphan House try to tell their neighbors that the Ogress is a kind soul who gives people wonderful food, but will anyone believe them? Find out in this beautiful story about forming a loving community.
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After finding his voice in book one (Simon B. Rhymin’), Simon lends his talents for a cause: raising awareness to funding inequality in the schools.
After finding his voice in book one (Simon B. Rhymin’), Simon lends his talents for a cause: raising awareness to funding inequality in the schools.
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After finding his voice in book one (Simon B. Rhymin’), Simon lends his talents for a cause: raising awareness to funding inequality in the schools.
After finding his voice in book one (Simon B. Rhymin’), Simon lends his talents for a cause: raising awareness to funding inequality in the schools.
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When Bree moves to swim-obsessed Florida from Brooklyn, she is immediately faced with the fact that she can’t swim– in fact, she almost drowns in her resi...Show more
When Bree moves to swim-obsessed Florida from Brooklyn, she is immediately faced with the fact that she can’t swim– in fact, she almost drowns in her residence’s community pool. Enter Ms. Etta, Bree’s elderly neighbor and a former swim team captain, who teaches her everything she needs to know: from the history of racist American policies surrounding beaches, pools, and lakes to the butterfly stroke. With her help can Bree bring her new swim team the state championship?
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When Bree moves to swim-obsessed Florida from Brooklyn, she is immediately faced with the fact that she can’t swim– in fact, she almost drowns in her resi...Show more
When Bree moves to swim-obsessed Florida from Brooklyn, she is immediately faced with the fact that she can’t swim– in fact, she almost drowns in her residence’s community pool. Enter Ms. Etta, Bree’s elderly neighbor and a former swim team captain, who teaches her everything she needs to know: from the history of racist American policies surrounding beaches, pools, and lakes to the butterfly stroke. With her help can Bree bring her new swim team the state championship?
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After the Dust Bowl drought destroys their crops, Gloria’s family heads west looking for work. They find a job picking peaches, but the work is hard, the ...Show more
After the Dust Bowl drought destroys their crops, Gloria’s family heads west looking for work. They find a job picking peaches, but the work is hard, the pay is low, and the local boys won’t let Gloria pitch for their baseball team. Gloria’s determined to join the team, but how can she convince the boys to let her play?
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After the Dust Bowl drought destroys their crops, Gloria’s family heads west looking for work. They find a job picking peaches, but the work is hard, the ...Show more
After the Dust Bowl drought destroys their crops, Gloria’s family heads west looking for work. They find a job picking peaches, but the work is hard, the pay is low, and the local boys won’t let Gloria pitch for their baseball team. Gloria’s determined to join the team, but how can she convince the boys to let her play?
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Christina just wants to fit in and have friends at her middle school like everyone else, but unlike everyone else, she faces the barriers of being one of ...Show more
Christina just wants to fit in and have friends at her middle school like everyone else, but unlike everyone else, she faces the barriers of being one of few people of color in her small Texas school. When she and her best friend Megan hear about the cheerleading tryouts coming up, they are both excited to join. Will these two best friends win a coveted place on the cheerleading squad?
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Christina just wants to fit in and have friends at her middle school like everyone else, but unlike everyone else, she faces the barriers of being one of ...Show more
Christina just wants to fit in and have friends at her middle school like everyone else, but unlike everyone else, she faces the barriers of being one of few people of color in her small Texas school. When she and her best friend Megan hear about the cheerleading tryouts coming up, they are both excited to join. Will these two best friends win a coveted place on the cheerleading squad?
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When Addie’s stepdad asks to adopt her, Addie is more curious than ever about the biological dad she hasn’t seen since birth. Is he even alive? While snoo...Show more
When Addie’s stepdad asks to adopt her, Addie is more curious than ever about the biological dad she hasn’t seen since birth. Is he even alive? While snooping through her mother’s room for a clue, Addie discovers evidence that leads her to believe that her dad isn’t just any regular guy - he’s Manny "The Mountain" Bravo a famous luchador.
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When Addie’s stepdad asks to adopt her, Addie is more curious than ever about the biological dad she hasn’t seen since birth. Is he even alive? While snoo...Show more
When Addie’s stepdad asks to adopt her, Addie is more curious than ever about the biological dad she hasn’t seen since birth. Is he even alive? While snooping through her mother’s room for a clue, Addie discovers evidence that leads her to believe that her dad isn’t just any regular guy - he’s Manny "The Mountain" Bravo a famous luchador.
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