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George Saunders

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The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip

Lane Smith, George Saunders

Animals Fiction
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Growing Up Chicago

David Schaafsma, Lauren Dejulio Bell, Roxanne Pilat, Samira Ahmed, Dhana-Marie Branton, Anne Calcagno, Ana Castillo, Maxine Chernoff, Shelly M. Conner, Stuart Dybek, Saja Elshareif, Emil Ferris, Jessie Ann Foley, Charles Johnson, Rebecca Makkai, Daiva Markelis, James McManus, David Mura, Erika L. Sánchez, Nnedi Okorafor, Christian Picciolini, Tony Romano, George Saunders, Luis Alberto Urrea

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By: Lane Smith , George Saunders
In the seaside village of Frip, the local economy relies entirely on goat's milk. Unfortunately, the town is plagued by gappers—bright orange, many-eyed creatures the size of softballs that love to attach themselves to goats. When a gapper gets too close, it lets out a joyful shriek that stops the goats from giving milk. Every day, the children of Frip must brush the gappers off and toss them into the sea. But one day, the gappers get a little smarter. Instead of spreading out, they gang up entirely on the goats belonging to a young girl named Capable. Suddenly free of the gapper plague, her neighbors, the Romos and the Ronsens, turn their backs on her. Left to fend for herself, Capable must figure out how to survive when her community refuses to help. Written by acclaimed author George Saunders and featuring hauntingly hilarious illustrations by Lane Smith, this modern fable explores the true meaning of community, selfishness, and compassion. It is a sharp, subversive, and deeply funny tale that resonates with readers of all ages.
Animals Fiction Humor Social Justice
9-12 Years 13-18 Years 98 Pages
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By: David Schaafsma , Lauren Dejulio Bell , Roxanne Pilat , Samira Ahmed , Dhana-Marie Branton , Anne Calcagno , Ana Castillo , Maxine Chernoff , Shelly M. Conner , Stuart Dybek , Saja Elshareif , Emil Ferris , Jessie Ann Foley , Charles Johnson , Rebecca Makkai , Daiva Markelis , James McManus , David Mura , Erika L. Sánchez , Nnedi Okorafor , Christian Picciolini , Tony Romano , George Saunders , Luis Alberto Urrea
The neon Magikist lips hover over the expressway as a child navigates nighttime games of ringolevio and the shifting landscapes of a divided city. This compelling collection of coming-of-age memoirs plunges you straight into the heart of Chicagoland. You will walk the streets alongside young artists finding their vision, a single mother reconnecting with her Mexican roots, and youth facing the harsh realities of inequality. Every story captures the fierce spirit of a place sparkling with promise yet riven by complex social boundaries. Experience the raw, personal growth of writers who spent their formative years shaped by Chicago neighborhoods. These vivid recollections prove that we hold the power to shape our cities just as powerfully as those streets shape us.
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13-18 Years 256 Pages
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