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I have younger siblings, which means I read younger-grade books far longer than I otherwise might have. While some people moved on to more “adult” books, I always had a few middle grade books ...

(Courtesy of HarperCollins Canada) What it's about: In Emma Donoghue's second book for middle-grade readers, nine-year-old Sumac Lottery lives with seven siblings, four parents, one grandfather ...

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