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Best Indie YA and Middle-Grade Fiction of 2021

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DANIEL SCRATCH

by Don Jones

An engrossing, well-written, and original story; readers will be eager for the next installment. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

CAROLINE & MORDECAI THE GAND

by Jeff Gunhus

A sad, heartfelt quest tale that offers light at the end of the tunnel. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

NIMUE

by Ayn Cates Sullivan illustrated by Belle Crow duCray

This exuberant fantasy calls on readers to conceive of a loving, balanced world. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

PRAIRIE SONATA

by Sandy Shefrin Rabin

A poignant and eloquent reflection on tradition, family, friendship, and tragedy. Full review >

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