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Goodbye forever / by Morgan, Melanie J.; Breyfogle, Norm.;
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Subjects: Graphic novels.; Andrews, Archie (Fictitious character); Teenagers; Moving, Household;
© c2011., Archie Comic Publications,

Two can keep a secret / by McManus, Karen M.;
While true-crime aficionado Ellery and her twin brother are staying with their grandmother in a Vermont community known for murder, a new friend goes missing and Ellery may be next.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Suspense fiction.; Murder; Missing persons; Secrecy; Community life; Brothers and sisters; Twins; Moving, Household; Grandmothers;

Genesis begins again / by Williams, Alicia,1970-;
Thirteen-year-old Genesis tries again and again to lighten her black skin, thinking it is the root of her family's troubles, before discovering reasons to love herself as is.Ages 9-13.LSC
Subjects: African American families; Human skin color; Self-esteem in children; Prejudices; Attitude change; Moving, Household;

Best family ever / by Kingsbury, Karen.; Russell, Tyler.;
"When Dr. Baxter tells the family that they will be moving from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Bloomington, Indiana, the five Baxter children, ages six to thirteen, are sure that their lives and home will never be the same. But they find that being together with the ones you love is the most important part of home"--Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Christian fiction.; Baxter family (Fictitious characters); Families; Brothers and sisters; Moving, Household; Friendship; Home; Christian life;

Bluey. by Penguin Young Readers Group.;
"The Heelers are moving?! Bluey tries to stop Mum and Dad from selling their house while the whole family is distracted helping Uncle Rad and Frisky get married. Can Bluey and Bingo change their parents' minds before it's too late? Read on in this graphic novel chapter book!"--
Subjects: Animal comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Bluey (Fictitious character); Bingo (Fictitious character); Dogs; Families; Moving, Household; Australian cattle dog; Cartoons and comics.;

The story of the forest / by Grant, Linda,1951-author.;
It's 1913 and a young reckless girl goes out into the forest on the edge of the Baltic Sea and meets a gang of rowdy young men with revolution on their minds. It sounds like a fairy tale but it's not the supernatural - the adventure leads to flight, emigration, and the story of a migrant family adapting to a new land, a new language and the pursuit of idealism or happiness. But what is owed to those left behind, trapped in the old lands? From the flour mills of Latvia to Liverpool suburbia to post-war Soho, The Story of the Forest follows the lives of those trying to make sense of themselves in a new world, haunted by the memory of what might have been.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Emigration and immigration; Immigrant families; Moving, Household; Revolutionaries; Sibling rivalry;

Moonleapers / by Haddix, Margaret Peterson.;
When Maisie's mom gives her an old phone, Maisie can't believe her luck--finally, she can keep up with everyone at school! Unfortunately, her mom also tells her that the whole family will be moving to spend the summer taking care of Maisie's great-aunt Hazel. Maisie's only getting a phone because she'll be responsible for her younger siblings during the entire trip. With that, Maisie is ready to give the phone back. Then the first puzzling text comes in. Between the mystery texts and a not-completely-blank book from Great-Aunt Hazel, Maisie finds herself thrown into the world of moonleapers. Will she be able to learn more about the secretive group, and--gulp--help them accomplish their crucial mission in time?Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Time-travel fiction.; Action and adventure fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Time travel; Spies; Moving, Household; Siblings; Summer; Cell phones; Secret societies; Adventure and adventurers;

The summer before / by Martin, Ann M.,1955-;
During the summer before their seventh-grade year, Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey tackle difficulties, including family problems, crushes, moving, and making new friends.LSC
Subjects: Babysitters Club (Imaginary organization); Moving, Household; Interpersonal relations; Families; Best friends; Friendship; Family problems;
© 2010., Scholastic,

Goodbye, Mr. Terupt / by Buyea, Rob.;
The kids discover their beloved Mr. Terupt is moving away at the end of the school year and begin hatching plans to make this year unforgettable.LSC
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Mr. Terupt (Fictitious character); Life change events; Middle school students; Teacher-student relationships; Moving, Household;

Uprooted : a memoir about what happens when your family moves back / by Chan, Ruth,1980-;
"Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesn't love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it's not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn't good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted. But as Ruth's dad tells stories about her family, about how they relied on their strength, courage, and each other to survive the most difficult times, Ruth realizes that she too can be strong. Gradually, she puts down roots, knowing that home will always be where her heart is."--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Autobiographical comics.; Chan, Ruth, 1980-; Moving, Household; Relocation (Housing); Chinese Canadians; Cartoons and comics.;

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