School, on the other hand, isn’t quite as simple. Between her frustrating teacher Ms. Conn and her overly helpful classmate Nina, Iris can’t seem to catch a break. 

But during science class, Iris learns about Blue 55—the loneliest whale in the world. Saddened by the animal’s inability to speak to other whales, Iris uses her tech skills to come up with a plan communicate with Blue 55.
One small problem: the whale is swimming off the coast of Alaska, nearly 3,000 miles from her Texas home. But, nothing stops Iris, and with her Deaf grandmother by her side, she sets out on a road trip to meet the whale and make sure he’s finally heard.

Overall: Song for a Whale is a story about finding our own courage to travel to new waters, meet new friends, and to deal with our own loneliness. It’s a story about inspiration, family, and new journeys.

The Ickabog is set in the mythical land of Cornucopia, which is ruled by King Fred. The Ickabog is a monster that is said to inhabit the marshes of the North, used to explain the disappearance of sheep and people wander into marshes, and used to scare children. 

By J.K Rowling.

What unfolds is a compelling story that spans several decades. Recalling how her mother Lily yearned to know the fate of her family, Rebekka is determined to uncover the truth. Armed only with a  set of photographs and some documents discovered online, she learns about her ancestors’ hard-won survival on the prairie and the troubling events that shaped their lives. Her journey takes her across continents and countries, through the uncharted regions of her emotions, and into new territories within her own life.

Weaving stories from the past into the present, Dahli reaches into the hearts and dreams of her characters, as their hopes of finding their long-lost family surge and collapse again and again. The result is a deeply moving story in which a tragic past unfolds, and the future remains uncertain.

By Diane Dahli

(Not sure if the book is available in stores)