Just Another Dead Author: A Novel YA_Gift_Guide From two-time Newbery medalist Lois

From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship

but only barely

as they balanced love and career

You must Never Touch A Porcupine

Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors

Just Another Dead Author: A Novel YA_Gift_Guide From two-time Newbery medalist LoisThe pen is mightier than the swordbut both are deadly in the wrong hands When mystery author Berit Gardner agrees to attend a writer's conference in the idyllic French countryside, she dreams of basking in the sun and nurturing budding talent. But her vacation takes a dark turn when the keynote speakera notorious literary titan known for his biting critiquesdrops dead at the end of her lecture. As whispers of foul play swirl, Berit quickly realizes