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Eli knows it's important if he's allowed to miss one second of school, his \"hard-earned right.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy, this is the deeply moving story about what is regarded as the first Memorial Day on May 1, 1865. Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston, South Carolina, with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. 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But what happens when you’re a mostly regular kid... who’s just a little bit super?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these hilarious and thought-provoking stories from today’s top middle grade authors, a group of kids are each coping with a recently discovered minor superpower. One can shape-shift—but only part of her body, and only on Mondays. Another can always tell when an avocado is perfectly ripe. One can even hear the thoughts of animals in the pet store—which can be about as heart-tugging as you might imagine. It’s hard enough to be in middle school even without some weird ability, but these kids not only find their way to owning their unique powers and potential, they use them to change things for the better... and getting there with them is half the fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese playful tales prompt readers to consider what their own superpower might be, and how they can use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Award-winning contributors keep delightfully inclusive and accomplished company in this emotionally grounded, compassionate collection. . . . These are not your run-of-the-mill, cape-and-tights-clad superheroes. These are kids with relatable struggles learning to embrace that quirky bit of themselves that makes them unique.\" —ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Pablo Cartaya, Nikki Grimes, Leah Henderson, Jarrett J. 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