Discover the powerful story of sisterhood and resilience in Erin Entrada Kelly’s “The Land of Forgotten Girls PB.” This award-winning novel, perfect for young readers aged 8-12, follows two Filipino sisters abandoned in Louisiana. As they navigate poverty and a cruel stepmother, one sister finds solace in imagination while the other clings to a mythical rescuer. A “charming and affecting novel” praised by School Library Journal, it explores themes of family, hope, and perseverance. If you love books by Pam Muñoz Ryan or Rita Williams-Garcia, “The Land of Forgotten Girls” offers a heartfelt journey filled with diverse characters and a voice that brings them vividly to life. An essential read for fans of captivating middle-grade fiction.