SARA CASSIDY
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Illustrated by Charlene Chua
Finalist, Chocolate Lily Award
A Kirkus Best Middle-Grade Books of 2018
Order from Orca Book Publishers
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Filip, the ten-year-old son of Croatian immigrants, lives in a boring suburb of the big city, where he passes his time googling everything. When his favourite uncle gets sick, Filip turns to Google for answers. Instead he receives a visit from the Great Googlini, a tiny woman in Converse sneakers who swirls out of the computer vents. She's not really a genie, she explains: "I'm more of an archivist." Ultimately about the things we can know and the things we can't, this is a smart, touching, funny chapter book about growing up, braving tough times and looking for answers.

★"Cassidy has crafted a thoughtful glimpse into the life of an immigrant family, and despite the refreshingly straightforward look at cancer and the struggle of having a loved one undergo treatment, the narrative retains its slice-of-life focus.  For fans of Google, trivia, and family strength."  Kirkus Reviews STARRED review. ​

"A thoughtful, touching story that moves at a good pace, could help children dealing with a seriously ill friend or family member, and it includes many interesting facts for everyone. Highly recommended. CM Magazine Full review​. FIVE stars
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    • Union
    • Kunoichi Bunny
    • Painted Fences
    • Flock
    • I Make Space
    • The Sun is a Peach
    • Genius Jolene
    • The Moon is a Silver Pond
    • Helen's Birds
    • Scallywag on the Salish Sea
    • Nevers
    • The Great Googlini
    • A Boy Named Queen
    • Black Gold
    • Blackberry Juice
    • Not For Sale
    • Skylark
    • Double Play
    • Seeing Orange
    • Windfall
    • Slick
    • Sardines
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  • Instagram stories
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