Daniel Isn't Real. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2009 book, In This Way I Was Saved
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In This Way I Was Saved
Brian DeLeeuw, 2009
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Adam Egypt Mortimer, 2019

As a child, shy and troubled Luke witnesses the aftermath of a mass shooting at a neighborhood coffee shop. He meets another boy among the onlookers at the scene: cool and confident Daniel, who invites him to play and quickly becomes his friend. Although adults such as Luke’s mother, Claire, cannot see Daniel, he appears physically real to Luke.


The Sun Is Also a Star. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2016 book
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The Sun Is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon, 2016
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Ry Russo-Young, 2019

Natasha lives in New York City with her parents Samuel and Patricia, and her brother Peter, all of whom are illegally in the country. Natasha and her family are set to be deported back to Jamaica. The day before her family must leave, Natasha goes to the immigration office and makes a tearful plea for her parents’ case.