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Whether through the vivid imagination of young protagonists or the unique perspectives shared by our animal friends, Copeland’s books spark joy and inspire gentle reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drive-a-graphic-novel-by-cynthia-l-copeland-9781523527250","title":"Drive (A Graphic Novel)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrive (A Graphic Novel)\u003c\/em\u003e is a high-octane middle-grade graphic novel set in two timelines, telling the hidden history of the first female racecar driver to compete in the Indy 500. It follows a spunky twelve-year-old mechanic discovering that history while restoring a vintage Jaguar. 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