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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Other Words for Home

 

Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming uncertain with the possibility of violence, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. This is a novel in verse which means the story is told in a narrative poetry style instead of traditional novel style. This makes it a very quick and very enjoyable read!

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Finding Orion

Finding Orion by John David Anderson

After reading Granted by John David Anderson, I've wanted to read every book by him! This book does not disappoint. Rion Kwirk comes from an odd family. His mom named him and his sisters after constellations, and his father makes funky-flavored jelly beans for a living. Rion and his family learn of Papa Kwirk's death the pile into the car to attend the funeral. Rion can't help but feel that this is not the end of Papa Kwirk's story and oh how right he turns out to be! 

Monday, December 2, 2019

Words on Fire

Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Danger is never far from Audra's home in Lithuania. The Russians have invaded Lithuania and tried to stamp out their way of life by banning their religion, their language and books. Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret. A secret way to keep their way of life alive. When her parents are captured Audra must decide if she can be brave enough to carry on their work and rescue them.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Ms. Bixby's Last Day

Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson
Everyone knows there are different kinds of teachers. She's one of the good ones and you always remember the good ones. She makes you feel like the indignity of school is worthwhile. Topher, Brand and Steve know this better than anyone. When Ms. Bixby unexpectedly announces that she is very sick and won't be able to finish the school year, they come up with a plan.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Patina by Jason Reynolds

Patina by Jason Reynolds
Book 2 in the Track Series

Patty Jones is the fastest girl on the Defenders track team! It makes sense, she has a lot to run for. She runs for the kids at her fancy new school. She runs for her fellow Defenders. She runs for her little sister. And she runs for her mother, who can never run again.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Running. That's all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But never for a track team. Nope, his game has always been ball. But when Ghost impulsively challenges an elite sprinter to a race - and wins - the Olympic medalist track coach sees he has something - crazy natural talent!

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Louisiana's Way Home by Kate Dicamillo

Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo
Kate Dicamillo has an amazing gift with words! 
Separated from her best friends, Louisiana struggles to oppose the winds of fate and to find a way to return home.