This is the book the world needs now. Fast-paced, relatable and unputdownable, SAME PAGE tells the story of two tween friends who find themselves on opposite sides when one of their parents supports banning books. When do you speak up for what's right? What if you disagree with a parent's views? Deeply impressed with how Swartz addresses antisemitic incidents and bullying in the novel.
From the beloved author of Hidden Truths comes a novel about take-charge sixth grader Bess Stein, who brings together friends and a group of rockstar librarians called the Book Warriors to fight a book ban happening at her middle school.
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Bess Stein is more than ready to be 6th grade class president. She's got tons of ideas—including a book vending machine—and her new friend June is beside her as vice-president. Together, they're unstoppable.
But when the books the girls want included in the vending machine come under fire, Bess is stunned. How…
Brilliantly written in free verse poetry format, SPARK captures the raw emotion and devastation caused by wildfires and the transformation that hope brings to a community and humanity. Chris Baron is a master storyteller, bringing characters to life layer by layer as if they live and breathe! Spark is so much more than a book about a wildfire. It illuminates the spark within all of us and how our words, our actions can have a powerful, positive impact on our families, friends, community, and the world. Impossible to put down, I read it in one sitting.
An illuminating, brilliant must-read novel filled with compassion, hope, and humanity that will leave you thinking about how you can be a steward to help save our forests!
As a community recovers from a devastating wildfire, two friends find their way back to each other and their homes, by award-winning author Chris Baron.
Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Tarshis.
Finn and his friend, nicknamed Rabbit, live in a rural area that's been hit hard by wildfires. Families were displaced and school was interrupted. Moreover, their beloved forest is suffering -- animals and plants haven't been able to come back, and the two friends wonder if there's anything they can do to help. Rabbit's uncle, a science teacher, is part of a study that may help…
Written in free verse poetry, this emotional book is about a girl who can see ghosts, including her aunt who died when she was young. Many important issues are addressed in this book that are relatable to middle school students and older - bullying, antisemitism, feeling like you don't belong, family, and forgiveness. What happens when we die? Does our soul linger on earth to watch over loved ones or to right a wrong? These are just two questions that students might ask. This would make a great book to be read for a child-adult book club.
The story follows Daniel, a curious young boy who notices his parents leaving early in the morning with mysterious boxes. His imagination runs wild as he wonders what could be inside—perhaps a new toy or a birthday surprise. However, as the story unfolds, Daniel learns that the true contents of the boxes are acts of kindness, teaching him the profound value of giving to others.
