Courage in the Face of Evil by Mark Shaw
Vera König must decide if she can trust the enemy in this moving, true Holocaust story of a Christian in Hitler’s camps. Courage in the …
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Reading Aloud to Tweens and Teens: A Guest Post about Kate Seredy’s books
Dawn Garrett joins us today to discuss reading Kate Seredy’s books aloud to her tweens and teens. For more about Dawn, see her bio below …
Code Word Courage by Kirby Larson
Code Word Courage highlights the important contribution of the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII as Billie and her dog Bear find comfort back home. Middle …
Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool
Early Auden is Jack’s guide to Pi as they voyage to find the giant bear and complete their quest in this thought-provoking, intricate historical novel. Ages …
The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein
The Pearl Thief is a prequel to the award-winning Code Name Verity, but it lacks the same sophistication and character development. The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein. …
Lost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink by Tod Olson
8 men struggle to survive when they’re lost at sea in this “drama in real life” story for middle grades. Lost in the Pacific, 1942: …
The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Patricia McCormick
Suspenseful prose and careful research make Bonhoeffer’s brave actions come to life for teen readers. The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely …
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
A rich historical fiction work that offers hope in the midst of war-torn France. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Scribner, 2014. …