Kids Books - Growing
An Ocean Apart, a World Away
By Lensey Namioka
The book An Ocean Apart a World Away, by Lensey Namioka is a book a about a spirited young girl who will do anything to to follow her dreams. About a girl, who is forbidden to get an education. Inspiring book which makes you want to reach for your dreams.
The Year the Swallows Came Early
By Kathryn Fitzmaurice
The book gave an understanding of everyone's side, even though it was all from Eleanor's point of view. Why her father acted the way he did, it's the reader's decision to side with being angry at him or to side with understanding him. It's also the reader's decision on whether they should agree with any of the events that occur in the story. It's a great book for people who have a liking for culinary arts. The author writes eloquently throughout the book's progression and it gives the book a slow, detailed feel. The book made complete sense to me, how Eleanor (who was once known as "Groovy") felt when her father acted the way he did, or when she found out what her mother did to her father. The book was enticing and beautifully crafted.
Stranded in Boringsville
By Catherine Bateson
I loved this book! My favorite part of the book was when Daneil and Rain saw platupus. I also liked that she was named after a poem. I would recommend this book to someone who likes suspence. I would also recommend that you read this book.