Kids Books - Life
Once (Once Series)
By Morris Gleitzman
Once is a heartbreaking, beautiful story about a young, innocent Jewish boy named Felix. Before WWII began, his parents hid him in a catholic orphanage where the nuns kept his secret. After four years at the orphanage, Felix is sure that he's received a message. He believes that his parents want him to come and find them. So he sneaks out of the orphanage and finds his old house above his parent's bookstore. But his parents are no longer there. As he walks around trying to find his parents, he learns more about the war, who the Nazis are, and meets a little girl named Zelda whose parents were killed. This is an innocent, childlike account of WWII. I would recommend this book to 6th grade and older, seeing as it is about one of the most terrible wars in history. It is sad, scary, and sweet, and you will definitely cry your eyes out!
The Boy at the Back of the Class
By Onjali Q. Raúf
The book The Boy At The Back Of The Class is a book about a Refugee Kid who is named Ahmet. He is new to everything because he is from a place called Syrian and does not speak English. While a group of other kids try to make friends with him he can't really understand them . I think the theme of this book is never give up, I think that because in the book the group of people who want to be friends with him kept on giving him gifts even though he never spoke to them. This book made me realize that other people who maybe have never told you that they are a Reffugee Kid, but maybe they are so you should always treat someone the way that you would want to be treated, because you never no what they have been through in their life. I also noticed that something that keeps appearing is the yellow lemon candy. I like this book because it is very interesting and is about a boy who is different. So if you like books about people who go through a life struggle then this is the book for you. I am only half wat through the book.
The Last Human
By Lee Bacon
This is an amazing book. It is now one of my favorite books that I've ever read. Definitely recommend for science fiction lovers. :)
Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food
By Charles Wilson, Eric Schlosser
It was an interesting thesis on the fast food in america. It thoroughly explained where the food originated and how it was made. I thought it was both funny and revolting. The story ended with the readers gaining another perspective about their diet. What we consume is important in our daily lives.
In a Heartbeat
By Loretta Ellsworth
When a small mistake costs sixteen-year-old Eagan her life during a figure-skating competition, she leaves many things unreconciled, including her troubled relationship with her mother. From her vantage point in the afterlife, Eagan reflects back on her memories, and what she could have done differently, through her still-beating heart. When fourteen-year-old Amelia learns she will be getting a heart transplant, her fear and guilt battle with her joy at this new chance at life. And afterwards when she starts to feel different—dreaming about figure skating, craving grape candy—her need to learn about her donor leads her to discover and explore Eagan’s life, meeting her grieving loved ones and trying to bring the closure they all need to move on.
Gossamer
By Lois Lowry
I rate this book a 4 star because Lois Lowry shows her creativity of dreams and nightmares. I made a connection because John was in a nightmare which would happen to me at least every 2 weeks. This book seeks to tell the origin story of dreams by following a supernatural being called Littlest One, a fairy-like creature who, taking memories from common household objects, uses them to weave beautiful dreams. This is my review on this book, Gossamer.
The Big Break: A Julie Classic Volume 1 (American Girl Beforever Classic)
By Megan Mcdonald
Wow. Just wow. I really did like this book, and I do believe it's worth reading again. You should read this if you want a book about standing up for yourself, maintaning friendships, and dealing with divorce.
Keeper of the Lost Cities Collection Books 1-5: Keeper of the Lost Cities; Exile; Everblaze; Neverseen; Lodestar
By Shannon Messenger
I LOVE this book series!!! From the moment I first read it, I was in love with it. How can the author be so creative? I already read all the series and waiting for the next book, which will be the 9. It is a pretty thick book, but I am sure that you will love it. I am sure that every reader of this series would know, but I read through the whole series with thinking Fitz or Keefe is better for Sophie. You need to read this series and if you had already read it, please follow me!
The Baby-Sitters Club #4: Mary Anne Saves the Day
By Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne has never liked being in charge, she has always left that for Kristy or Claudia or Stacey. But when the BSC girls get in a huge fight, Mary Anne must learn how to stand up for herself and take charge. So, when Mary Anne is babysitting for a little child who is sick, Mary Anne must step up and save the day. This book was exciting, interesting, and fun to read. It teaches the importance of standing up for yourself and stepping up when you need to. I suggest this book if you like emergencies, exciting books, babysitting, and friendship. Happy reading!









