Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Something is biting in Deepwater Creek, and it’s not a fish. This graphic novel follows two brothers whose final summer fishing trip turns into a supernatural nightmare. When the adults won’t listen, it’s up to the kids to face the monsters lurking in the depths and in their own minds.
Is a literary rivalry enough to keep these writers apart? This book explores forced proximity at an elite writing retreat. A quick, light read for those who enjoy a “Romeo and Juliet” twist in the publishing world.
A devastatingly elegant portrait of a young man navigating sexual awakening in a country that forbids his existence. Moving from a “miracle childhood” to a survivalist boarding school experience, the novel explores the heavy price of silence and the resilience of love.
The Paper Girl of Paris is a captivating YA historical fiction novel that blends the tragedy of the Holocaust with a compelling family mystery. As Alice uncovers the secrets of her grandmother’s abandoned Paris apartment, readers are drawn into a story of harrowing survival and the enduring power of family, making it an excellent supplemental read for a unit on WWII.
Is the truth worth the camera’s glare? Bel Price’s missing mother returns after sixteen years just as a documentary crew begins filming. While the psychological tension and critique of true-crime media are sharp, the far-fetched twists may polarize readers.