Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
“For you, a thousand times over.” The Kite Runner delivers a devastatingly beautiful look at friendship, betrayal, and the grueling path to redemption. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Afghanistan’s changing regimes, this unforgettable high school senior staple balances heavy, sensitive realities with the enduring power of human rights and love.
Don’t cave to the counter-offers! Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! puts young readers in charge of keeping a stubborn bird on track for bedtime. From demanding hot dogs to begging for “just five more minutes,” the Pigeon’s recognizable negotiation tactics will make early elementary students laugh out loud.
Jennifer A. Nielsen’s Resistance breathes fresh, thrilling life into a crowded historical fiction market. Focusing on the harrowing journeys of a teenage courier in Nazi-occupied Poland, this masterfully researched novel perfectly balances heart-pounding suspense with the devastating realities of the Holocaust. An absolute must-have for middle and high school library collections, especially for fans of fast-paced survival stories and historical narratives like those of Alan Gratz.
In The K Team, Andy Carpenter’s wife Laurie teams up with her former partner and his German shepherd to form a new investigative team. From David Rosenfelt, author of the bestselling Andy Carpenter mysteries, comes a story filled with sharp humor, loyal dogs, and fast-paced detective work. Fans of crime fiction and canine companions alike will love this engaging start to a new series.