Books to Inspire, Thrill and Engage Children
Maya is having a tough year. Fifth grade is hard enough, especially at the private school she attends in San Francisco. But recently, school has become increasingly difficult because Maya has a secret. She and her family are homeless. Maya doesn’t even want to tell her best friend, Abby. She’s not sure why. Abby knows... Continue Reading →
World War II has engulfed the Continent and London is being bombed into oblivion. Katherine and her siblings must leave their mother and great-aunt for a school in Scotland. Their father has sent word to their mother of the plan - and Katherine is not happy. Before she leaves for Rookskill Castle, her great aunt... Continue Reading →
Hazel’s life has completely changed. Her father is gone. Her mother is working all the time. And now Hazel has to attend a different school. School is awful - except that her best friend Jack attends this school. He lives next door and they spend every day after school together. Suddenly, Jack stops talking to... Continue Reading →
Cultivating Readers 