Kids Book Index
Amanda McCrina
Shelby lives in post–World War II America, where her father serves as a military intelligence officer. When he is assigned to question a Soviet pilot who has defected, Shelby becomes involved with the young man herself. Her involvement leaves her facing a difficult question of trust: she must work out who is telling the truth and who is not. The story unfolds in the Cold War era.
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Savage Her ReplyDeirdre SullivanAife is compelled to marry Lir after the death of her sister, Lir’s first wife. Lir already has four children, and Aife resents his affection for them. She takes vengeance on the children, turning them into swans for 900 years. This retelling draws on an Irish fairy tale and includes spare ink illustrations. Its events are told from the perspective of a woman whose marriage and jealousy lead to devastating harm.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Disappearing Act: A True StoryJiordan CastleJiordan’s father is incarcerated, transforming her family’s life. As she comes of age, she seeks somewhere safe to be herself while coping with the effects of his imprisonment. She is also caught between a new boyfriend and a best friend whose hostility toward each other leaves her distressed. Told in verse, this true story traces family upheaval, friendship conflict, and Jiordan’s effort to find steadiness.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Imogen, ObviouslyBecky AlbertalliImogen Scott considers herself a straight ally and regularly attends Pride Alliance meetings. She is familiar with queer media discussions, has a queer younger sister, and counts two queer people among her closest friends. Gretchen, one of those friends and a fellow high school senior, helps Imogen examine her biases. Imogen becomes unsettled by Gretchen's expectations and strict rules about who belongs in queer spaces.Fourteen and OlderOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details