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Janice Warman
In South Africa in 1976, Joshua lives with his mother in the servants’ quarters of a wealthy white household. During anti-apartheid unrest, he rescues a stranger and becomes drawn into the struggle against apartheid. The events place him in a position where he must weigh difficult, life-altering choices. As the conflict around him intensifies, Joshua must decide what he believes and how he will act.
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Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave CemeteryLois Miner HueyA construction excavation reveals a forgotten cemetery where enslaved people were buried. The account examines the discovery and the scientific study of the bones found there. It begins with the possibility of seeing a round object roll from dirt moved by a backhoe, drawing attention to what may lie beneath a work site. Photographs and diagrams accompany the investigation of the cemetery and its remains.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Secret KeepersTrenton Lee StewartReuben discovers an antique watch hidden in a wall and learns that it can make its wearer invisible. The watch draws him into a frightening quest, where one secret leads to another and he must confront an evil genius. Reuben is torn between his honest nature and the temptation to become a hero as he learns to use his new abilities. Penny, Jack, and Mrs. Genevieve accompany him on a dangerous adventure shaped by magical objects, hidden information, and the threat of a cunning opponent.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 820LATOS Book Level 5.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Is the Story of YouBeth KephartSeventeen-year-old Mira Banul lives year-round in a small beach town on a New Jersey barrier island. Mira and her fellow Year-Rounders have faced the particular challenges of island life together. When a devastating superstorm hits, Mira confronts both the force of the storm and the destruction it leaves behind while she is alone. Told in poetic prose, the novel focuses on the impact of a sudden weather disaster on Mira and her island community.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details