2. Elsewhere
written by Gabrielle Zevin
A fifteen year old girl dies and finds herself in a place
called Elsewhere.
She meets her grandmother who she had never known.
She learns to appreciate the relationships she lost and
the new ones she still has.
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3. Wednesday Wars
written by Gary Schmidt
Twelve year old Holling Hoodhood must deal with
bullies, distracted parents, and an upset teacher.
Through the course of the story he learns the
importance of friendships and family.
Holling also learns to look for the good in other people.
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4. The Great Wide Sea
written by M.H. Herlong
A family faces tragedy together.
Through this tragedy, children need to grow up quickly.
Brothers learn that they need to rely on each other and
keep each other safe.
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5. Savvy
written by Ingrid Law
A fun and fantastical story about Mibs and what makes
her special.
Mibs, along with her friends and siblings, find out that
the support of each other is what will get them through
the difficult times
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6. Code Talker
written by Joseph Bruchac
A Navajo grandfather recounts his involvement in the
United States’ Army during WW11.
Through the novel readers develop an appreciation for
the Navajo way of life and some of the challenges they
faced when dealing with the U.S. Governement.
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