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From Where I Watch You
Recommended. A suspenseful, fast-moving story of troubled teens that has the potential to help others grappling with similar situations. ["While best suited for mature teens, this novel will do well in YA collections where dark, realistic fiction is in demand": SLJ 8/15 review of the Soho Teen book.]
Army Rangers
Readers will be hard-pressed to put these down.
Each of these books highlights an important mission of a special operations force and details the history leading to the unit's creation. Matter-of-fact, choppy texts drily cover each unit's entry qualifications and training process, as well as the specialized skills and tools/weaponry used. Lots of photos and graphics help break up the accessible texts. A few "Extreme Facts" are appended. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Special Ops titles: Army Rangers, Delta Force, Green Berets, Marine Force Recon, Navy Seals, and Pararescue Jumpers.
Barbie Developer: Ruth Handler
These slim volumes should prove as popular as their namesakes in public and school libraries. Use in units on business/economics, inventors, and popular culture.
Each of these engaging biographies introduces readers to the creator(s) of a popular classic kids' product. The texts are generally positive (and overuse exclamation points) but don't ignore difficulties and hardship, both personal and business-related. Captioned photos, archival reproductions, and "Fun Fact" boxes liven up the pages. The topics have ready-made kid-appeal; readers will glean insight into product development and the challenges of running a business. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Toy Trailblazers titles: Barbie Developer Ruth Handler, Board Game Builder Milton Bradley, Crayola Creators Edward Binney and C. Harold Smith, Lego Manufacturers the Kristiansen Family, Play-Doh Pioneer Joseph McVicker, and Slinky Innovators The James Family.
The Last Boy at St. Edith's
Great characters and clever dialogue make for a humorous yet realistic read for middle schoolers.
The Seventh Most Important Thing
Recommended for all middle schoolers. ["Pearsall has struck just the right tone by imbuing her well-rounded, interesting characters with authentic voices and pacing the action perfectly": SLJ 7/15 starred review of the Knopf book.]
The Year We Thought About Love
Especially of interest for screening to theater clubs and classes, gay-straight alliances, and diversity-focused student groups.
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