A well-crafted adventure with a Christian-heavy message.
An exciting novel with compelling characters for those interested in historical fiction and Nazi Germany.
The sparkling dialogue, heartwarming sister relationships, and honest talk about sex and slut-shaming make this a must-have title for teen collections.
Fast paced and exciting, this accessible novel will appeal to those who enjoy adventure stories.—
Marie Orlando, formerly at Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NYAs winter wanes in the mountain regions of Colorado, Nashoba, an aging wolf, struggles to find fresh game for his pack, all the while desperately trying to hold on to his alpha status. He knows full well that his true survival depends not on besting an eager challenger but on the next kill, which will produce life-saving food. A shrewd raven named Marla, seeking an unlikely partnership, offers to help Nashoba hunt if he will let her share the leavings. In a parallel story, thirteen-year-old Casey also dreams of kills, but those that are from a video game he plays incessantly. These kills are both spectacular and numerous, and his appetite for real-world hunting is whetted when he receives a bow-and-arrow set for his birthday. These two stories—of one struggling with decreased killing power and one full of his own increasing power
This dark teen/tween historical fantasy is a good fit for fans of Stefan Bachmann's The Peculiar (HarperCollins, 2012) and Jonathan Stroud's "Lockwood & Co." series (Disney-Hyperion).
A deep and sensitive portrayal of a British teen's recovery from a traumatic experience. Expect requests!
A fine introduction to state or county fairs for young children.
Gr 4–7—Young animal rights advocates and conservationists Robin and Zo-Zo have found their next project: saving their beloved lake from becoming a toxic sludge...
An optional purchase for most libraries. Recommended for students with a strong grasp of math rather than those in need of additional instruction.
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