

Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan
In Echo, Pam Muñoz Ryan shares three different stories of young people during World War II. Friedrich battles to save himself and his...
Michael Ames
Jun 22, 2017


Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
Amos Fortune began life as At-mun, prince of the At-mun-shi tribe in Africa, but at fifteen he was captured and sold into slavery. After...
Michael Ames
Nov 5, 2013


Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Jeffrey Magee was a normal kid with a normal life, but after his parents died his life changed. When he finally made it to the town of...
Michael Ames
Oct 18, 2013


The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron
Ever since her mother died, Lucky has been searching for her Higher Power. She listens in on all the anonymous meetings in Hard Pan,...
Michael Ames
Nov 25, 2012


Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
In the midst of the Great Depression, Abilene Tucker's father sends her to live in the town of his youth, Manifest, Kansas. Abilene...
Michael Ames
Mar 3, 2012


Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
This is one of my all-time favorites because of the beautiful writing, entertaining characters, and profound life lessons. After her...
Michael Ames
Feb 20, 2012


Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
India Opal Buloni is lonely when she and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida. When she goes to the grocery store and a stray...
Michael Ames
Feb 15, 2012

