Book 8 was called Shooting Kabul by N. H. Senzai. Fadi and his family escape from Afghanistan and the rule of the Taliban. As they are attempting to cross the boarder to Pakistan, the youngest member of the family gets lost and is left behind. Fadi and his family travel to America without his youngest sister. Each member of the family blames themselves for the loss.
This book is a very easy read. It touches on issues of racism, bullying, and fear. This book would be appropriate for grade four students.
Book 9 was called Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. This is Oliver's first book. I have read Pandemonium and Delirium and am anxiously awaiting Requiem's publication next week! I really enjoy Oliver's writing style. Before I Fall is the tale of Sam, a senior in high school, who lives the last day of her life seven times in a row. Sam is caught in a time freeze frame. As she relives her last day on Earth, Sam learns about others, herself, and life.I really loved the lessons that Sam learned lessons as she had the "do over" of her last day. She was able to learn many things about others that she did not know. Sam discovered truths about her behaviour and how to live a better, less false, life. This book is appropriate for high school students.
Next book: Beautiful Creatures!
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