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Sunday, January 3, 2010

Daniel Half Human and the Good Nazi by David Chot Jewitz

Daniel has beein leading a comfortable
life even in the midst of WWII and the Nazi takeover. After all, he is an Aryan. Until he finds out the real truth about his family heritage. His mother is a Jew and it is forbidden to be married to Jews. So why did his father marry her? It is against the law in the mind of Hitler. Will Daniel be able to keep his secret from the Nazis and join the Hitler Youth with his friend Armin?

The Christmas Shoes and The Christams Hope by Donna VanLiere

These stories inspire the true meaning of faith and family, especially over the
Christmas holidays. Nothing is impossible if you have hope.

Escaping into the Night by D. Dina Friedman

Halina has lost her mother in the fight with the Nazis. She goes into hiding with several other Jews in the Belorussian forests. Her strength and faith help her deal with the everyday pains and loses that many Jews faced during the Holocaust. This is an intriguing piece of historical fiction.

Invisible by Pete Hautman


The plot of this book revolves around the mysterious event that happened at the Tuttle place and how Doug and his best friend, Andy, were involved. The ending will stunn you and the fragile world of mental illness will leave you in deep thought.

Th1rteen R3asons Why


Jay Asher, the author, uses a powerful voice in this story about Hannah Baker. After committing suicide, Hannah leaves 13 tapes to tell her story. Teen suicide is no joking matter. This book leaves the reader questioning... What if?