Monthly Archives: February 2011
Freefall
Freefall by Mindi Scott This is a story about a sixteen-year old boy who makes the choice to step back from the slippery edge of heavy drinking and shallow romance that took the life of his best friend. He does … Continue reading
Filed under 9-12 Grade, boys, Enjoyable for parents, girls, Real World Fiction, Reluctant Reader
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer After his family barely survived the Malawi famine of 2000, William Kamkwamba’s father could no longer send his only son and oldest child to school. Previously, William had … Continue reading
The Girl Who Fell From the Sky
The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow High school kids often find themselves struggling with parts of their life that 1) they don’t fully understand or even know that much about, and 2) affects how they … Continue reading
Filed under 9-12 Grade, Enjoyable for parents, girls, Real World Fiction
