Impossible Escape by Steve Sheinkin Nonfiction We are following two teenagers in 1944. Rudi and Gerta. I know the basics of WWII like most people. But the details and the personal stories, there always seems to be more to learn. I knew this would be a hard one to read. Hearing about how Gerta’s friend … More Impossible Escape
The Monster’s Bones (YA Edition) by David K. Randall My mom loves to go on little adventures whenever possible. I love going with her. Recently, we went to a museum not too far from our hometown, and there were many exhibits featuring dinosaur bones. So naturally, I had to find some books about dinosaurs. I … More The Monster’s Bones (Young Readers Edition)
In the Shadow of the Moon by Amy Cherrix There are two main men in this book. Wernher von Braun and Sergei Korolev. I was a little worried about this book after seeing many other reviews say it had mistakes or was biased. During World War II, Germany, von Braun wanted his technology and rocket development … More In the Shadow of the Moon
I have given many book talks for the spooky season in the past few weeks. I always like to include some nonfiction books. I tell the kids how the truth can be stranger than fiction. I always love when the kids ask, “Wait, this really happened?”. I found the author Don Brown and his collection … More Don Brown
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