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Fiction Picks
1. I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga - Jazz grew up the son of a notorious serial killer and only wants to show people that he is a good kid. As copycat murders begin occurring in Jazz's town, he sets out to aid the police in their investigation and clear the name of his father. The only problem is the more he tries to be less like his father, the more he realizes that he may be just like him... (This is recommended for High School due to: Violence, Blood)
2. Ten by Gretchen McNeil - A modern-day And Then There Were None, McNeil updates this murder mystery with teens and a typical no-parents-around-so-I-have-the-house-to-myself party. Ten teens are invited to a party on a secluded island, and as the party wears on, they begin disappearing one by one. With the ferry unable to come back to the island until a storm passes, it is clear that the murder is one of them. (This is recommended for High School due to: Alcohol)
3. Tap Out by Eric Devine - Tony Antioch, a trailer park resident, dreams of doing something with his life. He finds himself invited to a MMA class and surprisingly liking it. With drugs, poverty, and gang life working against him, Tony may not be able to change his fate, or will he? (This is recommended for High School due to: Blood, Violence, Gangs, Drugs)
4. The Hunt by Andrew Fekuda - Gene is chosen for a once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt the last remaining humans, Gene’s carefully constructed life begins to crumble around him. He’s thrust into the path of a girl who makes him feel things he never thought possible—and into a ruthless pack of hunters whose suspicions about his true nature are growing. Now that Gene has finally found something worth fighting for, his need to survive is stronger than ever—but is it worth the cost of his humanity? (Summary from Amazon)
5. Darth Vader and Son by Jeffery Brown - Graphic novelist Jeffery Brown brings a lighter side to Stars Wars through this witty and quick read about what the world may have looked like had Darth Vader taken a more active role in the raising of his son, Luke Skywalker. STRATEGY BREAK: Fans of Star Wars, young and not so young, will love this! Create a community experience by using this as a shared text with your middle school or even high school students. Who doesn't love a good cartoon?
Nonfiction Picks
6. Angry Birds Space: A Furious Flight into the Final Frontier by Amy Briggs - Angry Birds meet Space. Space meet Angry Birds. This clever book sends students through space on a very important mission to save eggs the evil space piggies have stolen. Organized by levels, each section of the book teaches readers about the ins and outs of space, all while trying to complete their mission. Super fun read!
7. Seeing Red: The True Story of Blood by Tanya Lloyd Kyi - What is more gross to read about than blood? And reluctant readers love to read about gruesome things. Seeing Red dives into the symbolism and reality of blood, from its role in ancient sacrifices to its uses in modern medicine and forensics. (excerpted from Amazon)
8. Weird but True! Stupid Criminals: 100 Brainless Baddies Busted by National Geographic - Did you hear the one about the crook who broke into a vending machine and then left a trail of cheese curls all the way to his hideout? Or the burglar who left his wallet in an apartment he robbed, and actually went back to get it? Or how about the runaway criminal who got stuck in a drainpipe? Based on the successful "Stupid Criminals Busted!" column in National Geographic Kids magazine, this book is the newest extension of the blockbuster National Geographic Kids Weird But True franchise. This collection of chuckle-worthy stories about stupid criminals and the ridiculous ways they gave themselves away is illustrated with wacky collage art, and sprinkled with more than 150 weird-but-true facts about crime, including: funny laws; hilarious costumes criminals have worn while robbing banks; animal crimes and midemeanors; strange food crimes; great escapes; and more... (from National Geographic)
BOOK TALK BREAK: Use this book trailer to promote this excellent book to your young readers!
9. Juvenile in Justice by Richard Ross - Richard Ross introduces his book by saying, "Juvenile In Justice documents the placement and treatment of American juveniles housed by law in facilities that treat, confine, punish, assist and, occasionally, harm them." The book is full of images of children in prison and their stories. They are engaging to read and try to image their day-to-day life - a real eye-opener for my all of my young readers who find themselves connecting with many of the children they are reading about.
STRATEGY BREAK: For students particularly touched by this book or just interested in learning more about the incarceration of youth, invite them to visit the Juvenile in Justice website. There, they will find many different resources such as maps, statistics, laws, news articles, videos, additional images, and more related to the study done by Ross. Students could gather information and present it to the class as a social awareness project. Very powerful.
10. The Science of Soldiers by Lucia Raatma - What does it take to be a soldier? Strength and intelligence both play a part, but soldiers need extra help to do their job of defending their country. Enter technology such as satellites, robotics, and computers. Learn all about these forms of technology and the scientific principles behind them. (from Amazon)
SUGGESTION: PAIRED READING - Use The Science of Soldiers and I am a SEAL Team Six Warrior by Howard Wasdin and Stephen Templin as a paired-reading experience. Emerging and developing readers can focus on comprehension of an informational text and nonfiction text features with The Science of Soldiers, while dormant or active readers can enhance their understanding of military operations with a longer, more complex NF text such as I am a SEAL Team Six Warrior. Both books are powerful introductions to some of our nation's great heroes.
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