Raoul Wallenberg

His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg by Louise Borden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Horrified by Hitler's treatment of Jews, Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish citizen saves thousands from the death camps; often without regard to his own safety.

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Summer of the Gypsy Moths

Summer of the Gypsy Moths by Sara Pennypacker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Stella and her foster sister, Angel, devise a plan to stay at Great-aunt Louise's house even after she dies.

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Chained

Chained by Lynne Kelly
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

To work off a debt, Hastin is forced to work for a cruel circus owner. Hastin is in charge of a baby elephant that is stolen from her herd. Now Hastin and his elephant, Nandita, are both captives.

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Fake Mustache

Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lenny's best friend, Casper buys a fake mustache and tries to take over the world with an evil plan. This book stretches and breaks all believability, but you'll have a blast reading it. (From the author of the "Origami Yoda" series.)

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A Greyhound of a Girl

A Greyhound of a Girl by Roddy Doyle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mary was walking home from school one day and she meets a mysterious woman standing outside Mary's home. Life for Mary and her family will change in ways no one could EVER imagine. Cuddle in and enjoy this little gem of a book with a nice cup of tea.

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Glory Be

Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Glory always has her birthday party at the public pool- but this year the pool won't open and the town of Hanging Moss, Mississippi will never be the same.

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The Lions of Little Rock

The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In 1958, one year after Little Rock public schools was required to integrate their students, two girls become best friends. This decision could literally cost them their lives. This book captures the tension felt by all during this tumultuous time.

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