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  • Born Survivors: Three Young Mothers and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage, Defiance, and Hope

    The Nazis murdered their husbands but concentration camp prisoners Priska, Rachel, and Anka would not let evil take their unborn children too—a remarkable true story that will appeal to readers of The Lost and The Nazi Officer’s Wife, Born Survivors celebrates three mothers who defied death to give their children life.Eastern Europe, 1944: Three women believe they are pregnant, but are torn from their husbands before they can be certain. Rachel is sent to Auschwitz, unaware that her husband has been shot. Priska and her husband travel there together, but are immediately separated. Also at Auschwitz, Anka hopes in vain to be reunited with her husband. With the rest of their families gassed, these young wives are determined to hold on to all they have left—their lives, and those of the... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: B00NVLNZ8Y
    • ASIN: B00NVLNZ8Y
    • Manufacturer: Harper

  • Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive

    In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.  On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary sagas of the Second World War. The lieutenant’s name ... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: 0385742525
    • ASIN: 0385742525
    • ISBN: 0385742525
    • Brand: WaterBrook Press
    • Manufacturer: Ember

  • 438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea

    Declared “the best survival book in a decade” by Outside Magazine, 438 Days is the true story of the man who survived fourteen months in a small boat drifting seven thousand miles across the Pacific Ocean.On November 17, 2012, two men left the coast of Mexico for a weekend fishing trip in the open Pacific. That night, a violent storm ambushed them as they were fishing eighty miles offshore. As gale force winds and ten-foot waves pummeled their small, open boat from all sides and nearly capsized them, captain Salvador Alvarenga and his crewmate cut away a two-mile-long fishing line and began a desperate dash through crashing waves as they sought the safety of port. Fourteen months later, on January 30, 2014, Alvarenga, now a hairy, wild-bearded and half-mad castaway, washed ashore on a... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: 1501116304
    • ASIN: 1501116304
    • ISBN: 1501116304
    • Brand: Atria Books
    • Manufacturer: Atria Books

  • City of Girls: A Novel


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    • ASIN: B07HZ2Q1MK
    • ASIN: B07HZ2Q1MK
    • Manufacturer: Riverhead Books

  • No Better Friend: Young Readers Edition: A Man, a Dog, and Their Incredible True Story of Friendship and Survival in World War II

    Discover an extraordinary tale of friendship and survival between a man and a dog in World War II in this young readers' adaptation of the New York Times bestseller No Better Friend.No Better Friend tells the incredible true story of Frank Williams, a radarman in Britain's Royal Air Force, and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met as prisoners of war during World War II. Judy, who became the war's only official canine POW, was a fiercely loyal dog who sensed danger--warning her fellow prisoners of imminent attacks and protecting them from brutal beatings. Frank and Judy's friendship, an unbreakable bond forged in the worst circumstances, is one of the great recently unearthed stories of World War II. As they discover Frank and Judy's story in this specially adapted text, young readers will als... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: 0316344672
    • ASIN: 0316344672
    • ISBN: 0316344672
    • Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

  • Educated: A Memoir


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    • ASIN: B072BLVM83
    • ASIN: B072BLVM83
    • Manufacturer: Random House

  • Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition

    The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestsellerThis edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It is the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Now a major motion picture starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner.Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Dar... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: 0062662376
    • ASIN: 0062662376
    • ISBN: 9780062662378
    • Brand: HarperCollins
    • Manufacturer: HarperCollins

  • Spilled Milk: Based On A True Story

    "Randis later would testify at a criminal trial against her father, who was sentenced to prison for his crimes. He was sentenced to up to 16 years in 2004. Her painful -- and ultimately triumphant -- story is recounted in Randis' first novel, "Spilled Milk." -Stacy Brown, Pocono Record Newspaper"I read this book in two days. I couldn't put it down." - Chelsea DeBoer, Teen Mom 2 "Spilled Milk is a story about resilience. The strength of the human mind and will power to live a better life." - The Weekly Sparkle"This book has changed lives." -Gabrielle Stone, Actress "The honest, raw openness of your writing style is compelling. Your story touched me deeply." - Juliet Pritner, Actress, Law & Order: SVU Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an anonymous phone call to social serv... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: B00D9GY2BU
    • ASIN: B00D9GY2BU

  • The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series)

    This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck.On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half. With the storm in full force and waves up to 70 feet high, four coast guardsmen headed out to sea in a tiny lifeboat to come to the rescue. They were the only hope for the stranded sailors. Despite incr... [Read More]
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    • ASIN: 1250044235
    • ASIN: 1250044235
    • ISBN: 1250044235
    • Brand: Tougias Michael J
    • Manufacturer: Square Fish

  • Little Fires Everywhere: A Novel


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    • ASIN: B01N4VW75U
    • ASIN: B01N4VW75U
    • Brand: Unknown
    • Manufacturer: Penguin Books

  • Best-Loved Saints : Inspiring Biographies of Popular Saints for Young Catholics and Adults

    Best Loved Saints by Catholic Book Publishing offers more than 50 biographical sketches of the most popular Saints, including Sts. Jerome, Agnes, Thomas Aquinas, Francis Assisi, Ignatius Loyola, John of God, John of the Cross, Martin de Porres, Elizabeth Seton, and Mary the Queen of all Saints. With inspiring illustrations, a full-color illustrated, flexible cover and easy-to-read print, Best Loved Saints by Rev. Lawrence Lovasik S.V.D. will appeal to young and old alike and makes a perfect
    Best Biographies For Young Adults
    Best Loved Saints by Catholic Book Publishing offers more than 50 biographical sketches of the most popular Saints, including Sts. Jerome, Agnes, Thomas Aquinas, Francis Assisi, Ignatius Loyola, John of God, John of the Cross, Martin de Porres, Elizabeth Seton, and Mary the Queen of all Saints. With inspiring illustrations, a full-color illustrated, flexible cover and easy-to-read print, Best Loved Saints by Rev. Lawrence Lovasik S.V.D. will appeal to young and old alike and makes a perfect

    • UPC: 26884970

  • Jesus Calling : Enjoying Peace in His Presence (with Scripture References)

    Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence is a unique devotional guide for every day of the year. Jesus Calling by Sarah Young was created when she decided to “listen” to God with pen in hand. Writing down whatever she felt God was saying to her, she eventually used these writings to craft a book. She created her Jesus Calling Devotional Book as a prayer journal to share with others all over the world, to help Christians during their day to day
    Best Biographies For Young Adults
    Jesus Calling : Enjoying Peace in His Presence (with Scripture References)

    • UPC: 2605557
    • Rating: 4.897

  • Unbroken (the Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive (Hardcover)


    Best Biographies For Young Adults
    In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics. On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier,

    • UPC: 36959247
    • Rating: 4.675

  • Unbroken: An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive (Young Adult Adaptation) (Paperback)

    Original version published: New York: Random House, A2010.
    Best Biographies For Young Adults
    In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.  On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier,

    • UPC: 55481912

  • The Best Young Adult Books Contest : A Simulation for the Language Arts Classroom

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    The Best Young Adult Books Contest presents a program that involves the whole classroom in an effort to plan, develop, and perform a mock "academy awards" show. The reader is guided through each and every step of the process, beginning with students reading and nominating books in eight categories and ending with a full-fledged production. Full of reproducible handouts, forms, templates, and student-written scripts, The Best Young Adult Books Contest is a classroom simulation that promotes the reading of YA literature and allows all students to cultivate a variety of skills, including reading, written and oral communication, performing and visual

    • UPC: 29511577
    • Rating: 3.571

  • Top 10 TV Shows Based on YA Novels

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    Top 10 YA Fantasy Novels & Series

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    Top 10 YA Romance Novels of the 2010s

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