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Older Readers: 11-14 years old
Becoming Ben Franklin: How a Candle-Maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty. Freedman, Russell. illus. Holiday.
Beginning with an independent young man arriving in Philadelphia, this informative and well-paced book shines a light on one of America's most interesting Founding Fathers.
Counting by 7s. Sloan, Holly Goldberg. Dial
After the death of her parents, genius outsider Willow begins to bloom again and becomes an agent for change for the diverse group of people she meets. A surprising and inspiring story about family and friendship.
Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles, America's First Black Paratroopers. Stone, Tanya Lee. illus. Candlewick
Bolden introduces the unsung story of the U.S. Army's first African-American paratroopers unit, moving gracefully among portraits of individual paratroopers, the history of the unit, and the complex social issues of the time.
Darius & Twig. Myers, Walter Dean. Amistad
Two best friends make a pact to succeed as they struggle to escape their inner-city lives. Strong writing realizes vivid characters in this gritty novel.
Diego Rivera: An Artist for the People. Rubin, Susan Goldman. illus. Abrams
A visually appealing and engaging introduction to the life and the work of an important figure in modern art, muralist Diego Rivera.
Emancipation Proclamation: Lincoln and the Dawn of Liberty. Bolden, Tonya. illus. Abrams
Bolden scrutinizes with clarity and flawless research the many paths that led to Lincoln's famous proclamation, reviewing its historical impact on the war-torn United States during a turbulent and bitter period.
Etiquette & Espionage. Carriger, Gail. Little, Brown
In this madcap, steampunk-mystery, Sophronia Temminnick learns that etiquette and espionage go hand-in-glove when she is covertly recruited from Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. A paranormal mashup set in Victorian England.
Far Far Away. McNeal, Tom. Knopf
An insidious predator has been abducting innocent children. Jeremy, the only one who can hear narrator Jacob Grimm, must save himself and his friends with the storyteller’s help.
Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design. Kidd, Chip. Illus. by the author. Workman
Graphic design rock star Chip Kidd introduces his world and encourages readers to new ways of looking and creating.
The Living. de la Peña, Matt. Delacorte
In a thrilling survival story, Shy’s summer job on a cruise ship becomes a fight for his life. This page-turner adventure also raises important cultural and sociological issues. (A 2014 Belpré Author Honor Book)
March: Book One. Lewis, John and Aydin, Andrew. Illus. by Nate Powell. Top Shelf
Using the inauguration of President Obama as a framing device, Congressman John Lewis and graphic novelist Powell tell the story of Lewis's life and his participation in America's civil rights movement.
Navigating Early. Vanderpool, Clare. Delacorte
Sent to Morton Hill Academy after the death of his mother, Jack meets the unusual Early Auden. They set off on a quest that forces them to confront pirates, bears, doubt, loss and grief.
One Came Home. Timberlake, Amy. Knopf
In 1871 Wisconsin, 13-year-old Georgie tries to solve the mystery of her sister’s disappearance, pulling readers along on her journey of self-discovery. (A 2014 Newbery Honor Book)
Paperboy. Vawter, Vince. Delacorte
A sensitive and resilient 11-year-old boy who stutters, ventures beyond the familiar and finds his voice while taking over his best friend’s paper route in the Memphis summer of 1959. (A 2014 Newbery Honor Book)
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass. Medina, Meg. Candlewick
Piddy Sanchez’s life is turned upside down when she finds out that Yaqui Delgado wants to kick her ass. While struggling to deal with the threat on her own, Piddy explores her identity, her culture, and the role of others in her life. A powerful story about bullying and resilience. (The 2014 Belpré Author Medal Book)
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发表于 2015-9-25 21:39:21
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