World War II

World War II. One of the biggest events in history that also happens to be one of the largest selection of historical fiction. Here are a few critically acclaimed novels, a few classics, a few newer titles, and a few of my personal favorites. All are available (in some form or another) at Medway Public Library.

• Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
• Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
• Maus by Art Spiegelman
• The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
• Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene
• Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac
• What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell (eBook)
• Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith (eBook)
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
• The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
• Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
• Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
• The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss
• Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
• Postcards from No Man’s Land by Aidan Chambers
• The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
• Hitler Youth: Growing up in Hitler’s Shadow by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Teens Recommend: Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Recommended by Natalie, age 13

What is this book about?

This book is about a girl named Kasta who has the power or “Grace” to hurt and kill others. She teams up with Po to stop a king with the Grace to make people believe the lies he tells from killing his daughter Bitterblue.

What makes this book excellent?

The plot was fast-paced and the characters were well-developed and the resolution was really well written.

You might like this book if you liked:

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Teens Recommend: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Reviewed by Aidan, age 13

What is this book about?

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit of the Shire is invited on an adventure by Gandalf the Grey along with the company of Thorian Okenshield, a group of dwarves who are determined to reclaim their homeland from the great dragon Smaug.

Does the book have any weaknesses?

There are NO weaknesses. It is perfect. 🙂

 

Teens Recommend: It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

Reviewed by Megan, age 16

What is this book about?

This is about a boy who struggles with mental illness but overcomes his problems.

What makes this book excellent?

• The main character, Craig, is relatable and interesting.
• The story takes on very heavy themes but it is still told in a lighthearted (but still captivating) way.
• The story sticks with you and makes you think about life more profoundly.

Who will this book appeal to?

Teens

You might like this book if you liked:

• Looking for Alaska by John Green
• The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

DATE CHANGE Droids & Dragons

For this month only, our club will meet on WEDNESDAY, May 28th from 6:30-7:30 PM

We are reading Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm as retold by Philip Pullman. Please feel free to read one, some, or all of these dark and creepy short tales. Copies are on hold for the club at the main circulation desk of the library.

Enjoy this fractured fairy tale as well!