Sonia Levitin
Author
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Pub. Date
[1987]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
A Jewish family fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938 endures innumerable separations before they are once again united.
In 1938, Lisa Platt and her family know something dangerous is happening in Germany. Lately, there have been more and more restrictions for Jews: yellow stars they have to wear, schools they cannot attend, things they are forbidden to do. When their neighbors are arrested for petty reasons, the Platts realize they have to escape. Forbidden...
Author
Publisher
Dutton Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Description
As son of the Compassionate Director of the Dominion of the Americas, Will, along with his twin brother Berk, has been groomed for leadership in a society that values genetic fitness, but he encounters information which causes him to question that society as well as his own identity.
6) Boom town
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After her family moves to California where her father goes to work in the gold fields, Amanda decides to make her own fortune baking pies and she encourages others to provide the necessary services--from a general store to a school--that enables her town to prosper.