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“Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith, even when you can‘t see what‘s on the other side.”
“Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith, even when you can‘t see what‘s on the other side.”
Teachers can facilitate a “Friendship Circle” activity where students share personal stories about friends who have helped them through challenges.
pickMeryl Lee is sent to a girls' boarding school to cope with the grief of losing her close friend, while Matt is on the run from a dangerous criminal gang, fearing for those he cares about. When their paths cross, their friendship transforms their lives and Matt finds hope and a sense of belonging.
Mitch is heartbroken after losing his best friend. When he meets someone new, they help each other heal and find hope. This sweet story shows how friends can help us through hard times and reminds us it‘s okay to share our feelings.
pickThis is a touching story about a boy named Mitch who is sad after losing his best friend. While dealing with his feelings, he meets a new friend who helps him feel better. The book shows how friendship can help us heal and find hope during tough times.
pickI enjoyed this book and the stories of the two main characters, but I‘m not so sure about it holding the attention of my JH readers. Set mostly in a town in Maine with a private girls‘ school during the 1960s and the Vietnam War, it deals a lot with personal secrets, societal expectations/changes of the time, and grief.
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pickA wonderful historic fiction set in Vietnam era. Grief, friendship, danger, love, and lots of humor fill the pages. The mystery part was a little convenient but it is one of the loveliest books I have read.
