pickDigging into the classic for more about courage. No one checks out Polacco books in my library, but I refuse to weed them. I started reading them to the kids to see if I can make them move. We are all curious about the secret ingredient. I'm not brave enough!
pickThis was suspensful and mysterious. Kelsey's mom hasn't left the house for seventeen years, since she escaped the kidnappers who held her captive. She's always taught Kelsey how to stay safe, how to survive, and how to escape if necessary. Kelsey tries to live under the radar to avoid the necessity of all of those things, until she's in a car accident. Then she has to rely on all of those skills as her life and circumstances suddenly change.
pickKids from a neighborhood play a game of Hide and Seek and break the rules therefore allowing this malevolent god of Hide and Seek to take them to this shadowy upside down version of their world where it tortures them with with their deepest fears. Some of these kids had fears that were so sad. It‘s reminiscent of those kids on bikes novels from the 90s and 80s with the power of friendship. It‘s middle grade and a pick!
