“Sometimes the edge of a canyon is a little scary, but it can also lead to a new beginning.“
“Sometimes the edge of a canyon is a little scary, but it can also lead to a new beginning.“
Join Nora on her adventure in The Canyon's Edge! This exciting story takes you through the stunning Grand Canyon as Nora faces challenges and learns about bravery after a big loss. Perfect for young readers who love adventure and stories about finding strength in tough times.
pickThis is an exciting and emotional adventure story about a girl named Nora who goes on a journey in the Grand Canyon. After a tragic event, Nora struggles with her feelings and the challenges of survival. With vivid descriptions and strong characters, the story takes readers on a thrilling ride through the canyon while exploring themes of loss, courage, and healing.
In the classroom, The Crossover offers a great opportunity to introduce students to verse novels, teach poetic elements, and discuss themes like sibling relationships and perseverance. It‘s also a valuable text for character analysis and exploring figurative language.
pickThis book was published in 2014 and also it won the Newberry Medal. The story follows 12-year-old Josh Bell, a talented basketball player, as he navigates the highs and lows of his relationship with his twin brother and their shared love for the game. The book explores themes of identity, family, and resilience, making it a relatable to elementary students.
pick*Long Way Down* by Jason Reynolds follows Will, a 15 year old teen who decides to avenge his brother Shawn‘s murder by following his neighborhood‘s “rules” of revenge. Shawn devasted of his brothers murder, he decides to follow rule number 3 which is revenge. Shawn that night found his brothers gun and slept with it, knowing that tomorrow he was going to kill the guy who he think murdered Shawn. When Will arrives to the guys apartment.
