"Laika" by Nick Abadzis
Everyone knows the story - in 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first satellite into space. One month later, the Soviets launched a dog, Laika, into space, only to abandon her there. This fictionalized version draws you in from the first few panels as the view sweeps in closer over the vast Siberian snow plains. With mesmerizing graphics, and a compelling story, Abadzis weaves three stories into one which touches your heart. Even though I knew the ending, I still cried when Laika died. An effective and moving story which revolves around an historic event, and one very special dog.
"Farewell Summer" by Ray Bradbury
The first sentence takes the reader by the hand, and leads them to a different time and place when lifed was lived at a slower pace. This is a story about growing up and growing older, and accepting each phase in life as a new adventure.
Miriam Recommends:
"The Trouble with Magic"
by Madelyn Alt
Meet Maggie O'Neill your average small-town girl with a knack for finding out the truth. Maggie is positive her new boss, Felicity Dow, owner of Enchantments, isn't a murderer. The new sheriff in town, Tom Felding is positive Felicity is guilty as sin. Maggie is torn between her attraction for Tom and her loyalty to Felicity. How will it all play out...?
Kristin Recommends:
"Perks of being a Wallflower"
by Stephen Chbosky
The kid on the outside. The one that no one notices. Stephen explains about how he was invisible except for the few friends that he had. He always knew that he was different but he didn't realize it until he started to get older and didn't fit in at his highschool. He struggled for the acceptance from his parents and siblings but in the end, was just the boy with all the secrets.
“I Know This Much Is True”
by Wally Lamb.
A story of a brother’s determination to keep his promise to his mother and help his sick brother by all means necessary.