Donner Dinner Party is part of the series Hazardous Tales, by Nathan Hale. This book features America during the Age of Discovery when people traveled the trail from Missouri to the West at Oregon or California. In this book, the Donner Family goes on a trail to California in a group of wagon trains. However, Father Donner tries to take a shortcut which ends up being longer than the real route and drains them of resources. Throughout the route, their oxen get stolen, and there are vicious fights between the company.
Ember of Night by Molly E Lee follows Harley, desperate to give her younger sister a better life than what their abusive father gives them. When a stranger reveals Harley’s importance in stopping a war between heaven and hell she calls him a liar. But as strange things keep happening that Harley can’t explain, she can’t help but think he was right.
Who is Jackie Chan?is a fun and inspiring book about one of the most famous action movie stars in the world. The book tells the story of his life, starting from when he was a little boy growing up in Hong Kong. It explains how he went to a strict opera school when he was very young, where he learned martial arts, acting, and how to do stunts. The book also talks about how Jackie never gave up, even when he faced many problems or got hurt while filming.
Five Survive is a thriller novel about six friends who are going on a road trip for spring break. On the way, their RV breaks down in the middle of a forest at night. They quickly realize that it was not an accident. There is a sniper outside of the RV who wants one of the people in the RV to reveal one of their secrets. Throughout the book, many secrets are uncovered, trust is broken, and tensions rise.
Till Human Voices Wake Us, by Rebecca Roque, chronicles the twisting journey of seventeen-year-old Silencia “Cia” Lucero as she attempts to uncover the secrets buried in her hometown, Summerset. Cia has her own dark history, her own secrets. Including a traumatic past as Silence Bennett, living in a house with three sisters and a father that ended up blowing it all up. And when her best friend Alice says that she has answers to secrets that lead back to the Bennett house, Cia isn’t ready to hear any of it.
Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono, is the lead singer of the famous rock band U2. This book tells his life story—from growing up in Dublin, Ireland, to becoming a world-famous musician and someone who helps people around the world. It shares how he got the name “Bono Vox,” which means “good voice,” and how his band U2 became super popular, selling millions of albums and winning many Grammy Awards.
The Giver is a dystopian novel written by Lois Lowry. The main character, Jonas, lives in a seemingly perfect society where everything is the same and emotions are not experienced. After receiving his assignment as the new receiver, he is exposed to how fragile his community is and the true nature of the world. While training with The Giver, he learns more and more about the past. The harsh reality makes him question how his community works and what they value.
RuPaul is a famous entertainer and one of the most well-known drag performers in the world. This book tells the story of his life, starting from his childhood in San Diego and Atlanta to becoming a worldwide star with his TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race. It shows how he used his creativity and confidence to follow his dreams and how he faced and overcame many challenges. The book also talks about how he became a strong voice for being yourself and accepting others.
Beloved, by Toni Morrison is a classic historical fiction novel told from the perspective of Sethe, an escaped slave who would do anything for her family. Sethe’s past is marked by an abundance of horrible things which she cannot forget, including the murder of one of her children. Upon her escape from Sweet Home Farm, she wants nothing more than to live out a peaceful life with her remaining daughter.
This book is about Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players ever. Who is Lionel Messi? tells the story of how he went from a young boy in Argentina who loved soccer to becoming a worldwide superstar. It talks about the challenges he faced, like a growth disorder, and how he overcame them with hard work and determination. The book also highlights his amazing achievements, records, and influence on the sport.
