The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden

The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden A paranormal story of two siblings caught in a war. A sister who is told her brother was killed in action. But she has reasons to believe he may still be alive. She returns as a nurse but also to search for her brother to find the truth. The brother who is truly an artist and not a warrior, is trapped after an explosion with a German soldier. Together they work to survive. And even give sacrifice. There is a demon who torments many lost souls and both siblings encounter this dangerous entity. I liked this story. It wasn't an easy listen to but at the end I thought it worked.

Squire by Nadia Shammas , Sara Alfageeh

Squire by Nadia Shammas , Sara Alfageeh A good graphic novel to add to any school library. I like how brave the main character is to chose to do the hard thing but also the right thing. Enjoy.

War by Sebastian Junger

War takes a harsh reality check of the lives and deaths of American soldiers in Afghanistan. An important read.

Three Ordinary Girls: The Remarkable Story of Three Dutch Teenagers Who Became Spies, Saboteurs, Nazi Assassins–and WWII Heroes by Tim Brady

Three Ordinary Girls are far from being ordinary. This is an important book to read the record of history of people who made courageous choices, sacrificing much to free people from the cruel dangerous Nazis. A good read. Add this one to your high school library.

War Bob Woodward

War is a book that should be part of history classes as a requirment. Woodward is a credible journalist who knows how to report the facts in a fair and unbiased way. He brings history to life. An important read.

Nour's Secret Library by Wafa' Tarnowska , Vali Mintzi (Illustrator)

Nour's Secret Library is a picture book for all grades. It's based on real events but with characters created for the story. It's also up for 2025 California Young Reader's Medal. It's a good book for any library.

War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love by Rebecca Frankel

War Dogs takes you down the history of how dogs served in war over centuries and across borders. A good read and a good listen as well. Go into the world of the life of soldiers and their dogs.

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom starts off in Greece, during the Holocaust. Two young brothers and a girl that is friends with them are caught up in the Holocaust. One brother hid during the round up of Jews in Greece and accidentally told lies to those going on to the train to take them away to the death camps. Finding out the truth, spurs him to save his family and starts his journey, learning multiple languages. The older brother, works in the camp trying to save his father and grandfather. A German Nazi also starts in Greece and ends up as the director of the death camp. The story continues as the characters weave their stories together as time continues. The audiobook also very good. An excellent read.

When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor

 So well written.  Need a hanky just in case.  Told by different perspectives, teachers and students.  A good read.

The Cat I Never Named by Amra Sabic El-Rayess with Sullivan

Add this one to your high school library.  The dangers of being a Muslim girl/family in Bosnia.  Based on true accounts, a teen girl who loves going to school faces all sorts of dangers.  This is an important read.  

 

King George by Sheinkin & Robinson

 The author wrote this like he was talking to you in person.  Facts come alive and peppered with comments.  It's entertaining and fine for any library.  Enjoy.

How I Became A Spy by Deborah Hopkinson

Everything was a bit to pat in this story.  He meets the right people, they have the right skills.

It was alright.  It's fine for any library  Just not my favorite.  It wasn't believable for me.  

The Length of A String by Elissa Brent Weissman

I liked this story as two parallels stories.  It's good for elementary and middle school libraries.  It's a good read.

The Green Ember Ember Rising by S. D. Smith

Great series.  If you love the Red Wall series, you'll enjoy this one also.  Almost an allegory of oppression in the world.  Told with animals as people.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.  Also audio book is very good.  Enjoy.

The Sixties Trilogy Anthem by Deborah Wiles

This is a brilliant story.  Each section of the book has newspapers, magazines, quotes and photos to set up each part of the story.  Actually primary resources.  Then the chapters are set up by a music title from the 1968 with information about the music and then the story picks up.  I had Alexa from Amazon play the music.  The story is brilliant and perfect.  I'm getting this for my high school library.  This is when the Vietnam War is going on.  In this story, we meet various soldiers, civil rights, hippies, communes and more.  Such a fantastic story.

I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

This is a good book for elementary school.  The book is very simply written to tell the story of the young boy living in 1776 in the time of all the action and battle.  The deadliness of life at this time.
The audio book also good.

Soldier For Equality by Duncan Tonatiuh

I bought this for my high school library.  This is the second title I have gotten from Duncan Tonatiuh.  I love his style of illustrations.  Refreshing and yet connects to the art of ancient MesoAmerica.  I also appreciate the connection of bringing real people who made a difference in the world to life.  Add this book to your school library.  It's a good one.

Rangers Apprentice The Royal Ranger Duel at Araluen by John Flanagan

This is a great series for any student who loves adventure.  Robin Hood, Vikings and sword fights are boiled into a great story.  Fine for any school library.  Enjoy.

Beautiful Blue World by Suzanne LaFleur

This book creates a world that parallels that life of WWII but the countries are made up.  It's a good book and fine for any elementary school library. 

Craig & Fred by Craig Grossi

You had me at dog.  This is a marine's story of how a dog from Afghanistan came to be in the US.  Fred means so much to Craig.  A good dog is worth the challenges.  Enjoy this book. Also includes tributes to fallen fellow soldiers.  Fine for high school.