The Martello Tower

Join Hazel and Ned as they try to solve the mystery surrounding their father's disappearance...as the story unfolds, long kept family secrets begin to emerge... Suspense builds as the protagonists join their (previously unknown) cousins, following a couple of red herrings and wrong turns in their attempts to unravel the clues. Well-paced, with enough humor and action to keep the pages turning

Three Cups of Tea

Greg Mortenson's best-selling book, adapted to a middle school audience. This account of one man's incredible journey draws the reader into remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, emphasizing the theme of building peace through building relationships instead of through warfare. The writing is straightforward and inspirational.

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The Smile

From the master of Historical Fiction. Donna Jo Napoli has created another masterpiece! Follow the story of Elisabetta, the fictionalized character that sat for the most famous portrait in the world, through her childhood in Italy's beautiful countryside and into Venice where she meets (and falls in love with) the youngest son of the famed Medici family. This book brings a turbulent and fascinating piece of history to life.