Even though it is now 1901, the people of Buxton, Canada (originally a settlement of runaway slaves) and Chatham, Canada are still haunted by two events of half a century before--the American Civil War, and the Irish potato famine, and the lasting damage those events caused to the survivors
Explorer: The Hidden Doors - Edited by Kazu KbuishiA bullied boy discovers a door guarded by a sly monster . . . A painting of a door opens in a forgotten Egyptian tomb . . . A portal in the park promises to turn you into a much cooler version 2.0--if you can just get the bugs out. (From publisher's web site)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul - Jeff Kinney
The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns--with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls--but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
The Red Pencil - Andrea David Pinkney
After her tribal village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, must flee to safety at a refugee camp, where she finds hope and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil and the friendship and encouragement of a wise elder.
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts - R.J. Polacio
A book of precepts, with one saying for each day, from Auggie's teacher Mr. Brown from the book, Wonder.
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