Explores what it's like to make a new life as a teenage refugee Features three strong, female Muslim characters Story of empowerment about students helping each other and supporting their teammates As a teacher, the author is experienced writing issues-based books Author's previous YA novel, Finding Hope was a VOYA Top Shelf Fiction selection, and The Fall was a Forest of Reading White Pine nominee
Blood Brothers is issue-based realistic fiction that draws in YA readers A story for teens about people their age facing difficult choices about their peers, future, and values As a teacher, the author is experienced writing issue-based books confronting harsh topics in a way that appeals to students Jakub’s graffiti is a major part of the novel; graffiti art is an increasing part of our urban landscape and is gaining respect as an art form Explores gang life, into which Lincoln is sucked,...
