Overall Winner of the 2019 UK Waterstones Children's Book PrizeWinner of the 2019 UK Blue Peter Book AwardIn the vein of timely titles such as Katherine Applegate's Wishtree and Alan Gratz's Refugee comes a touching, accessible middle-grade debut about the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, as well as the life-changing power of friendship and standing as an ally.There used to be an empty chair at the back of Mrs. Khan's classroom, but on the third Tuesday of the school year a new kid fills it: nine-year-old Ahmet, a Syrian refugee. The whole class is curious about this new boy—he doesn't seem to smile, and he doesn't talk much. But after learning that Ahmet fled a Very Real War and was separated from his family along the way, a determined group of his classmates bands together to concoct the Greatest Idea in the World—a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his loved ones.Balancing humor and heart, this relatable... Views: 227
When the love of Earl's life goes missing, he'll risk everything to find her. After Earl's bride vanishes in the Smoky Mountains on their honeymoon, the former Navy SEAL is certain she's been abducted. Worse, a storm has washed away any potential evidence. With nothing to go on, the park rangers call off the official search. Then another man loses his daughter in the same area. Can one last lead help Earl find Morgan before he loses her forever? Views: 227
