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Ross, Susan
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
A middle-school project prompts violin prodigy Charlotte (known as Charlie) to research the great-aunt for whom she was named and who disappeared during the Holocaust; her persistent detective work leads to unexpected discoveries about her family. Sweet twelve-year-old Charlie's story provides an accessible entry point into the Holocaust and its connections to people living today, with a dash of hopefulness amid the difficult history.
Reviewer: Shoshana Flax
(3)
4-6
Inspired by the author's personal interactions with Somalian refugees in her Maine town, this book provides unique insight into the cultural and social challenges children can encounter when they move from one country to another. Although Kiki, a Somali girl, and Jacques, a boy from Maine, have different life experiences, this novel emphasizes the importance of building on similarities to find friendships in unexpected places.
Reviewer: Breanna J. MCDaniel
2 reviews
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