Summer Reading

I just finished reading "A Long Walk to Water" by, Linda Sue Park.
This gripping narrative delves into the lives of two Sudanese children who are dealing with civil unrest and a struggle for their own survival.   The main characters stories intertwine in the chapters and have a common thread throughout the captivating story.  As I read the story I was left to contemplate how courageous and self-less people are in meeting life's challenges.  This style of this story reminds me of Linda Sue Park's earlier novel, "When My Name Was Keoko" which also has two young adult narrators, one boy and one girl.   This style that
Park uses in her novels makes the books fascinating with connections between
characters and great cliff hangers to keep you wondering what will happen next.

You can take action to help support the Sudan region at Salva Dut's webpage http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/ 
If you'd like to find out more about the books you can begin by looking at 
Long Walk to Water
When My Name Was Keoko

If you'd like to to use your iPod or MP3 to listen to book recommendations a helpful podcast comes out each month at Text Messages: Book Recommendations for Young Readers

What are some favorite books you would recommend for summer reading?
Some books I heard on Text Messages that I think I'll try out are
 "Divergent", By Veronica Roth
"Where Things Come Back" by, John Corey Whaley, and
 "A Monster Calls" by, Patrick Ness

Enjoy!