If you like historical fiction and want to learn more about some of the less widely known events in World War II, you might like Ruta Sepetys’ Between Shades of Gray. It is 1941. Lina is 15 and lives a pretty comfortable life in Lithuania, though there are some tensions as the Soviet Union has… Read more »
Entries by Ms. Christine Hitchcock, Lead Social Studies Teacher
Recent reads: The Screaming Staircase
Do you like ghost stories and British humor? Then you might really enjoy the Lockwood & Co. series by Jonathan Stroud. My daughter read these books this summer and begged me to read the first title, The Screaming Staircase. I read it and liked it but . . . I stayed up late to finish… Read more »
What Are You Reading?
Are you reading something wonderful? Tell us about a favorite book title, summary (no spoilers, please!), and a brief explanation of why you love the book. With your permission, we will post your recommendation to the website to inspire other students. Your recommendation could also inspire our next book club title!