War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
A young farm horse named Joey embarks on an astonishing trip in Michael Morpurgo's moving novel "War Horse" against the backdrop of World War I. The unshakable link between Joey and his young owner, Albert, is explored in this engrossing book. Albert is determined to find his beloved friend after they are tragically separated. Joey's voyage leads him through terrifying fights and surprising allies as the war rages on, exposing the true resiliency of the human spirit and the enduring power of friendship and hope. A classic work of literature that appeals to readers of all ages.
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
We’ll Always Have Summer By Jenny Han
Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul By Najwa Zebian
In Welcome Home, Zebian shares her personal story for the first time, powerfully weaving memoir, poetry, and deeply resonant teachings into her storytelling, from leaving Lebanon at sixteen, to coming of age as a young Muslim woman in Canada, to building a new identity for herself as she learned to speak her truth. After the profound alienations she experienced, she learned to build a stable foundation inside herself, an identity independent of cultural expectations and the influence of others.
What’s A Girl Gotta Do? Holly Bourne
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
In her romantic comedy "While in Rome," Sarah Adams tells the tale of a young woman named Maggie who, after losing her job and her lover, decides to travel to Rome. Maggie meets Marco, a charming Italian man, while she is in Rome, and he shows her about the city and helps her rediscover her love of life. Despite their linguistic and cultural barriers, the two start to fall in love. Maggie must choose whether to follow her love and stay with Marco or return home and deal with her issues because she only has a limited amount of time in Rome. The novel examines themes of self-discovery, intercultural connection, and the transforming potential of travel via Maggie's voyage.
