Here are this week’s book recommendations from the folks here at KISToday! This week’s theme is “Short Reads”.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Goodreads rating: 3.99
Follow Rafe Khatchadorian’s journey as he ploughs his way through the first year of middle school. Rafe has a grand plan which will make this year the best yet, but grand plans have a tendency to be flawed.
An extremely relatable read, this is recommended for those who enjoy books with a blend of drawings and writing.
Goodreads rating: 4.12
Jonas lives in a perfect society. War, fear, and pain do not exist. At age twelve, everyone is assigned a role in the community. Jonas is selected to receive tutelage from The Giver, the only person who knows of the true pain and pleasures of life.
If you’re looking for a short, thought-provoking read, this is the book for you!
Goodreads rating: 4.42
Born with a facial deformity, all ten-year-old August Pullman wants is to be ordinary. Now, for the first time ever, August is being sent to a real school and is dreading the range of reactions his appearance will set off.
Recommended for those who feel that they don’t belong in society.
Wolf Reads is written as a collaboration project between Saloni (G10) and Por (G12).