Another middle grade book I read partly to pre-read for my group and also it was published this year. About a 12 year old German girl in England during WW1. She had been on the Lusitania that sunk. Well written, enjoyable, a little sad but also educational about that time period

Slow; violent; suspenseful.

Tear-jerker; violent; depressing; grim; sad; dark.

Interesting; well-written; informational; action-packed; suspenseful; detailed; page-turner.

Interesting; reflective; well-written; informational; action-packed; suspenseful; page-turner.

Interesting; well-written; action-packed; suspenseful; page-turner.

Katie scared and on the run from her past ends up finding a sheltered sanctuary in Southport, NC. Reluctant to draw attention to herself, Katie seems to find new relationships through a series of events.Through trust and encouragement, Katie has to choose a life in hiding or deal with her past. This book serves as a reminder that we all have demons from our past, it's what we choose to do either makes us stronger or keeps us from dealing with our lives.

This story is about a 17 year old named Ronnie who along with her younger brother spend the summer with their estranged father in North Carolina. Through out the summer Ronnie connects with some new friends, learns some lessons in life, discovers love and heartbreak. Most of all she learns how to forgive herself and her father for the resentment that had come between them. This story gives a perspective of how we are in our relationships and why things aren't always as they seem.

Excellent read

Typical Stephen King short story! Loved it!