as good luck charms. Terrified and alone, Habo is forced to flee for his life and seeks refuge in Dar es Salaam where an elderly blind artisan named Kweli takes pity on him. It is with Kweli’s guidance that Habo's journey evolves and he learns to take control of his own fate. Reviews: July 2013 School Library Journal April 15th, 2013 Kirkus Review Awards or Honors: Winner of the 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Award A Top 10 Book according to Kirkus, Wall Street Journal, and YALSA Author Website: Related Books: by Bryce Courtenay The Power of One by R.J. Palacio Wonder by Tony Abbott Firegirl Like Try Why: – – If you like by Michael Williams, try by Tara Sullivan. Now is the Time for Running Golden Boy Both books are set in Africa and involve young teenage boys who face prejudice and poverty and must run for their lives seeking a distant promise of a safe haven. If you like by R.J. Palacio, try by Tara Sullivan. Both of these books are Wonder Golden Boy supported by young male protagonists born with appearances that are different than their peers and the kindness and acceptance that they both eventually experience. If you like by Raina Teglemeier, try by Tara Sullivan. Both books ultimately Golden Boy deal with the long and painful journey of self acceptance. ¨The President has been Shot!¨ The Assassination of John F. Kennedy by James L. Swanson Citation: Swanson, L. ¨The New President has been Shot!¨ The Assassination of John F. Kennedy. York: Scholastic, 2013. 270p. (Grade 6+). Annotation:
as good luck charms. Terrified and alone, Habo is forced to flee for his life and seeks refuge in Dar es Salaam where an elderly blind artisan named Kweli takes pity on him. It is with Kweli’s guidance that Habo's journey evolves and he learns to take control of his own fate. Reviews: School Library Journal July 2013 Kirkus Review April 15th, 2013 Awards or Honors: Winner of the 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Award A Top 10 Book according to Kirkus, Wall Street Journal, and YALSA Author Website: Related Books: The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay Wonder by R.J. Palacio Firegirl by Tony Abbott Like – Try – Why: If you like Now is the Time for Running by Michael Williams, try Golden Boy by Tara Sullivan. Both books are set in Africa and involve young teenage boys who face prejudice and poverty and must run for their lives seeking a distant promise of a safe haven. If you like Wonder by R.J. Palacio, try Golden Boy by Tara Sullivan. Both of these books are supported by young male protagonists born with appearances that are different than their peers and the kindness and acceptance that they both eventually experience. If you like by Raina Teglemeier, try Golden Boy by Tara Sullivan. Both books ultimately deal with the long and painful journey of self acceptance. ¨The President has been Shot!¨ The Assassination of John F. Kennedy by James L. Swanson Citation: Swanson, L. ¨The President has been Shot!¨ The Assassination of John F. Kennedy. New York: Scholastic, 2013. 270p. (Grade 6+). Annotation:
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