10 Books to Read about the Holocaust in your Lifetime

This is the beginning of a series of book lists that I recommend that you read “In Your Lifetime”. You can shop the “Books to Read in Your Lifetime” lists on Bookshop.org (and support me and small indie bookstores everywhere) or on Amazon.com (still supporting me if you shop from this link)

• Maus: the Complete Collection by Art Spiegelman
  

Recommended for High School and Adults, Graphic Novel format in black and white

• Maurice and His Dictionary by Cary Fagan
  

Recommended for Middle Grades (graphic novel format)

• White Bird by RJ Palacio
  

Graphic novel recommended for Middle School and High School

• Irena’s Children by Tilar Mazzeo
  

For Adults, Although there is a Young Reader’s Edition that is good for Middle School/ High School

• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
  

For Upper Middle School, High School

• Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
  

For Middle Grades

• Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl
  

For Middle School and High School

• The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
  

For Middle School

• Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz
  

For Middle Grades

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
  

For High School/ YA

I am Ava, Seeker in the Snow – Review – LSBBT

I AM JAX, 

PROTECTOR OF THE RANCH 

and 

I AM AVA, 

SEEKER IN THE SNOW

A Dog’s Day Series, Books 1 and 2

By CATHERINE STIER

Illustrated by Francesca Rosa

Animals / Adventure / Farm Life / Ranch Life / Chapter Books 

Publisher: Albert Whitman and Company

Date of Publication: April 1, 2020

Number of Pages: 96

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Spend a day in the life of a livestock guardian dog! Jax the Great Pyrenees has a big job. After the Texas sun goes down, it’s up to him and two other LGDs to protect their ranch from predators. But when the lead dog gets hurt, Jax and a young pup are the only ones left to protect the flock through the night. Told from the dog’s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog.

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Spend a day in the life of an avalanche rescue dog! Ava is a chocolate Labrador retriever with a big job. She and her handler have trained for years to be ready to help people at their ski resort if an unexpected avalanche hits. But Ava quickly finds out there’s much more to being an avy dog than daring rescues. Told from the dog’s perspective, this riveting story also includes back matter about the breed and the role of the working dog.

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I Am Ava is a short and sweet beginner Chapter Book that is both entertaining and informative. I spent 2 years of college working with the Aggie Service Dogs program that raises puppies, like Ava, to go and be service animals. Almost all of our service dogs went on to be companions to those with special needs. I knew there were other “jobs” for dogs, including search and rescue, but I didn’t know – and in Texas, never really thought about – that there are dogs specifically trained to help find people in the snow. Learning about Avalanche Search and Rescue dogs through the eyes of Ava was so fun!
Since this small chapter book is less than 100 pages, this will appeal to kids who both love reading, and those that are a little more hesitant. I love that this book is fiction through the eyes of a dog, because this will appeal to all the fiction loving kids, but at the same time this book is heavy on the information as well, which will appeal to the non-fiction loving kids. There is just a little something for everyone.
I gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars because I was intrigued enough to finish it in just one sitting! Something that doesn’t happen very often, even with the shortest of books. I would recommend this to my 2nd and 3rd graders who love animals, especially dog lovers, and anyone who loves to know more about dog workers and helpers!

Catherine Stier, a former Midwesterner, now lives deep in the heart of Southwest Texas, on the edge of the beautiful Hill Country. Her children’s books have received honors and awards from the Society of School Librarians International, the International Reading Association, and the Bank Street College of Education. Stier has served as a frequent contributor to Woman’s Day Magazine and as a newspaper columnist. Her work has also appeared in Highlights for Children, My Friend, Child Life, and several newspapers, including the Chicago Sun-Times and the San Antonio Express-News. Stier’s lively and interactive Author’s Visit programs have entertained, educated, and inspired thousands of children. Visit Catherine Stier’s website at www.catherinestier.com for more information, activities, and free curriculum guides.

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ONE WINNER: Hardcover copy of I Am Jax, Protector of the Ranch (Book 1), hardcover copy of I Am Ava, Seeker in the Snow (Book 2), $15 gift card to The Twig Book Shop, stuffed animal – adorable “Ava” Lab dog toy, dog stickers, dog socks.  

September 17-27, 2020 

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9/17/20	BONUS Post	Hall Ways Blog
9/17/20	Review Jax	Book Bustle
9/18/20	Character Interview	All the Ups and Downs
9/19/20	Review Ava + BONUS Jax Review	That’s What She’s Reading
9/20/20	Jax Scrapbook	Book Fidelity
9/21/20	Ava Scrapbook	The Page Unbound
9/22/20	Review Jax	Sybrina’s Book Blog
9/23/20	Review Ava	#Bookish
9/24/20	Sneak Peek Jax	The Adventures of a Travelers Wife
9/25/20	Review Jax	Forgotten Winds
9/26/20	Review Ava	Chapter Break Book Blog

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