by Michael Williams

4.7 stars – 150 reviews

Everyday price: $8.99

Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Here’s the set-up:

Just down the road from their families, Deo and his friends play soccer in the dusty fields of Zimbabwe, cheered on by Deo’s older brother, Innocent. It is a day like any other ..until the soldiers arrive and Deo and Innocent are forced to run for their lives, fleeing the wreckage of their village for the distant promise of safe haven. Along the way, they face the prejudice and poverty that await refugees everywhere, and must rely on the kindness of people they meet to make it through.

Relevant, timely, and accessibly written, Now Is the Time For Running is a staggering story of survival that follows Deo and his mentally handicapped older brother on a transformative journey that will stick with readers long after the last page.

by Brandie Grasso

4.6 stars – 6 reviews

Here’s the set-up:

Introducing: Prince Henry and Princess HenriettaPrince Henry and Princess Henrietta are the newest members of the pelican royal family. The island is full of joy and excitement for the new fledglings and their proud parents!One day, a terrible storm arrives and the royal family is separated. The young pelicans are left to take care of each other, in hope that they will be reunited with their parents.