Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

An absolutely amazing historical fiction.  I highly recommend the audio book.  Each of the characters is read by a different person and it really makes each character come to life with their own personalities.  It is a sad tale set during World War II so be prepared...but it is so poignant.  There is a beauty to the writing of Sepetys.

The Infinity Year of Avalon James by Dana Middleton

A great book about friendship and the magic it creates.  Besides the relationship between Avalon and Atticus, the book also deals with several issues familiar to kids namely, the issue of bullies and learning from our own mistakes.

4 stars