Your PJ Our Way Books for May
Check out the four PJ Our Way books offered for May!
Check out the PJ Our Way books for May! Find out what happens when two young frenemies are forced together after a disaster, solve a mystery alongside a group of campers, follow a new student whose new business causes unexpected problems, or face your fears with a cautious kid and his Israeli cousin. History, adventure, friendship, and more: dive into your next great read with one of these four amazing choices. Pick your book by the 10th!
The Blackbird Girls
by Anne Blankman
Ages 11+
352 pages
Valentina and Oksana live in Chernobyl, where their fathers both work at the nuclear power plant. When a reactor explodes, the girls must flee to safety in Leningrad, where Valentina's grandmother lives. Valentina's mother and grandmother are estranged, and Oksana's abusive father has taught her to hate Jews, but out of necessity, the girls must learn to trust one another. Told from the perspectives of Valentina, Oksana, and Valentina's grandmother as a girl during the Holocaust, this award-winning book for our oldest readers is a fascinating page turner with serious content but an ultimately uplifting message of hope and love.
Shabbat Sabotage
by Emma Carlson Berne
Ages: 9+
176 pages
11-year-old Maya isn't looking forward to her first summer at sleepaway camp. She doesn't like the heat or insects, and she's scared of swimming. Things start looking up when Maya makes friends with Dani, but she's not sure about bossy Yael.
When the kiddush cup and candlesticks the girls need to lead Shabbat services are stolen, Maya and Dani team up to solve the mystery. They're no closer to finding the culprit when Dani is accused of the theft! Can Maya discover who sabotaged Shabbat before Dani is sent home? And can she pass the swim test in time to go on the camp sleepover at Snake Island?
This is a sweet story about the power of honesty, friendship, and teamwork.
The Rookie Bookie
by L. Jon Wertheim & Tobias Moscowitz
Ages: 9+
160 pages
Seventh grader Mitch is new to town and he's trying to fit in. He's a numbers whiz with a flair for business, but he soon finds himself in over his head in a money-making scheme that could get him into big trouble. Will Mitch realize that money doesn't buy happiness? University of Chicago behavioral economist Tobias Moskowitz and Sports Illustrated writer John Wertheim have scored one for the middle grade team with this super clever, fun, and educational story.
Seymour, the Formerly Fearful
by Eve B. Feldman
Ages: 9+
160 pages
Bookish soon-to-be fifth grader Seymour is a klutz who's afraid of heights, water, riding a bicycle, bugs, and pretty much everything else. So, when his athletic older cousin comes from Israel and wants to see how American kids have fun, Seymour has to step way out of his comfort zone, accompanying Pesach to Manhattan and even learning to ride a bike! This is a sweet story about family, friendship, and conquering your fears.
Note: Quantities of each title are limited! If you see another book offered for selection this month, head over to Story Central to check it out.