This book is a wonderful book for young girls to read. This story is about a girl and her family and about their many struggles through the Great Depression but through it all they learned the true meaning of love and sacrifice. The young girl in the story learns how she can use her talent to help her family out and by doing that she is a blessing to the many people around her.

This book may be out of print, but it is a wonderful story about a 5th grade girl who wants to rescue her pet rooster Mazda. She has troubles along the way and has triumphs, and in the end, everything works out. This story sometimes leaves you in suspense, other times, making you laugh. You're A Real Hero Amanda seems like a real perspective of a child.

Arvella has written a wonderful novel about a modern day teen trying to cope without his daddy by joining a gang of cobras. With a time travelling watch, he goes back to the days of slavery and lives a rough life. This "slave life" teaches him that being with family and learning are the 2 most positive experiences in life. The characters of Jordan and Uriah are well written. Many teens should read this book.

Trapped Between the Lash and the Gun was a great book! I really liked the way the author mixed history with the present in a realistic way. There was a lot of excitement in the book, and I could never put it down. I would definitely recommend reading it!