Kindness for Weakness (261 Pages)

I don't know which emotion to state as I put down this book. Anger, certainly. Frustration, certainly. Sadness, yes, that too. But Shawn Goodman has written an important book about a code that I know for a fact is prevalent with boys today. I've seen it in upscale communities; I've seen it in urban communities. Why do boys seem to believe that being kind to someone is a sign of weakness? I am SO sick of the expression "man up"- whatever that means. In this very important book that touches on themes of family, abuse, loyalty, acceptance, friendship, and the unfair truth of our judicial system. Everyone should read this book. I believe you will feel a caring and hopeful truth for James. He is quite a wonderful character. READ THIS BOOK, and then tell me what YOU think.

The Infinite Sea ( 300Pages)

This is the second book to Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave. It continues to follow the young survivors as they struggle to make decisions that effect their lives. Much of the time they spend in the "hotel" that the first book left them in. Cassie Sullivan continues to care for her little brother, and to await Ethan Walker's return. Ringer leaves the group to attempt to escape to the caves where she hopes to find other survivors. She is captured by Vosh and imprisoned once again. The book continues as she attempts to outwit Vosh, and she is assisted by Razor, her care-taker. She struggles to understand what is important to keep humanity alive. Will Razor assist her? Is there a love building between them? What does she need to do to overcome the Others and their evil, as they attempt to rid earth of all humans? This is a fast moving novel and may not be the last as the 5th Wave continues to roll towards the children.