The Devil's Arithmetic

In The Devil's Arithmetic, 170 pages, by Jane Yolen, a young girl named Hannah is whisked back to a polish village in 1942. Nazis come and take them to a concentration camp. She meets another girl named Rivka that later on is replaed by Hannah to be gassed. Hannah is brave.

Hannah is one brave child. She tells the jew families to not go with the Nazis because she's the only one who knows what will happen. Another reason she's brave is that she promised that she wouldn't cry. Hannah didn't shed one tear, even when it was extremly painful. Hannah sacrifices her life in the end so that Rivka escapes the camp. this book is great for one who is interested in the Halocaust.

Lance Armstrong: It's not about the bike

"Fascinating"

-The New York Times

"A disarming and spotless prose style, one far above par for sports memoirs" - Publisher's weekly

"Beautiful..."-Cincinnati Enquirer

In Lance Armstrong's It's Not About the Bike, my Journey Back to Life, 289 pages, Armstrong is diagnosed with cancer and has a 3% chance of living. He occasionally goes between cancer, life, and cycling. He is now a 7 time winner of the Tour de France, the biggest cycling event in the world. Lance tells how he overcame cancer and became a cyclist again. Lance is determined.

Lance's determination is overwhelming. He overcame his death bead when diagnosed with cancer in the brain and lungs. He is known as a cancer survivor and as a cyclist. He has had wins at the Tour de France, world championships, Giro D' Italia, and other tours. Lance started a cancer program called Livestrong. This book about amazing courage against the odds is a very good read for all people, athletes or not.

Boy Of The Painted Cave

Boy of the painted cave, by Justin Denzel consists of 158 pages. The main character is Tao. He is very artistic. Tao draws until he is satisfied, and doesn't stop until he is. He meets an old man named Graybeard, he teaches Tao how to cave paint. He also has someone who doesn't care for him as much, Volt. Volt is extremely superstitious. In the end, When Graybeard dies, Tao becomes a real cave painter, so he paints for all the clans.

Tao is a key character. Without him, Graybeard would be forced to pick someone else. Ram would die of starvation, and the book would have no main conflict. Unfortunately, painting without permission of the tribes is against their laws. One could even be killed if caught! the book's main conflict is Tao vs. society. There are many other conflicts, too. You should read this book.

Point Blank

Point Blank is an Alex rider book by Anthony Horowitz and is 215 pages. Alex is sent by MI6 to a finishing school that seems fishy. Almost killed, Alex must save 15 sons of multimillionares before a plan to conqer the world is set in place. This book is a great read.

Stormbreaker

Stormbreaker is by Anthony Horowitz and is 234 pages long. A Times best seller, this is a action packed story. Alex Rider is part of the British intellegence service MI6, and is a spy. Alex finds himself almost dead trying to save the world.

Carry a big stick

Carry a big stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt Is by George Grant, and has 203 pages. He was the president during the second world war. Roosevelt’s mother and wife died on the same day, leaving him with a tragedy he would never forget. He faces even bigger problems while president of the United States that included conflicts of every type. Overall, Theodore was able to stay strong through the toughest of times.

Roosevelt led the nation through tough times while staying strong through his own conflicts. His mother and wife died on the same day while he was in their house. To make it worse, it was St. Valentine ’s Day. While going to make a speech on October 25th, “Teddy” was shot. He refused to go to the hospital until his speech was finished. Sadly, all four of his sons were sent to fight the Germans in WW1, and only two came back. Over all, Roosevelt was a great man that wanted to make the world a better place. I think everyone should read this book, it’s great.