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Geronimo, by George Sullivan
(Note: Start date is estimated as exact day of Geronimo's birth is unknown.) Geronimo was many things in his life. He was a husband, a son, a father, a warrior, and later, a celebrity. Geronimo's story began when he started to enact vengeance upon the Mexicans that had killed his family. He made peace again and again, and was betrayed again and again. It seemed that Geronimo would never cease his ways. However, in his later days, he was a kind person, but that person may never be remembered. -
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Gandhi, by Amy Pastan
These days, Gandhi is remembered as a great man who fought for India's freedom. But he was once persecuted and hated by the British, who had no understanding of his satyagraha, or nonviolent protest. The followers of the Mahatma were asked to, "do or die" for India, and they did so with heart. Gandhi even did the impossible: he united the Hindus and Muslims of India against the British, albeit a short time. Gandhi had victories and losses, but he was a true freedom fighter who inspired many. -
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One Crazy Summer, by Rita Williams-Garcia
(Dates may not be accurate. This takes place in a summer of the Civil Rights Movement) Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are sent off to spend the summer with their mother Cecile, who immediatly take their and money sends them off in the mornings to learn about civil rights. As the girls stay longer, they slowly grow closer to Cecile, especially Delphine, from whose perspective this story takes place. Delphine realizes that beneath Cecile's hard outside is a kind spirit, and she just needs love. -
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Steve Jobs, The Man Who Thought Different, by Karen Blumenthal
Most people know Steve Jobs as the father of Apple, the reason behind most of their life! His greatness far exceed the things people overlook: how he had a horrible temper and embarrassed employees in public, how he stole other people's work, and how he refused to claim his own child. Steve Jobs had three stories in his life: one about letting life do its work, one about love and loss, and one about living life to the fullest. He wasn't the nicest man, but the world gave a sigh when he died. -
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Wonder, by R.J. Palacio
(Note: Start dates may not be accurate becuase this book never states exact dates)
August Pullman is finally attending school... where he fears he will face mockery becuase of his facial birth defect. However, he finds that not all is as it seems, and he makes good friends Summer and Jack. It's not easy, he faces antagonist Julian and threats to his friends. This is a touching story of a boy who overcomes ten times the hardships most people face in middle school, and it pays off in the end. -
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The Martian, By Andy Weir
(Dates are estimated. I don't know how many days are in a sol) Astronaut Mark Watney has been stranded on Mars with only his wit, will, and leftover equipment. He uses his skills to grow plants, make water, and attempt communication with NASA. While Mark perseveres with science and dry humor, NASA is desperately trying to work with him and get him off Mars. Obstacles such as storms, hydrogen, and dust will hinder their progress, but they give their best effort to get Mark home. If they don't... -
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Loki's Wolves, By K.L Armstrong and M.A. Marr
(Dates may not be accurate, as this book does not state dates. This takes place for about a week in September) Matthew Thorsen and Fen Brekke have always known that they were descendants of the Norse gods. But now, they are chosen to represent the gods Thor and Loki in the final battle, Ragnarok. Then, Fen's cousin Laurie gets mixed up with it after an encounter with Odin's representative. They must gather a team made of the descendants of all the gods, against great dangers. Can they win? -
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Odin's Ravens, By K.L Armstrong and M.A. Marr
(Dates are estimated. This takes place after the events of Loki's Wolves) Now that Fen, Laurie, Matt, and the twins have brought Baldwin back to life, they hope that Ragnarok will not occur now. Now, they must seek Mjolnir, Thor's mighty hammer.Fen must fight the urges to take over Loki's pack of Raiders when it is revealed that Laurie will be Loki's representative. Receiving magical gifts, the teams will battle draugrs, demons, and much more! The question is, will that be enough to win? -
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Thrones and Bones: Frostborn, By Lou Anders
(Dates may not be accurate, this story takes place in Viking Times) Karn is a talented board gamer who will one day own a farm, and Thianna is a half giant who wants nothing more than to be a full giant. Fate draws them together, and then adventure explodes as they evade Karn's deceitful Uncle Ori, the mysterious soldier Sydia and her wyverns, and the ancient undead draug Helltoppr and his minions. Will they uncover what all of their enemies are after, or will they perish in the snowy mountains? -
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The Girl With All The Gifts, by M.R. Carey
(Dates are estimated. This takes place in the future.) In a future where beasts known as hungries roam free, Dr. Caldwell and Ms. Justineau research the intelligent group of hungries including Melanie, a young girl who retains genius level smarts. When humans and hungries attack the base, they must flee with Sergeant Parks and Private Gallagher. Along the way, they learn the secrets of the hungries' existence, and Melanie must control her instincts. At the end, Melanie has a gift for the world.