Mrs. Malecha Reads!

 by Sharon M. Draper Genre:  Realistic Fiction Melody is on her way to London!  After being recognized for her heroic role in saving a neighbor's life, she and her companion on on their way to London to participate in a conference that is focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities.  While at the conference, Melody is asked to consider giving a speech.  Melody uses a computer, whom she has named Elvira, to communicate with the world.  How can someone without a voice give a speech that will inspire others?  Melody will have to find the courage within herself to introduce herself to the world.

 by Dan Gemeinhart Genre:  Realistic Fiction In the middle of the night, Ravani Foster watches as a truck pulls up to a vacant house and 7 children unload with suitcases.  Ravani is lonely and immediately wonders if these 7 children might be useful in curing his feelings of loneliness.  Ravani continues to watch and observe to see what he can learn about the midnight children.  When he finally gets up the nerve to talk to Virginia, Ravani realizes that having friends is something that he has always wanted. But Virginia and her 6 siblings have a secret and they will have to decide whether or not they can trust him with it.  Keeping their secret is really a matter of life or death.