Novels in Verse for Teens

This week, we're sharing novels for teenagers in verse format.  Check out some of these great titles . . . .

The Seventh Raven by David Elliott

When Robyn and his brothers are turned into ravens through the work of a curse, their younger sister is their only hope for them to become human again. Though she's never met them, April is determined to restore her brothers' humanity. But what will become of Robyn, who has discovered a much greater affinity to the air than to the earth-bound lives of his family?

White Rose by Kip Wilson
Tells the story of Sophie Scholl, a young German college student who challenges the Nazi regime during World War II as part of the White Rose, a non-violent resistance group.

Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Brown

Sky is used to standing in the shadow of her best friend. Lay Li is the sun everyone orbits around. But since high school started, Lay Li has begun attracting the attention of boys, and Sky is left out in the cold. The only place Sky can find her footing is on the basketball court. With each dribble of the ball, Sky begins to find her own rhythm. Lay Li may always be the sun, but that doesn’t mean Sky can’t shine on her own.

More Books --

500 Words or Less by Juleah del Rosario

All That Shines by Ellen Hagan

Baby Teeth by Meg Grehan

Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough

Me (Moth) by Amber McBride

Moonrise by Sarah Crossan

Not Hungry by Kate Karyus Quinn

The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep by Allan Wolf

Wicked Girls by Stephanie Hemphill

Wild Dreamers by Margarita Engle

Let's Take a Trip . . . To a Farm

This week, I thought we could go on vacation to a farm.  Here are some great picture books about farms and farm aniamls . . .

The Cow That Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill
Aware that she lacks many of the skills her fellow barnyard cows possess, Marjorie is left feeling sad until a group of caring chickens with a plan comes up with the perfect solution to make her realize just how special she is.

On the Farm by David Elliott
Describes all the animals of the farmyard, including a goat, a cow, a rooster, bees, and bunnies, presented in verse and accompanied by woodcut and watercolor illustrations.

Farmyard Beat by Lindsay Craig
The sounds of the farm animals create a lively beat that keep Farmer Sue, the chicks, sheep, and other farm animals awake.

Serious Farm by Tim Egan
Farmer Fred takes his work very seriously and so do his animals, until they decide they need to make the farm more fun and set out to find a way to make Farmer Fred laugh.

Chicken, Chicken, Duck! by Nadia Krilanovich
Easy-to-read, rhythmic text about a group of farm animals, led by a tenacious duck, who play a noisy game together.