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THE NAZI MIND

Twelve Warnings from History

by Laurence Rees

A gripping journey into how dangerous ideas like “us vs. them” thinking, racism, and blind obedience helped the Nazis rise to power and commit terrible crimes, using real stories from people who lived through it and new research to show how these warnings still matter today — reminding us all to stay alert and protect our freedoms before history repeats itself.

THE LAST UNICORN


by Peter S. Beagle

'The Last Unicorn' is a poignant and lyrical fantasy that transcends its fairy tale roots to explore profound themes of mortality, identity, and the human condition. The story follows a solitary unicorn who, upon learning she may be the last of her kind, embarks on a quest that leads her to be transformed into a mortal woman. This transformation forces her to confront the terror and beauty of human mortality, love, and loss.

A BOY AND HIS DOG AT

THE END OF THE WORLD

by C.A. Fletcher

"Dogs were with us from the very beginning. ... And those that remain are still with us now, here at the end of the world."
An unforgettable adventure with Griz, a fearless teen living in a wild, post-apocalyptic Scotland where humans and dogs are nearly extinct. When his beloved dog Jess is stolen in a shocking betrayal, Griz sets off on a daring quest across a dangerous, overgrown world to save her

OTHER WORDS FOR HOME


by Jasmine Warga

A lyrical and heartfelt journey of identity, belonging, and resilience, Other Words for Home follows Jude, a young Syrian girl who must navigate a new life in America with a new home, a new language, and a new identity — all while holding onto hope, courage, and the dreams that make her who she is. A beautifully told story in verse.

A DREAM OF
Short Stories for English Language Learners
ARMAGEDDON

by H.G. Wells

In A Dream of Armageddon, H.G. Wells weaves a haunting tale where vivid dreams of a devastating future war blur the line between reality and nightmare, forcing a man to confront the cost of peace, love, and sacrifice . . . and to choose between love and saving humanity before it’s too late!


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★ Band-Aid Over
a Bullet Wound

★ Voices from the
American Resistance

'This is America'
ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN NOVELS:
various genres that explore themes of authoritarianism, resistance, and individual freedom.

1984
by George Orwell

Brave New World
by Aldous Huxley

Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury

The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood

Animal Farm
by George Orwell


"A sleazy, self-dealing charlatan masquerading as a populist avenger."   -Matt Labash

It Can't Happen Here
by Sinclair Lewis

The Iron Heel
by Jack London

Little Brother
by Cory Doctorow

Night Soldiers
by Alan Furst

The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth

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