Young Adults

Title: Tecumsah: Shooting Star of the Shawnee
Author: Dwight Jon Zimmerman
Genre: Children's, Young Adult
Reviewer: jim greenwald

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1402762887

Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, had a steadfast goal: protecting Native American rights. After the American Revolution and up through the War of 1812, Shawnee warriors fought alongside the British against the Americans. As a respected leader, Tecumseh attempted to form a pact with other Native Americans to protect their land from United States westward expansion. He became a hero even to his enemies after rescuing American prisoners from massacre. Caught up in a struggle for power, this defiant leader proved that he was also a man of courage and mercy.

Title: Finding My Way: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has Experienced Trauma
Author: Michelle D. Sherman and DeAnne Sherman
Genre: Children's, Young Adult
Reviewer: E. Franklin Evans

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1592981178

Finding My Way: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has Experienced Trauma is a unique, award-winning three-part book that honestly and gently addresses key issues in dealing with a parent who has experienced trauma. An important resource for anyone working with teens, this interactive book includes clear information and opportunities for self-expression.

Title: Firefight on Vietnam Brown Water
Author: Lynn Salsi
Genre: Children, Young Adult, History
Reviewer: Rob Ballister

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 0970652771

Synopsis of the book, submitted by the author.

Title: The Legend of the Lost Tiki
Author: Jan E. Culbertson
Genre: Children's, Young Adult
Reviewer: Bill McDonald

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1589093151

Bianca, Alyssa, and their mother set out for an adventure to Hawaii. The girls are eager to go swimming, attend a Hawaiian luau, learn to surf, and maybe do a little shopping. On the very first night, the family gets to attend a luau where the girls get to try out Hawaiian dancing. During the big event, the sisters also make a friend, Kaimi. Kaimi had sung a traditional Hawaiian song at the luau. This touching song told the tale of how the first Hawaiians came to the island and how a Tiki had been responsible for their safe journey. The saddest part of the song was that this Tiki had been lost and the Hawaiian people wished that someday it would be found. Perhaps the two sisters can help.The Legend of the Lost Tiki is quite enjoyable. The girls have adventurous souls and are always ready for a new adventure whether it is learning to surf or tracking down antiquity smugglers. What will Bianca and Alyssa do next?