Steven Kaplan

The western United States has fractured into the Republic, a militarized nation locked in a perpetual state of war. Fifteen-year-old June is a brilliant prodigy born into the Republic's highest elite, destined for a glowing career in the military's upper echelons. On the other side of the tracks, fifteen-year-old Day was born in the unforgiving slums and is now the nation's most notorious criminal. Their vastly different paths have no reason to cross until June's beloved older brother is murdered, and Day is named the prime suspect. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse, June seeks relentless vengeance while Day scrambles to keep his hidden family alive. But as you navigate their collision course, shocking truths begin to surface. Together, they uncover the sinister secrets their government is desperate to hide. Brace yourself for a breathless journey filled with intense action, shifting alliances, and a fight for survival.

Surviving even one day in a nightmarish prison seems impossible, but young Yanek Gruener must find a way to survive ten. Growing up as a Jewish boy in Poland during the 1930s, Yanek sees his world turned upside down when his hometown is taken over. Torn away from everything he knows and loves, he is made a prisoner and marked with the number B-3087. You will follow Yanek as he is moved from one terrifying camp to another while World War II rages across Europe. Despite the overwhelming darkness and harsh conditions around him, Yanek refuses to give up. He finds surprising glimpses of hope and kindness in the most unlikely places. Based on an astonishing true story, this powerful book puts you right in Yanek's shoes as he fights to keep his spirit alive. It is a gripping tale of resilience, showing how a young person can hold onto their identity and their will to live even when facing the greatest challenges imaginable.