Susan Hood Livres

The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias "Anna") and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna's son). She wouldn't be Zhanna. She'd use an alias. A for Anna. A for alive. When the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at the world's top conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister Frina, and their entire family are removed from their home by the Nazis and forced on a long, cold, death march. When a guard turns a blind eye, Zhanna flees with nothing more than her musical talent, her beloved sheet music, and her father's final plea: "I don't care what you do. Just live." This incredible true story in-verse about sisterhood, survival, and music is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Inside Out and Back Again, and Alan Gratz. Includes extensive back matter with original letters and photographs, additional information, and materials for further reading.

"Thoughtful and thought-provoking, this book will plant the seeds of environmental activism in young readers." —Kirkus (starred review)“I encourage everyone to read this book.” —Dr. Jane Goodall There’s no doubt about it—plastic is in almost everything. From our phones and computers to our toys and utensils, plastic is everywhere. But the amount of plastic we throw away is hurting the health of our planet. With  The Last Kids vs. Plastics , readers will be fascinated as they learn about the growing plastic problem and meet just a few of the young activists who are standing up and speaking out for change. And there are many more incredible kids here, not much older than our readers, who will inspire us all to change the way we think about plastic! With an introduction from Milo Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning author Susan Hood highlights the threat of plastic and the kids who are fighting for change to save our planet. Includes extensive backmatter with a timeline, author’s note, further resources, and more.

Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, this poignant narrative follows young Ukrainian Jewish sisters Zhanna and Frina, talented piano prodigies who use their musical gifts to survive. As they navigate the dangers of their time, the sisters cleverly evade their pursuers while hiding in plain sight. Presented as a middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse, this story combines historical depth with emotional resonance, offering a unique perspective on resilience and creativity during a dark chapter in history, crafted by award-winning author Susan Hood and Greg Dawson.

The narrative follows the inspiring journey of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, where children transform discarded materials into musical instruments. This unique initiative not only fosters creativity and talent among the youth but also highlights the power of community resilience and innovation. Through their music, the orchestra members transcend their challenging circumstances, showcasing hope and the transformative impact of art in their lives.

The Academic Encounters series uses a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English. There are two books for each content area. Academic Encounters: Life in Society engages students with authentic academic readings, photos, graphs, and charts on stimulating topics from the field of sociology. Topics include peer pressure, the influence of the media, and balancing home and work. Students develop important skills such as reading critically, examining graphic material, highlighting, note taking, and preparing for a quiz. By completing writing assignments of different lengths, students build academic writing skills, respond to the readings, and incorporate what they have learned. The topics correspond with those in Academic Listening Encounters: Life in Society. The books may be used independently or together.

Six of the much-loved Pup and Hound first readers by Susan Hood have been collected here into one manageable volume. The stories included Pup and Hound, Pup and Hound Move In, Pup and Hound Stay Up Late, Pup and Hound in Trouble, Pup and Hound Play Copycats and Pup and Hound Hatch an Egg. The stories follow one another with only a title page separating them, so they can be read one after the other, or separately. Each is a gentle and humorous rhyming tale about two lovable dogs and the adventures they get into around the farm where they live. Though the older, wiser (and much bigger!) Hound often needs to help little Pup out of a scrape, he also finds he has a lot more fun when he looks at the world the way energetic Pup does. And, of course, all always ends well for the two good friends.These Level 1 first readers have easy vocabulary, simple sentences and lots of repetition and rhyme. “Pup gobbled up all the meat. He left nothing for poor Hound to eat! Never mind. Hound chewed the stick. Then Hound gave Pup a goodnight lick.” The playful illustrations by Linda Hendry provide visual clues to any unfamiliar words. Part of the Kids Can Read series, the Pup and Hound stories are a perfect choice for the youngest beginning readers who are making their first forays into the world of sentences and word recognition.

Elmo visits the Sesame Street fire house for a tour and learns about the various equipment and trucks that are used to fight fires. While there, Elmo also finds the little black puppy he had seen in the neighborhood.

The narrative centers on Henny Sinding, a brave twenty-two-year-old who played a pivotal role in smuggling Jewish families from occupied Denmark to safety in Sweden during the Holocaust. This middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse, penned by award-winning author Susan Hood, highlights themes of courage, resilience, and the impact of individual action in times of crisis, offering young readers an inspiring glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of history.

With Nazis bombing London every night, it’s time for thirteen-year-old Ken to escape. He suspects his stepmother is glad to see him go, but his dad says he’s one of the lucky ones—one of ninety boys and girls to ship out aboard the SS City of Benares to safety in Canada.Life aboard the luxury ship is grand—nine-course meals, new friends, and a life far from the bombs, rations, and his stepmum’s glare. And after five days at sea, the ship’s officers announce that they’re out of danger.They’re wrong.Late that night, an explosion hurls Ken from his bunk. They’ve been hit. Torpedoed! The Benares is sinking fast. Terrified, Ken scrambles aboard Lifeboat 12 with five other boys. Will they get away? Will they survive?Author Susan Hood brings this little-known true World War II story to life in a novel in verse.

Sibling rivalry takes center stage as a big sister's playful teasing escalates, leading to a hilarious confrontation. When the tables turn and she faces consequences for her actions, the dynamics shift, making it easier for both sisters to reconcile. This story highlights the complexities of sibling relationships, showcasing moments of frustration and the importance of forgiveness.