The Rag and Bone Shop By: Robert Cormier The bulk of the book is an interrogation of a young boy accused of committing a brutal murder. What we learn about the boy and the interrogator is quite disturbing. It will leave you with questions and make you listen more carefully to news reports and "facts".
The Westing Game By: Ellen Raskin A real murder mystery for middle school students with a large amount of characters. It is a Newberry Award winning novel.
Forged by Fire By: Sharon Draper A novel about living in a city under poor conditions which leads to abuse of all sorts from chemical to child. It is also the story of love and salvation.