SNOW IN AUGUST by PETE HAMIL

Michael Devlin is a young Irish boy who has long found himself the victim of bullies at school.  However when he witnesses a local gang leader beat a Jewish shopkeeper nearly to death, his life becomes even harder than usual. Though he realizes that he must reveal what he saw to the authorities, Michael finds that it's hard to do the right thing knowing that he will receive harder beatings than usual.  However, when Michael befriends a local Jewish Rabbi, the two figure out a way to bring the gang leader to justice while keeping Michael safe, all aided by the legendary Golem, a mythical protector made from clay.

An excellent story................

UNBROKEN BY LAURA HILLENBRAND

In May of 1943, during World War II an American plane was shot down over the Pacific Ocean. This begins Louis Zamperini's journey to survive against all odds as a P.O.W. in a Japanese prison camp.

The former Olympic contender showed the resilence of the human mind, body and spirit.

This book was a page turner!!!!   Wow!!!! 

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY BY OSCAR WILDE

Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty.  Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life, indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society.  Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence.

It was a truly amazing book!!!!!