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Title Author Summary All the Light We Cannot See Anthony Doerr This is an amazing novel that takes place in World War II. It weaves together the stories of two young people trying to survive the terror and devastation of a war. Amusing Ourselves to Death Neil Postman This non-fiction book traces the history of mass media and its influence on our ability to think and process information. The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros This book of vignettes chronicles growing up in poverty and the effects of culture on our life view. The Things they Carried Tim O’Brien This novel addressed how soldiers deal with the effects of war. It is a metaphorical tale of how men prepare and fight war and what they bring home. The Giver Lois Lowry This young adult dystopian novel tells the story of Jonas, chosen to be the Receiver of Memories. It is the story of how