Joan Lowery Nixon, president of the Mystery Writers of America, has found 10 well-known writers to craft spellbinding stories for adults who want to read but have undeveloped reading skills. Here are stories with adult themes and interests that challenge adult minds. All of the books in the series are written at the fourth- sixth- and eighth-grade reading levels, yet offer characters, situations, and concerns appropriate for adult readers.
Short and sweet, I enjoyed Paka & Jo friendship and team work. I like how the story wrapped up with these lines: "Sometimes reunions are reminders; reminders of real friendship and what it takes to keep those relationships going over the years." But remember: "Never go to your high school reunion."