In War Stories, Trevor is obsessed with war-based video games and idolizes his great-grandfather Jacob, a celebrated World War II veteran. When Jacob decides to revisit the places he served, including the French village he helped liberate. Trevor jumps at the chance to join him. But as they retrace Jacob's steps, Trevor begins to uncover long-buried secrets that challenge everything he thought he knew about heroism, honor, and the cost of war. In Linked, a quiet town is shaken when a swastika is discovered at the middle school. Link, Michael, and Dana are caught in the center of the fallout, Link, the popular kid; Michael, the first suspect; and Dana, the only Jewish student in school. As more symbols of hate appear, the students launch a movement to fight back and uncover the truth. But what they discover forces them to confront not only the present, but also the dark shadows of the past.

This two-book collection explores themes of history, identity, courage, and justice, perfect for middle-grade readers who crave compelling characters, real-world issues, and stories that stay with you long after the final page.