Book Series · 4 Books

Scholastic Focus Books

In order from Her Own Two Feet to We Must Not Forget.

The Scholastic Focus series is a set of 4 chapter books by Deborah Hopkinson, published between 2019 and 2021. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 370 pages.

Her Own Two Feet
Nazi Saboteurs
We Had to Be Brave
We Must Not Forget
Her Own Two Feet
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Her Own Two Feet
Sale price
$1697
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Her Own Two Feet

By Meredith Davis, Rebeka Uwitonze

A young girl risks everything for a chance to walk.

199 pages· 35,766 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: Rebeka, a Rwandan girl born with clubfeet, faces a life-changing decision. At nine, she must leave her family to travel to America for surgery that could allow her to walk. In a foreign land, with language barriers and daunting medical challenges, Rebeka's courage and spirit are tested. Will she find the strength to embrace this new world and the hope it offers? Her journey is a testament to resilience and the power of taking risks for a brighter future.
The complete set

Scholastic Focus Series

4 books · Published 2019–2021

Series
Sale price
$1697

Her Own Two Feet

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young girl risks everything for a chance to walk.

Sale price
$1697

Nazi Saboteurs

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Nazi agents infiltrate America in 1942, aiming to wreak havoc. Can they be stopped in time?

Sale price
$1899

We Had to Be Brave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Jewish children flee Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport, leaving families behind.

We Must Not Forget

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Uncover hidden stories of Jewish youth who defied the Holocaust's horrors.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Scholastic Focus series?

There are 4 books in the Scholastic Focus series. It began with Her Own Two Feet in 2019, and the newest book, We Must Not Forget, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Scholastic Focus books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Scholastic Focus to life.

01

Meredith Davis

Author
02

Rebeka Uwitonze

Author
03

Samantha Seiple

Author
04

Deborah Hopkinson

Author

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