This week on BookQuest, we’re exploring two incredible historical stories about girls facing impossible odds and making tough choices.

On the Shelf This Week:

• Iszi Lawrence joins the show to talk about Doomsday, a heart-pounding race through 1348. As the Black Death spreads, one girl must navigate a world of fear, suspicion, and superstition to survive the plague.

• Karen McCombie also features with My Family the Enemy, a moving story of loyalty and conscience. This emotional tale follows a girl navigating friendship and identity when her family’s views put her at odds with everyone around her.