The Pendant Path by Jane Barlow and Steve Boivie
"Elsie's father hung his head. Of one accord, Elsie and Xan both put their arms around him, and he pulled them close. Even through the smoke and the chemicals that clung to their clothes and hair, Elsie could smell the familiar, comforting scent of her father's soap as she pushed her face into his shoulder." The Pendant Path by Jane Barlow Funk and Steve Boivie is a fun, young adult book that is all about the power of being nice and working together. The romance is almost non-existent, the violence is well within the PG range, and the story is a classic that's perfect for younger readers and adults who need a break from grimdark. This wasn't an especially spectacular read (and honestly I was a little bored in parts) but if I wanted something safe to recommend to someone who's tired of the more explicit novels, this would be a good go-to. "Like the flick of a switch, Kenji's eyes opened, transitioning from sleep to wa
