Mistymoto and the Howling Wind by Todd Reese explores experiencing storms, being resilient, having courage, and working together. Mistymoto is an adorable cocker spaniel who has never experienced a hurricane before and is a little nervous about the approaching Hurricane Dexter set to hit Jacksonville....

Monster Mountain by Stacey Bartlett is a middle-grade adventure that blends folklore, fantasy, and the charm of childhood friendships. Set against the backdrop of Western North Carolina's rich legends, the story follows Nicky, her brother Ben, and her online best friend Winnie as they embark...

Merry Claus and the Holiday Dash: A Nochebuena and Christmas Story by Stefani Pineda and Ellen H.S. is a must-have Christmas book for children of all ages. It is a busy time for the North Pole Crew. Merry Claus, also known as Mrs. Claus, is...

Max and the Mighty Hurricane by Chrissy Hobbs and Ben Jackson is a relevant children's story that conveys a vital message. The story addresses very real fears that a child might have about facing an approaching natural disaster. The main character, Max, is scared! He...

Have you ever met a talking chimp? Sebastian Winthrop is not only a talking chimp, he’s also a first-rate detective. Just don’t call him a monkey as he’s really a chimp. Friendly, too, and it’s a good thing because in Michael Dell’s Monkey Flip, Addie...

Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course by Silvia Acevedo is a whimsical story about 10-year-old Marco Torres, who, feeling lonely after a fight with his best friend Tinker, impulsively orders monsters from an advertisement in an old comic book. To his surprise, the monsters arrive and come...

Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub: Journey to the Coral Reef by Suzanne Elizabeth Murphy is an imaginative story about a young girl who loves the water, particularly the ocean. Mirabelle fancies herself as a mermaid but doesn’t live near the sea. She spends a...

Mr. Barks A Lot by Fred Derf begins with a man and his wife, Louise, who move from the West Coast to North Carolina for work, soon adopting a Golden Labrador puppy named Fred. Fred quickly becomes house-trained but develops an unexplained fear of newspapers...

If you could grow anything you wanted in your very own garden, what would it be? In Tuula Pere’s My Sunflowers, Millie longs to grow something other than the boring vegetables her parents grow. She wants to grow something bright, cheery, and colorful, like sunflowers....

Missy, Mong & Pagoo by S. Nakovic is a bold adventure that takes young readers into the heart of an African jungle filled with mystery, danger, and the bonds of unexpected friendship. Missy—known formally as Miscilla Trent-D’arburn—sets out on a daring quest after her father...