The Botanic Hill Detectives return in their seventh adventure, and this time, it’s all about pirates. Macadamia Street: Hidden Skeleton by Sherrill Joseph is set in the historic town of Penzance in Cornwall, which is still full of secrets and smugglers’ lore. Teenagers Moki, Rani,...

Inside My Lady Witch and Other Wondrous Tales by R. Max Gibson, readers will not find the usual beloved fairy tales they are used to seeing. Instead, it’s an original collection of stories filled with magic, quests, and memorable characters. Each one stands on its...

Matija Oreb Maša’s Magical Spring Wish is a children’s story about kindness, family, and the magic that can grow from caring for others. The book follows Granny and her loyal horse Toby as they prepare their small countryside home for the changing seasons. Young Nina...

The children’s book Max’s Fudgy Friends: Island Adventures with Mackinac Max by Debbie Nellis follows a cheerful turtle named Max as he sets out on a simple but joyful mission across Mackinac Island in search of fudge. Max wakes with “only one thing on his...

Max and Charlie's Highland Adventure by Wendy Leighton-Porter is another gripping adventure in a middle-grade series that will appeal to readers of all ages. Max is being sent on another special mission by the Guardians of Time, but on this occasion, he is not alone....

In Mootsie and the Invasion of the Robot Vacuum by Barbara Eckholdt Johnstone, Mootsie is a hidden creature that lives beneath Riley’s bed, formed from the small remnants that gather in a room that no one cleans. Riley answers every order to tidy the space...

Monsters, sharks, and danger lurk in the charming children’s book, Molly’s New Treasure (Molly Greenwood Adventures) by Carmen Allen. A fire burns the homes and crops of the farmers who live around the village. While the King and the villagers find them temporary homes, Molly...

Mari-chan and Roboto Bunny by Jon Kaczka is about six-year-old Mari-chan, who went on an adventure with her best friend, Roboto Bunny. Mari-chan’s daddy went missing on an expedition to Antarctica, and Roboto Bunny had a plan to save him. Roboto Bunny needed Mari-chan’s help,...

Me and You and Kalamazoo: Invasion of the Monster Trucks by Papa D. is an imaginative story that follows Kalamazoo, a young boy living in the magical Kingdom of Breland, as he embarks on an adventurous journey with his best friends, Jordan and William. What...

Mr. Wiz and The Dragon by Alex Stears tells the story of Mr. Wiz, a wizard who lives in the land of Moo, nestled within Windy Wood. Mr. Wiz is an unconventional and caring wizard. However, he is not particularly skilled, as his spells often...