In The Time-Jinx Twins by Carol Fisher Saller, twins Kat and Ellie have accidentally stumbled their way into 1970 using a machine their mother has invented. The only problem is that they don’t know how to get back. They figure out a way to meet...

L.A. Hill's The Secret of the Quail follows the adventures of a young nature enthusiast. Benny Z is a young boy with a keen interest in anything related to nature. Benny still remembers the last time he spent at his granddad's place, planting vegetables in...

The Curse of the Dead Man’s Diamond by Christyne Morrell is a children’s middle-grade mystery that takes readers to Casaluna, Florida. A girl named Charlie immediately feels the oppressive heat and uncanny energy of her new surroundings. Her father has uprooted their lives to...

It can be tough being a household name. Ron Keres proves it in This Book is Viral! Finn the Frog is a celebrity. He would even say he’s gone viral! But just as he is touting his popularity… Achooo! A sneezy reader interrupts him. Yuck—germs!...

Murphy Tulley finds himself in trouble after a careless mistake, setting off the adventure in The Gem Keeper, the first book in The Illusia Chronicles by Diane Martin. Murphy is a typical twelve-year-old who gets distracted and sometimes forgets his chores. One night, he sees...

What if a dog could be taken to new places just by wagging its tail? In The Tales of Charlie Wags: European Christmas Adventure by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay, young readers are taken on a journey along with a cheerful pup, Charlie, as he...

The Misadventures of Nico and Maddie by Maria Aldana is an electrifying mystery for young readers. Along with their team of mystery investigators, Nico and his sister Maddie go in search of mystery, or perhaps trouble, at Crestwood Academy, much to the appreciation but mostly...

The Young Mystery Series: The Missing Good Luck Charm by B. K. Maxwell is a children’s mystery that introduces readers to twins, Marcus and Kia. They attend Rydell Elementary School and have a club known as the Young Detective Agency. As the story begins, Kia,...

What if a simple song could change the world? In Tracey and the Ukulele, written and illustrated by Susan Montgomery, young readers are introduced to a curious black and white cat named Tracey, who wonders if she can do just that. After discovering a ukulele,...

The Cats of Caylor Academy: The Pharaoh’s Catacombs by Karen Bitzer is an engaging and imaginative tale that blends history, adventure, and the charm of feline protagonists. The story follows Sheba, Ruby, Tank, Buckley, and Quinn as they navigate a mysterious underground Egyptian funerary complex...