The Wild Waves by Tuula Pere tells the story of Otto, a young boy who is terrified of the family’s motorboat, the loud noise, and the speed of the waves. During a trip to an island, Otto is overcome with fear while his family enjoys...

The Voice of the Wooden Dragon by Christie Waldman is a children's fantasy where a human boy, Peter Porter, is caught in the conflict between rebels and the ruling dragon monarchy. Peter is accused of conspiring with Meredith, a rebellious dragon leader, and is imprisoned...

The Fallen Swallow by Justin C. Davis is an awesome magical fantasy. The story starts with three old hags chanting a magical prophecy, entranced in their manic dance. The next scene takes us to Mercia, a small village destroyed by malevolent sorcerers. An orphan teenage...

The Traveling Tales of Nacho and Lola: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration is a delightful children’s story by Terrilyn M. Trejo. Nacho and Lola are going on an exciting trip with Tata Trejo to visit his friend to celebrate the Hispanic holiday, Dia de los...

Tuula Pere tells the story of the shoemaker and Aron in The Shoemaker’s Splendid Lamp. Long before your grandparents were born, an old shoemaker, his wife, and their many children lived beside a beautiful lake. The shoemaker constantly worked making boots to sell to keep...

In The Secrets of Shadywoods by Jill Hovis, Maggie and Julie plan to go to an art camp together, but Maggie is in for a rude disappointment. Maggie’s mom unexpectedly announces an immediate move to a campground in Georgia. Maggie’s fate is to be stuck...

The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig, written by Andy Evans and illustrated by Lucy Fleming, follows Erig, an earwig, on a series of adventures to learn about life and its challenges. After completing four training challenges set by his mother, Erig meets Bob, a...

Thurman the Thief by Annabelle Yim is a delightful children’s book about a mysterious little thief who likes to steal children’s toys, puzzles, and often irreplaceable parts that are needed to enjoy these toys. Thurman is a hide-and-seek expert who is never seen but strikes...

In The Mountain of Gold by Fred J. Fisher, we follow the adventurous journey of Kaeri, a young boy from Japan with big dreams of finding treasure and a life beyond his humble beginnings. One day, he meets a mysterious raven who offers to help...

Treasure of the North is Minda Gomez's fourth book in her Martinez Kids Adventures series, which imagines adventures for three siblings, Rico, Diego, and Araceli around Minnesota. The Martinez kids find themselves thrust into a virtual reality treasure hunt when their neighbor, Don Toño, gives...