The Mirror of Doom is the first book in The Out-of-this-World Adventures of Tim Hunter series, written by Bailey Baxter and illustrated by LaSablonniére. When twelve-year-old Tim Hunter steals his sister Kat’s diary, he gets a lot more than he’d bargained for. His older siblings,...

To Be Frankie by Marcus Saieva is a story about a young boy who suffered cognitive impairment after an accident followed by contracting spinal meningitis. As a seventeen-year-old, he manages in a year group for fourteen/fifteen-year-olds. But Frankie has an indomitable spirit and a remarkably...

Crowns and Kingdoms is the fourth book in the Bohemia series by Norris Bloom. While travelling with Brando, Bohemia’s aegis and chief knight, sixteen-year-old Adela, Bohemia’s lost princess, sneaks into the gypsy kingdom of Bohemia to seek out Regin and Grimhilt (the wise ones). On...

Santa’s Rescue Dog: Super Speed Sam, Book 5 is from the children-animal series by Monty McClaine. In this story, Sam the basset hound learns how he received his super speed powers from his ancestors. Santa Claus ignores Mrs. Claus’ warning so his sneeze lands him...

Gewgaws by C.M. Bacon is the story of two young boys, Perry Dobbs, and a friend, Arvin “Chipmunk” Pewter, meeting up after not seeing each other for two years. It has been two years since Arvin was in town and he is looking for a...

Santosh the Little Elephant is a children’s book written by Gilbert-Ian Rueda and illustrated by Gülistan Yildiz. Santosh is much smaller than other elephants his age. Avoiding all talk of the upcoming move, Santosh pretends to be asleep and overhears his parents discussing how they...

Mr. Wackenteach Teaches Sixth Grade: The Wackenteach Series, Volume 6 by JCM is an educational adventure novel for children. Yes, summer is nearly over, and the Specialists are feeling decidedly mixed emotions over the prospect of their last year at Pagic Elementary. They're excited to...

Teddy's Day: On a Bearish Adventure Through Everyday Life is a children’s book written in rhyme by Peter N. Liptak and illustrated by Pascal Biannicléger. When the sun rises, Teddy looks out the window and smiles. While eating breakfast, Teddy tries to think of...

Zeb and the Great Ruckus is an illustrated children’s book written by Josh Donellan. Twelve-year-old Zeb celebrates his birthday with a rather unique birthday cake before making his way to school. He returns home in the afternoon with his best friend, Flip, who is eager...

Desmond and His Mighty Adventures is a children’s book written in rhyme by Rebecca Guerrero and illustrated by Andrew Miller. Three-year-old Desmond celebrates his birthday with his parents, but is disheartened to receive a soft teddy bear as a birthday gift, as it is not...