In B.R. Kang’s Caput Mundi: The Head of the World, twelve-year-old Niil has spent a year on Umbra after Marcus and Mira Marcellus kidnapped him over a debt owed by his father, Hidemith Terra. When Niil discovers he can summon enarii, a liquid metal shaped...

Cotton and the Shadow of Memory Creek is a children’s picture book by Carolyn Christian. It tells the story of some barn animals who get pulled into an unexpected adventure. Cotton, a nosy little cat, slips out of the barn after dark. She takes a...

Cusp Born by Lorraine Hawley follows thirteen-year-old Abreel, raised in Callosum, a city that sorts children by Zodiac sign and elemental ability. Those who lack sponsors live as Forsaken under strict supervision. Abree is labeled Aries and expected to master fire, but her power behaves...

Clanless by Catherine Witzaney continues the epic saga of the Winged Folk with soaring stakes and heart-stirring heroism. Asher Songfeather, a sprite who seeks redemption by freeing a captive Dragonfly girl, finds her sister aligned with the rebel leader Ryn, whose escalating plans threaten full-blown...

Clemente and Bastian: An Exploration Without Radar by Estela Solis Torneria is a delightful story about an adventurous squirrel named Clemente and his friend Bastian, a shy boy in a wheelchair. Together, they set out on an imaginative journey in a makeshift ship, searching for...

Russell J Fellows' Children of the Ancient Heroes brings readers into a world full of mystery, magic, and family bonds. The main characters are siblings Tirza and Eli Nesbit who both love adventure. This leads them to an abandoned and mysterious Victorian house in their...

Christmas Magic by Pamela K. Kinney is a beautifully envisioned tale that captures the joy and enchantment of the holiday season. The story highlights that Christmas is a time for everyone, not just humans, as it brings together a diverse array of creatures, both natural...

You are wrong if you believe Cleo and Leo to be a pair of ordinary housecats. Do not let their laid-back demeanor and innocent faces fool you because they have some great adventures and experiences under their paws. It was only a matter of time...

Cheecho’s father has been gone for a long time and Cheecho doesn’t understand why. In Manuel Padilla Jr.’s Cheecho the Magnificent Magico, Cheecho learns that he has some magical powers, he just doesn’t know how to use them. All he wants to do with his...

Grab your pickaxe! What do a rock nerd, a gadget creator, and a legend hunter have in common? They are the main characters in Dani Camarena’s book, Casey Buckles and the Keeper of the Ice Caves. After running into Ellie at Camp Shala-Raka-Laka, best friends...