The State of Emergency is the second installment of The Adventures of Rug Bug series by Kay M. Bates. After defeating the Ratty Army and freeing Mousetopia from the clutches of Rat City, Rug Bug, a beetle, enjoys his days as the newly promoted assistant...

The Ace Compeers: The Secrets of Skin Colour, written by Rita Bhandari and illustrated by Indra Audipriatna, is a mid-grade children's book that takes a scientific approach to explaining the genetic differences in skin color with the aim to advance anti-racism. The book begins with...

Take it from me, an ex-pat Aussie living in Canada: Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia by Erika Bud is “bonza”! What? Oh, forgive me. I just got carried away thinking about the reactions of youngsters reading this delightful book and hearing some Aussie “lingo” (words)...

Tips For Magicians is a work of fiction in the fantasy, drama, and adventure subgenres. The work is intended for children from the fourth to sixth grade reading age and was penned by author Celesta Rimington. Our central protagonist is Harrison Boone, a talented singer...

Jeremiah and Millie are two siblings who, along with their parents, enjoy the desert and riding their motorcycles. The family hopes to buy a particular piece of land that will allow them to pursue their dream of opening a camp for boys. Jeremiah and his...

The Two Sisters is a work of fiction in the science fiction and fantasy subgenres and serves as the first installment in the Intra-Earth Chronicles series. It is intended for children and was penned by author Kara Jacobson. Set in the distant future after a...

The Mask, written by the late author Clayton Marshall Adams, is an inspiring story for young adults. The story follows a young boy named Mil who looks different from most other people. Mil lives alone in the woods, hidden away from villagers who mock him...

The Midnight Glass is a children’s fantasy by D.T. Vaughn. Eleven-year-old Wyatt Dumont, his irritating sister Roxanne, and their widowed mother move to the eerily dark town of Davenport. No one is allowed to leave Davenport and its gates are kept locked. They feel out...

The Freight Train in the Sky is a sweet, easy-to-read chapter book for children. Author Holden Russell introduces young readers to an orphan named Paul, who lives with nuns in an orphanage because his parents died as a result of widespread disease. Although well cared...

The Big Gift, written by Derek Fisher, is an informative book for older children about using technology safely. The main character, Alicia, dreams of getting a tablet for her birthday. All her friends have one, and she is eager to join in on the fun...