The Shadow of the Slave Ship by Wendy Leighton-Porter is a whimsical journey through time to eighteenth-century Bristol and London. Slavery is still legal in Britain, although the tide is beginning to turn on public acceptance, and there is a growing movement calling for its...

Max and Charlie's Highland Adventure by Wendy Leighton-Porter is another gripping adventure in a middle-grade series that will appeal to readers of all ages. Max is being sent on another special mission by the Guardians of Time, but on this occasion, he is not alone....

The Spirits of '76 by T. W. Fitzhugh is the first book in the Spirits of the Revolution series. The Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle in the American Revolutionary War, is drawing near. Just 11 years old, Emmeline is fed up with other people...

The Stars Are Always There by Jaime Maria Merrill is a compelling read, with a fast-paced plot and vivid writing that brings the events to life. The summer isn’t going well for Jess Lindsey, a month short of her twelfth birthday. Her parents have just...

In Forgotten Secrets of the Tuscarora Eye by D. L. Bush, Hannah's school assignment collides with questions about her family history, following her from Pinewood Elementary to her late great-aunt Buggy’s house in North Carolina. While staying there with Chan and Aimee, Hannah uncovers 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...

My Name Is Winter by Athena Grace is a children's picture book told by Winter, a six-year-old girl most people call Winnie. The book follows one full, busy day in her life while she shares the things she enjoys the most. She jumps on her...

Tannenbaum by Laurie Summers follows Nicola Hoffman, who is taken to her grandmother’s remote New Mexico home just before Christmas, where an ornate tree dominates the house. After falling asleep beneath it, Nicola wakes to find herself reduced in size inside the tree, surrounded by...

Goldie Bird by Patty Ihm is a coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of family, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small town of Charlotte, Illinois, the narrative follows twelve-year-old Goldie Martell as she navigates a transformative year marked by loss, love, and unexpected connections....

Deadpan by Harold Eppley offers readers a glimpse into the life of Jackson, a 12-year-old boy navigating the challenges of middle school, family dynamics, and living with Moebius Syndrome. Written in free verse, the story captures the raw emotions and experiences of a young boy...