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...

The Bronson Escapades by Alison Bellringer takes readers on a delightful journey with the lively Bronson family. The book’s episodic, slice-of-life structure follows the Bronsons through various humorous and heartfelt episodes centered around a family mystery or challenge. Each chapter highlights the children's unique personalities...

The Rocket, written and illustrated by Daryl Horton, is a charming and modern take on Peter Newell’s classic The Rocket Book. It captures the joy and chaos that ensue when a young boy ignites a hidden rocket in his apartment building. Horton brings fresh energy...

The Galaxy According to Cece: The Mysterious Dr. Pruitt by Sherry Roberts is a children’s storybook that follows Cece, a girl navigating the complexities of a new life in a new town. Her family has just moved into an observatory, which should be quite exciting....

Maggie Lynch's The Power of S.A.D. is a poignant and powerful exploration of family, resilience, and self-discovery, woven into the fabric of an engaging Upper Middle Grade/YA novel. Set against the backdrop of foster care and familial upheaval, the book follows 11-year-old Akna Sales, who...

The Water's Edge by Thomasina Tissue is told from the perspective of Tanya, who alongside Steven visits Jack, who once saved a child and is now fighting a legal dispute over his land. Tanya and Steven witness the discovery of an energy-emitting artifact during an...

The Ghost of Whispering Willow by Amanda M. Thrasher is a thrilling read for children, young adults, and adult fans of mysteries and adventures with a paranormal twist. Stewart, Andy, and Zack are three friends investigating unusual activity in the Whispering Willow Woods. The boys...

The Journey by Jim Sano is about finding a secret portal to another world where wishes exist. Will, the protagonist, unwittingly wishes his baby brother, Sam, would disappear. His unfortunate wish results in adventures he and his friends could only dream of. Now he needs...

How do you help athletic children with lots of energy but not enough sportsmanship? Scott Charles explores the options in The Breaking Game. Rebecca is 12 years old and loves to play soccer. She tends to get extremely aggressive and over-competitive, especially when she thinks she...

The Hunt is a work of fiction in the animals, adventure, and action subgenres. It is intended for middle-grade readers and contains some mild violence. Penned by author duo Sofia Foskaris and Stefania Foskaris, the story takes readers on an enthralling journey into the lives...