The Paper Route, by Jacqueline Cayer Nelson McDonald, is an engrossing mystery set in the 1960s that follows a clever little girl whose deeds transcend her years. Jackie is a natural-born observer whose curiosity leads her to notice details that adults would miss. Her inquisitiveness...

In the fourteenth century, young Tokoyo lived in Japan as a noble who enjoyed the best things in life. However, Tokoyo’s wealth and status didn’t make her proud. She respected people, was humble, and had sea diving training with the impoverished Ama. Her world came...

The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper by Mary K. Savarese is a young adult fantasy novel that will enchant readers of any age. The story begins with Tyler, a nerdy, twelve-year-old boy who tags along with his Aunt Megan to the city of Florence. During...

The Last Princess by Shelley Wilson tells the story of Edith, a teenager who embarked on a husband-seeking expedition around Northumbria with her two younger sisters, although she couldn't have been prepared for what was going to happen on her journey. Instead of attending balls...

There’s No Basketball on Mars is a work of fiction in the adventure subgenre. It is aimed at young adult readers and was penned by author Craig Leener. The book follows maths savant Lawrence Tuckerman, an autistic young man whose best friend is leaving for...

Growing up is tough at the best of times, but when your parents split up and your best friend dumps you for some bully, life really can’t get much worse. Or can it? In Tommy and the Order of Cosmic Champions by Anthony J. Rapino...

The Only Way Out is a dramatic young adult novel by Katie Kuperman that tackles the social issues of high school bullying. Kaitlyn and Rebecca have been best friends and neighbors since they were very young, but they've always gone to different schools. Everything changes...

The Memories of Eskar Wilde is a work of fiction in the coming of age, social issues, and literary fiction subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and was penned by author E.H. Wilde. In keeping with the theme of memoir-style writing,...

The Hidden World is a young adult paranormal novel by Til Turner with adventurous and oftentimes horror elements. The author perfectly describes a completely new world hidden underneath the town of Nelson Gap, discovered by three youngsters and best friends, Kevin, Simon, and Lara. The...

Touch by Rebecca Miller is the story of two troubled teens, Megan and Shawn, whose lives intersect in a small town and are changed forever. Megan and her brothers are starting over in a new town, a fresh start their father says, after the tragic...