Tent City by Kelly Van Hull tells of a plague of locusts that decimate the crops of America, resulting in food shortages. After the deaths of millions, Danielle and her little brother, Brody, are sent away by their parents to keep them from being rounded...

When a registered letter arrived at the Hirley residence, requesting the presence of their son Jason at the attorney's office, the family had no idea of the adventure that awaited them. One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Jason's great-great-grandfather left a will with instructions that...

In To the Stars, Niki O'Malley is the stereotypical 'fat kid' with bad eating habits, social isolation, and bullying issues. Her poor self-image is self-perpetuating and her disconnection from her family is inevitable. But inside the body of someone who self-medicates with chocolate, author Suzanne...

Tex, The Witch Boy by Stuart R. West is the story of a teenage boy and his journey through one year in his life. His father suffers from MS and his mother, who once fought and beat cancer, was taken from them in a freak...

As a HUGE steampunk fan, I was thrilled when I got a chance to read The Lotus Effect, the first book in the Rise of the Ardent series by Bridget Ladd. Lily Emmerson is the daughter of two of the most important leaders of her...

In The Ghostly Grammar Boy by Sandra Thompson, Fiona has to deal with her sister and her sister’s new boyfriend’s problems. It’s a typical teenager’s life, except for the fact that her sister and her boyfriend are both dead. When Fiona’s twin sister, Ella, died...

The War on Science Goes Batshit is a young adult story written by Allen J. Woppert about Timothy Thompson, a 14-year-old who lives in a small town in Illinois with the improbable name of Batshit. Timothy tells us exactly how the town got its name...

The Age of Amy: The Thumper Amendment by Bruce Edwards is a sometimes tongue-in-cheek story about teenagers getting the right to vote and how that might impact on future elections. Teenager Amy started her political activism as a companion to Alan, a hippie individual who...

The Other Side of the Door by Jill Vance is a curious collection of seventeen diverse and absorbing short stories. Some of these shorts have a paranormal aspect, while others are more along the lines of urban fiction. Still others represent a number of distinct...

The Other Side of the Ridge by Larry Deibert is an intriguing historical fiction novel, introducing readers to scientific and educational concepts of time travel and historical facts. The idea of time travel, as well as information on the United States' history, are a few...