All the Characters by Golden November is exactly that since it does feel like every name that has come across Milestoneville in print is in this edition of the series, although I'd challenge keen readers to see who isn't. November has gifted readers again with...

Through the Witches Stone by Scott A. Johnson introduces Hadley, who wasn’t so sure about spending the entire summer with Grandma. Isolated, out in the woods, with no cell service, no television, and no neighbors, it sounded, quite simply, bleak, not to mention boring. It...

Have you ever wondered if there are advanced alien civilizations somewhere far away from us? What would they think of the human species if they could observe us from their worlds? This scenario is played out in this thought experiment by Turtle, with A Grading...

Life is a gift that allows us to impact the world around us. But what sort of impact do we have? Are we doing our best to better ourselves and our surrounding environment, or are we selling our souls in pursuit of success and material...

Underneath the Fireflies is a compelling mystery by Marianne Scott. Grace Walker has a gift of sight that only the pure of heart have. After a tragic accident at her workplace, Grace is on her way to Galliano Island to take a break from everything...

Secrets of the Moon: Myth and Mysticism, History and Science by Andrew Osiow examines the connection between the moon and humanity throughout history with an assortment of riveting facts. The moon has fascinated people for centuries with legends and theories found in mythology through moon...

Pistachio the Owl by Kristi Shimada is a sweet story about an owl family. Pistachio is the oldest of the siblings, his sister is Macadamia, and the youngest is Cashew. They are burrowing owls, so instead of living in trees, their homes are in the...

James St. Clair cannot believe his eyes when he discovers two bodies in a vehicle unearthed by the harsh weather of the Libyan desert. His discovery would turn out to be the key to solving a twenty-something-year-old mystery. It was also the beginning of a...

Secrets of the Wild by Olivia Kent is an interesting look at the hidden lives of animals. We are introduced to the wild by the author, who states that although we know much about the animal kingdom we have yet to learn about their secret...

Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm by Kimberly Behre Kenna is the story of Jett, a traumatized sixth-grader who is tired of the noises inside and around her. She desperately seeks peace, but nothing seems to work out for this troubled girl. Her life takes...

Eleanor loves walking in the woods because it keeps her calm and happy. One day, she sees an owl flying in the forest, follows it, and diverts from her usual path. She stumbles upon a mysterious cardboard box. Eleanor finds its location strange but decides...

In the fantasy Not What Meets the Eye, author Matrika Hay presents a captivating narrative that interweaves adventure, magic, and mystery. The story follows Antosha Scarlett, an intrepid archaeologist who finds herself embroiled in a dangerous chain of events following an attack after her return...

Brotherhood of the Lion by Roger Wellington Nason is a story about Remi and Andre, two disfigured twin boys raised in the Abbey of Cluny in the 11th century. The twins are mistreated and discriminated against by some monks at the abbey and the townsfolk....

There are places where something magical is in the air. One such place is Taikamaa, home to the six young protagonists of Taikamaa and the Twin Stars: Book 1 by Ramya Kapadia. Their names are Hannah, Rodrigo, Imtiaz, Kanmani, Dakota, and Amari, and one day...

Robert Alan Henricks' Jewels of the Crown is a riveting contemporary detective story about a 13th-century mystery that has remained unsolved for eight centuries. The story draws its inspiration from legends about the lost crown jewels of King John of England who died in 1216....

In Freddie The Fly: Seeing Through Another Lens by Kim Delude, Freddie becomes upset because his best friend decides to work on a project with someone else. One of his classmates smacks him, and another gets angry. Freddie thinks their behavior is not his fault....

In The Clear by Frederick K. Van Patten begins with Cressida's funeral. Cressida's devastated cousin Melody embarks on a mission to find Simon, who has disappeared and is suspected of illegal activities. With clues suggesting Simon is hiding in the Olympic Rain Forest, Melody, alongside...

Where the Wind Wills by D. Flower takes readers on an adventure-packed, culture-rich trip to different remote locations, far away from Western shores. She relates her desire to find solace and meet people still in touch with their ancient culture after experiencing fatigue from her...

Fairies, Sorcery, and the Greek Gods by Donald R. Richter is a tale where ordinary life and mystical events intertwine. Andre and Jack navigate a world teeming with both human and mythical characters. Jack is empowered by divine abilities and Andre's pragmatism counterbalances the narrative's...

Our Family's Story of Survival as POWs in the Philippines: A World War II Memoir is a gripping narrative co-authored by siblings Pamela J. Brink, Robert A. Brink, and John W. Brink. Narrated from three perspectives, the book gives readers a vivid and layered chronicle...