In The Three Stones of Ebon by David and Keiko Mello, Sturgus is facing trouble. Jack is only 11, but he already knows there is something strange about the lady down the road. When he receives a gift from her, it takes him and Lucky,...

Georgie Karras and the Niddle of Nern by Kate Mathos introduces us to a world where magic and mourning intertwine. In this middle-grade fantasy, a young girl struggling with grief finds herself drawn into the magical Kingdom of Nern, a vibrant realm threatened by encroaching...

The Books of Neven by Mike Cooper is the first in a series of fantasy adventures aimed at a young audience. Archer and Mimi are twelve-year-old twins who spend much of their time living with their Nan, as their solo-parent mother works and frequently travels...

Hobart's Second Quest by Heather Mullaly, another installment in the Adventures of Hobart series, is a captivating adventure for young readers. Twelve-year-old Hobart is a knight school student at the court of King Roland and Queen Yolonda. An unexpected guest disrupts Hobart's usual routine. It...

James’s Book of UnScary Monsters is a wonderful book by Michael Pekala to help children work through their fear of monsters. James decides to explore his house at night. Although he knows that there is a logical explanation for most of the bumps in the...

The Star Fairy by Chris Zuschlag is a magical children’s book that captures the enchantment of a young girl named Thyme Robin as she embarks on adventures with garden fairies. Thyme, a lover of flowers and the tiny fairies that inhabit her garden, dreams of...

Dragons Make The Coolest Pets by Dan Wafford is a delightful picture book that humorously details the advantages of having a dragon as a pet. The story follows a young boy who has a pet dragon named Smokey, whom he loves dearly. He explains how...

The Dragon Way Home is a meaningful and exciting children's fantasy by Margaretta James, with themes of family, friendship, and togetherness. Jamison lives on Australia's Gold Coast with his mom and her partner Gibbo. During a day at the beach, he sees an artist crafting...

Clemente and Bastian: An Exploration Without Radar by Estela Solis Torneria is a delightful story about an adventurous squirrel named Clemente and his friend Bastian, a shy boy in a wheelchair. Together, they set out on an imaginative journey in a makeshift ship, searching for...

Susan Reimer’s The Gatekeeper’s Daughter tells a story of tradition, duty, and discovery through the life of Maira, a young girl destined to follow in her father’s footsteps as the gatekeeper of their village. Her role is essential to the safety and order of their...