In Dan O'Mahony’s Illumina, Ronnie Jackman is a small-for-his-age sixth grader starting at a new school after losing his parents in a devastating house fire. He grieves and struggles with recurring visions of a colossal golden dragon. He finds an unexpected champion in Mr. Griffin,...

Iffy Eats Monsters for Breakfast by Bryan Timothy Mitchell is a children’s science fiction/fantasy novel. The story follows Kristine as she and her family move into their new house. She immediately gets the feeling that something is not right with their new place. At first,...

Into Ashes is the final chapter in the Phoenix Rising Trilogy by A.L. Wyss. After saving the world twice, Vivian Carmine, a girl with Phoenix powers, finds herself at a crossroads. She has to go up against RISE, the secret organization for mythical creatures that...

I Drove My Bed to Grandma’s House by Carolyn Huizinga Mills is the story of a boy named Lex who absolutely does not want to take his afternoon nap. His mother says, “Sleep tight,” but instead of drifting off as she hopes, he begins to...

In I Like Monsters (Except My Teacher) by Joshua McDonald, Sebastian "Seb" Carid is an intelligent and resourceful 11-year-old who often gets into trouble, which involves his mother being called to the school. When monsters in human form, known as Morugs, infiltrate the school in...

Isle of Dragons by L.A. Thompson is the captivating first book in the Isle of Dragons series, blending children’s and YA sci-fi fantasy in a thrilling narrative. The story opens with 16-year-old Jade, who is on the run through a forest, escaping in her malfunctioning...

If You Have Time is a children's adventure fantasy by Norman Gilliland. Drew, Joy, Jasmine, and her half-sister Lila are middle schoolers. While chasing a mysterious thief who stole an antique pocket watch belonging to Drew's grandfather, the four friends suddenly find themselves traveling through...

Ivy’s Popsicle Dragon by Mr. Sun is a humorous children's book in which Ivy wakes up crying and startles her mom. Of course, her mom wants to know what is wrong, and when Ivy tells her about her “nightmare,” it isn’t what she is expecting....

In a Land Far Away: Second Edition by Aleksandra Layland is a colorful picture book that covers the wonders of the fictional land of Kimbria. As a part of Layland's Windflower Saga, this book celebrates the racial diversity and friendships shown throughout the series. With...

Named after the wind because of her unusual frame and the butt of cruel jokes from the other fairies in her Fae community, Aella cannot fathom why she has no sparkle even when others have theirs. As she grows bigger the taunts become worse until...