In The Gloomlands Chronicles: Secrets of the Fae by Sam Rininger, over a century ago, fae creatures and humans lived in harmony, but a dragon attack led the fae to retreat to their realm. Karo, a twelve-year-old girl, believes her parents hid something important from her,...

Monster Mountain by Stacey Bartlett is a middle-grade adventure that blends folklore, fantasy, and the charm of childhood friendships. Set against the backdrop of Western North Carolina's rich legends, the story follows Nicky, her brother Ben, and her online best friend Winnie as they embark...

Palace Above the Clouds by Graham Whitlock is a delightful adventure that blends history and mystery with inventions, Victorian manners, and aeronautical discoveries. News of the Crystal Palace’s latest exhibition has everyone buzzing with excitement, as the first aeronautical invention is to be unveiled. The...

The Boy, the Cube, and the Elf is the first book of the Central Fire Series by Brent Golembiewski. At the remote Siler Station on Cellular Route E49B, Nico Flask wakes up to discover that his parents are missing, and he is currently the sole...

Ellie Ment and the Material Matter by Bertie Stephens is a fast-paced, humorous middle-grade fantasy that cleverly blends science with magic. At the center is Ellie, a logical, fiercely curious protagonist who doesn’t believe in magic until her school burns down in unexplained purple flames,...

Luna Elementum by T. Evelyn is an imaginative fantasy for young readers, blending themes of transformation, rebellion, and inner magic. We're with Nina, who stumbles upon a shimmering silver mirror and is transported to Mariana: a mystical realm of trolls, warring factions, and forgotten spells....

Sophia Freeman and the Winter Behemoth by T.X. Troan is an adventurous fantasy that follows 12-year-old Sophia as she navigates a world filled with magic, dangerous creatures, and evil forces on Pandilone Island. The story begins right where the previous chapter in the series left...

The Young Mystery Series: The Missing Lunch by B.K. Maxwell is a brilliantly well-written book that takes young readers on a mysterious adventure to discover the thief responsible for some missing PB&J sandwiches. Nine-year-old Kia and her twin brother Marcus are detectives, and they have...

Maggie Montgomery Races Through Time by Rae Marsh is a fun and exciting tale that follows Maggie, a 12-year-old girl preparing for a district track meet to win a 200-meter race. Maggie wakes up, only to see a pair of orange shoes with a lightning...

Cemetery Ridge by Barbara Eckholdt Johnstone follows Brooke, a young girl sent by her mother to live with a woman named Helena. This arrangement was meant to be temporary, as her mother was undergoing cancer treatment, but for over a year, Brooke had not heard...