Dragon lover? Space lover? This book has you covered. This book is a unique mash-up of fantasy with sci-fi, and it doesn't do it justice to merely say "It's dragons in space". Mr. Reintgen again flour…
Accompanied by colored illustrations, The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams is a lyrical narrative of adventure on The Silk Road. The format is a first person recounting by the boy, …
The Color of Home by Kit Tosello is a standalone novel about a woman named Audrey who must come to terms with difficult events of her past. The story takes place small-town Oregon. Readers will find r…
Mexikid was a 2024 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of several other awards. This is a pretty substantial graphic novel with abundant text to support the visual narrative. It outlines the author's …
Seasons of Flesh and Flame is the second book in A.G. Howard's duology. The first installment, Shades of Rust and Ruin, was dark, gothic, confusing, and disorienting, but this book passes more firmly …
I may no longer be a teen, but I still read lots of books targeted towards younger readers and enjoy keeping certain authors that specifically write YA on my radar. I haven’t seen a lot of chatter in …
One Last Promise by Susan May Warren is all the reasons people read Warren’s work. This is the third book in the Alaska Air One Rescue series. It could be a standalone book, but for those who know the…
The Boys is a raunchy, irreverent take on the super hero genre. Far from the heroic and adventurous titles that inspired it, this graphic novel is filled with heroes that are only heroes because they'…
The penguin comedy, Pablo and Splash, takes the reader on a crazy romp through both time and space with two loveable flightless protagonists. The silliness of these two characters is heartwarming and …
My Vampire vs Your Werewolf brings young readers into a world of monster gladiatorial fights, where fantastical and vicious creatures are pitted against each other by trainers who are children granted…
Nicole M. Miller’s debut novel Until Our Time Comes transports readers to World War II Poland. As one might expect, the topic is heavy and filled with tragedies. However, this book is different becaus…
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell will be impossible for middle grade readers to resist. First, the subject matter of fantastical creatures is so compelling for this age of readers. Second, …
