Get ready for the second installment in the Anastasia Phoenix series. It’s a fast-paced romp thru Europe as Anastasia, her sister, and their closest friends chase the culprit in the De…
The original book was so good (see Speak review) that the reviewer was skeptical about a graphic novel version, but this is masterfully illustrated and written, and it's just as difficult to…
Jen Wang has crafted a beautifully illustrated story with a sweet message of unconditional love, friendship, and acceptance. Her main characters are lovable and relatable as they navigate the challeng…
Old or young, this is a book that should go straight to the top of your reading pile. With a band of characters that will leave you reminiscing about your best-est buds and a plot line that is n…
I Have Lost my Way is the one-day story of three young adults who having seemingly lost their way in this world and are struggling to find where they are and how they belong in both their persona…
Bicycle is twelve-years-old and she narrates this story for us. As an orphan, raised by a retired Nun and several Nearly Silent Monks, Bicycle lives a unique life, and Sister Wanda wants more fo…
Amal Unbound undertakes the challenge to bring to light the injustice of the world, specifically that of gender inequality, social status, and education in a Pakistani village. Through the eyes o…
Set in Frida Kahlo's hometown, Coyoacan, Mexico, this mystery is rich with Mexican culture, art history, and the self-discovery of a young girl from Kansas who is visiting her father's country for the…
The Boy, The Bird, and the Coffin Maker by Matilda Woods was fun to read primarily because of the lyrical language used throughout, and the illustrated layout of the pages. It was a delight to lo…
From You to Me is a beautifully written, emotionally charged novel with a look into how grief can affect people differently. Author K. A. Holt tells the story of Amelia, an 8th grader who has bee…
Gordon Korman delivers yet another witty but completely relatable novel, Whatshisface, that takes a common middle school problem and tells it in such a way that has the reader laughing one m…
Daisy is 17. Her sister is the future princess of Scotland. Narrating our story for us, Daisy gives us a light-hearted and amusing take on what life with royals might look like f…
