The protagonist of the Iron-Jawed Boy, Ion, comes from a family of Callers, people who can control the elements. During a detainment of Callers, Ion’s father attaches a V-strip of iron to Ion’s chin. Then, his parents are sent away with the other Callers to...

The Crazy Christmas Caper by Andrew C.F. Guile is set against the backdrop of Christmas. Skinny Finny and his twin, Tubby, wake up on Christmas Day to find out that their parents have gone missing. Their Christmas has been ruined and they set out in...

Raegan and RJ Save the Day: Raegan and RJ in Space, written by Richard Collins and Illustrated by Jennifer Lusong, is an intriguing graphic novel and vividly colorful comic. This book provides an introduction into the realm of Christians living in space. The book also...

Dragon Quest by Nora Ryan unfolds as some young dragons face the trials of advancing in the Dragon Academy. Among the students are best friends Soot, Ember, and Spark. Ember and Spark have no problems flying and spurting their fire on target. Soot, however, has...

The Shield of Horatius: A Molly & Michael Mystery (Molly & Michael Mysteries) (Volume 1) by Chris Oler is another adventure fantasy story which children will enjoy reading. Marco Vittorini's family has protected the location of an artifact for hundreds of years. Molly and Michael...

The Escape of Princess Madeline by Kirstin Pulioff is an enthralling adventure story that will leave readers captivated and amused. Princess Madeline celebrates her 16th birthday knowing the inevitable. Her future has already been mapped out. It is going to be boring, a life of...

The Silver Rings by Samuel Valentino is a fantasy adventure story about twins Celia and Alice. Their evil stepmother sends them on an adventure to a world of fantasy and imagination. On their adventure, they come across various interesting characters such as a sarcastic fairy...

With the aid of a filly unicorn, full of spirit, an enormous guardian of the forest, and a phantom which chills one to the bone with its eyes, Laeka’Draeon, the last of the dragons, must venture into places that he has never seen before and...

In The Battle for Princess Madeline by Kirstin Pulioff, I was introduced to the kingdom of Soron and its ruling family, which included the title character, Princess Madeline. Finding a suitable mate is often a concern for the princes and princesses of a ruling family,...

The Sword of Demelza by J.E. Rogers is a fantasy adventure that is geared towards preteen and young adult readers, but should have many adult fans as well. The author set her fantasy in Australia, and the heroes and villains in the tale are native...