Stjarna’s Stars by Patricia Squire weaves a heartfelt tale of young Stjarna, a spirited Icelandic girl whose life takes a dramatic turn after a volcanic eruption forces her family to emigrate to Canada. Through Stjarna’s eyes, readers experience the resilience required for such a journey,...

Super Penguin 2 by Rob Witzel is the tale of a penguin, Paul Frost, who is endowed with superpowers and solves crimes. Paul and his friends, Annie the polar bear and Sam the lion, meet new antagonists and experience thrilling events. With the arrival of...

Sword and Mirror by Melissa McGehee is a captivating fantasy for children that follows the journey of Princess Moray in the Kingdom of Velis. In this kingdom, regardless of their background, children undergo ascension on their 10th birthday. During this event, they discover their unique...

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31st. On this fateful day, when Halloween was being celebrated with its scary and creepy atmosphere, somebody shouted "Merry Christmas, ho-ho-ho," Merry Christmas at this time? Who could it be? Find out in Santa’s Slip Up,...

Starr of the Show is a story about friendship and making amends. Written by Leigh Reagan Alley, the book follows two best friends and fifth graders, Starr Solomon and Sunny Morgan, who used to be inseparable. When Starr inadvertently takes credit for the backpack Sunny...

Soup Chad by Rich Samuels is a thought-provoking and intriguing tale. It starts with the main character Chad and his never-ending passion for soup. He was obsessed with soup, and in his new school, he opened a club to meet other children with similar interests....

Welcome to the wonderful and colorful world of marine life. More specifically, life on the reefs. Sammy & Scarlett’s Coral Reef Adventure by Robert Andrew Provan is a great introduction to life in the ocean for 4th through 6th graders. Learning about marine life is...

Sara, an opinionated cat, and Samantha T Rabbit, called Sam, are best friends, and their owner Meg takes good care of them. They spend their days playing games, making funny faces, napping, and venturing through the house. The two reminisce about their past and how...

On his first day in middle school in a new city, Silas is sent to the adjoining elementary school. Everyone, students, teachers, and even the principal, thinks he’s a wannabe big kid, but Silas is only guilty of having growth hormone deficiency. Middle school doesn’t...

Jack Cooper was only twelve when he lost his father and best friend, John Cooper (Redds), to a tragic accident. Now his mom, Jill, urges Jack to travel with her from Pennsylvania to Alaska; it will be a trip Redds planned for the whole family...