These are dark times. The Romans are leaving the island of Briton, and the Saxons are taking their place, invading the land of the tribes. A false king sits on the throne, demanding allegiance. And all of that seems very far away to Cal and...

Beverly Stowe McClure has written a treasure for young adults that will enhance their knowledge of the Civil War and transport them back in time. "Caves, Cannons and Crinolines" is written from the perspective of fourteen year-old Lizzie who is growing up during a scary...

This tale is a very good portrayal of a boy who can travel between two worlds to be able to protect one of his relatives. It is written in the first person, is light, and develops with a good pace. He is also witty and...

"Dark of the Moon" by Tracy Barrett plumbs the depth of Greek Mythology, re-spinning the story of the Minotaur into a tale for today’s teens. Fifteen-year-old Ariadne is Krete’s moon goddess in training. Sixteen-year-old Theseus, a misfit in the small village of Troizena, discovers that...

In the fairy kingdom of Solandia, Queen Magenta and King Godfred punish the king's brother, Prince Thorkel, for attempting to steal the sun orb which gives power to the entire kingdom from the sun. Years pass, Thorkel's survival is unknown, and Queen Magenta gives birth...

Bloodmaiden takes places in a realm called Sulamin. Sulamin is divided into four regions with each region ruled by a group of dragons. In three of the kingdoms, the dragons and people live happily together. In Tynan the dragons are cruel and demand much of...

TV reality shows are popular with viewers, causing producers and networks to search for bigger and better ideas. Viewers have watched contestants sing, dance, juggle chain saws, pierce their skin and eat worms. The contestants are lured in by the smell of a cash award...

In this, the sixth and final book of the Knights of Arrethtrae Series, the author has a twofold purpose. First, he explores the concept of pride and the destructive consequences of holding that concept as a personal god. Secondly, the author speculates on the return...

Scarlett and Rosie March hunt and kill Fenris. A Fenris is a werewolf. They prey on pretty young girls. After a Fenris attacked the girls and killed their grandmother, Scarlett made it her mission to rid the world of Fenris. The attack left Scarlett emotionally...

Meghan Chase is thrust into the land of faeries when her little brother is captured and taken to Faeryland. In his place is a replica of the child who is aggressive and brutal. Meghan's best friend Robbie, a modern day Puck, leads her through her...