The Time Travels of Annie Sesstry is a novel by Brenda Welburn. Imagine being named Ann Sesstry. Sound it out and connect it to parents who are historians and constantly dragging the family along to look into their family stories, their ancestry, and you’ll understand....

Gallant: The Call of the Trail, exquisitely written by Claire Eckard and magnificently illustrated by Phylicia Mann, tells the story (“two horses, two people, one journey”) of Gracie’s lifelong love and devotion for her stallion Gallant as the story is read to Tommy, age 7,...

In Victory's Arrow by Cole Regitz and Sarah Regitz, as a child, Victory begins to develop her archery skills under the tutelage of her kind-hearted father, Mr. Whittington, a charitable soul who endeavors to assist neighboring villages. Victory picks up on her father's selfless, giving...

Perfect for teen readers who enjoy the science fiction worlds of alternate realities, The Given is the first book in the Interland series by Gary Clark. Soon after her eighteenth birthday, Jay’s mind-reading powers quickly develop. What should have been an amazing discovery turns into...

Scales of Ash & Smoke is a work of fantasy fiction by Emily Schneider and was written for the young adult reading audience. Encompassing romance, thrills, magic, fantasy, war, and conspiracy, this is a rollercoaster ride that centers on protagonist Kaida. At the tender age...

The Sinners’ Solemnities is the second novel in The Defenders of Dembroch by Patrick Harris. It has been thirty years since the king was murdered, and his killer is on the loose. However, that is not the only thing the people of Dembroch have to...

Dragon Wing is a young adult epic fantasy novel written by Rebecca K. Busch. Born with dragon wings, unlike any other person in the village of Northwood, Sigrun always felt withdrawn from the rest. However, when she finds her father murdered by an unknown assailant,...

Lights Off is the third book in the Lights Out series by Joey Paul and a great treat for young adult science fiction fans. In this installment, Lock and Clara have successfully escaped from the army's grip and enemies like Lana. With the resistance, the...

Blue Shadows Fall by Lenore Stutznegger is a spellbinding post-apocalyptic young adult fantasy set in a world that has survived the worst hardships and disasters. Seventeen-year-old Blue Haven is born with the rare gift of superhuman sight: she has always wanted to protect her people...

Grim Nora and the Sign of Ouroboros continues Nora’s dangerous journey as she is forced to flee from her home after pursuers, under Vincent Reznick’s orders, try to capture her and put the people she loves in danger. After traveling with the wizard Malachi and...