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The Prisoner of Shiverstone by Linette Moore - 9/10
Young Helga journeys to a mysterious island on a quest to free her grandfather, an infamous mad scientist, from his entrapment. This book...


The (Increasingly Inaccurately Titled) Dublin Trilogy (Series) by Caimh McDonnell - 8/10
A series of comedic mystery novels set mainly in modern Ireland (though some of the later books make even that description inadequate)....


The Impossible Destiny of Cutie Grackle by Shawn Stout - 9/10
Cutie, a young girl forced by situation to be largely self-reliant, begins receiving clues from a flock of ravens and must race against...


Kerry and the Knight of the Forest by Andi Watson - 9/10
Join the pure-hearted Kerry as he tries to make his way through the dark, enchanted forest and evade the darkness lurking in the shadows....


Heartless Prince by Angela De Vito - 9/10
This modern reworking of classic fairytale elements highlights the nature of love and sacrifice, captured through gripping and dynamic...


Anti/Hero by Kate Karyus Quinn and Demitria Lunetta - 9/10
Worlds collide when young super hero in the making Piper and the troubled super-genius Sloan scuffle over a new gadget that forces each...


My Last Summer with Cass by Mark Crilley - 9/10
When Megan convinces her parents to let her visit her childhood best friend in New York, she finds Cass completely transformed. Is this...


The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy - 10/10
A beautifully illustrated journey of unlikely traveling companions who reflect on life, beauty, hope, and friendship. This book is filled...


Extra Normal by Kate Alice Marshall - 9/10
Charlie, the normal daughter of a pair of supernatural investigators and adopted sister to several displaced paranormal children, must...


Too Many Rabbits by David Cali - 9/10
Getting two rabbits for the price of one really is too good to be true... This is basically a counting book full of humor and absolutely...


The Biggest, Best Light by Daniel Darling - 8/10
An introduction to creation, brokenness, and human dignity. This book traces the Biblical story of Creation and the Fall, then reflects...


Dad and the Recycling-Bin Roller Coaster by Taylor Calmus - 8/10
When their dad turns the backyard into a playground of inventions, these kids insist something important is missing. A goofy depiction of...


Lockwood & Co. (Series) by Jonathan Stroud - 9/10
Join Lucy Carlyle as she teams up with Anthony Lockwood and George Cubbins to fight ghosts, solve mysteries, and uncover the true origins...


Estranged by Ethan Aldridge - 10/10
When the Fae court is overthrown by a powerful sorceress, The Childe slips away to the human world to find the one person who might be...


Outside Amelia's Window by Caroline Nastro - 8/10
A charming story of how Amelia, a young girl who has lost the ability to walk, gains confidence to re-engage with the world after...


Kat Hats by Daniel Pinkwater - 10/10
A whimsical tale about a clever cat who has been trained to impersonate different hats as he embarks on a quest to rescue a friend. If...


The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leanne Hatch - 7/10
A tale of two sisters and learning to find beauty in imperfection. When older sister Violet gets a box of new crayons, she finds herself...


The Horseback Librarians by Jane Yolen - 8/10
This historical fiction account shares about the living conditions of Appalachian America during the Great Depression through the lens of...


Granny Left Me a Rocket Ship by Heather Smith - 7/10
An imaginative story about coping with the loss of losing a loved one. A young boy reflects on how remembering his grandmother helps to...


Street Monsters by Barbara Joosse - 8/10
A creative tale about city life that invites us to face our fears and learn about the world around us. A young boy, frightened by the...
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