Thornhill

Thornhill by Pam Smy

Thornhill Told in the formats of both full page pictures and diary entries, Thornhill tells a story of friendship between two girls split into two time periods. This book is both eerie and beautiful.

What Stalks Among Us

What Stalks Among Us by Sarah Hollowell

What Stalks Among Us A thriller about two best friends trapped in an impossibly giant corn maze, filled with corpses that look just like them. They quickly learn that they have explored – and died in – this maze many times before. If they can’t figure out what – or who – is hunting them, … Read more

Premeditated Myrtle

Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce

Premeditated Myrtle Enjoy a classic mystery set in Victorian England with 12-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle who is more interested in the truth than being proper and will do whatever it takes to find the murderer.

Healer and Witch

Healer and Witch by Nancy Werlin

Healer and Witch 15-year-old Sylvie has the healing gifts that run in her family but doesn’t know how to use them. After she tries to help her mother and makes a giant mistake instead, she sets off on a journey seeking a mentor, while avoiding those who would attack or exploit her in this blend … Read more

Debating Darcy

Debating Darcy by Sayantani DasGupta

Debating Darcy Pride and Prejudice meets the debate team in this modern retelling of the story. A behind-the-scenes look at forensics competitions, including how sexism affects judging, brings a new perspective to this romance.

The Marvellers

The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton

The Marvellers It is hard to be the first Conjuror allowed in a school of magic, especially when everyone is suspicious of Conjurors and see them as different from Marvellers. 11-year-old Ella finally makes some friends and bands with them to find her missing teacher. 

Roll for Initiative

Roll for Initiative by Jaime Formato

Roll for Initiative 12-year-old Riley is learning to survive middle school without her older brother’s help. As she makes friends, she realizes that she can run the D&D games she used to play with her brother. When he comes home from college early, she has to prove her independence.

Stuntboy, in the Meantime

Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds; Raúl the Third

Stuntboy, in the Meantime A novel with short comic sections tells the story of a boy whose alter ego is Stuntboy, the greatest superhero you’ve never heard of. Told as a television series with each chapter as an episode, we see Stuntboy using his powers to protect those he loves.