Eva Evergreen, Semi-magical Witch Eva still hasn’t gotten her magical powers, which at the age of 12 is unheard of. Will she get them in time to prove she is a real witch? Magical, exciting, and positively uplifting.
My Life With the Liars Zylynn has lived her whole life in the compound, following the light. That is until she is taken out at the age of 12 by a stranger who claims to be her father. Intense, mysterious, and contemplative.
Wise Child A nostalgic journey of an orphaned girl finding a witch in the woods. You will want nothing more than to step into this story and stay there forever.
Trickster’s Choice Great tween/teen speculative fiction read, my entry in the huge Tamora Pierce canon of work. Story of a spy-trained girl stolen into slavery who helps to create a social revolt in a sub-tropical world. Full of magic and god-touched characters.
The Hero and the Crown I wish this skilled author had written more than a few books and stories in this amazing desert fantasy world. Highly recommended, on my best ever list. An adventurous princess, an evil dragon/wizard, the power of perseverance.
11 Birthdays 1st in a fantastic series about kids growing up, friends in community, and magic. Yup, real magic. Funny and real and just a delight. You’re welcome.
The Street Beneath My Feet A big crazy fold up book all about geology, archeaology, urban planning, biology and history. Literally, what’s beneath our feet. Boys love this book.
The Higher Power of Lucky A transformative short chapter book about a child and adult raising each other in the desert. Just magical, and funny.
Some Kind of Courage Fast moving cowboy era story of an orphaned boy and the Chinese kid he befriends on a search for his stolen horse. Exciting and moving, with an unexpected ending.
The Westing Game A classic kid’s mystery/inheritance story. So satisfying. Excellent writing and plots twists in this chapter book, great for any age.