Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Lights, camera, slaughter. A group of teen filmmakers travels to a remote Romanian castle to shoot a Dracula remake, only to find themselves in a real-life slasher film. While the high-octane action and atmospheric setting keep the pages turning, the shocking final twist will leave readers either reeling or debating its merit.
True courage is being afraid and doing it anyway. Jessie navigates her mother’s overseas deployment by rescuing a dog from a local puppy mill. Set against the backdrop of a stormy Minnesota summer, this moving story explores how friendship, family, and a four-legged companion can help us find the strength to be “fearless” in the face of our greatest anxieties.
Who says cold cases can’t have a sense of humor? With a retired German Shepherd named Simon Garfunkel leading the way, this fast-paced, witty novel proves that the bond between a handler and his dog is the ultimate investigative tool. Perfect for fans of “no-nonsense” writing and clever, canine-assisted detective work.
“Protect her.” Those two words launch Hannah Hall into a whirlwind of secrets. Part high-stakes investigation and part emotional family drama, this novel explores the fragile bond between a stepmother and daughter as they uncover the truth about the man they both loved. A gripping, well-paced mystery about the lengths we go to for family.
Kindness is the gravity that holds us together. Addison returns to high school after a suicide attempt, finding her life tethered to four peers hiding their own silent battles. A gentle, empathetic read for older teens.