Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Being thirteen is hard. Being the Prime Minister’s daughter is harder. Elle McNicoll, autistic teenager Aeriel Sharpe is forced into the spotlight when her mom takes office. Expected to be a spokesperson for all neurodivergent youth, Aeriel must learn to drown out the noise of social media to find her own voice.
Gods walk the streets of Manhattan—but as prey. Lore reimagines Greek mythology as a high-stakes, once-every-seven-years hunt called the Agon. When a wounded Athena seeks out Lore Perseous, the last of her line, an unlikely alliance is born. It’s a breathless story of revenge, fate, and the courage it takes to break a cycle of violence that has lasted for centuries.
Space aliens are coming for our pizza! Grunthar’s Revenge brings the Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club back to Earth for a high-stakes showdown. As siblings Tina and Mateo navigate a little healthy rivalry, they must team up with their alien friends to stop the purple-skinned Grunthar.
Can a rat and an owl be best friends? Orris and Timble, a cautious rat must decide between his instincts and his heart. Inspired by a motto on a sardine tin, Orris makes the “noble choice” to rescue his natural enemy. This is a perfect story for early readers about bravery, kindness, and the magic of unlikely connections.
Life goes on, but they’re still watching. Grief in the Fourth Dimension follows two deceased classmates trapped in a mysterious room with a TV showing their grieving families. As they learn to send cryptic signals back to Earth, they uncover the tragic links between their lives. It’s a poignant, direct look at mental health and the enduring power of connection across space and time.