Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
School is a blast literally. Math whiz Ben Ripley is recruited for a top-secret CIA academy. The catch? He’s actually bait for a double agent. Packed with gadgets, “misadventures,” and plenty of humor, this series opener proves that being a hero takes more than muscle it takes a mind for math and the courage to survive your own awkwardness.
Run fast, see everything! A golden dog named Johannes serves as the “eyes” for three captive bison in a city park. A beautiful, thoughtful exploration of what it means to be free, perfect for students who love animal stories and teachers looking for a unique art-science crossover.
From the Bronx to the burning brush. A young girl haunted by a past tragedy must lead her friends through a devastating California wildfire. A pulse-pounding page-turner that asks: what does it take to find your way out?
In the black seas of Sollonia, the deadliest monsters aren’t always under the water. A low-caste hunter named Koral risks everything by entering an elite, life-or-death chariot race to save her dying sister. Fans of The Hunger Games will appreciate this high-stakes tale of class warfare, sacrifice, and the fierce determination of a girl who refuses to remain powerless.
Some secrets can save the world; others can break a family. Siblings Jakob and Lizzie navigate the high-stakes world of WWII code-breaking at Bletchley Park. While Jakob tackles the Nazi Enigma machine, Lizzie hunts for the truth behind their mother’s disappearance.