Fans of Lemony Snicket, rejoice! Kiersten White’s Wretched Waterpark delivers a masterfully paced, darkly humorous gothic mystery perfectly suited for middle grade readers. Combining dry wit, eccentric adults, and a delightfully creepy waterpark.
Published: 2022 Series: N/A Author: Gary Paulsen Illustrator: N/A Genres: Middle Grade, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Survival, Audiobook, Historical, Juvenile, Children’s Fiction Audience (Grade Levels): Grades 4-8 Number […]
A shipwreck. A mutiny. A murder trial. When survivors of a doomed British warship return home with conflicting stories, a gripping battle over truth and survival begins. Packed with danger, betrayal, and astonishing twists, this true story reads like an adventure novel while revealing how far people will go when pushed to the edge.
Before they became legends, Helen and Klytemnestra were sisters caught in a world where powerful men controlled their futures. Forced into marriages that shape the fate of Greece, they must navigate love, betrayal, and impossible choices. This gripping retelling of Greek mythology gives voice to two women whose actions sparked history’s most famous war, revealing the courage, ambition, and heartbreak behind the legend of Troy.
Four orphaned children flee a harsh boarding school and set off on a daring journey down a Minnesota river during the Great Depression. Facing danger, mystery, and unforgettable characters along the way, they search for freedom, family, and a place to call home. Heartfelt, adventurous, and beautifully written, this is a story that will stay with readers long after the final page.