Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Seven kids, one house, and zero privacy! Artistic fifth-grader Avery Lee is desperate for her own room. From sharing a crowded bedroom in Maryland to a life-changing move to Oregon, this gorgeous and relatable story explores the chaos of big families and the universal need for independence.
Finding your stride is harder when the ground keeps shifting. Jack Hurd fights to keep his family together while navigating the heavy miles of grief and cross-country racing. This emotional companion to Orbiting Jupiter is a simple, powerful exploration of what it means to be a brother and a protector.
Bayview’s secrets are finally catching up. The original Bayview Four and the new generation must team up to survive one last “game.” This thriller is a masterclass in shifting perspectives.
Secrets can be as deadly as an explosion. Lucy must navigate the dangerous fallout of the foster care system while uncovering her stolen Ojibwe heritage. Alternating between a shadowy past and a high-stakes present, this gripping mystery exposes systemic failures and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.
Can you outrun your own story? A survivor of a school shooting moves to a town where the internet is illegal to find a quiet place to heal. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and deeply empathetic, this story of a neurodivergent friendship and a very unique family proves that you can find light in the darkest of times.