When two brothers are robbed during a massive blackout, they must walk across the unforgiving Nevada desert to find help. Exploring themes of unyielding grit, sibling loyalty, and scientific biome realities.
Set in a future where paper is obsolete, The Paper Museum offers a unique, middle-grade mystery. Though the plot suffers from a notably slow start, its high-stakes conclusion and heartfelt exploration of family separation make it an engaging option.
In A Soft Place to Land, Janae Marks delivers a deeply moving, relatable story of resilience that upper elementary and pre-teen readers will truly root for. Facing sudden financial struggles and family tension, Joy Taylor must redefine her meaning of home while navigating a secret neighborhood mystery.
Looking for a breathless, action-packed survival story that your high school readers won’t be able to put down? Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves delivers a fierce, modernized, and feminized twist on classic adventure tales like The Call of the Wild.
Separated by a world ravaged by climate change, sisters Cee and Kasey navigate isolation, secrets, and survival. While boasting vivid prose and a unique eco-dystopian setting, this complex sci-fi thriller features a convoluted plot and elusive characters that may leave readers more perplexed than satisfied.