Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
What happens when a symbol of hate appears in the middle of your school? In Linked, Gordon Korman combines mystery, friendship, and history as three students uncover the truth behind a series of swastika incidents that force their community to confront its past.
What if the greatest monsters weren’t just supernatural? In The Destroyer of Worlds, Matt Ruff returns to the world of Lovecraft Country, blending cosmic horror, historical fiction, and unforgettable characters into a gripping adventure set during the Jim Crow era.
What if a single missing word could change the way history remembers women? In The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams tells the unforgettable story of a young girl who discovers that the words left out of the Oxford English Dictionary reveal just as much as the ones included.
What would you risk for freedom when staying could cost you everything? In As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, Zoulfa Katouh tells the unforgettable story of a young pharmacy student navigating love, loss, and impossible choices during the Syrian revolution.
What if the kingdom’s most terrifying monster wasn’t the greatest danger after all? In The Ickabog, J.K. Rowling spins a whimsical adventure filled with mystery, humor, and unforgettable characters as two brave friends set out to uncover the truth behind a legendary beast.