Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Anthony Joplin is finally old enough to compete in his family’s legendary spades tournament, but winning may be the least of his worries. Teaming up with an unexpected partner, Ant discovers that secrets, expectations, and family traditions can be harder to navigate than any card game. Heartfelt, funny, and full of surprises, this story explores friendship, courage, and what it really means to grow up.
One year after her sister’s death, Mitra returns home for a traditional family observance and uncovers secrets that change everything she thought she knew. As grief, family expectations, and long-buried truths collide, Mitra and her mother must confront the choices that shaped their lives. Emotional, powerful, and rich in Persian culture, this unforgettable story explores love, loss, and finding the courage to forge your own path.
Whimsy and Faerry share more than a friendship. Both are carrying painful secrets, and both are drawn to the mysterious forest at the end of their street. As strange magic and haunting memories emerge, they must face the monsters of their past. Powerful, lyrical, and unforgettable, this novel-in-verse explores healing, hope, and the courage to keep going.
Ruby the elephant has a story to tell. When a visitor from her past arrives, long-forgotten memories of life in Africa come flooding back. Through adventure, loss, friendship, and hope, Ruby reveals the journey that shaped her. Heartwarming and inspiring, this unforgettable tale will capture readers from the very first page.
In this epic fantasy adventure, Sogolon the Moon Witch steps out of the shadows to tell her side of a story filled with magic, mystery, and danger. As a powerful 177-year-old witch, she recounts her search for a missing boy, revealing secrets that challenge everything readers thought they knew.