Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Bunny Baxter had a plan. If she could just get expelled, she could go back to her old school and her best friend. But plans have a funny way of changing. Between embarrassing moments, new friends, and a few unexpected lessons, Bunny discovers that sometimes the only way to grow wings is to stay exactly where you are.
B. B. Alston’s Amari series blends magic, mystery, and heart. In The Great Game and The Despicable Wonders, Amari grows into a courageous young heroine facing moral choices and real-world parallels of prejudice and leadership. A must-read for middle grade fantasy fans.
City smarts meet country secrets. In Holler of the Fireflies, Javari’s summer at STEM camp turns into a life-changing journey through injustice, friendship, and finding your voice—even when things get messy.