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Book cover of Small Spaces by Katherine Arden

If you are looking for a good scare for the season, this is it. Ollie is an eleven-year-old girl who stumbles across a creepy old book in an extra creepy way. She becomes engrossed in the book, and realizes that it contains secrets about a local farm—which her sixth grade class is about to visit on a field trip. Will she and the rest of the kids make it back to school,…

Book cover of The Lifters by Dave Eggers

Gran has a strange name and a strange new house in an even stranger town. The only person at his school who even realizes he’s alive is the strangest part of all. Will Gran figure out where Catalina Catalan keeps going when she sneaks off, and why sinkholes keep opening up all over town? Give this book a try if you like stories about being a kid in a world of adult problems—and if you believe in the power of lifting others up.  …

Book cover of Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack

The king, queen, and prince are visiting other kingdoms to find a bride, but something is missing from every princess the prince meets. While they are away, a dragon attacks their kingdom, and the prince rushes back to save the day. When he arrives, a knight is already in battle with the dragon, and they work together to capture it….

Book cover of Everything Else in the Universe by Tracy Holczer

It is 1971, and Lucy Rossi is trying to adjust to her father’s return from Vietnam.  She is ecstatic that he is back, but she is having very little luck helping him adjust to his recent arm amputation, and to living life after coming home.  With the help of her eccentric family, a new friend, and a mystery to solve,…

Book cover of Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess by Shari Green

Macy is a girl who’s having a tough time.  The “For Sale” sign on her front lawn is constantly reminding her about her impending move—which will mean leaving her beloved home and garden behind, and joining a whole new family because her mom is remarrying.  Plus, Macy’s best friend is mad at her, and there’s a huge school project due. …