Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) This is the story of Ebo, a young boy who lives in a poor African country. Ebo and his brother, Kwame, are desperate to find a new home in Europe and reunite with...
View ArticleNightbooks by J.A. White
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) Alex is imprisoned in a magical apartment by a witch. The only thing keeping him is alive is entertaining the witch with scary stories. He soon realizes that he...
View ArticleThe Last Gargoyle by Paul Durham
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) Penhallow is a gargoyle living in Boston who defends those who live in his area. When two other gargoyles are attacked, he begins to wonder if something more...
View ArticleThe Serpent’s Secret by Sayantani Dasgupta
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) Kiranmala is just a normal 6th grader, or at least that is what she thought. It turns out that she is an Indian princess from another world! The strange fantastical...
View ArticleFront Desk by Kelly Yang
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) Front Desk is an extraordinary book about poverty, immigration and what it means to be a family. The book takes place in the early 90’s, when Mia and her family...
View ArticleThe Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) In this dystopian world, beauty is everything. Everyone is born gray with bright blood eyes, except for the belles. Belles are special girls who are raised from...
View ArticleI’m a Duck by Eve Bunting
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) This is a cute little picture book about a duckling that is afraid to swim. He talks to his friends about his fear and they encourage him to be brave. Little duck...
View ArticleMe and My Fear by Francesca Sanna
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) Me and My Fear by Francesca Sanna is a fantastic picture book about dealing with fear. This picture book is about young girl and her fear. Fear is represented as a...
View ArticleWhen Sadness is At Your Door by Eva Eland
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) This is a beautiful and much needed picture book. The emotion of sadness can be scary and confusing especially for young children. This book personifies sadness,...
View ArticlePolar Bear’s Underwear by Tupera Tupera
Reviewed by Amanda K (Library Staff) Looking for a good giggle? Look no further than the picture book, Polar Bear’s Underwear by Tupera Tupera. Bear has lost his underwear and he and mouse are on the...
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