It is a magical time to be a young reader. Epic standalone novels and sensational series are coming out left and right—and this month’s top picks are no exception. From uplifting sports novels to adventure stories filled with humble heroes and tragically misunderstood villains, this month’s selection of books for young readers is filled with fast-paced, crackling page-turners that will help kids’ […]
Magical creatures, middle school mayhem, mouse detectives—these books have it all. They’re so entertaining and irresistible, you might find yourself raiding your kid’s bookshelf.
Even if your kids aren’t psyched for summer to be ending, they will be about all of the awesome reads coming their way in August. Mythological heroes, a newbie from the author of Holes, monster hunters, a half-mermaid, and Harry Houdini himself! Our book picks for this month will help take the sting out of the […]
As an author, whenever I give a school talk about historical fiction and ask what moment in history my characters should travel back to next, at least one of the answers is always a Greek or Roman myth. (I blame you, Rick Riordan!) But, I must admit, as a kid I was also obsessed with […]
Remember how much you (and your kids) loved the films Indiana Jones and The Mummy, high-stakes archeological adventures filled with dusty museums, stolen treasure, and grave danger? Michael Northrop’s Tombquest series captures this world for middle grade readers, complete with Death Walkers (evil Egyptian ancients), powerful amulets, and even a mummy cat.