Science Fiction
Demons and Druids — “Daniel X” Series

Daniel X aims to take down the evil Phosphorius Beta.

Christian Fiction, Mystery
New Horizons — “Mandie: Her College Days” Series

Mandie’s college days begin with a cold shoulder.

Adventure, Dystopian, Science Fiction
The City of Ember — “The City of Ember” Series

The city of Ember is in danger. Lina finds an ancient letter left by the city’s builders detailing an escape …

Beginning Readers, Contemporary
The Chalk Box Kid — “Chalk Box Kid” Series

After Gregory’s family moves, the struggling 9-year-old creates a beautiful “garden” of chalk drawings in the fire-ravaged building behind his …

Fantasy
Epos the Winged Flame

Will Tom and Elenna save their kingdom from being destroyed by a volcano and the Winged Flame phoenix?

Futuristic, Science Fiction
The Wild Robot — “Wild Robot” Series

A robot named Roz is shipwrecked on an island. After convincing the animals it’s not a monster, it becomes a …

Coming-of-Age, Contemporary, Drama
When You Reach Me

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine.

Christian Fiction, Historical
Bread of Angels

After her father’s death, young Lydia takes his formula for purple dye to Philippi and struggles to survive. She perseveres …

Fantasy
Happenstance Found — “The Books of Umber” Series

Twelve-year old Happenstance awakens in a cave with no memory.

Coming-of-Age
Brewster

The narrator, Jon Mosher, is an older person who is looking back at his life. The story centers on his …

Allegory, Christian Fiction, Medieval
Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart — “The Knights of Arrethtrae” Series

Sir Dalton’s escape plans carry risk of certain death or freedom from evil.

Fantasy
Dandelion Fire — “100 Cupboards” Series

Henry’s adventures lead him to Endor.

Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thriller
Raven’s Gate — “The Gatekeepers” Series

The town of Lesser Malling shows its true context to Matt.

Beginning Readers, Humor, Mystery
Detectives in Togas

Seven schoolboys in ancient Rome work to solve a mystery, which they do after help from a hard-to-get-along-with teacher.

Historical
Bud, Not Buddy

Bud searches for his father.