Contemporary
Dear Mr. Henshaw

Leigh moves to a new town and writes a letter.

Biography
Harriet Tubman – “DK Biography” Series

Harriet Tubman’s courageous efforts helped abolish slavery.

Fantasy
The Witches

Grandmamma tells about who witches really are.

illustration of make-believe boy king and dragon
10 Family-Friendly Picture Books from 2011

Listed in alphabetical order: Balloons Over Broadway Melissa Sweet (author/illustrator); published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, an imprint of …

Historical, Supernatural Realism
Dreaming in Cuban

Three generations of Cuban women try to survive after tragic events and heartbreak by embracing activities like art, spirituality, activism …

Contemporary, Fantasy, Humor
Invisible Inkling — “Invisible Inkling” Series

Ever since Hank’s best friend moved away, he has been nervous about starting fourth grade but gets unexpected support from …

Christian Fiction, Contemporary
Flip Flop — “Real TV” Series

Chickie and Brianna get to redecorate each other’s bedrooms on a reality show.

Science Fiction
Steelheart — “The Reckoners” Series

Is justice or revenge the focus of David and the Reckoners’ mission?

Adventure
Holes

Stanley Yelnats fights against an age-old family curse.

Fantasy
The Goose Girl — “Books of Bayern” Series

Princess Ani must overcome betrayal to reclaim her rightful throne.

Adventure, Christian Fiction, Suspense/Thriller
Monster (by Frank Peretti)

Reed Shelton’s wife is abducted by a creature in the woods.

Humor
Henry and the Paper Route — “Henry Huggins” Collection

Henry starts a paper route and fights to prove his worth.

Christian Fiction, Mystery
Pawn’s Play — “Blackgaard Chronicles” Series

Dr. Blackgaard hires Richard Maxwell to hack into the college’s computers. Eugene must keep the board from expelling a foster …

Adventure, Christian Fiction, Historical
Surprise at Yorktown— “The Imagination Station” Series

The cousins help slaves escape from the British at Yorktown. They also track a suspected spy and are the messengers …

Graphic Novel
Asterix in Corsica

The Asterix comic book series stars a small Gaulish warrior named Asterix and his faithful friend Obelix.