Christian Fiction, Historical, Romance
The Lacemaker

Abandoned by her Tory father and fiancé, Elisabeth’s faith and work as a lacemaker help her survive. An American rebel …

Contemporary, Mystery
The Jigsaw Jungle

Claudia’s dad vanishes. His postcard says he needs some time to sort things out. She follows clues to his childhood …

Adventure, Beginning Readers, Humor
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog — “Hank the Cowdog” Series

Is Hank the Cowdog guilty of murder?

Coming-of-Age
Dicey’s Song — “Tillerman” Series

Dicey’s mom abandons her and her three siblings.

Dystopian
Insurgent

As the novel begins, Tris is having dreams of Will, the Dauntless boy she killed during the conflict at the …

Humor
Big Nate Strikes Again — “Big Nate” Series

Nate likes researching Ben Franklin. He loathes Gina, his nerdy, smug history partner. He fumes when Gina’s lucky hit wins …

Adventure, Fantasy, Paranormal
Physik — “Septimus Heap” series

The spirit of an ancient queen sends Septimus to another time to try to complete a potion for eternal life, …

Coming-of-Age
Before I Fall

Sam’s clawed her way up from the bottom rung of the social ladder to become one of the most popular …

Humor
Ramona and Her Mother — “Ramona” Series

Ramona is almost eight years old and life is taking on a new meaning.

Adventure, Beginning Readers, Fantasy
Dolphins at Daybreak — “Magic Tree House” Series

Jack and Annie travel to the middle of the ocean.

Beginning Readers, Christian Fiction
Horse Gentler in Training — “Winnie: The Early Years” Series

Winnie loves taking care of and riding horses, but if Winnie and her mother can’t train a thoroughbred quickly, they …

Historical
Strawberry Girl

The Boyers begins life in the Florida homestead.

10 picture books on a rug
10 Family-Friendly Picture Books from 2016

Listed in alphabetical order: Be Still by Kathryn O’Brien (author); Gillian Flint (illustrator); published by Tyndale Kids, a trademark by …

Drama, Historical
Things Fall Apart

Okonkwo works hard to be a brave, respected warrior. Changes in his world, a fatal accident and his own bravado …

Historical
Sarah, Plain and Tall — “Sarah, Plain and Tall” Series

Sarah Wheaton, a young woman from Maine, answers an advertisement from a pioneer widower for a wife and mother. She …