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 …

Allegory, Christian Fiction, Medieval
Sir Bentley and Holbrook Court — “The Knights of Arrethtrae” Series

Sir Bentley defends the village of Holbrook from a coming evil.

Fantasy
Tartok the Ice Beast — “Beast Quest” Series

Tom and Elenna fight to save Arcta from the evil Malvel.

Historical, Suspense/Thriller
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 — “I Survived” Series

Eleven-year-old orphan Leo Ross survives the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. He helps his friends and enemies escape from the fires …

Biography, Historical
Lincoln’s Last Days

President Lincoln’s final days are reviewed in detail.