This funny adventure in the Ottoman Empire illuminates a slice of history not often covered in young-adult fiction. When King James the III of England and VIII of Scotland gifts young Charles Henby with a white-feathered tricorn hat,... Read More

In Santina, Osborne has crafted a complex character with greater depth than typically found in YA fare. Lessons in Greek and philosophy are the highlight of seventeen-year-old Santina Pietra’s week, but when a shared passion for... Read More

This historical romance shows how a brother and sister struggle to reconcile British and Indian culture. The rigid ceremony and proper attitudes of turn-of-the-century England clash delightfully with the colorful and alluring landscapes... Read More

A solid and entertaining choice for parents and teachers who want to bring Hungary a little closer to home. Using an appealing and diverse array of facts and illustrations, Carole P. Roman offers an accessible alternative for young... Read More

Lori Horvitz may have started out as a shy Jewish girl from Long Island who loved her magic tricks and hated her frizzy hair, but her memoir-style reflections, "The Girls of Usually", prove that she has come a long way since then, thanks... Read More

Ever wonder where the term “thug” originated? Why an eye and pyramid grace the US dollar bill, or when exactly Friday the 13th became synonymous with horror and bad luck? In "Members Only", Julie Tibbott answers these questions and... Read More

Meet David Hart, an eighteen-year-old recent homeschooled high-school graduate with a fondness for video games, books, music, and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune with his nana. Unlike most guys his age, David also has a personal... Read More

The town of Beau Rivage is riddled with fairy-tale curses and enchantments that shape the lives of its inhabitants. Unfortunately, Viv and her friends know all too well that once-upon-a-times are not always followed by... Read More