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Eddie & Emily And The Demon Cell by B. R. Lewis

A rousing adventure filled with magic and secrets. Lewis skillfully fuses human drama with fantasy and delves into themes of self-discovery and adventure in his thrilling debut installment in Eddie & Emily series. Living in Doon, a quiet port city…
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The Last Shadow by Michael Hardy

An action-packed, evocative portrayal of family and belonging… Hardy’s latest novel is packed with action, suspense, and dark intrigue. Nadia Jelita, an orphan, has always known she’s different from others: everyone has a shadow—except her. Looking to find answers about…
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The Adventures of TOBY BAXTER: THE RIVER ELF, THE GIANT, AND THE CLOSET (1) by TIM WRIGHT

Engrossing and addictive… A page-turning middle-grade fantasy. Wright’s debut installment in The Adventures of TOBY BAXTER provides a sumptuous blend of tension, action, and magic. Toby Baxter is eager to leave his childhood behind and step into the glorious teenage…
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Mystic of the Midway by A.A. Blair

A thorough page-turner… Blair plays on themes of self-discovery, bullying, trauma, family ties, and friendship while taking readers on an exhilarating journey laced with supernatural intrigue in his highly engrossing debut. When a sudden accident left Effie feeling different, she…
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The Munchkins (The Munchkins Book 1) by Candice Zee

Magically mesmerizing and moving… A thrilling ride. Zee’s debut installment in The Munchkins series is an emotional roller coaster of a close-knit family in crisis, tempered by a touch of magic and resilience and highly likable protagonists. With their past…
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Lily…Laura by Carol Di Prima

A powerful and tender tale… Imaginative prose and sharply drawn characters elevate the intriguing, original premise in Di Prima’s marvelous middle-grade drama. Someone is spreading malicious rumors about Jonathan Stephens. Twelve-year-old Laura Stephens is determined to get to the truth…
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The Power of the Emerald Ring (Dragonstone Story #2) by Mark M. Even

A gorgeously written fantasy that’s guaranteed to entertain… Even serves up a hefty portion of wit, magic, and intrigue in this second installment of his exciting and entertaining middle grade fantasy series. Mandy Mandez and her extended family are making…
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Caroline And Mordecai The Gand: A Fantasy Novella by Jeff Gunhus

Whimsical, compelling… A poignant page-turner. The USA TODAY bestselling Gunhus explores universal themes of death, grief, healing, and enduring grace of family and friendship in his latest. It’s been a year since Caroline lost her father to a car accident.…
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Badfreaky – The meanest witch (The life of Badfreaky the witch Book 1) by Konstantinos Adamopoulos

Enchanting and enthralling… Adamopoulos’s middle grade debut installment in The life of Badfreaky the witch series woos readers with it fantastic blend of magic and mayhem. Four-year-old Marily lives in the Bright Forest with her family. Her life changes forever…
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Journey to Jumbalot by Ryan Wakefield

Fresh and fluid… greatly addictive. Tense, funny, and poignant in the classic tradition, Wakefield’s debut takes readers on an exhilarating journey to a strange world filled with strange hybrid animals, frightening monsters, and magic. After two years of rough life…