Recommended Reading
Chapter Books (7 & up)
Box Girl
Author: Sarah Withrow
The story of Gwen, whose mother ran away five years ago and whose father is gay. She struggles with friends, school and family.
Case of the Stolen Scarab
Author: Nancy Garden & Danamarie Hosler
When the Taylor-Michaelson family - Nikki and Travis and their two moms - buy an old inn in Vermont, they don't expect their first visitor to be the local sheriff with news of a robbery - and their second to be a bedraggled hiker with amnesia. Soon Nikki and Travis find themselves trying to solve a mystery that steadily grows more complicated.
Clear Spring
Author: Barbara Wilson
During her stay with Aunt Ceci and her partner, Janie, a naturalist, Willa learns about environmentalism, gets to know more about her family, and solves a mystery.
Faerie Wars
Author: Herbie Brennan
The Faerie Wars is a blend of fantasy, mythology and science. When Henry learns that his dad and mom are separating because his mom is in love with another woman, he feels like his world is falling apart. Then he meets Pyrgus, a faerie crown prince from another world, and forgets his own troubles as he helps Pyrgus save his people from the Faeries of the night.
Faerie Wars II: The Purple Emperor
Author: Herbie Brennan
This sequel to Faerie Wars is a fast-paced, multilayered adventure starring Henry, his friends Pyrgus and Holly Blue, and a giant cast of demons, necromancers and faeries.
Holly’s Secret
Author: Nancy Garden
When Holly's family moves to a new town, she changes her name and lies about her parents (two moms), hoping that she'll fit in. She learns that her true friends will stand by her and that love is the most important thing.
Skull of Truth
Author: Bruce Coville
Charlie Eggleston stumbles into Mr. Elive's mysterious magic shop and finds a wisecracking skull that compels him to tell the truth...the skull also compels Charlie's favorite uncle to come out to his family.