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Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa
Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by Julie Kagawa is a brilliant, action-packed novel about a boy named Shinji Takahashi. Shinji started living with his Auntie Yui after his parents died in a tragic fire and she homeschools him as they travel the world in Auntie Yui’s boat, the Good Tern. However, Shinji’s life changes drastically when Shinji and his aunt travel to the town of Abenge.
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Chef Yasmina and the Potato Panic by Wauter Mannaert
Chef Yasmina and the Potato Panic by Wauter Mannaert is a delightful graphic novel about a young girl named Yasmina. Yasmina and her father live on the top floor of an apartment building in Belgium. Yasmina loves to cook and typically makes delicious meals for her father, who works at a french fry restaurant. However, when a big potato farmer comes into town, all their plans change.
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The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez
The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez is a remarkable novel about a girl called Malú. Malú’s mom is Mexican, and her dad is white. Malú’s dad is practically the opposite of her mom. Malú’s mom wants her to be more like a “señorita” and a “normal” Mexican girl, while her dad encourages her to express herself with her clothing or hair and be punk. Malú clearly chooses being able to show how she feels and not have to hide her true self behind a screen.
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A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat is a thrilling adventure about a boy named Pong. Pong is held in Namwon Prison with his best friend, Somkit. Both Pong and Somkit have never done anything against the law, but they were unfairly locked in prison because they were born there. However, one day, Pong and Somkit make a plan to escape the prison. They would hide in a basket full of durian rinds and be brought to the city of Chattana in a garbage boat. Sadly, Somkit doesn’t make it into the basket quick enough, and Pong sails off…
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Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kallie George
Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kallie George is a truly and wonderfully heartfelt book about a mouse named Mona. The story begins with Mona running from a storm, pulling you straight into the action. Mona’s house is being flooded and she runs away hoping to face a better fate than her parents, who were sadly pulled away by a flood long ago. While running away, Mona encounters a pack of wolves, one of the most feared creatures in the forest, thankfully before she gets eaten she falls into the stream and is swept away.
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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones is a wonderfully unique novel about a girl named Sophie Brown. Sophie, her mom, and her dad moved out of LA to live on her recently deceased great uncle’s farm. On the first day, Sophie finds a catalog for unusual chickens and sends a letter to the address asking about the chickens. During the following few days, Sophie wanders the grounds, bored, looking for things to do. But as time goes on, she starts noticing some strange happenings, and one day during her stroll, she finds a chicken coop with…
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Greetings From Witness Protection by Jake Burt
Greetings From Witness Protection is a hilarious—but mysterious—novel about a girl named Nicki Demere. Nicki lives in a foster care nicknamed the Center, changing from foster home to foster home, never sticking for long before she gets sent back to the Center. However one day her life changes drastically. Two agents from WITSEC the government witness protection program come to collect Nicki and explain their plan: Put Nicki in with the Sirecuzza family so it would be harder for any criminals to find them, expecting to find a family of three, but instead with Nicki added into the equation, they…
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The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is a lovely book about two siblings, Jessie and Evan. During summer break, their family receives a letter advising the family that Jessie and Evan have combined classes. Jessie is overjoyed that she, a third-grader, will be with her fourth-grade brother. Evan isn’t, he’s afraid that he’ll be embarrassed by his sister, who skipped a grade. Jessie and Evan have a fight, however, Jessie doesn’t understand why. Jessie isn’t very good with feelings but is great at math, contrary to Evan. Jessie suggests that they start a lemonade stand, sadly Evan refuses. Jessie gets…
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Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte
Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte is a wonderfully unique graphic novel about a twelve-year-old girl named CiCi who immigrates to Seattle from Taiwan with her parents. Her grandma, however, isn’t able to come with them. CiCi’s grandma is like her best friend. They go to the market together, they make food together, and, of course, they love each other.
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The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q. Rauf
The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q. Rauf is a heartfelt novel about a boy named Hector. Hector and his friends Will and Katie steal candy from the younger children, play pranks on the teachers, and trick the other students into embarrassing themselves. However, one day, Hector takes his pranks a little too far when he tricks a homeless man, Thomas. Hector pushes Thomas’s shopping cart with all of his items into the bottom of a lake. A fellow schoolmate, Mei-Li sees him and is disgusted by his actions.
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