Middle Grade
The Scrolls of the Mountain Guardian
Caressa Walker
Category
Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
In a land where ancient legends and powerful forces shape the fate of the world, Mei Haroshi’s life changes forever when her quiet village is threatened by an encroaching darkness. Destined to become the Keeper of the Dragon’s Heart, Mei discovers she holds the key to awakening a mythical dragon and uniting the four elemental guardians who can save her home.
Magic In A Tub
Christopher Leigh Dodson
Category
Trigger Warnings
None
When Connor and Alayna stay at Granny’s, they’re captivated by her magical tale of a brave girl overcoming tragedy and discovering her strength in both the real and dream worlds with the help of friends. As the story unfolds, packed with adventure and twists, the children realize Granny has one more surprise in store. Magic in a Tub is a middle-grade fantasy full of wonder and heart, perfect for readers of all ages.
Plight of the Familiar
Aaron Thompson
Category
Trigger Warnings
Some intense, somewhat frightening imagery and peril. Bullies.
Haunted by their parents’ unsolved abduction, 11-year-old twins Jason and Jocelyn discover a mysterious piece of obsidian that unlocks extraordinary powers, but also attracts formidable enemies desperate to possess it. As they delve deeper into the obsidian’s secrets, they must race against time to unravel the truth about their parents’ disappearance and keep the powerful artifact out of the wrong hands.
Naughty Week is that time between Christmas and New Year’s when Santa goes on vacation and kids can be as naughty as they want — or so Harrison and Max believe after discovering proof. When a mischievous elf arrives to reclaim the evidence, their antics escalate, leading Harrison to take things too far with a literal cat burglar and a daring plan to “fake rob” a bank. As chaos unfolds, Harrison realizes only Santa Claus can fix the mess he’s made, learning a valuable lesson about consequences.
Atallan Rising-Book One of the Rhinehart Chronicles
Seth Madaris
Category
Trigger Warnings
None (Middle grade level violence in a medieval world)
Living what he thought was a normal teenage life, self-proclaimed fantasy nerd Geoffrey Rhinehart is unexpectedly thrust into a perilous medieval world. There, he teams up with a beautiful princess on the run and her loyal stable boy as they embark on a daring quest to find the lost king. Along the way, they encounter eccentric characters, forge new friendships, and face unimaginable dangers—all while being relentlessly pursued by a deadly adversary.
