

Iron Hearted Violet by Kelly Barnhill
Princess Violet, last princess of the Andulan Realms, is not a fairy tale princess. She is plain, bold, and outspoken, but truly loved by...
Michael Ames
Apr 22, 2013


Griffin's Castle by Jenny Nimmo
When Dinah and her mother move into an old mansion, Dinah finally feels she has found a home. She imagines the home in its former...
Michael Ames
Feb 14, 2013


The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens
Kate, Michael, and Emma have spent most of their young lives being passed around from one foul orphanage to another. However, Kate...
Michael Ames
Feb 14, 2013


Witch's Wishes by Vivian Vande Velde
When six-year-old Sarah helps an old witch on Halloween, she is given a secret, magical reward. The witch turns her costume fairy wand...
Michael Ames
Nov 25, 2012


Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Karou lives in two worlds, both filled with mysterious unknowns. When asked, she can't really answer who or what she is. She was raised...
Michael Ames
Nov 25, 2012


The Secret History of Tom Trueheart by Ian Beck
As a family, we listened to The Secret History of Tom Trueheart on a long road trip. Usually we need breaks from our audio books, but...
Michael Ames
Oct 2, 2012


Ghost Knight by Cornelia Funke
When Jon Whitcroft continues to make life difficult for his mother's new boyfriend (The Beard), he is sent to boarding school in...
Michael Ames
Oct 2, 2012


The Clockwork Three by Matthew J. Kirby
The streets of cities in the American Industrial Era are filled with hardship and struggles, especially for young people saddled with...
Michael Ames
Oct 2, 2012


A Hero for WondLa (WondLa #2) by Tony DiTerlizzi
At the end of The Search for WondLa , Eva Nine has survived journeys through alien territories and being pursued by an alien hunter. She...
Michael Ames
Jul 25, 2012


Wizard at Work by Vivian Vande Velde
The wizard is on summer holiday from running his wizard boarding school, but no one is willing to let him relax. He keeps getting called...
Michael Ames
Jun 25, 2012
