Libby's Guide

A classic coming of age story, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn tells the story of Francie Nolan. She is a young girl growing up in the slums of...

Left by his mother at a young age, Jeff is fascinated by her when she reappears in his life. However, he soon learns by painful...

During her sixteenth summer, Vicky Austin is surrounded by death. Her friend's father has just died, her own grandfather is dying, and...

Living during the cold war, Francine Green has learned that staying silent is safest. However, her attitude changes when she becomes...

The Bloody Jack series is first adventure and second historical fiction. Set in England (and other places in the nautical world) during...

In a new writing role, Melina Marchetta creates her first fantasy world. As usual, her characters are excellently written and the story...

Kind of a cross between Harry Potter and X-men with a little bit darker feel. Legacies is another story of wizards at a special boarding...

This book is for those lovers of fantasy who don't expect a happy ending. In Mirrorworld, the world of Reckless, life is fairy tales gone...

For those who enjoy fantasy of the old magic and dragon-slaying variety, Robin McKinley is a great author to read. In the Blue Sword,...

In the Seven Kingdoms, those born with special powers are Graced. Katsa has a killing grace, and with such a talent she is used for many...