- Michael Ames
- Oct 23, 2020
Jack Masselin knows how to make it in high school. He’s in the right crowd and has all the right moves. What no one knows is that Jack can’t recognize faces. Even the people in his family are strangers to him each time he sees them. Jack has just mastered the art of faking it. Libby Strout, on the other hand, only sticks out at high school. Once known as ‘America’s Fattest Teen,’ people only recognize Libby for her outside. Starting a new year, Libby is determined to change that.
After a cruel act puts Jack and Libby in group counseling together, they are both angry. But soon they recognize each other as allies in a world where they feel alone. The world looks brighter, but will their individual problems make friendship impossible? Holding Up the Universe is a powerful story about friendship and accepting others and yourself. It is a young adult book for lovers of Wonder.
Recommended ages--12 and up
- Michael Ames
- Oct 23, 2020
Nova lives in a world that worships the Renegades--superheroes who use their powers to save the community from lawlessness. But Nova doesn’t see heroes. She sees failures and the time Renegades did not save her family. Now Nova wants revenge and she will even pose as a Renegade to get it. Unlike Nova, Adrian is one of the heroes and he is committed to their cause, but he has secrets of his own. When Adrian and Nova become friends, their secrets threaten to destroy them both.
Renegades presents a world of flawed superheroes and sympathetic villains. No one is exactly as they seem and adventure and conflict abound. This is a story for Marvel and DC lovers who are looking for new heroes to cheer and fresh stories to follow. It is a fast paced read with more books to follow.
Recommended ages--12 and up
- Michael Ames
- Oct 22, 2020
Can a boy with a talent for finding lost things help save a missing person? Can he find what matters most?
Ezekiel Blast is good at finding things. Not only that, but he always knows who the lost things belong to. However, every time he returns a lost item, Ezekiel is accused of being a thief. To avoid accusations, he tries to hide his micropower and ignore all the lost things around him. Ezekiel’s best friend Beth believes he can turn his power into a strength. So when a young girl goes missing, Beth encourages Ezekiel to try and find her.
With a hint of science fiction, this mystery/thriller has a little something for all readers. This one will connect with anyone who feels a little on the outside and is looking for their place in the world. This isn’t Card’s typical style, but holds true to his excellent storytelling.
Recommended ages--13 and up