This first book in the Kiki Strike series combines espionage, New York City lore, and appealing characters to create a clever and enjoyable story. The plot revolves around precocious 12-year-old Ananka Fishbein, whose adventure begins the moment she climbs down a newly-opened sinkhole in the park across from her apartment in pursuit of a mysterious pixie-like girl and discovers the existence of a previously unknown world under the streets of New York City. She soon teams up with the elusive Kiki Strike and other girls with unusual talents to uncover the secret of the Shadow City hidden beneath ground. And if you like this one, check out the sequel, Kiki Strike: The Empress’ Tomb! Edda R.
Flora Fyrdraaca is the youngest daughter of one of the great families of Califa. This is not as nice as it seems. Her mother is always away commanding the army and her father is an alcoholic former POW who lives in their attic. To make matters worse her mother banished the family’s magical butler, so Flora has to do all of the cooking and cleaning in her their mansion, Crackpot Hall. One day Flora accidentally stumbles into her house’s old abandoned library and comes face to face with the banished butler. This starts her on a series of magical adventures which, if they don’t kill her, may help her achieve her dreams. John S.
As Logan begins a new year in a new school, he is taunted and bullied because his secret is out. But the reader is left in the dark, with only hints and glimpses of what happened. Logan has to find the courage to stand up to the bullies and confront his past. Claudia O.
Ryan, a lonely high school freshman, captures of the attention of the attractive new History teacher, Ms. Settles. Their secret relationship has repercussions that not only affect them but their community as well. Joseph G.
This book is so gross you don't want to eat while reading it. Join Sarah and her younger brother Mike as they battle mutant rats that have taken over New York. Will they win the battle to save their city or become food for the rats- read the book to find out! Sky K.
