The Adventures of Chii: Shadows of Valoria by Alisanya is a fantasy novel about a catgirl as she ventures to uncover the mystery behind the loss of her father and the people of her village. Chii is a young catgirl, who has lost her father and neighbors due to the presence of a shadowy mist that appeared in their village. After their disappearance, she was captured by a group of humans, who sold her into slavery. Her life in captivity was very painful as she had to face the cruelty of various masters.
Polly Parker is excited when she wakes up on her fourteenth birthday. Today is a big day for her, not only because it’s her birthday, but it’s her Separation day. Separation is a rite of passage granted to anyone fourteen or older. It’s a procedure performed on the individual to sort the light and the dark within them. The dark will become her visible shadow and getting to know your shadow is one of the scariest things you’ll ever do in your life.
What sets Gianna apart from her fifth-grade classmates? It is her curiosity about her heritage. When an after-school history club opens, Gianna signs up. Annoying Matthew Jacobs joins too. Nonetheless, despite only knowing her mother’s name and birth date, Gianna is determined to find out “a whole lot more!” History club facilitator, Mr. Williams, seems the perfect mentor to guide her search. He is familiar with family history and knows his way around genealogy sites.
The members of Mei Mei’s family are some of the most elegant fliers, but she dreams of having her own flying style. Daring to be different, Mei Mei sets out to explore how other creatures fly, taking notes and practicing their skills. Instead of being impressed with Mei Mei’s uniqueness, some of the other fairies laugh at her. A wise owl shares all of the ways different birds fly and why, leaving Mei Mei wondering what her unique way of flying should be.
Halito, Gianna is a modern-day fairy tale about a young girl with an uncertain past who is searching for answers. Her search explores U.S. and Mexican history, as well as important aspects of Native American and a long-forgotten connection to Ireland. This book is for children 8 to 12 years old with a message about the importance of family, heritage, and friendship.
Halito, Gianna is a tale about a young girl’s quest to find out more about her father. Gianna embarks on a journey to discover her father’s identity, a journey that uncovers the truth about her family’s history. Her determination to know more about her father leads her to an after-school genealogy club, where she decided to find hints to her father’s identity with the help of her teacher, Mr Williams. How far will she go to uncover her father’s identity? Will she find the answers to her questions?
Action! The Tomb of Ptahmes begins in 1910 at an archaeological dig in the blazing Libyan Desert. This is where Carter Pinsent’s father receives a carte-de-visite from Sir Robert Ottley. Little do father and son know that the summons is the beginning of a death-defying adventure centered around the tomb of the Egyptian priest Ptahmes. When Sir Ottley and the senior Pinsent are inexplicably placed in a state of suspended animation, teens May Ottley and Carter Pinsent join forces and race against time to save their fathers’ lives.
Relocating is one of the hardest things any teenager could go through, especially in final year of high school. Ever The Same by Michelle Wishner is about a teenager named Sam. Sam’s parents decided to move closer to Mr Taylor’s (Sam’s father) place of work, making it easier for the family to have enough family time. They used to be a very close family which ended when Sam heard her parents were considering relocating without considering her opinion or feelings about it. She couldn’t imagine leaving her hometown where she has been all her life.
If I Look Like You is a picture book about a talented dragon named Scout who is exploring jobs around her town. She just cannot decide what she wants to be when she grows up because there are so many choices! Throughout the day, Scout learns that her talent of mirroring other animals' appearance is a strength and makes her different from others. She approaches animals of all different shape, size, color, and job, and Scout learns that she can look like herself without mirroring what others look like.
Pigs Have Wings is a heartwarming story perfect for young ambitious readers who love to dream big! The animated story is about a young pig named Peg and her big dreams to fly up into the sky. While she is discouraged at first, Peg, with the help of some flying friends, learns to find her inner wings to propel her into her dream land. This book is picturesque for young readers who want to accomplish their dreams and fly as high as they can into the sky like Peg. Join Miz Peg on her journey to gaining her wings and dreaming big!
