Christopher Rowe is an apprentice to apothecary Benedict Blackthorn in 17th century London. Christopher enjoys his life learning to solve complex puzzles and create powerful medicines until a series of murders turns Christopher’s life upside down. Christopher and his friend Read More …
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After the Shot Drops by Randy Ribay
Nasir and Bunny used to be best friends. Everything changed when Bunny decided to take his NBA prospect skills to a nearby private school. Nasir and his cousin Wallace are blindsided by Bunny’s decision, he was their star player. Complicating Read More …
Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar
Seventh grader Marshall and fifth grader Tamaya always walk home together from Woodbridge Academy. When the school troublemaker, Chad, challenges Marshall to a fight after school one day, Marshall and Tamaya head into the off-limits woods as a “shortcut” home. Read More …
My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand
You may think you know the story. Penniless orphan Jane Eyre begins a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester–and, Reader, she marries him. Or does she? Prepare for an adventure of Gothic Read More …
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
“I’ve left some clues for you. If you want them, turn the page. If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.” 16-year-old Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on her favorite bookstore shelf, waiting Read More …