The Stand-In by A.J. Rushby ISBN: 9781761290558 Publication Date: October 1, 2022 Reviewer: Lyla P Scholastic Australia A young girl begins attending a boarding school, marking a big change in her life. With her mother seriously unwell and unable to care for her, a wealthy man impressed by her academic talent offers to pay for …
Contemporary
The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak
The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak ISBN 9781464229916 Publication Date: November 5, 2024 Reviewer: Frankie A The Heartbreakers follows a teenage girl who crosses paths with a world-famous boy band. Set betweeneveryday life and the glamorous world of fame, the story explores unexpected friendships, personal challenges, and the pressure of choosing between loyalty and following your …
Out of my mind by Sharon Draper
Out of my mind by Sharon Draper Publication Date: August 1, 2013 ISBN: 9781416971719 Reviewer: Savannah G Set in an elementary school in Ohio, Out of my mind follows Melody Brooks, a brilliant 11 year old with cerebral palsy who cannot speak or walk. Despite her intelligence, she faces challenges from peers and teachers as …
Blended by Sharon Draper
Blended by Sharon Draper ISBN: 9781442495012 Publication Date: May 1, 2020 Reviewer: Radha K Blended is about Isabella, a girl whose parents are divorced. She has to split her time between two homes and figure out where she belongs. As she deals with family, friends, and being from two different cultures, Isabella faces tough situations …
Luna’s World : Library Dreams by Hayley Gannon
Luna’s World (Library Dreams) Published 2025 Publisher: Affirm Press Author: Hayley Gannon Illustrator: Michelle Conn ISBN:9781922992765 This story is a wonderful, interesting book to read that contains lots of details, including lots of entertaining parts! This book is all about a girl called Luna who has wonderful dreams about being one of the little librarians …
Birdy by Sharon Kernot
Birdy by Sharon Kernot ISBN: 9781922790606 Publication Date: January 30, 2024 Reviewer: Clementine M The book Birdy is about a teenager called Maddy who moves to an isolated country town after an incident which left her distressed. She digs into the secrets of the town, revealing the forgotten departure of someone else. Maddy uncovers these …