Yolen, Jane. Sea Dragons. Celia Lowenthal, Illus. Monsters of Fife: Book 1. Charlesbridge, 06/2025. 111pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-473-7. GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL. The place: Scotland. The time: the 1880s. The action: monsters causing problems. As [continue reading]
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Cassi and the House of Memories Review
Stuart, Dean. Cassi and the House of Memories. Dean Stuart, Illus. Penguin Random House /Viking, 02/2025. [272]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-0-593-35112-3. Paper $14.99. 978-0-593-35113-0. GRADES 3–6. OUTSTANDING. When Cassi’s grandfather, Charlie, wanders into the woods, [continue reading]
Don’t Trust Fish Review
Sharpson, Neil. Don’t Trust Fish. Dan Santat, Illus. Dial, 04/2025. 40pp. Picture Book. PLB $18.99. 978-0593616673. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Fish are not friends in this funny take on a nature guide. Sharpson introduces different [continue reading]
String Ball Review
Monroe, Chris. String Ball. Chris Monroe, Illus. Lerner/Carolrhoda, 05/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 979-8765611517. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. What happens when a small black kitten finds a bright red string ball? Find out in this [continue reading]
Everything Is Poison Review
McCullough, Joy. Everything Is Poison. Dutton, 01/2025. 304pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-593-85587-4. GRADES 9–12. OUTSTANDING. An exploration of the morality of using poison as a defensive weapon for desperate women is a premise that demands [continue reading]
School Play Sabotage Review
McGuire, Sarah. School Play Sabotage. Kate Fallahee, Illus. Mystery Masters. Lerner, 1/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648360. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649725. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Museum Mayhem by Christina Farley for the series [continue reading]
Alien Escape Room Review
McGuire, Sarah. Alien Escape Room, The. Diego Garcia, Illus. Mystery Masters. Lerner, 1/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648391. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649756. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Museum Mayhem by Christina Farley for the [continue reading]
Operation Robot Rescue Review
Farley, Christina. Operation Robot Rescue. Kate Fallahee, Illus. Mystery Masters. Lerner, 1/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648346. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649701. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Please see Museum Mayhem by Christina Farley for the series [continue reading]