Gaddy, Kristina R. A Most Perilous World: The True Story of the Young Abolitionists and Their Crusade Against Slavery. Dutton, 06/2025. 354pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0593855522. GRADES 8–Adult. OUTSTANDING. Thoroughly researched and packed with historical [continue reading]
Encyclopedia Brown Read-Alikes
READ-ALIKES Encyclopedia Brown (short Who Done It? mysteries) by Donald Sobel Barnett, Mac. “Brixton Brothers” series. Bowman, Marina J. Hailey Haddie’s Minute Mysteries. Cheshire, Simon. “Saxby Smart” series. Clover, Andrew. “Rory Branaga: Detective” series. [continue reading]
Performers’ Showcase Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026
Performers’ Showcase Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026: Mark your calendar for the upcoming annual ACL Performers’ Showcase, which is planned for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at the Fremont Library! As many ACL members know, [continue reading]
Velociraptor vs. Protoceratops Review
Jackson, Tom. Velociraptor vs. Protoceratops: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669273. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683941. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus by Tom Jackson for series review. [continue reading]
T. Rex vs. Ankylosaurus Review
Jackson, Tom. T. Rex vs. Ankylosaurus: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669259. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683927. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus by Tom Jackson for series [continue reading]
Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus Review
Jackson, Tom. Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669242. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683910. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Fast-paced series titles compare two similar dinosaurs and how they might [continue reading]
Science of Dragons Review
Kaiser, Brianna. Science of Dragons, The: A Field Guide. Dragon Field Guides. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669303. Paper $10.99. 979-8765684009. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Dragons Among Us: A Field Guide [continue reading]
Dragon Folklore Review
Kaiser, Brianna. Dragon Folklore: A Field Guide. Dragon Field Guides. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669327. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683972. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Dragons Among Us: A Field Guide by Taylor [continue reading]