Review

Miller, Bobbi. Lost Prince, The. The Barbary Chronicles. Charlesbridge Moves, 10/2026. 213pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-628-1. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL.       As some of the least desirable residents of the Barbary Coast, Jack London and her [continue reading]

Torseter, Oyvind. Hole2 , The. Oyvind Torseter, Illus. Translated from the Norwegian by Kari Dickson. Enchanted Lion, 11/2026. [74]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-59270-508-5. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. This sequel to Dickson’s 2013 translation of The [continue reading]

Shaloshvili, Natalia. What a Small Cat Needs. Natalia Shaloshvili, Illus. Translated from the Russian by Lena Traer. Enchanted Lion, 01/2026. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5927-0477-4. GRADES Preschool–1. OUTSTANDING. Pondering life and filled with wonder, [continue reading]

Ramel, Marissa. Landing in a New Pond. Jennifer Doehring, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2026. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-568-0. GRADES Kindergarten–2. ADDITIONAL. After moving to a new house and not having others to play with, a [continue reading]

Quezada Padron, Angela. Sisters All the Time. Angela Quezada Padron, Illus. Steam Works. Charlesbridge, 09/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-677-9. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Mari loves Saturdays, the day her half-sister Luz comes to visit.  [continue reading]

Sheinkin, Steve. Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match that Changed the World. Thien Pham, Illus. Addl. Creator Maurice Ashley. Roaring Brook, 09/2026. 240pp. Graphic. PLB $22.99. 978-1-250-33477-0. Paper $14.99. 978-1-250-33476-3. GRADES 4–9. HIGH ADDITIONAL.            For [continue reading]

Martín, Pedro. Mexikid Dreams: A Graphic Memoir. Pedro Martín, Illus. Dial, 09/2026. 320pp. Graphic. PLB $24.99. 979-8-2170-0248-1. Paper $14.99. 979-8-2170-0249-8. GRADES 4–8. OUTSTANDING.      The 1971 San Fernando earthquake uproots Pedro’s family, forcing them north to [continue reading]

Guillory, Sarah. Wish with Wings, A. Roaring Brook, 05/2026. 288pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-250-34939-2.GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING.      Twelve-year-old Evan believes a good day means coming home dirtier than when she left, a view not shared by her mother and great aunt, who worry about strong-willed [continue reading]