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“Not My Fault” by SB Frasca
“Not My Fault” by SB Frasca 647 1000 Reader Views Kids
For tenth grader Hy, his days consist of evading bullies, eating his feelings, and trying not to be the reason for the sadness in his single mother’s eyes. Despite this somber reality, he finds moments of joy through creating art. The phrase “not my fault” has him particularly charged up and inspired, thinking it perfectly embodies the plight of being a misfit. Hy begins anonymously sharing this message throughout his school and community by carving it into furniture and creating flyers, causing people to take notice. In addition to his newfound inspiration, Hy’s self-esteem is lifted when he meets Belinda, a well-to-do older girl from his neighborhood. read more
“Letters in the Attic” by Meredith Lindsey
“Letters in the Attic” by Meredith Lindsey 663 1024 Reader Views Kids
Camille Stone finds herself in the small town of Green Peaks, Wyoming with her newly widowed mother.  Packing up their car and leaving the place they called home was a decision made for both. Cami and her mother suffered bullying and heartbreak after Cami’s father chose to drive drunk, causing the death of the school’s star quarterback and his cheer captain girlfriend. Green Peaks offers a fresh start in a vacant, 100-year-old home Uncle Pete secures for Cami and her mom. read more
“Hale: The Prophet’s Journal” by JK Noble
“Hale: The Prophet’s Journal” by JK Noble 683 1024 Reader Views Kids
“Hale: The Prophet’s Journal” by JK Noble is the smashing follow-up to the author’s first well-reviewed YA fantasy novel, “Hale: The Rise of the Griffins.” In this sequel, we find Hale on a search for redemption, accompanied by Evan and River. They encounter the dangerous Extraordinary Division, and Hale now knows he is powerful and magical. He discovered things about himself that were once secret, like the real connection he has to the King of the Griffins, Bayo, who is also his mentor. Hale has talents beyond the natural, and carries them with him to his new calling, following the Elder Prophet’s journal. He would like to know if he will be the fulfillment of the dark prophecy, but it’s also a matter of survival. Could he really be the foretold world annihilator? read more
“Isfjell Point (The Tales of Scuba Steve)” by Steven Kamlet
“Isfjell Point (The Tales of Scuba Steve)” by Steven Kamlet 640 1024 Reader Views Kids
This lively, informative, and entertaining story is perfect for young readers who love adventure, especially water-related adventures, and exploration. Older readers will appreciate this story and these characters too and will get a real feel for how much fun camp can be. read more
“I Love the Sparkle in You” by Mandy Woolf
“I Love the Sparkle in You” by Mandy Woolf 819 1024 Reader Views Kids
“I Love the Sparkle in You” by award-winning Mandy Woolf and illustrated by Elmira Georgieva, is the perfect little children’s book to help young readers age 3 to 13 how to recognize their own true sparkle–which is that unique something that makes each of us special. read more
“Hale: the Rise of the Griffins” by JK Noble
“Hale: the Rise of the Griffins” by JK Noble 683 1024 Reader Views Kids
“Hale: The Rise of the Griffins” by JK Noble is an exciting, dramatic YA novel fantasy fans will adore. Hale is sixteen and finds himself in the middle of the world of magic, after having escaped a kidnapping. His sister tried to protect him from this world, but he had no idea how unforgiving the Land of Griffins was. While there, he discovers he isn’t like other teens. He’s a griffin too, capable of awe-inspiring skills. Bayo is the leader of the Griffins, and he and Hale grow closer, but Hale has no idea of the nefarious plot Bayo has hatched for him. Will the truth of who they are come out? read more