Review: The Reluctant Bully by Gary Rivera

A second thought-provoking Smoochie adventure, The Reluctant Bully: A Smoochie Family Story by Gary Rivera continues Madeline's journey as she navigates the high hopes and dramatic lows of middle school. With her victorious lunch-money treasure hunt still fresh in her mind, Madeline, aka…
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Review: The Phoenix by Eric Van Allen

A tangled tale of second chances, risky deals, and the curious kindness of strangers, The Phoenix by Eric Van Allen is a fiendishly clever YA novel that crackles with Gothic energy. A protective young guardian and provider for her siblings, Callie skeptically accepts an…
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Review: Juice by Peter Deadman

A coming-of-age adventure in a near-future dystopia, Juice by Peter Deadman is an original YA story about finding truth and forging your path through an unpredictable world. Will has spent his childhood with his mother and uncle in a humble community of survivors, protected…
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Review: Fanny Berk Strikes Back by Avi Luxenburg

An uplifting and original story about the power of heroism, discipline, and self-knowledge, Fanny Berk Strikes Back: The Misadventures of a Reluctant Hero by Avi Luxenburg is a hard-hitting YA novel layered with wisdom. Fanny Berk is doing what she can to overcome the…
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Review: Finding Frances by Kelly Vincent

A young woman transcends a tragic loss to uncover the truth about her own life in Finding Frances by Kelly Vincent, a gripping YA thriller from a masterful pen. Stepping out of her sheltered life for the first time, Retta is nervous and eager for a normal high school experience, real…
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