Publisher: Scholastic Press

Ascendance: The Shattered Castle by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Ascendance: The Shattered Castle by Jennifer A. Nielsen

King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He’s hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya. But a surprise attack on his own land — on the castle itself — reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron’s entire […]

October 19, 2021 / 0 Comments
Rescue by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Rescue by Jennifer A. Nielsen

One girl races to crack a coded message to save her father and the French resistance. Six hundred and fifty-seven days ago, Meg Kenyon’s father left their home in France to fight for the Allies in World War II, and that was the last time Meg saw him. Recently, she heard he was being held prisoner by the Nazis, a terrible sentence from which Meg […]

March 2, 2021 / 0 Comments
Ascendance: The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Ascendance: The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen

In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him—but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last. On a routine sea voyage, Jaron’s ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items—including the crown […]

October 7, 2020 / 0 Comments
The Warrior’s Curse by Jennifer A. Nielsen

The Warrior’s Curse by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Simon and Kestra are hurtling down paths ever farther from each other as the battle for control of Antora rages. Simon, newly king of the Halderians, is pressed on all sides by royal duties. Harlyn Mindell is his betrothed and intended queen, but Simon can’t give up hope for a life with Kestra. Kestra, exiled, feels her magic growing—and despite everyone’s warnings, she knows she […]

March 4, 2020 / 0 Comments
Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen

When the most dangerous act of resistance was carrying a book… Danger is never far from Audra’s family farm in Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian—they have banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language. But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and perilous. In June 1893, when Cossacks arrive abruptly […]

October 1, 2019 / 1 Comment
The Deceiver’s Heart by Jennifer A. Nielsen

The Deceiver’s Heart by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Kestra Dallisor has finally gained possession of the Olden Blade. With the dagger in her control, she attempts to destroy the tyrannical Lord Endrick. But when Kestra fails, the king strips her of her memory, and leaves her weak and uncertain, bound to obey him. Heartbroken, Simon is desperate to return Kestra to the rebel she was, but refuses to use magic to heal her. […]

February 26, 2019 / 0 Comments
Blizzard Besties by Yamile Saied Méndez

Blizzard Besties by Yamile Saied Méndez

Vanesa Campos can’t wait for winter vacation. Skiing on the slopes, sipping hot cocoa… her week at Pinecloud Lodge promises to be cozy and perfect. And maybe she can make some new friends! Never mind that glamorous Beck writes off Vanesa right away; twins Emma and Eric are ready to join the fun out in the snow. But when the flakes start falling, everything changes. […]

December 27, 2018 / 0 Comments
Resistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Resistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps. After her little sister is taken away, her younger brother disappears, and her parents all but give up hope, Chaya is determined to make a difference. Using forged papers and her fair features, Chaya becomes a courier and travels between the […]

August 28, 2018 / 0 Comments
Bright Burns the Night by Sara B. Larson

Bright Burns the Night by Sara B. Larson

Ten years ago, King Lorcan of the Dark Kingdom Dorjhalon defeated Queen Evelayn and cut her conduit stone from her. Since then, he has kept her trapped in her swan form. With the loss of balance between Dark and Light, winter has descended and the Draíolon of Éadrolan lose more power every day. But once a year, Lorcan transforms her back to her Draíolon form […]

June 2, 2018 / 0 Comments
Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West

Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West

Talking to other people isn’t Kate Bailey’s favorite activity. She’d much rather be out on the lake, soaking up the solitude and sunshine. So when her best friend, Alana, convinces Kate to join their high school’s podcast, Kate is not expecting to be chosen as the host. Now she’ll have to answer calls and give advice on the air? Impossible. But to Kate’s surprise, she […]

May 28, 2018 / 0 Comments