Heroic Boys


The Door in the Wall

Jennifer Minicus | 24 May 2012
This classic Newbery winner teaches some important lessons.

Stone Fox

Jennifer Minicus | 17 May 2012
Ten-year-old Willy is determined to care for his ailing grandfather.

The Golden Goblet

Jennifer Minicus | 06 May 2012
Eloise McGraw brings to life the days of Ancient Egypt.

Book Reviews

The Little Refugee

Clare Cannon | 19 February 2012
Anh's true story is an outstanding one to share with young readers.

Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Clare Cannon | 02 January 2012
One of those little books that is well worth reading.

Artemis Fowl Series

Maryana Garcia | 29 December 2011
Artemis Fowl is a genius...a criminal genius.

Heart of a Samurai

Jennifer Minicus | 28 October 2011
A Newberry Honor book based on a true story.

Airman

Maryana Garcia | 19 September 2011
Conor Broekhart was born to fly.

Banner in the Sky

Jennifer Minicus | 03 August 2011
Every sixteen-year-old has a dream.

Birthmarked: a brilliant new dystopian series

Clare Cannon | 22 June 2011
Finally a series with characters you love spending time with.

The Time Pirate

Jennifer Minicus | 14 June 2011
Nick McIver is traveling through time again...

Trash: a great read for teens and young adults

Clare Cannon | 29 May 2011
A compelling story that will stay with you long after you finish it.

The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight

Clare Cannon | 15 April 2011
Attention fans of contemporary murder mysteries!

As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth

Clare Cannon | 08 April 2011
What would you do if you found yourself in the middle of nowhere with no phone, no money, and no sign of human life for as far as you could see?

Another great Spinelli story: Crash

Clare Cannon | 31 March 2011
10-15 year old boys have to read this. Teachers have to read this. And (boys, don't look), even girls should read this.

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman Series

Maryana Garcia | 11 March 2011
A mute boy's adventures begin when he stows away on the infamous Flying Dutchman.

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Clare Cannon | 09 November 2010
Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?

The Deep Freeze of Bartholomew Tullock

Jennifer Minicus | 29 October 2010
Everyone loves a story in which the underdog wins!

The Prydain Chronicles

Jennifer Minicus | 11 October 2010
Before there was a Harry Potter, before there was a Percy Jackson, there was Taran Wanderer.

Twenty and Ten

Jennifer Minicus | 26 September 2010
In desperate times, even young children can be heroes.

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