Books for young readers

The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray

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The Gemma Doyle Trilogy: Book 3
Audience: Young Adult (some mature content)
Rating: A
Synopsis:
Since she bound all the magic in the Realm to herself, Gemma’s been left with so much power and so little guidance. Who can she trust? Not the [...]

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Hush by Donna Jo Napoli

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Audience: Middle school (some mature content)
Rating: B-
Synopsis:
This novel tells the story of an Irish princess who is captured by slave traders and taken from her homeland. Melkorka decides to stop speaking, and her silence becomes a key part of her safety as she is [...]

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Airman by Eoin Colfer

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Audience: Middle School
Rating: B+
Synopsis:
Young Conor Broekhart’s life has revolved around flight. From his birth in a hot air balloon, to the obsessive inventions he and his tutor construct, Conor is determined to build the first flying machine. He’s lucky enough to live on [...]

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