Biography

Who was George E Ohr?  What led him to create the twisting, intriguing, and unique ceramics from Mississippi mud? Why did his work remain unknown for decades?  This award-winning biography looks at the life of potter George E. Ohr, known for his unique designs, whose work did not become widely successful until after his death.

 Mystery

Twelve-year-old Steve Brixton, a fan of Bailey Brothers detective novels, is mistaken for a real detective and must elude librarians, police, and the mysterious Mr. E as he seeks a missing quilt containing coded information.  Since when can librarians rappel from helicopters?  Does Steve have any brothers or sisters?  You will solve these mysteries and more by the time you finish book one of this four part series.

Historical Fiction

In 1935, when her mother gets a job housekeeping for a woman who does not like children, eleven-year-old Turtle is sent to stay with relatives she has never met in far away Key West, Florida.  Key West is hot and strange, full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before Turtle knows what’s happened, she finds herself coming out of the shell she’s spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart and an unforgettable ending, that will surprise most readers.

Mystery

Eleven-year-old Riley Mack and his friends, Briana, Mongo, Jake and Jamal outwit the school bully, solve the mystery of who stole the goldendoodle named Poodle, and get evidence to help the FBI catch bank robbers. If you’re looking for a page turner that is full of fast-paced adventure and dialogue, you’re going to love this new series with a hero you’ll never forget.

Fantasy

Twelve-year-old Princess Aurora has been cursed to prick her finger and sleep for one hundred years, but before her fate can come to pass, she and her sister Luna embark on a perilous journey to find the fairy who can break the curse.  This fast-paced book is full of lush descriptions, fearsome beasts and raging storms.  Will the sisters give up?  Will they find their aunt, a fairy who may be able to break the spell?   I recommend this book to fans of Gail Carson Levine and Shannon Hale.

Realistic Fiction

Fish Finelli and his friends set out to find Captain Kidd’s treasure, rumored to be buried on nearby Lyons Island, but it seems like the local library director is looking for it as well… finding the treasure may be the key to saving the island from developers.  Will Fish and his friends win the bet with bully Bryce Billings and succeed in finding the treasure?  The first book in a series that will inspire you to use your imagination and explore the universal theme of friendship and loyalty.

Source:  Follett Summaries