The Marvellers by D. Clayton

Floating in the sky, safely away from the non magical world, the Arcanum Training Institute for Marvelous and Uncanny Endeavors brings together magical practices from around the world, teaching young Marvellers to discover and control their powers. Change is now coming to the institute with the admission of 11-year-old Ella, the first Conjuror to attend the institute. The Marvellian world is skeptical of Conjurors and their particular brand of magic, and Ella’s first year is full of harassment and discrimination. When a notorious convict known as the Ace of Anarchy escapes prison, Conjurors are accused of helping, and when her plot to return to power intersects with Ella’s investigation into a missing teacher, Ella must fight to clear her family’s name—and survive. Full of magic and intrigue, Dhonielle Clayton has written the book she wanted to see herself in as a child. 

The Polter-Ghost Problem by B. Uhrig 

Aldo Pfefferkuchen, Pen Q. Blaisewell, and Jasper Yi struggle to find interesting things to include in their summer journal’s until a suspiciously pale boy leads them to a dilapidated building that once housed an orphanage. The trio should be terrified, but the ghost children—yes, there’s a group—need help. It’s weird that they appear young since most are the spirits of orphans who had moved away and died at ripe old ages. However, they were recently drawn back and trapped there by a poltergeist. Even stranger, the boys discover that the poltergeist is the toddler ghost of a bitter woman who died at over 100 years of age. Future writer Aldo is the narrator of the story. His wit shines through as he faithfully describes his friends’ personalities and their wildly funny disagreements and dilemmas. It all makes for a laugh-out-loud, high-action read, complete with shrieking and notes in crayon from a frustrated entity trying to communicate about a mystery involving an inheritance and warped family history. 

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by M. Barnett, illustrated by S.Harris

Look up! Something terrible is occurring on the moon! What? Rats are eating the moon! 

Who will save the day? Can one bioengineered cat be the world’s hero and save the moon? Read this lunar adventure to see if Cat, the Moon Princess and a toe-nail clipping robot will be able to save the world! 

Tales to Keep You Up At Night by D. Poblocki, illustrated by M. Bergeron 

Amelia discovers a long overdue library book while            cleaning out her Grandmother's attic after she disappeared. A book she dreamt of her Grandmother holding with the inscription “Do Not Read”. After trying to return the library book only to be told that it wasn’t in the library's collection, Amelia decides to read the book, despite her grandmother's warning. As she reads she begins to notice the stories coming to life around her and that she might have gotten herself into more trouble than she can handle. 

Indelible Ann by M. P. Browne,  illustrated by C. Whitt 

Larger than life, big hair, big personality, big voice and champion of all: a small town girl who became Travis County commissioner, Texas State Treasurer and the 45th Governor of the State of Texas. Bright, beautiful and bold illustrations that depict her story. 

Once Upon a Tim by S. Gibbs, illustrated by S. Curtis 

Tim is a peasant who seeks more than the life his parents have provided. He longs to be successful and journeys through treacherous situations including wicked beasts, angry ogres, and humans who cannot be trusted. This fun-filled adventure demonstrates that you don’t have to be born a prince to be a hero.

The Beatryce Prophecy by K. DiCamillo, illustrated by S. Blackall 

In a time of war, a young girl sick and dirty is discovered by Brother Edik. She is clutching the ear of Answelica, the angry goat, who is more than willing to head butt the Brother. As the girl recovers, her secret is uncovered and thus begins the journey into the prophecy that Brother Edik himself wrote. This fantasy-filled story follows the hero’s journey. 

Gladys the Magic Chicken by A. Rubin, illustrated by A. Rex 

Hear the legendary tale of the magic chicken, Gladys! She granted wishes to a shepherd boy, a brave swordsman, and a princess! Or did she? Find out if Gladys is truly the stuff of legend in this magical tale by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Adam Rex. 

The Legend of Gravity by C. Palmer 

When playing basketball on the blacktop in the projects, everyone needs a playground name. Names like “Liquid”, “SkyHigh,” and “Left2Right.” Enter the awkward new kid with no name who seems to float in the air when he takes the ball to the hoop earning himself the name “Gravity.” Gravity helps take their team all the way to the finals where they face their hardest opponent yet and learn what it means to play as a team.