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Mary, Who Wrote Frankenstein
Bailey captures Mary’s unique spirit as she answers the question, “How does a story begin?” The gothic-style illustrations that Sardà creates sets a wonderful tone for the story, without appearing Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 5, 2019
Song for a Whale
Twelve-year-old Iris understands the loneliness and frustration that come from the inability to communicate. Not only is she the only deaf child in her school, but her own father is Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on July 1, 2019
First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great
For over a century, immigrants and refugees from around the world have made important contributions to the United States in areas such as politics, sports, entertainment, art, and science. From Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on February 7, 2019
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Throughout history, black women – from virtual unknowns to luminaries – have been leading the way in medicine, law, the arts, sports and more, but they have not always been Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 19, 2019
Mac B., Kid Spy: Mac Undercover
Mac B. may be a kid, but he’s also the Queen of England’s newest secret agent. This wacky, almost-autobiographical adventure follows young, international best-selling author Mac Barnett on his search Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on November 25, 2018
The Cardboard Kingdom
The Cardboard Kingdom shows that every kid not only belongs in an adventure, but also deserves to have a hand in creating it.
Posted by Book Rex on October 5, 2018
Coco
In this riveting, comedic and touching Hispanic rooted story, the main character, Miguel, becomes trapped in the land of the dead during the Day of the Dead, or Día de Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 18, 2018
Dream Jumper: Nightmare Escape
Ben spends a lot of time in other people’s dreams. Literally. When Ben falls asleep, he gains the ability to “jump” into people’s heads, navigating the dream world and more-than-occasionally Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on June 20, 2018
Dory Fantasmagory
More than anything, Dory’s family tells her, “Don’t.” Don’t make up stories, or friends, or adventures. Don’t get in the way. Don’t cause trouble. But Dory can’t help but do Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on May 18, 2018
The Magic Misfits
Runaway Carter always thought magic was only used to trick or steal, so when he arrives in a small New England town, he is surprised by illusionist Dante Vernon, who Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 1, 2018
Hermes: Tales of the Trickster
The Greek god of thieves, language, and travel comes to life in this vibrant addition to George O’Connor’s Olympians graphic novel series.
Posted by Book Rex on March 22, 2018
Recess Warriors: Hero is a Four-Letter Word
When an outbreak of cooties threatens to turn the student body into a herd of zombies, Scrap and his friend Yoshi must act fast to save everyone. This action-packed adventure Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 6, 2018
Harper and the Scarlet Umbrella
The day Harper finds out she owns a secret magical umbrella, is the same day her cat Midnight goes missing. With her friends in toe, some new and some old, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 15, 2017
Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield
When their parents go through a divorce, 12 year old twins Maisie and Felix Robbins are forced to move from NYC to Rhode Island, and their lives feel bleak. To Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on November 14, 2017
Phoebe and Her Unicorn
While out skipping rocks on the water, fourth grader Phoebe happens upon a unicorn: Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Grateful to be freed from the imprisonment of her own magnificence and spellbinding Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on October 12, 2017