TALES THAT WILL TRANSFIX KIDS AND TEENS

I love Sharks, Too! Leanne Shirtliffe, illustrated by Lorenzo Montatore Sky Pony Press, 32 pages

This is the ultimate book for all young ichthyologists. As we follow Stevie and his crazy antics we learn about shark behaviour. Bold illustrations accompany easy-to-read facts and funny text. A must-have for shark lovers ages five to seven.

Dragon’s Green Scarlett Thomas Simon & Schuster, 373 pages

Effie always believed in magic and when her grandfather dies she discovers he did, too. Just before he died he gave her a mission to take care of his library of rare and powerful books. Secrets are revealed when her friends start to develop magic traits of their own. This fun fantasy will have readers age’s nine to 12 wanting to read the next volume in this Worldquake series.

Here Lies Daniel Tate Cristin Terrill Simon & Schuster, 388 pages

Who is Daniel Tate? Has he really returned six years after he was abducted? This person, who claims to be Daniel, has conned his way through his whole life. However, as he immerses himself into the family, he discovers they may have more dark secrets than him. A great mystery with dark twists for ages 14 and up.

Zenn Diagram Wendy Brant Kids Can Press, 315 pages

After Eva’s accident she is left an orphan with a heavy burden. She cannot touch anyone or their personal items without getting bombarded by personal images. In Zenn, she finds a soulmate who is immune to her emotional fractals. However, they soon learn there are strange circumstances that unite them. An interesting story about family and forgiveness with a touch of romance, this will be enjoyed by readers ages 14 and up.