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Twelfth-grade English teacher Mr. Lowell turns up dead one May morning. Cause of death: autoerotic asphyxiation gone wrong. Everyone at Ridgeview Alternative School is shocked. Everyone, that is, except ...

“A tender, heartfelt, and intelligent coming-of-age story that celebrates quiet strength and trusting your instincts.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Straight A student, talented artist, swim team star ...

In 1943, German soldier Erich Stein is captured by the Allies and imprisoned at Camp 43 in Canada, where he begins to question everything he once believed about what it means to be “a good German.”

In ...

When a group of young performers take on the world’s greatest showman, can their abilities overcome his power?

In an alternate 1899, Solomon Hunt leaves home after his father’s death to seek income for h ...

Dearest Departed, I do not know when I decided I was going to write. I am not a writer. You are. You were.

Honorary twins Ally and Andy, born at the start and end of the same year, have always shared everything ...

The first book in the series, Elvis, Me, and the Lemonade Stand Summer, won the City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize and the Jean Little First-Novel Award.

Winter rains have swept into Eagle Shores Trailer ...

“Compelling and thought-provoking.” — Kirkus Reviews

Enjoy your Final Days.

Escape a Natural Death with us.

Come to Zalmon’s Quiet End.

In the city of Zalmon, every Life Event is predetermined: where you’ll ...

“A thrilling, transportive historical adventure that offers hope and explores themes of found family.” — Kirkus Reviews

Twelve-year-old orphan Malcolm McKenzie’s world is falling apart.

His mentor, clockmaker ...

“Sports fans and reluctant readers alike will enjoy the detailed, fast-paced wrestling matches and blow-by-blow MMA fight scenes. … Visceral and violent yet ultimately hopeful.” — Kirkus Reviews

Sixteen-year-old ...

Winner, SYRCA Snow Willow Award 2024

Winner, Forest of Reading – Red Maple 2025

Winner, YA Dude Books Reviewers' Choice Awards 2025

“[40 Days in Hicksville] is worth a read, and is a great example of the ...