Avast ye! The pirate mice of the S.S. Catnip set out in search of buried treasure. Instead, they find a troublesome feline stowaway. Whatever will Jolly Roger and his crew do?

Each page of this clever board book reveals a colourful new level of the pirate ship with dozens of details sure to make kids (and parents) giggle.

International espionage. Hidden cities. Man-eating rats. Rogue girl scouts. Welcome to the world of the mysterious Kiki Strike. If you're looking for a book with mystery and adventure, or just one where girls kick a little butt, Kirsten Miller's Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City is not to be missed.

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In Salem Witch, two friends are torn apart by their fathers' opposing views as judges in Salem, Massachusetts during the witch hunts. I found the story has a chilling reality.

Patricia Hermes has done well with the difficult task of presenting a very heavy story from two points of view. She also keeps it, I think, at the interest level of a middle-year reader.

Ana is a seventeen-year-old Latin American girl who has endured many hardships, and has learned to live with HIV without shame, blame, or fear. Her courage, determination, resilience and loving heart will inspire you. Although written at an intermediate reading level, this biography may be more appropriate for teens due to mature subject content. Includes haunting photos by Mia Baxter and discussion questions for the classroom.