Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda

SYNOPSIS: Rowan is shy. He’s quiet and terrified of everything. When the stream dries up that gives their village’s herd animals-the bukshah-water, Rowan is the only one who can lead the others up the dangerous mountain. The other villagers believe Rowan is too cowardly to make it far, but Rowan loves the bukshah. Can he make it up the mountain to help his friends?

Continue reading

The Lost Boy by Greg Ruth

SYNOPSIS: Nate just moved to a new town. When he’s exploring his new room, he finds some tapes that are from a boy who disappeared fifty years before. Then, talking dolls and bugs start showing up-not to mention the tree that attacks him and his friend Tabitha! To protect his world from the Shadows, Nate ventures through the magic gate in his backyard-and comes across things he’s never imagined.

Continue reading