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?
Fiction
I Kill the Mockingbird by Paul Acampora
SYNOPSIS: Lucy’s favorite book is To Kill A Mockingbird. So when she finds out it’s on her summer reading list, she’s really excited! But then she discovers that not everyone is as excited as she it. In response, Lucy and her two best friends plot a conspiracy to get the whole country to read To Kill A Mockingbird.
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.
The Vengekeep Prophecies by Brian Farrey
SYNOPSIS: Jaxter Grimjinx comes from a long line of master thieves. But being a thief does not come naturally for Jaxter. When the Grimjinx’s biggest heist turns sour, Jaxter is the only one who can stop the repercussions. Can Jaxter persevere through his clumsiness and save Vengekeep?
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
SYNOPSIS: Ponyboy likes to read, watch movies, and hang out with his brothers and friends. But when the rival gang takes misguided revenge on Pony and his friend Johnny, everything changes.