Thunder Cave by  Roland Smith Jacob Lansa is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime.  His mom passes away and his stepfather wants to ship him off to relatives he hardly knows.  Jacob decides to find his father in Africa where he is studying elephants.  Jacob, who is half Hopi and all New … More Thunder Cave offers excitement, lessons in illegal ivory trade

The Mzungu Boy by Meja Mwangi Kariuki spends his days avoiding the bullies at school, the teacher, and his mother.  All want to torture him in their own way.  He would rather spend his days hunting with the various unnamed dogs in his village, fishing, or watching the ducks.  Then Nigel arrives.  Nigel is the … More Light shone on racial differences in Africa in The Mzungu Boy

Mark of the Thief (Mark of the Thief #1) by Jennifer A. Nielsen Nic is a slave in the mines. When he finds a bulla (which seems to be a kind of amulet) that belonged to Caesar, he inherits magical powers. Powers people would kill for. Nic hopes to use the power to free himself … More Mark of the Thief delivers action in ancient world

The Rules for Breaking (The Rules for Disappearing #2) by Ashley Elston Anna Boyd has finally gotten what she wants: freedom. She is no longer in the Witness Protection Program, and even though something has happened that makes her nervous, she hesitates to call in the authorities or even tell her dad. She has finally … More A lot of action in The Rules for Breaking