The Horn of Moran:Adventurers Wanted by M.L. Forman

The Horn of Moran by M.L. Forman is an exciting fantasy adventure for middle grade and young adult readers.

It follows the exciting journey of Alexander Taylor who is from Earth but is recruited to go on a journey to recover a mythical horn that will help decide who is the rightful ruler of Alusia, which is on the brink of war. Alex is no stranger to adventures in this land, having been recruited once before by the mysterious but friendly Mr. Clutter who runs a shop near the tavern that Alex's stepfather owns (both of his own parents are dead). His stepfather, unlike other archetypal step-parents, is understanding and supportive of these adventures, but Alex is pretty much without family on his adventures. That is, if you don't count his loyal companions. Even with their help, will they be able to find and recover the horn before war breaks out?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling is the exciting third book in the Harry Potter series.

Thirteen year old Harry is excited to start his third year at Hogwarts. The only thing that is mildly worrying is that Serius Black, a notorious convict, has escaped Azkaban prisoner, and is on the loose. And everyone seems to think he's after Harry! One bright note is the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin who seems to know his stuff. Unlike the past 2 years, the kids are actually learning from him, and enjoying it! But why is Professor Lupin sick every month and unable to teach? And how is Hermione getting to all her classes when some of them are scheduled at the same time? Harry and Ron aren't sure of that. But they want to find out! The Harry Potter books (7 in all) have been made into an exciting 8 movie series as well. Please click HERE to learn more about them!

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling continues Harry's exciting story.

Having barely defeated Voldemort's henchman the year before, Harry is back with the Dursleys for the summer, his aunt, uncle, and cousin who aren't just muggles, but mean muggles. (Muggles are non-magical folk.) Angry because of something that happened out of his control, they lock him in his room and put bars on his windows. But of course, his good friend Ron and Ron's brothers come to Harry's rescue! But is he safer at Hogwarts than he is with the Dursley's? Several misfortunes make him feel uneasy about things, though he is glad to be back at school, and then, he starts hearing a sinister voice that no one else can hear why is that? And why do so many of his fellow students start turning up petrified? Will Madam Pomfrey be able to cure them with her mandrakes? And will Harry and his friends be able to stop whatever is petrifying people before it actually kills someone?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling begins the story of the courageous Harry Potter with an exciting introduction.

Little Harry, only a year old, survives an attack that should have killed him. Voldemort, the evil wizard, killed both his parents and tried to kill him, but somehow, Harry thwarted him. As a baby. Growing up with his awful aunt, unkind uncle and caustic cousin, Harry doesn't even realize he's special until one day he received a mysterious letter telling him that he's been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! What?! And the adventure builds from there! Of course just because he defeated Voldemort once doesn't mean Voldemort won't try again! Harry needs to be on the lookout at his new school. But of course, he has the help of teachers like Professor McGonagal, Professor Dumbledore, and others as well as his friends Ron and Hermione. But will that be enough to save him from what Voldemort has planned?

Hole by Louis Sachar

Holes by Louis Sachar is a wonderfully written book with something happening on every page that leads the reader closer and closer to the exciting conclusion where every storyline finally comes together to help out Stanley and his friend, Hector.

Sachar skillfully twines all of the seemingly unconnected stories of the notorious outlaw, Kissin' Kate Barlow, Elya Yelnats, (Stanley's ancestor) and Stanley's great grandfather, the first Stanley Yelnats. (The protagonist of the story is Stanley Yelnats, the fourth.) Through all of it, the reader is taken on Stanley's journey where he learns courage, loyalty to a brave friend, and self-discovery. It is a delightful book for young and old. There is also a very fun, family-friendly movie of Holes based on the book.