Antonio Javier Caparo

Apr 20, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Sarah Tolcser |Antonio Javier Caparo |Dav Pilkey |Ben Whitehouse

Charming characters abound in this tale that’s thoughtfully grounded in ethics. Young teens face fearful challenges as they try to right the wrongs of others. Thirteen-year-old orphan Hattie Swift lives and works in the magical paradise of Hotel Majestica, a resort located in a sanctuary for fantastical creatures in the land of Ruava.

Mar 30, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Brian Slattery |Antonio Javier Caparo |Alan Gratz |Scott O'Dell

Hold on to your tunic and truncheon in this action-filled adventure. A boy in medieval Italy flees his cruel master and strikes out for freedom. Faced with being publicly branded by Malaspina, his bad-tempered master, 14-year-old Bec musters his wits, strength, and agility for a daring escape to the forest, planning to make his way south to Ponti. Bec, whose mother has died and whose father is unknown, counts horses and dogs as his best companions and is prepared to make the perilous journey alone.