Kids

The "Spy School" series by Stuart Gibbs follows Ben Ripley, a seemingly ordinary middle schooler, who is recruited into a secret CIA spy academy, facing challenges, espionage, and personal growth as he navigates the world of espionage. 

The main idea of the Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke revolves around the magic of books and the power of reading, where characters from stories can come to life, and a young girl, Meggie, discovers her own unique abilities to navigate this fantastical world. 

Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules--like "no making waves," "avoid eating in public," and "don't move so fast that your body jiggles." And she's found her safe space--her swimming pool--where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. It's also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie's weight will motivate her to diet.

A new coach's flagrant racism, a teammate's endless sabotage, and local media interest make it difficult for Andi Carillo and Jeff Michaels to keep both of their basketball teams on track.

During a massive blackout in rural Nevada, two brothers struggle to survive without their self-reliance-obsessed dad and without enough water cross the desert for help.