Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction
Historical fiction, mystery, and fantasy books for ages 10 and up.
WINDSWEPT
“(Windswept) masterfully blends European fairy-tale motifs with timely warnings about human greed, waste, and destructiveness while extolling the power of storytelling. Richly descriptive prose and delicate, atmospheric black-and-white illustrations enhance the fairy-tale flavor. An inventive, memorable must-read.” — Kirkus Starred Review
In Tag’s world, children are disappearing. “Youngers” who venture Outside are windswept—vanishing in the swirling snow—Tag’s sisters among them. Many have tried to find the lost children; all have failed. And since the Other Times, the Powers That Be seem intent on keeping it that way.
Heart of a Samurai
“Heart of a Samurai vividly summons for readers 10-16 not only the story of a remarkable man, but also the turbulent era in which he lived.” — Wall Street Journal
The Bamboo Sword
“Preus spins another suspenseful swashbuckler starring a Japanese boy who finds himself caught between cultures.” — Kirkus, Starred Review
The village of Scoundrels
“An inspiring narrative founded on a real-life community and individuals.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
The Littlest Voyageur
“Charming . . . lilting nature writing . . . bristles with details. . .leaves the reader knowing what it might feel like to be a smart, intrepid squirrel . . .” — New York Times Book Review
Shadow on the mountain
“Multidimensional characters fill this gripping tale that keeps readers riveted to the end.” — School Library Journal, Starred Review
west of the moon
“Preus interweaves the mesmerizing tale of Astri’s treacherous and harrowing mid-nineteenth century emigration to America with bewitching tales of magic.” — Booklist, Starred Review
Enchantment Lake Mysteries
A Northwoods trilogy for ages 10 and up.
Enchantment Lake
“Fans of Nancy Drew and cozy mysteries will find much to appreciate in this story of a modern-day teen sleuth.” — School Library Journal
The Clue in the Trees
“A tight, fast-paced mystery. . . readers will enjoy the ties to Greek drama, dragon bones, and the actual heist of maple syrup . . .” — VOYA magazine
THE SILVER BOX
“A modern Nancy Drew replacement grounded in current technology but largely reliant on brain power and courage.” — Kirkus Reviews
Picture Books
Ages 3 to 8 (and above).
LILY LEADS THE WAY
“Whether readers are old salts or landlubbers, they’ll want to pipe this one aboard.” — Publisher’s Weekly
Lily is a small but sturdy sailboat sharing a harbor with enormous cargo ships, speedy fishing vessels, and bossy tugboats that all have somewhere to go and something to say. But Lily has somewhere to go, too. Out on the lake, the Tall Ships are coming!
storm’s coming!
Did you know that flowers, insects and birds can help predict the weather? Near her lighthouse home, Sophie reads the signs and sounds a warning: “Storm’s Coming!”
Celebritrees
“A joyful and respectful homage to trees that have stood the test of time.” — Publishers Weekly
Legend of the ladyslipper
The lady slipper grows in the northern woods to mark the courage and strength of a girl who helped her people by listening carefully to the whispering snow, the rumbling ice, and the dancing northern lights..
