Crookedstar's Promise

Crookedstar's Promise, is a great book, about a kit called (first of all) Stormkit, who is disfigured for life when a tragedy befalls him. His mother, Rainflower, casts him aside and re-names him Crookedkit. As he struggles to prove to his clan-mates that he is ready to become an apprentice, he makes a seemingly harmless promise. That promise, however, turns out to be much more disastrous than he ever could have thought...

I recommend this book for readers aged 9-12.

The Wind Singer Triology

The Wind Singer Triology
William Nicholsen



Twins Bowman and Kestrel have saved their family and the rest of the Manth people from slavery and helped bring about the downfall of the cruel city-state of the Mastery. Now, led by their mother, a prophetess, they are free to seek their promised land. But the journey is long and hard, filled with many dangers, enemies, distractions, and temptations. And each of the travelers is preoccupied with his or her own worries. Hanno Hath, the twins' father, is troubled to see his beloved wife weaken as they draw close to the promised land. As well, he must bolster the endurance of the often doubting and disgruntled Manth people. Bowman is torn between his attraction to Sisi, a former princess, and his destiny, as he perceives it, to sacrifice himself for the good of the people. Kestrel also feels a pull toward a mission, toward something-but for some reason, she cannot envision her life beyond the journey.

for ages 10 +
recommended by Jessica
 

The Curious Tale Of The Inbetween

The Curious Tale Of The Inbetween
Lauren DeStefano



Pram Bellamy is special--she can talk to ghosts. She doesn't have too many friends amongst the living, but that's all right. She has her books, she has her aunts, and she has her best friend, the ghostly Felix.

Then Pram meets Clarence, a boy from school who has also lost a parent and is looking for answers. Together they arrive at the door of the mysterious Lady Savant, Who Promises to help, but little do they know that Lady Savant has other plans for them.