River Secrets (Shannon Hale)

Author Biography

Shannon Hale is the Newbery Honor-winning author of Princess Academy, as well as the four Books of Bayern. She lives in South Jordan, Utah.

Published By: Bloomsbury U.S.A.

Year: 2006

ISBN-13: 978-1-58234-901-5

ISBN-10: 1-58234-901-0

Reading Level: Grades 9 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

Awkward, unassuming Razo hardly seems to belong among the soldiers sent on a peacekeeping mission to Tira. But when mysterious deaths occur and threaten to cause a new war, it just might be Razo’s sharp wits and deductive skills that save the day.

The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy/Merlin, Book 9: The Great Tree of Avalon (T.A. Barron)

Author Biography

T.A. Barron is a prolific author of books for children and young adults, particularly in the fantasy genre, as well as an active founder and supporter of conservation causes. He lives in Colorado.

Published By: Penguin Group USA

Year: 2004

ISBN: 0-399-23763-1

Reading Level: Grades 9 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

According to the Lady of the Lake’s Dark Prophecy, a child born seventeen years ago will threaten to destroy Avalon, and only Merlin's true heir can save it. But when will these prophesized figures appear – and who could they be?