Venturess (Betsy Cornwell)

Author Biography

Betsy Cornwell has written four YA fantasy novels, served as columnist and editor at Teen Ink, and taught multiple subjects at Notre Dame. She currently lives in Ireland.

Published By: Clarion Books

Year: 2017

ISBN: 9780544319271

Reading Level: Grades 8 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

After her Cinderella-like rise to success, steampunk inventor Nick is called upon to defend the magical race of Fey from oppression and slaughter. But whose lives will be most transformed by her journey: the Fey’s, or her own?

Shadow Scale (Rachel Hartman)

Author Biography

Rachel Hartman is a Vancouver-based comic book artist and music lover. Seraphina and Shadow Scale are her first two novels.

Published By: Random House

Year: 2015

ISBN: 978-0-375-86657-9

Reading Level: Grades 10 and up

Reader’s Annotation:

As a dragon war rages, Seraphina sets out on a quest to find other half-dragons like herself. But can she elude a powerful villainess who aims to hijack her mission for her own sinister purpose?