April

Reach for this book when your middle schooler or early teen is feeling restless and craves a story that respects their growing independence and intelligence. It is the perfect choice for a child who needs to see that quick thinking, resilience, and personal agency can overcome even the most overwhelming obstacles. The story follows Callum Ormond, a teen on the run who must solve a complex family mystery while evading dangerous pursuers. Beyond the high stakes action, the book explores deep themes of trust and the importance of legacy. It is an ideal pick for reluctant readers who need a fast paced, cinematic experience to keep them engaged while offering a safe space to explore concepts of fear and bravery. Parents will appreciate how the protagonist relies on his own wits and moral compass rather than supernatural powers or adult intervention.