Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

Lucy Perrish turns 18 and she wants to date a famous graffiti artist named Shadow, who is painting all over the city.  Lucy’s friend Ed goes with her to find Shadow because Ed told Lucy that Shadow is somewhere spraying colors, birds and the sky at night in the city. The setting and plot take…

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

When Seraphina, or Phina, was born, she knew that she was different from other people.  Seraphina was gifted with unusual musical talent.  Her father then forbid her to play any kind of music.  He kept the well-guarded secret from her ever knowing what she really is.  Her kind is called “ityasarri.” In the kingdom of…

Island of Thieves by Josh Lacey

Tom Trelawney burned a garden shed recently.  Simon and Sarah Trelawney were planning a trip without their children.  Tom’s brother, Jack, is staying with his friend Bongo.  Grace, Tom’s sister, is staying with Ruby.  No one in the neighborhood would want to babysit Tom because of the fire he caused.  The only person who would…