The Circle: Book One of the Sidhe by Cindy Cipriano

Calum Ranson’s family is full of secrets.  Magic swirls around them, and as Calum starts to lose his abilities, he begins to worry.   When a new girl comes to town, strange things begin to happen.  Calum must decide who to trust in a battle to regain loved ones who have been lost.   

Content Notes:

No bad language or inappropriate content.

Teacher Notes:

I loved this fantasy book!  If you liked the Fablehaven books by Brandon Mull or the Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black you would like this book!

 Book Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgZugrFB6OE

 

The Fallout by SA Bodeen

After escaping from the Compound, Eli and his family must begin to adjust to a life that went on without them.  Eli begins to research charity organizations his father supported and uncovers a startling discover as well as a horrifying truth.  As the family adjusts, they must decide who they can trust and with people not being who they appear to be, this becomes increasingly difficult.

Content Notes:

No bad language or inappropriate content.

Teacher Notes:

This is the sequel to The Compound, which I loved!  While I liked this book a lot, I was a little disappointed in the author’s writing style.  Kids will love this book…it was just a little slow at the start! J

Drowning by Rachel Ward

After a drowning accident at a lake, Carl begins to be haunted by his brother.  But was the accident really an accident?  Carl has no memories before the lake, but as his memories return, a horrifying realization occurs and Carl must deal with consequences, and his dead brother, before it’s too late.

Content Notes:

The book has bad language, sexual content, and deals with alcoholism. 

Teacher Notes:

This book is not appropriate for middle school or junior high students.  It may be appropriate for high school students who are aware of the content.