Guardians of Porthaven

Guardians of Porthaven
Author: Shane Arbuthnott
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459827066

Key Selling Points Fifteen-year-old Malcolm Gravenhurst is about to become a Guardian to defend his city against aliens when he learns some disturbing truths about his family. Guardians of Porthaven offers an excellent exploration of allyship and representation featuring themes of male mental health, LGBTQ+ relationships, in-equality and equity in action. This book is perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson series or the X-Men comics. The author has long been a superhero-comics fan and wanted to explore the less glamorous consequences of having that kind of power. The story is also a subtle and timely commentary on socioeconomic disparity and the responsibilities of the wealthy and privileged. Free Discussion Guide available for download at orcabook.com.

The Guardians

The Guardians
Author: F. Thomas Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781649617347

Mystic of the Midway

Mystic of the Midway
Author: Aaron Blair
Publisher: Histria Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2023-10-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1592113419

A well-crafted debut novel that offers serious food for thought for young readers, without being too scary Effie knew she wasn't the same after her accident but didn't realize how different she had become until her family vacation. When Effie begins to hear whispers and have visions things get really strange! Effie finds a love letter to her mother that isn't from her father! A strange mystery girl seems to follow her wherever she goes but vanishes before Effie can confront her. Even the rides in the amusement park begin to speak to her! Effie wonders; is she going crazy? Are all the things that are happening trying to tell her something? The perfect mystery story for those who love Crystal Beach and it's popular amusement park that was closed down in 1989.