TJ and the Time Stumblers
Bill Myers
Paperback, 192 pp., $6.99
Tyndale Kids (April 18, 2011)

TJ Finkelstein is your average seventh grader trying to survive junior high. Average except for moving from the Midwest to crazy, money-is-no-object Malibu; becoming mortal enemies with the school’s most popular girl; and, oh yeah, and being followed around by two goofball boys from the 23rd century!!! That’s right—Herby and Tuna have traveled back in time to study TJ for a class project. Unfortunately, she is the only one who can see them. And unfortunatelier, their “help” only leads to more mayhem and plenty of side-splitting laughter.

The Dragon Forest
R. A. Douthitt
Paperback, 296 pp., $19.95
OakTara (April 28, 2011)

No one has entered the mysterious forest and lived. Ten-year-old Peter might be the Prince of the Kingdom of Illiath, but he feels pretty useless. His father is too busy running the kingdom to have time for his son, and his mother is dead. Now the forces of the evil Lord Caragon threaten war, and only one weapon can save the kingdom: the powerful scales of a dragon. Illiath lies at the edge of a mysterious forest ruled by a fierce Dragon the King has sworn to protect. But what if Peter can best the dragon and bring back the scales?

The Last Martin
Jonathan Friesen
Hardcover, 272 pp., $14.99
Zonderkidz (March 29, 2011)

Martin Boyle already has plenty to worry about. Which is why Martin really doesn’t need this curse hanging over his head. On a trip to the family cemetery, Martin discovers a disturbing pattern: when one Martin is born, the previous Martin dies. And—just his luck—Martin’s aunt is about to give birth to a baby boy, who will, according to tradition, be named Martin. Martin must find a way to break the curse, but every clue seems to lead to a dead end. And time is running out.

Found in Translation
Roger Bruner with Kristi Rae Burner
Paperback, 368 pp., $9.99
Barbour Books (January 1, 2011)

Join spoiled eighteen-year-old Kim Hartlinger on a mission trip to a remote Mexican village—where faith, obedience, and forgiveness intersect. This first novel in a brand-new series will challenge your faith—and capture your heart—as you get to know Kim and her new friends and witness their unforgettable journey.

Guns of Providence
Douglas Bond
Paperback, 224 pp., $12
P & R Publishing (September 2010)

“She’ll blow any minute! All hands, abandon ship!” The American Revolution ignites a fire that rallies patriots to fight! Sandy M’Kethe, along with freeman Salem Poor, find themselves enlisted together in George Washington’s army. An expert marksman with the longbow, Sandy’s skill attracts the attention of the intrepid sea captain John Paul Jones. Sandy and Salem are bound for high-seas adventures. Together, can they navigate the guns of Providence?

North! or Be Eaten
Andrew Peterson
Paperback, 352 pp., $13.99
WaterBrook Press (August 18, 2009)

Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they’re really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them. In order to survive, the Igibys must flee to the safety of the Ice Prairies, where the lizardlike Fangs of Dang cannot follow. But even more dangerous are the jealousies and bitterness that threaten to tear them apart, and Janner and his siblings must learn the hard way that the love of a family is more important than anything else.

The Ark, the Reed, & the Fire Cloud
Jenny L. Cote
Paperback, 464 pp., $14.99
AMG Publishers (September 30, 2008)

In a magical adventure of animals traveling worldwide to Noah’s ark Max, a Scottish terrier, and Liz, a brilliant, black cat from France, become the leaders for their group, and eventually, for the entire ark. As the voyage on the ark begins, a sinister plot develops. Someone is out to kill Noah and his family. Liz follows clues that lead her to discover a stowaway who has deceived them all. Max and Liz foil the plot, but at a high price. The end climaxes with unexpected twists and turns, taking the reader from despair to hope.

Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure
Susan K. Marlow
Paperback, 144 pp., $7.99
Kregel Publications (February 2010)

When innocent horseplay temporarily lands Andi and her friends in jail, they decide that a trip into the mountains will leave their troubles far behind. Accompanied by big brother Mitch and armed with a map showing old gold diggings, they can’t wait to strike it rich. But instead of gold they find heaps of trouble—trouble that leaves Mitch gravely wounded. Andi needs help fast. But who can she trust? And what good is a bag of gold when her beloved brother lies near death in the middle of nowhere?

Sheriff’s Badge
Rebekah Brown
Paperback, 212 pp., $13.99
Tate Publishing (December 1, 2009)

With purpose in his heart and a .44 by his side, Red sets out across the vast, untamed wilderness of the American frontier to find his last remaining siblings. Will Red reach his sister and brother in time, or will his life and theirs, like countless others, be claimed by the roar of a gunslinger’s colt? Rustlers, Indians, gunfights, and a touch of romance make the action-packed Sheriff’s Badge a must-read for any young reader! Grab your gun and ready yourself for a suspenseful journey across the frontier, where you’ll likely earn your own Sheriff’s Badge.

Always Watching
Brandilyn and Amberly Collins
Paperback, 221 pp., $9.99
Zondervan (April 16, 2009)

Always Watching, book 1 in the suspenseful Rayne Tour series. Features Shaley O’Connor, teen daughter of a rock star. Shaley lives in a whirlwind of backstage secrets, hotels, and limos. With beauty and fame Shaley wants for nothing-except the one thing she can’t have. During a concert, Shaley stumbles upon a murdered friend backstage. Is Tom’s death connected to her? As the clock runs out, Shaley must find Tom’s killer-before he strikes again.