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Tess Embers

Tess Embers was just an average teenage girl... ...until she ran into James Bradshaw on the street during a carnival. As she trains with him to become a spy, her life is suddenly filled with danger, love, and deception. It's enough to juggle keeping the secret from her parents and twin sister, Madison, but then she finds out that her parents have a secret of their own. Each day plunges her into a new adventure as she fights alongside her new friends to keep the power of the mysterious Didot from falling into the wrong hands. Discover how Tess follows her heart to find her way in this three-part novel, Tess Embers.
 

"As a retired middle school librarian, this is a book I would have gladly purchased and placed in my LMC. Great characters, especially females, and a plot that keeps you turning pages to find out what happens."

-Marcy

 

"Great read, interesting characters, and fun plot twists with a great ending. This is a fun book that's special not only because of how it's written but also because the author is 13. Pretty impressive." -Bob

 

"Tess Embers was well written, kept me wondering what was going to happen next, and had a little of everything that a novel should have to make you laugh, feel sad, worried -- and mad. Go get 'em Tess!!!"

-John

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When Winters Cross

Lexi Winters was not an average teenage girl. With few friends and not much of a social life, Lexi dedicated most of her free time to thinking about the complex puzzle of existence. Things begin to change when her little brother Brody starts dating a girl named Emma Cross, who has an older brother named Sam. Despite their siblings’ wish for them to get along, Sam and Lexi can hardly stand each other, seeming to disagree on just about everything. However, the two have more in common than they initially realize, and their time together soon evolves into a meaningful friendship. Join Lexi and Sam as they navigate challenges, face their fears, and contemplate some of life’s greatest mysteries in this thoughtful second novel by teen author Embee Stegner. 

“I have no words. It’s so amazing. Just read it.” -Ryan, age 11 

“When Winters Cross is a phenomenal book; the writing reflects the mind of a teenager to the point. Fantastic writing!”

-Katrina, age 14

“This book is outstandingly written. It tells a story of humor and friendship, with many meaningful and intelligent quotes along the way. Absolutely one of my favorites!” -Jayla, age 13

The Bug Zapper

Spanning from elementary to high school, The Bug Zapper follows a contemplative girl named Adeline. The story transitions through her time with energetic first-grader Hanna, quirky deep-thinker Ebony, textbook-popular Violet, and thoughtful misfit Basil, among others. While the book focuses on the theme of friendship, it also explores family dynamics, the development of a child’s mind and perspective, and Addie's struggle with anxiety. Her childhood and teenage years are revealed through a series of moments as she navigates ten of the most transformative years of a person’s life. 

"Flashes of insight illuminate the pages as an intimate and relatable depiction of a young girl’s friendships springs to life. The Bug Zapper is Stegner’s best novel yet.” –Evan, age 17  

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