A girl protagonist, Katharine, finds out that her uncle, Mr. Tulman, is taking the family fortune. This is the type of book where the hero uncovers clues about the enemy, turning the plot into a mystery adventure. How does Katharine have her uncle sent to an asylum when he is a genius who created so…
Wonder Show is about a circus in Moscow, and the life of each circus actor, especially Portia Remini, the female protagonist. There is a guy who is taller than a tree and a woman who appears to be a man because of a beard, and Mister, the boss who introduces the actors. Then there is…
One of the many wonders of literature is how stories can tell about situations that aren’t possible in real life by any stretch of the imagination, yet still allow the characters to provide sensical insight and valuable life lessons. The young adult novel Every Day features a character who is going through such a situation…