Erin Entrada Kelly

In just one day, four completely different kids will find their lives tangled together in the most unexpected way. Virgil Salinas is shy, kindhearted, and feels totally out of place in his loud, sports-obsessed family. Valencia Somerset is smart, brave, and deaf, spending her days exploring nature while secretly feeling lonely. Kaori Tanaka is a confident, self-proclaimed psychic who never goes anywhere without her little sister. And Chet Bullens is the neighborhood bully who just wishes everyone would stop being so weird. These four are not friends, until a cruel prank goes terribly wrong, trapping Virgil and his beloved pet guinea pig at the bottom of an abandoned well. This sudden disaster sparks an epic, neighborhood-wide quest. Guided by Kaori's psychic visions and Valencia's sharp instincts, the kids must race against time to perform a daring rescue. Told from four unique points of view, this award-winning story is a funny and deeply moving adventure about bravery, standing up to bullies, and the strange, wonderful ways the universe brings true friends together.

Life on the island of Sanlagita is incredibly difficult, especially while living in the dark shadow of a towering, unforgiving mountain. Twelve-year-old Lalani Sarita considers herself to be just an ordinary girl, but when a fateful wish accidentally puts her entire village in terrible danger, she knows she must be the one to fix it. Determined to save her home, Lalani takes on a nearly impossible task. She sets sail across the vast and mysterious distant sea to seek out life's good fortunes. It is a legendary journey that even the bravest villagers have never completed. Along the way, she encounters a breathtaking landscape filled with extraordinary magical creatures inspired by Filipino folklore, from massive bird-women to wondrous beasts. This beautifully woven fantasy adventure tests Lalani's courage at every turn, proving that you do not need to be a mighty warrior to choose your own destiny and become the hero your world needs.