Hello didong, The hero's journey is one of the most common story structures, centered around protagonists who, sometimes reluctantly, set out on quests that will change their lives forever. But not all journeys involve physically moving from A to B. In this week's books, we see characters voyaging in search of explanations, like the thirteen-year-old boy who solves mysteries with his friends; of truth, like the young hero who must uncover the identity of a furtive villain; and of self-discovery, like the two teens who are simply trying to figure out who they are in this world. 🎩 John Gaspard's middle grade book The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks follows thirteen-year-old Eli, who is introduced to the peculiar world of magic through his uncle, the owner of a magic shop. Along with his friends, Eli sets out to solve a series of mysteries, and readers are given clues so they can follow along and try to solve the puzzles for themselves. Gaspard has also included instructions for learning ten spectacular magic tricks, making this a fun and interactive story that introduces the wonders of magic to younger readers. 👽 Matthew Guzman's Rieden Reece and the Final Flower is another spell-binding middle grade novel about thirteen-year-old Ri, who must save humanity from a looming threat. Shape-shifting aliens disguising themselves as plants have arrived on Earth, and in order to save the planet, Ri must unmask their leader, the mysterious Plague Doctor. This action-packed, laugh-out-loud sci-fi adventure will captivate you from page one. ⛰ Maiden Voyage by Daphne Birkmyer, the third book in her Comfrey, Wyoming series, reunites readers with Heidi and the teenage twins Marcela and Amadeus, each on their unique journey of self-discovery. Marcela is preparing for her gender-affirming surgery while Amadeus is eager to escape his small hometown, setting his sights on Alaska. A beautifully written novel exploring unconditional love and found family, and, as reviewer Hayley Morse puts it, a reminder "that to love and be loved are the cures to our fears and insecurities." For more riveting books, don't miss Lewis Allan's legal thriller Mouse in the Box, about an attorney who must fight for justice for his two clients amidst racial tensions, facing corrupt cops and dangerous criminals along the way. Happy reading! P.S. Want to see your book featured here? Submit it for review on Discovery.  Felicia – Editorial Manager
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