(4) 4-6 Magic Zero series. After returning to his magical home of Arcanum, Timothy, who possesses no magic but can negate it in others, has been shunned by the town's leaders. Now they need his help to defeat an evil enemy bent on exacting his own revenge on the magicians. Once again the intriguing plot is stifled by unoriginal characters and formulaic narrative.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(4) 4-6 Magic Zero series. Timothy, the only person in Arcanum without magical powers, discovers that he's also immune to others' magic, making him powerful in his own right. In the second entry, Timothy must free his imprisoned dragon, Verilis. In these books (previously published under different titles), unique story lines and an enchanting setting are marred by weak character development and a slow pace. Review covers these Magic Zero titles: Magic Zero and Magic Zero: Dragon Secrets.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(4) 4-6 Magic Zero series. Timothy, the only person in Arcanum without magical powers, discovers that he's also immune to others' magic, making him powerful in his own right. In the second entry, Timothy must free his imprisoned dragon, Verilis. In these books (previously published under different titles), unique story lines and an enchanting setting are marred by weak character development and a slow pace. Review covers these Magic Zero titles: Magic Zero and Magic Zero: Dragon Secrets.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(3) YA Secret Journeys of Jack London series. Illustrated by Greg Ruth. While returning home from the Yukon, Jack is abducted by pirates, whom he soon discovers are werewolves. Jack's humanity is challenged by the savagery of the supernatural crew, but he maintains that their human sides can best the beasts within. Fans of The Wild will enjoy this exciting second installment in the adventure series.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(3) YA Secret Journeys of Jack London series. Illustrated by Greg Ruth. Seventeen-year-old Jack London heads to the Yukon Territory in search of riches and adventure. He encounters friends, foes, and supernatural forces that complicate his journey, all the while battling nature, humankind, and self to return home a new man. It's not deep, but adventure seekers will enjoy the tale's frozen North action. Occasional full-page black-and-white illustrations help set the scenes.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King

(4) YA When Sammi and her four best pals decide to seal their friendship with tattoos, they take their chances with shady tattoo artist Dante. Sammi backs out, incurring her friends' wrath but sparing herself the tattoo's unexpected supernatural side effects, while her friends become Dante's pawns. Dark and violent, this page-turner contains some mature themes that aren't fully developed.

Reviewer: Lauren Maggio