(4) 4-6 Secrets of the X-Point series. Thirteen-year-olds Axel and Daisha witnessed the murder of their inventing-colleague parents; now, evil billionaire Dr. Hatch is after the GeoPort--which allows a person to instantaneously travel anywhere around the globe by pushing a button--and only Axel and Daisha have one. This globe-spanning thriller uses action tropes rather carelessly, but that shouldn't diminish the appeal for reluctant readers.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Keith Frawley. Super Schnoz, Vivian, and the Not-Right Brothers (Super Schnoz and the Gates of Smell) are back! This time, they must use Schnoz's gigantic nose to prevent evil aliens from using Schnoz's earthquake-level snores to destroy civilization. While many kids will enjoy the booger-based humor, the team's wacky superhero antics, and Frawley's silly cartoons, parts of this less-cohesive second story feel contrived.

Reviewer: Barratt Miller

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Ethan Long. Eleven-year-old Andy Whiffler, known to his friends as Schnoz, discovers that his gigantic nose allows him to fly--and a superhero is born. Super Schnoz uses his sensitive olfactory glands to sniff out the truth behind a conspiracy that threatens to destroy their town. This hilarious superhero tale will delight fans who have outgrown Captain Underpants and similar fare.

Reviewer: Barratt Miller