(3) 1-3 Little Goddess Girls series. This early chapter-book series by the Goddess Girl series creators is a Greek mythology/Wizard of Oz mash-up. Young Athena is swept up in a storm and transported to a land where her nemesis, Medusa, wants her magical sandals. Hestia, Zeus, and Persephone have supporting roles along the "Hello Brick Road." Energetic black-and-white illustrations match the text's lively tone. Glos.

Reviewer: Pam Yosca

(4) 4-6 Jake Maddox JV Girls series. Figure skating, gymnastics, volleyball, and softball action (and stereotypical girl-drama) dominate these message-driven short novels about middle-school girls who learn lessons concerning the importance of doing the right thing for your friends and yourself while seeking the glory of winning. The easy-to-read, engaging hi-lo books also include discussion questions, writing prompts, and interesting facts about each sport. Glos. Review covers these Jake Maddox JV Girls titles: Aerials and Envy, Back Row Dynamo, Catching Confidence, and Spinning Away.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Jake Maddox JV Girls series. Figure skating, gymnastics, volleyball, and softball action (and stereotypical girl-drama) dominate these message-driven short novels about middle-school girls who learn lessons concerning the importance of doing the right thing for your friends and yourself while seeking the glory of winning. The easy-to-read, engaging hi-lo books also include discussion questions, writing prompts, and interesting facts about each sport. Glos. Review covers these Jake Maddox JV Girls titles: Aerials and Envy, Back Row Dynamo, Catching Confidence, and Spinning Away.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 4-6 Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls series. In this second series installment, Abigail's mother is now headmaster at the posh boarding school that doubles as a secret training ground for spies. When a friend's father, a famous augmented-reality game designer, is kidnapped, Abigail and her classmates are tapped for a dangerous mission to save him. Nonstop action, more cool gadgets, and strong secondary characters should grab new readers and keep existing fans hooked.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(4) 4-6 Girls Who Code series. The third book in the Girls Who Code series stars fashion-loving coder Maya and centers on a project to code the lights and music for the school dance. More than teaching coding, this episode focuses on the challenges of collaboration as bad-apple Nicole undermines the coding club's supportive friendships. The novel balances its messaging agenda with an enjoyable story line.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 Girls Who Code series. Adapted by Christa Roberts. These first two novels rise above the series' explicit, potentially heavy-handed goals of female empowerment, inclusivity, and representation, telling interesting stories with appealing characters. Friendship introduces coding and espouses collaboration and communication as Lucy and her new coding club friends solve coded clues with real-life applications; Race finds club member Sophia using problem-solving in their robotics competition and her family life. Review covers these Girls Who Code titles: The Friendship Code and Team BFF: Race to the Finish!

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 Girls Who Code series. These first two novels rise above the series' explicit, potentially heavy-handed goals of female empowerment, inclusivity, and representation, telling interesting stories with appealing characters. Friendship introduces coding and espouses collaboration and communication as Lucy and her new coding club friends solve coded clues with real-life applications; Race finds club member Sophia using problem-solving in their robotics competition and her family life. Review covers these Girls Who Code titles: The Friendship Code and Team BFF: Race to the Finish!

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(4) 4-6 Jake Maddox JV Girls series. Figure skating, gymnastics, volleyball, and softball action (and stereotypical girl-drama) dominate these message-driven short novels about middle-school girls who learn lessons concerning the importance of doing the right thing for your friends and yourself while seeking the glory of winning. The easy-to-read, engaging hi-lo books also include discussion questions, writing prompts, and interesting facts about each sport. Glos. Review covers these Jake Maddox JV Girls titles: Aerials and Envy, Back Row Dynamo, Catching Confidence, and Spinning Away.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Jake Maddox JV Girls series. Figure skating, gymnastics, volleyball, and softball action (and stereotypical girl-drama) dominate these message-driven short novels about middle-school girls who learn lessons concerning the importance of doing the right thing for your friends and yourself while seeking the glory of winning. The easy-to-read, engaging hi-lo books also include discussion questions, writing prompts, and interesting facts about each sport. Glos. Review covers these Jake Maddox JV Girls titles: Aerials and Envy, Back Row Dynamo, Catching Confidence, and Spinning Away.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 DC Super Hero Girls series. When tech-savvy Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl, is offered a spot at Super Hero High, she's ready to prove herself. And Samurai superhero Katana must protect the hundred ancient Samurai swords mysteriously entrusted to her. These appealing series entries both focus on family and finding your place. While plot twists are predictable, there is a good mix of school problems and superhero adventure. Review covers these DC Super Hero Girls titles: Batgirl at Super Hero High and Katana at Super Hero High.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(4) 4-6 DC Super Hero Girls series. When tech-savvy Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl, is offered a spot at Super Hero High, she's ready to prove herself. And Samurai superhero Katana must protect the hundred ancient Samurai swords mysteriously entrusted to her. These appealing series entries both focus on family and finding your place. While plot twists are predictable, there is a good mix of school problems and superhero adventure. Review covers these DC Super Hero Girls titles: Batgirl at Super Hero High and Katana at Super Hero High.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(4) 1-3 Calico: Pony Girls series. Illustrated by Paula Franco. Four girls experience growing pains of friendship at Storm Cliff Stables camp. Dani, who's from Costa Rica, constantly feels one-upped by her overachiever cousin, Gabriela; Carly hates following rules; Kianna, still seven, faces challenges as the youngest. New readers will have fun horsing around with the girls in these high-interest if facile stories. Average-quality illustrations emphasize the cast's racial diversity. Review covers the following Calico: Pony Girls titles: Carly, Daniela, Gabriela, and Kianna.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(4) 1-3 Calico: Pony Girls series. Illustrated by Paula Franco. Four girls experience growing pains of friendship at Storm Cliff Stables camp. Dani, who's from Costa Rica, constantly feels one-upped by her overachiever cousin, Gabriela; Carly hates following rules; Kianna, still seven, faces challenges as the youngest. New readers will have fun horsing around with the girls in these high-interest if facile stories. Average-quality illustrations emphasize the cast's racial diversity. Review covers the following Calico: Pony Girls titles: Carly, Daniela, Gabriela, and Kianna.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(4) 1-3 Calico: Pony Girls series. Illustrated by Paula Franco. Four girls experience growing pains of friendship at Storm Cliff Stables camp. Dani, who's from Costa Rica, constantly feels one-upped by her overachiever cousin, Gabriela; Carly hates following rules; Kianna, still seven, faces challenges as the youngest. New readers will have fun horsing around with the girls in these high-interest if facile stories. Average-quality illustrations emphasize the cast's racial diversity. Review covers the following Calico: Pony Girls titles: Carly, Daniela, Gabriela, and Kianna.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(4) 1-3 Calico: Pony Girls series. Illustrated by Paula Franco. Four girls experience growing pains of friendship at Storm Cliff Stables camp. Dani, who's from Costa Rica, constantly feels one-upped by her overachiever cousin, Gabriela; Carly hates following rules; Kianna, still seven, faces challenges as the youngest. New readers will have fun horsing around with the girls in these high-interest if facile stories. Average-quality illustrations emphasize the cast's racial diversity. Review covers the following Calico: Pony Girls titles: Carly, Daniela, Gabriela, and Kianna.

Reviewer: Rebecca Kirshenbaum

(4) 4-6 DC Super Hero Girls series. While adjusting to a new school, Wonder Woman and Supergirl both face challenges, ranging from bullying to self-doubt to alien invasion. The plot twists are predictable, and both books focus more on traditional school issues than on super-hero action. Still, these lighthearted and fast-paced tales, full of cameos by well-known and obscure heroes, will have wide appeal. Review covers the following DC Super Hero Girls titles: Supergirl at Super Hero High and Wonder Woman at Super Hero High.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(4) 4-6 DC Super Hero Girls series. While adjusting to a new school, Wonder Woman and Supergirl both face challenges, ranging from bullying to self-doubt to alien invasion. The plot twists are predictable, and both books focus more on traditional school issues than on super-hero action. Still, these lighthearted and fast-paced tales, full of cameos by well-known and obscure heroes, will have wide appeal. Review covers the following DC Super Hero Girls titles: Supergirl at Super Hero High and Wonder Woman at Super Hero High.

Reviewer: Lauren Chambers

(4) YA Girls Dealing with Feelings series. The girl-edition of this updated series examines emotions and offers advice on coping. Chapters look at situations where these emotions crop up, the physical and emotional effects of feelings, how the moods manifest, and when they might be dangerous. Text boxes, quotes, and quizzes help break up the information. The page design is drab, and production quality is poor. Includes hotlines for further information. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Girls Dealing with Feelings titles:Stressed-Out Girl?, Feeling Unloved?, Hassled Girl?, Angry Girl?, Jealous Girl?, and Lonely Girl?.

Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

(3) 4-6 Goddess Girls series. In book thirteen, Athena outdoes herself, creating a new labyrinth for King Minos in which her fellow Mount Olympus Academy students get stuck. In the fourteenth, Iris finds herself in high demand as the school's messenger and wondering if her crush returns her affections. Fans of the entertaining mythological fantasy series will enjoy the latest adventures of the likable middle-school goddesses. Review covers these Goddess Girls titles: Athena the Proud and Iris the Colorful.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(3) 4-6 Goddess Girls series. This "super special" installment is another treat for fans of the Goddess Girls series. Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis start their own Olympic Girl Games to rival that of the annual boys-only games. Unique for the series, the story is told from alternating points of view of all four goddesses. Readers will enjoy the lighthearted, action-packed plot and the girls' lively competitive spirit.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear