(3) 4-6 Orchard Novel series. Illustrated by Natalie Andrewson. In the third Orchard novel, Olive, Peter, Lizzie, and Sarah are excited for Garrison Orchard's zombie hayride. But Olive's skepticism about the paranormal threatens the tight-knit quartet. Set in small-town New England, a diverse cast includes Olive's two dads, a lesbian mayor, and townsfolk of various racial/cultural backgrounds. Sweet and fast-paced with a touch of the supernatural, this friendship story will appeal to established fans and new series readers.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(3) 4-6 Orchard Novel series. Illustrated by Natalie Andrewson. Sarah and her lifelong BFF Lizzie try to earn enough money at the Garrison Family Orchard ice cream stand to host a zombie hayride. But will their friendship be ruined by the arrival of twins Olive and Peter? Set in a small New England town, this well-paced story has a sweet moral and notable diversity, including the biracial protagonist and the twins' two dads.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(4) 4-6 Orchard Novel series. Illustrated by Natalie Andrewson. New-to-town Peter feels left out when twin sis Olive spends more time with her new friends from Garrison's Apple Orchard (Ice Cream Summer). Through adventures both real and surreal, Peter learns the value of friendship and speaking up for himself. Fans of the realistic predecessor may find this sequel's detour into video-game fantasy somewhat jarring; still, the quick-moving illustrated plot has young-middle-grade appeal.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester