(4) 4-6 Lucia was born during a lunar eclipse, and her mother (who's left the family) always said that Lucia has a special connection with the moon. On her thirteenth birthday there's another eclipse, and Lucia begins having out-of-body experiences during which she's considerably more assertive than in normal life. The story's middle-school angst is relatable, but that it's solved by magical intervention is unpersuasive.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 Spacepop series. Illustrated by Jen Bartel. After escaping evil empress Geela's hostile takeover of the Pentangle galaxy, five princesses assume secret identities and form a band (Princesses). When not doing publicity or in competitions, SPACEPOP works with freedom fighters (Resistance). Fans of the animated YouTube show on which this music- and fashion-centric series is based may not mind the uneven pacing. Full-color graphic-novel inserts bring their performances to life. Review covers the following Spacepop titles: Not Your Average Princesses and Rocking the Resistance.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) 4-6 Spacepop series. Illustrated by Jen Bartel. After escaping evil empress Geela's hostile takeover of the Pentangle galaxy, five princesses assume secret identities and form a band (Princesses). When not doing publicity or in competitions, SPACEPOP works with freedom fighters (Resistance). Fans of the animated YouTube show on which this music- and fashion-centric series is based may not mind the uneven pacing. Full-color graphic-novel inserts bring their performances to life. Review covers the following Spacepop titles: Not Your Average Princesses and Rocking the Resistance.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) 4-6 In the same format as Laura Dower's For Girls Only, this volume focuses solely on soccer. Wide-ranging topics include training, strategies, nutrition, top youth tournaments, and ideas for pre-game songs; a section of trading-card-style player bios (with black-and-white photos) is included. Flashy graphics in a palette of green, gray, and black frame the densely packed information. Bib.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan