(2) YA In 1750s England, Caleb's father is framed for theft, so dark-skinned Caleb goes to live with his aunt. Then Caleb finds his father's corpse washed up on the shore. Pa's fate is one piece in a vast web of treachery; the action intensifies as Caleb peels back layers of corruption. A satisfying yarn based on an actual 1752 shipwreck and the "extraordinary scandal that followed."

Reviewer: Deirdre F. Baker | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2017

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Richard Holland. Mary's father, overlooking his daughter, promises the family farm to whichever of his sons uses a penny to "buy something that will fill the whole house." That Mary ultimately triumphs will be foreseen by readers; how she does it--by filling the house with light and music--will not. Meticulous mixed-media art employs subdued hues and subtle eye-pleasing patterns.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) YA Itacate has a talent for making jewelry and statues. This work is forbidden to women, but she defies the gods and becomes her father's apprentice. Then Cortés's army arrives in Tenochtitlán, and Itacate wonders if her disobedience has brought destruction. Landman gives a detail-rich glimpse into the Aztec empire as Itacate struggles to reconcile her personal desires with her culture's beliefs.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) YA After her little brother is murdered by Mexican soldiers, fourteen-year-old Siki decides to follow the path toward becoming an Apache Indian warrior. Her actions bring revenge but not peace as she struggles to understand violence, love, loyalty, and the mystery of her identity. Though its historical and cultural accuracy are suspect, the story itself is compelling. Bib.

Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot