Year: 2013

These three contemporary books—one chapter book, one middle grade reader, one young adult—all published since 2011, represent the range of what’s possible in the genre. They’re are all excellent choices for your child—whether she loves horses or not, whether she’s a she or not.

Michaela MacColl’s award-winning books include “Prisoners in the Palace,” “Promise the Night,” and her most recent novel “Nobody’s Secret.” A former resident of France, and Russian history expert, she’s a fascinating person and such a gem to share with our TCBR readers.