YA Book of The Day:
The Sentinel’s Song: A Retelling of St. George and the Dragon (The Classical Kingdoms Collection Book 10)
Sabra needed an army of warriors.
She only found one.
Sabra has spent her entire life studying, practicing, and preparing to become Segzein’s Crown Princess. Prepared to take on the burden of the crown–and give up hope of ever finding love–Sabra is confident that she’s ready to lead. But just as the crown is within reach, questions about her bloodline give rise to fighting within the kingdom’s clans, and the most indignant of them all gives Sabra an ultimatum: Sabra must step down…or he’ll reduce the kingdom to ashes with the use of ancient forbidden arts.
Today’s Book of The Day is sponsored by this week’s Kids’ eBook of The Week:
The Forget-Me-Not Summer (Silver Sisters)
This charming story about three California sisters spending the summer on Cape Cod is perfect for fans of The Penderwicks—as a starred ALA Booklist review raved—and The Mother-Daughter Book Club.
Though Marigold, Zinnia, and Lily Silver couldn’t be more different, they’re all excited about summer vacation. Twelve-year-old Marigold is hoping to get her first kiss from her big crush, while Zinnia, eleven, will most likely spend her time in Marigold’s shadow. And five-year-old Lily, though angelic, has a knack for stirring up mischief wherever she goes.
But all of their plans come crashing down when the sisters’ parents send them to Cape Cod to visit their Aunt Sunny. Small-town life is not what these LA girls had in mind. They must adjust, however, to things like sharing a room and living without a TV. With the help of Aunt Sunny’s cheery disposition and her yummy brownies, though, the girls are quickly won over, and before Marigold, Zinnie, and Lily know it, they’re cracking lobster shells at clambakes, making new friends, and even organizing a local talent show.
Full of moments both humorous and reflective, The Forget-Me-Not Summer is a story about three girls facing their fears, adjusting to change, and learning how to band together as the strongest version of themselves: sisters. Be sure to catch the sequel, The Brightest Stars of Summer, for more fun on Cape Cod!