2. Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan continues the saga of the Lost Hero. Percy Jackson returns in this story combining the lore of ancient Greece and Rome. This part of the saga takes place along the west coast of the US and Canada.

4. Vanishing Acts by Ami Rome Margolin and Phillip Margolin takes place in Portland Oregon where Madison and Jake have missing persons to find. Madison’s best friend did not turn up at school this year. Her third grade teacher is missing and her husband has been accused of murdering the missing woman, Madison’s father accepted the case. Madison and Jake have mysteries to solve!

6. Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt. Doug seems to have everything going against him, an abusive father, a move to a new town, a new school and a reputation that has teachers and cops expecting the worst from him. A new friend opens new vistas.

8. Scorpia Rising by Anthony Horowitz. Alex Rider retired from the spy business, but M16 needed him so he is back in the game of espionage and danger. In Cairo he battles terrorists knowing failure is not an option.

10. Emperor of Nihon—Ja by John Flanagan is the 10th in the series. Horace is sent to the Nihon-Ja to learn their ways and fighting techniques. When the Emperor is betrayed Horace flees with him to the mountains where they train their loyal followers to resist.