Books from Christy Ottaviano Books

  • Two Truths and a Lie
    By April Henry

    A group of teens are trapped in an old motel with a murderer in this chilling YA mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry.

  • Knight Owl
    By Christopher Denise

    A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight.

  • The Einsteins of Vista Point
    By Ben Guterson

    Tower was absolutely forbidden to the four Einstein kids. They were allowed to admire it from the outside—the clean lines of gray sandstone bricks that made up its walls, the precise planes of its nine sides, the gentle arches of the ...

  • Dead End Girls
    By Wendy Heard

    What if the poison is not in the soil, but in the roots? This pulse-pounding thriller offers a nuanced exploration of identity, freedom, and falling in love while your world falls apart.

  • Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story About the Sinking of the Laconia
    By Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary

    This story chronicles the courage, compassion, and perseverance of the few survivors of the incident, showcasing war at its worst and humanity at its best…. School librarians will want to add this to their collection." ―Booklist

  • Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X: The Fatal Friendship (A Young Readers Adaptation of Blood Brothers)
    By Randy Roberts, Johnny Smith

    Discover the remarkable relationship between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, and how their bond affected the movement for Black pride and independence in the 1960s in this nonfiction book for young readers. ★ "From Civil Rights to Black Pride ...

  • Girl Forgotten
    By April Henry

    Piper Gray starts a true-crime podcast investigating a seventeen-year-old cold case in this thrilling YA murder mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry.

  • The Third Daughter
    By Adrienne Tooley

    For centuries, the citizens of Velle have waited for their New Maiden to return. The prophecy states she will appear as the third daughter of a third daughter.

  • Dolly!: The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream
    By Robyn McGrath

    With lilting language and vibrant artwork, this childhood story captures the unique gifts of Dolly Parton, while also honoring the measures of her success: resilience, confidence, family, and kindness.