A Kirkus Best Book of 2021Tired of being teased about his name and his stutter, twelve-year-old Hobart sets out to do a few heroic deeds and earn a place in Knight School. But the local damsels he hopes to save assure him that the last thing they need is rescuing. The runaway bull he tries to catch wears him like a hat. And don't even ask about the ogre.Finally, in desperation, Hobart sets out on the most daring quest he can think of--he will slay a dragon....

Praise for The Legend of Hobart"Marvelously told; a middle-grade fantasy for everyone."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Hobart takes readers on a journey that is entertaining and inspiring."- The Children's Book ReviewAfter learning that young King Arthur has lost *Excalibur-*the sword he pulled from the stone to become king-twelve-year-old Hobart and his companions, Tate and Hero, set out to find the legen...

2021 Readers' Favorite Silver MedalistSeventeen-year-old Aly Bennett has been in love with her friend Luke for years. She hasn't told him how she feels for two reasons. 1) She's the girl with HIV. 2) She lied about how she got it.Aly never meant to lie. The words just slipped out on her first day of a support group for kids living with life-threatening conditions. It was the day she met Luke and Caroline, who would become her best friends and the closest thing she has to a ...

Tired of being teased about his name and his stutter, twelve-year-old Hobart sets out to do a few heroic deeds and earn a place in knight school. But the local damsels he tries to save all know martial arts. The runaway bull he tries to catch wears him like a hat. And don't even ask about the ogre. Finally in desperation, Hobart sets out on the most daring quest he can think of--he will slay a dragon. Or that's his plan anyway.The Legend of Hobart is a hilarious, heart felt adventu...