Middle School ; Hard Cover, Fiction, Fantasy ; Recommended

Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen by Geri Halliwell-Horner

After her mum dies leaving her an orphan, Rosie Frost, a spirited, ginger-haired 13-year-old, is sent to a school with ties to the Tudors located on the mysterious Bloodstone Island. As Rosie begins to discover secrets and connections to her family’s past, her most prized possession (a red case of her mum’s) is taken by the headmaster and Rosie suddenly finds herself uncovering a disturbing plot that threatens Bloodstone Island’s incredible endangered animals. In the hopes of reclaiming her beloved red case and exposing this sinister plot, Rosie enters the infamous Falcon Queen Games and competes in three dangerous and daunting physical and mental challenges. This fast-paced adventure is filled with mystery, historical and royal intrigue, and a touch of magic. Rosie is a deeply relatable and empowering protagonist whom readers will eagerly root for!