novels
To Catch a Thief
Eleven-year-old Amelia MacGuffin has a week to solve a crime and save her town—or the dog she loves.
"This is a well-imagined, absorbing world, the story original and inviting. A sweet and satisfying mystery."
—Kirkus Reviews
“A cozy mystery aimed at the heart.”
—Publishers Weekly
Into the Bloodred Woods
Everything you know about fairytales is a lie. Ursula’s brother has stolen her queendom. She’ll do whatever it takes to get it back, even if it costs her the werebear she loves most.
"Unflinching, bloodstained magic." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Studded with references to familiar fairy tales, this gruesome fantasy from Brockenbrough explores the revolutionary properties of honesty, equality, and self-acceptance."
— Publishers Weekly
The Game of Love and Death
Two young jazz singers in 1937 Seattle fall in love without realizing they’re pawns in a game being played by Love and Death themselves.
A B&N Teen Best YA
A Booklist Editors' Choice
A Kirkus Best Teen Book
A Publishers Weekly Best Book
An Amazon Best of the Year
A PNBA Northwest Book Awards Winner
A YALSA Teens Top Ten Title
Winner of the Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award
A Finalist for the Audie Awards
A Finalist for the Kirkus Prize
Devine Intervention
The world’s worst guardian angel and the girl he accidentally kills have 24 hours they have to sneak her soul into heaven before she disappears forever.
"Devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight."— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Devine Intervention is a little slice of heaven." — Los Angeles Times
"Brockenbrough's droll style delivers some laugh-out-loud moments. Reluctant readers will find the Heidi-Jerome dynamic entertaining and heartrending." — School Library Journal
Nonfiction
COMING IN 2024
Finding Bigfoot
The companion to the Discovery Channel show.
"Enthusiastic fans will enjoy the range of topics and the writing style."
―Children's Literature
Unpresidented
An unvarnished biography of Donald Trump, his family history, his business history, and the key points of his campaign and first year and a half in office.
“Painstaking research, straightforward delivery, and succinct explanations make this a smart addition to nonfiction collections.” —School Library Journal
Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary
A biography of the brilliant founding father, from his childhood in St. Croix to his death at the hands of Vice President Aaron Burr.
"A highly enjoyable, well-researched biography of Alexander Hamilton that both applauds his significant accomplishments and highlights his flaws." ―School Library Journal, starred review
"Brockenbrough’s ambitious and impressively researched project gives equal weight to Alexander Hamilton’s personal and professional lives and to the history of the founding and early years of the United States." ―Publishers Weekly
Shark Week
The companion to the Discovery Channel show.
“This volume will swim off the shelves. Catch it to beef up shark collections.”
—School Library Journal
For readers transfixed by sharks, this photograph-filled guide, a tie-in to Discovery’s annual Shark Week, will hit the spot."
—Publishers Weekly
EARLY READERS/CHAPTER BOOKS
Frank the Cat had it good … until his humans brought home a box with a bad surprise inside.
Maryland Blue Crab Reader Award
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Picture Books
I Am an American: the Wong Kim Ark Story
Introduces young readers to the young man who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen and won.
An ALA Notable Book for Children
Winner of the Woodson Award
A Junior Library Guild Selection
The Dinosaur Tooth Fairy
The Dinosaur Tooth Fairy is lonely in the Museum of Truly Old Things. And then she spies the tooth of her dreams…
This Old Dog
Old dog is lonely, and life since the girl has arrived has been fast, fast, fast. Who will be his friend?
A "lovely celebration of toddler-dog love..."-Booklist, starred review
Bigfoot Wants a Little Brother
Sometimes, we don’t get what we want. Sometimes, we get something better.
Cheerful Chick
A chick is born to cheer, but no one wants to join her squad. However will she keep the faith?
Back to School with Bigfoot
Everything’s a little harder for Bigfoot when he goes back to school.
Love, Santa
The gentle truth about Santa told in a way that keeps the magic of the season intact.