Author
Christina Soontornvat
4 books here
The Last Mapmaker
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 740L
A quietly confident adventure that treats neurodivergence as a lens, not a hurdle—and makes map-reading genuinely exciting through a protagonist who sees patterns others miss.
Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1)
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 850L · 2023
A vibrant, culturally specific fantasy that feels fresh and respectful, though the pacing in the middle chapters can feel slightly rushed for younger readers.
A Wish in the Dark
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L · 2021
A genuinely inventive fantasy with a magic system tied to emotion, friendship that bends without breaking under pressure, and a heroine who solves problems by understanding them—not just by being special.
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team
Middle grade · ages 9–12 · 780L · 2020
A nail-biting real-world rescue told with genuine suspense and respect for both the boys and the multinational team that saved them—no melodrama, just brilliant problem-solving under impossible conditions.