Kids Fiction

Uncle Pancho isn't really anybody’' uncle, but he's everybody's friend. He is also a good storyteller. All the neighborhood children love to hear him talk about growing up in a beautiful place called Mexico. Now Uncle Pancho is about to lose his house. The state wants to tear it down to make room for a new freeway.

Gavin had just turned eighteen and graduated from high school. He had a huge decision weighing heavy on him. What was he going to do with his future? His father had been convinced since the day he was born that he was going to take over the family business. Both of his parents were software developers, and their company was doing very well. There was only one problem. Gavin couldn't stand software development and wanted no part of the company. He wanted to join the service to help people and keep his family and the rest of the country safe. The only thing he had to do was find a way to tell...

Jules' family moves into an old abandoned house. Her parents love it, but she's frightened and feels a sense of foreboding. When she sees a pale face in an upstairs window, she can't stop wondering about the eerie presence on the top floor - in a room with a locked door. Her fear replaced by fascination, Jules becomes determined to make contact with the mysterious figure and to unlock the door. Past and present intersect as she and her ghostly friend discover the fate of the family who lived in the house all those many years ago.

Max is on a mission. Well, two missions. One has been assigned by his British spymasters: Infiltrate the Funkhaus, the center of Nazi radio and propaganda. The other they have forbidden: Find his parents.

When 12 year old Zoe moves to a new town she stumbles upon an enchanted book in the attic of her new home Inside its glowing pages lies Haven Grove a magical realm where lost and forgotten things reside As Zoe starts reading the books unusual stories she discovers the power not only to find missing items but to reconnect missing pieces of herself On her first journey inside the himsical book world Zoe is determined to rescue her lost music box with the help of a new friend Sylphina the fairy Along the way they meet quirky characters navigate tricky places like Willy Sweet Shoppe and visit ...

A modern fable in humorous verse.

Bobby Phillips is an average 15-year-old boy. Until the morning he wakes up and can't see himself in the mirror. Not blind, not dreaming, Bobby is just plain invisible. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to Bobby's new condition; even his dad the physicist can't figure it out. For Bobby that means no school, no friends, no life. He's a missing person. Then he meets Alicia. She's blind, and Bobby can't resist talking to her, trusting her.

In the year 2024, a secret government agency is cloning astronauts for a NASA deep space program. Little thought is given to the clone's survivability, much less the moral issues. When the scientist who is working on the program realizes he has just cloned the President of the United States, he believes there will be an attempt to assassinate the president. When he threatens to blow the whistle he is killed. His 17-year-old son, as brilliant as his father and who is also working on the clone program, witnesses his father's murder and must run for his life and try to save the president too. ...

Wishing Shelf Awards Finalist (Teens); Book Excellence Awards Finalist (SF); Global Book Award Silver Medalist (SF Action & Adventure). The building of the hadron collider was once big news, but now it is just part of the scenery for most of the community, until Airlie and other kids start showing unusual gifts. Airlie uses her psi abilities to solve a number of mysteries and crimes at her school and in her neighborhood - and comes to the attention of Inspector Jonathan Humble of Minor Crimes. Towards the end of the school year, Airlie gets two intriguing invitations: an offer of a ...

When she left him at the altar on their wedding day, she thought she was doing the right thing. Lucas hasn’t seen or heard from Harper since the worst day of his life—the day she left him at the altar without any explanation. Since he hasn’t seen or heard from her since the day before the wedding that never happened, he’s not expecting to see her again. But running into her at a dude ranch of all places, is almost shocking. Seeing her awakens all the old feelings, and he resolves to put her betrayal aside and win her back. But first he needs to figure out what went wrong the first ...

Rediscover the classic fantasy trilogy beginning with Newbery Honor winner My Father's Dragon in this 50th anniversary edition that includes three timeless tales in one! A perfect family listen aloud that has delighted parents and children for generations - this is the perfect gift to share some magic this father's day! My Father's Dragon: When Elmer Elevator hears about the plight of an overworked and underappreciated baby flying dragon, he stows away on a ship and travels to Wild Island to rescue the dragon.

No one but Stephen King could tell this story about the darkness at the heart of the unknown and our compulsion to investigate the unexplained. With echoes of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon and the work of Graham Greene, one of the world's great storytellers presents a surprising tale that explores the nature of mystery itself.

Lavinia “Vin” Lucas is out of control and out of options. Stranded by parents who would rather use their average magical abilities to study dung beetles than raise her, Vin's been on her own for years. But she’s never been able to corral her own powerful, unpredictable magic. After years of detention, suspension, and expulsion from magic schools far and wide, she’s now being sent to the Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents. If she gets expelled, it’s the end of the line. Now, Vin is determined to behave. Except no one at Last Hope seems to want her to.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical adventure that celebrates friendship, kindness, and community in this enchanting children's story perfect for ages 6-9! When chocolate snowflakes begin falling on a warm June morning, three best friends discover a magical ice cream scoop that transports them to a world where chocolate mountains touch vanilla skies. But the Chocolate Ice Cream Festival is in danger—the magical spring has frozen, and only acts of kindness and community can save the celebration! What Makes This Book Special: 📚 Educational Value: Seamlessly weaves important lessons ...

Treasure Island is one of the most gripping children's stories of all time. It describes the tale of Jim Hawkins and his attempt to find Captain Flint's legendary treasure, while foiling the infamous pirate Long John Silver. When young Jim Hawkins discovers a map in an old sea chest, he joins the crew of the Hispaniola and sets sail for Treasure Island. Little does he know that among the crew is the dastardly Long John Silver, and Silver has a devious plan to keep the gold all to himself.

Daystar never thought he'd be walking through the Enchanted Forest with a magic sword, a fire-witch, and a baby dragon. He never dreamed his mother, Cimorene, would tell him to leave their home and not to return until his task was complete. Or that he alone held the power to release King Mendanbar and the Enchanted Forest from the wizards' evil spell. He doesn't even know who King Mendanbar is. But Daystar learns quickly, and that's good, because he's about to encounter magic and wizards and dragons - quite a deadly combination.

"In 1879, the notorious horse thief Doc Middleton rules the Niobrara rough country west of Holt County, Nebraska, with a loose affiliation of young outlaws, dubbed the Pony Boys. Albert "Kid" Wade, August John, Windy Barnes, Boots Harper, and a dozen other amoral roughnecks spent their days stealing horses, raising hell, and generally having the time of their lives. But nothing lasts forever, and the unorganized territories west are succumbing to complaints from settlers and the Indian agencies alike. What happens to the Pony Boys when law and order lands hard-and ruthless-at the end of a ...

A magical journey to courage, calm, and self-discovery. When nine-year-old Finn’s school becomes too much to handle, he escapes to the safety of his bedroom, seeking comfort in books and video games. But this time, something magical happens—Finn is transported to the enchanting Forest of Tranquility, a world where his wildest adventures come alive. In this extraordinary realm, Finn encounters wise creatures and embarks on exciting adventures that teach him how to stay calm, manage his emotions, and find his inner courage. As he faces magical trials and real-life challenges, Finn ...

One of the most common problems that parents experience is surely putting a child to bed. Some children come up with excuses to not go to bed, whereas others go to bed at first, but they don’t stay there for long. These frequent behaviors make bedtime problems one of the most frustrating parts of a parent’s day.

What Shall We Do Today? The Trail of Treasured Traditions Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical adventure through history, culture, and childhood imagination! When three curious friends discover a mysterious wooden map on their neighborhood steps, they're whisked away on an extraordinary journey down "The Trail of Treasured Traditions." This enchanting children's chapter book combines fantasy with educational content as the children explore three special celebrations all happening on June 2nd: American Indian Citizenship Day: Experience Native American traditions and learn about this ...