Kids For Boys

THE RIVALS is a lightly fictionalised account of the meeting and subsequent friendship of two schoolboys in the autumn of 1977. When Stephen and Adrian begin their new life at Rose Bank Comprehensive School in Burnton, Lancashire they instinctively stick together from the very first day. Both clever, capable and easily influenced boys, their rivalry begins right away and soon comes to permeate their lives in and out of school, involving things ranging from running and swimming to Subbuteo, singing and coin snatching. A light-hearted trip down memory lane, THE RIVALS takes the reader back to...

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear… underpants. Meet Max Briefly and the elite, elastic-clad team known as Brief Force—a squad so secret, even their underwear has clearance levels. When the world’s most embarrassing mysteries threaten civilization—vanishing laundry, rogue dryers, static-cling insurgencies—it’s up to them to restore order one waistband at a time. From laser-guided boxer raids to emotionally unstable sock puppets, Operation Underpants is an uproariously suspenseful journey through the world’s strangest fashion crimes. Packed with humor, heart, and more briefs ...

Prepare for a riveting and heartwarming adventure in 'Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin,' where the unexpected becomes the norm. In "Dean's Magical Mix Up: The Principal's Pin," Dean, a young middle-grade student, hates going to school. After enduring a particularly awful school day, Dean stumbles upon the Principal's Pin, a peculiar, shimmering object lying on the floor. Curiosity gets the better of him, and he pockets the mysterious pin. That night, he goes to bed wishing he were an adult, never suspecting that he will wake up the next day transformed into the school principal! ...

After James gets a pen-and-ink set for his birthday, Marvin the beetle surprises him by creating an elaborate miniature drawing. James gets all the credit for the picture and before these unlikely friends know it they are caught up in a staged art heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that could help recover a famous drawing by Albrecht Dürer. But James can't go through with the plan without Marvin's help. And that's where things get really complicated (and interesting!)

Meet Rex, a fourteen-year-old boy, half tech, half human, and his rather paranoid furry yeti-droid caretaker, Rion. They find an asteroid that crashes into Earth near their home. But, when the U.S. Marines intervene, their newfound discovery may lead to a battle for freedom unlike any other.

The Riptide is professional baseball’s newest team. It’s also the worst. The players are washed up, lazy, and should have retired a long time ago. Tommy is the team’s biggest fan. He goes to every home game, watches the away games on TV, and even blogs about the Riptide. He knows everything there is know about baseball but is the worst player in his local Little League. So how did he end up on baseball’s biggest stage? Will Panzell is the owner of the team. He’s also completely nuts. He lies, cheats, and schemes to sell tickets to Riptide games. His latest stunt is so bananas it ...

Did you know that Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the iPhone than the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza? Did you also know that there's a lake so pink that it looks like a strawberry milkshake?... but don't drink the water! 250 Random Facts for Curious Kids will absolutely BLOW YOUR MIND with some of the coolest, most interesting facts you've ever heard! Like, did you know the world's largest pizza was over 131ft in diameter? You'd need a few friends to help you eat that one! Learning facts is totally awesome for your child because it: Boosts their brainpower: Learning new ...

Jake volunteers at a nursing home because he likes helping people. He likes skating and singing, playing Bingo and Name That Tune, and reading mysteries and comics aloud to his teachers. He also likes avoiding people his own age . . . and the cruelty of mirrors . . . and food. Jake has read about kids like him in books—the weird one, the outsider—and would do anything not to be that kid, including shrink himself down to nothing. But the less he eats, the bigger he feels. How long can Jake punish himself before he truly disappears?

IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, A NEW TYPE OF HERO IS EMERGING, THE GAME IS GOING TO CHANGE FOREVER WITH… Boy ⚡ Power Lawrence McLendon II is an African-American 10-year-old boy who loves basketball. The morning of his birthday party, his dad surprises him with front-row tickets to the Lakers game. One of the staff put him on the list to get something autographed. The only thing is, he has is his favorite shoes on; nevertheless, his favorite star, LeBron James, signs the shoes. THAT NIGHT THE SHOES START TO GLOW ON THE COUNTER… And he passes it as a dream, and when he goes to school, some...

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Tyler Bowers and his robot best friend, Rob, are always up for some adventure and detective work—even the semi-dangerous kind! Police Chief Clancy has a new mission for the Undercover Brothers: To stop a horde of ninjas! It is now up to Tyler, Rob, and their martial arts expert friend, Kate, to find where the ninjas are lurking. Only one obstacle will test their strength and bravery.… The Ninja Grandmaster—the most powerful ninja in the world! This story is a funny adventure that is engaging for children, middle school students, and grown-ups too! Check out The Undercover ...

What started out as fun just turned dangerous. When 14-year-old Jeffrey's high school teacher hires him to find the driver responsible for a hit-and-run car accident, he thinks it's an easy case—until his investigation leads to a harrowing encounter with a ruthless criminal and the clues to an ancient treasure. Now he and his friends Pablo, Marisol, and Susie are in a race against time with a trio of sinister treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the prize. Exciting Mystery Books for Kids, Teens, and Everyone in Be-Tween! If you like action-packed stories of ...

The author recounts the simple adventures of his life as a young boy growing up during the Second World War and the brief postwar years, before society burst out of the past into the 1950s. Living in Worcester, Massachusetts, in central New England, he experienced the simplicity of a life which now seems quaint and austere. Rationing, delivery men in horse driven carts, the constant threat of diseases now conquered, and most of all, the companionship of friends at play in that pre-television era marked those bygone days. The world seemed to consist of mainly Irish Catholics, and for the ...

An unforgettable story of magic, art, and an orphan who yearns to belong.From the author of the best-selling Kid Detective Zet Series and the award-winning I Escaped Series comes a thrilling, ancient Egyptian adventure for kids age 8-14. Every kid will be inspired by this heart-warming 'rags to riches' Cinderella-story. In the heart of Ancient Egypt, Ramses is anything but an ordinary boy. He has a knack for drawing that brings his creations to life-literally. He's more than just an orphan; he's a boy touched by magic. But not everyone sees his gift as a blessing. His caretakers refuse to ...

When a four-inch-tall alien crash-lands through Zack McGee's bedroom window, Zack is sure he's about to become the first victim in a new War of the Worlds. But when the alien turns out to have weapons that are more ticklish than terrifying, Zack realizes that it's up to him to protect the alien in his pocket from the world. Like every audiobook in the Alien in My Pocket series, Blast Off! mixes Common Core - aligned science and safe, hands-on experiments with hilarious stories that young listeners will love.

Dookie is a poop munching bug in need of cash. Pierre is a praying mantis with a mind for business but has a name on his head. Can these insects help one another before it's too late? Dookie is far from a typical poop-rolling dung beetle. Disappointed he didn't get an iPoo for Christmas, Dookie needs to find a way to earn some dung dollars. After a failed business venture, Dookie's luck changes when a praying mantis moves in next door. The entrepreneurial mantis turns a local diarrhea outbreak into a poop theme park wonderland the dung beetle community can enjoy. So finally for Dookie, the ...

Read all of Cindy Blackburn's Cozy Mysteries for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Small sleuth, tiny town, unfailing fun. Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where the water’s growing colder, the leaves are turning orange, and Cassie Baxter is going nuts. Who wouldn’t go a little nuts with this latest unexpected development? Meet five-year-old Truman Tripp. Cassie, who is most definitely not a kid person, can’t understand why his mother left the child with her. But some even more perplexing problems soon present themselves, and Cassie’s already Looney Tunes life gets even loonier. Expect...

Does your child always seem to give up too easily when faced with a challenge? Is she or he discouraged when corrected? Does he or she seem unwilling to share their point of view with others or with you? Does all this make you feel you are fighting an endless battle? As a solution, Dr. Eleanor Wint gives you the S.H.I.N.E. parenting model which teaches: How to remove self-doubt about your parenting Why self-confidence is a key factor in the development of a 6-10 year old 5 Easy strategies for building a great self confident kid. How to make sure this self confidence remains intact when ...

🌍 Quiz Bowl Primer: The Ultimate Middle School Geography Quiz Bowl Study Guide 🌍 🎯 Ready to Become a Geography Whiz? Looking for a fun and challenging way to test your geography knowledge? Whether you're a student aiming to ace your next quiz bowl or someone who loves stumping friends and family with intriguing geography trivia, this book is your ultimate companion! 📚 What's Inside? 🔥 150+ Challenging Questions: Dive into over 150 pyramidal toss-up questions crafted in a Jeopardy-style format. These questions are designed to push your limits and expand your geographical ...

Elevate your child's reading experience with this enchanting adventure that teaches the importance of appreciation. Follow Jorah on a thrilling quest where he discovers the magic of gratitude, friendship, and cherishing the present moment while unraveling the mysteries of time and technology.