Kids Literature

When a run-in with the local bully means the boys risk losing their beloved dog, they hatch a plan to keep him safe. They'll take him to live with their grandmother in the Sierra Nevada mountains. He'll be safe there, and Grandma—who lives off the grid—will benefit from the companionship. But first they've got to figure out exactly where in the mountains she is. Following clues left in postcards and pictures and using their keen senses of deduction, they finally find her tract of land. But when they get there, they discover that a group of developers is trying to bully her off her property.

In the fourth in this series of four unofficial Minecraft adventure books, it’s time for our 12-year-old hero to choose his future vocation to study at the Minecraftia school. His options are less than tantalizing: farmer, butcher, crafter, miner. What this noob really wants is to be a warrior like his hero, Steve. So when he learns that the five best students in school that year will get the chance to start warrior training, it’s ON.

The mischievous cat returns on a snowy day when there is work to be done.

Troy Billings, at six-foot-one, 296 pounds, is standing at the edge of a subway platform, seriously contemplating suicide, when he meets Curt MacCrae - and emaciated, semi-homeless punk guitar genius who also happens to be a dropout legend at Troy's high school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Perfect for Independence Day Reading! A Magical Adventure That Teaches Kids About Freedom, Friendship, and Celebration Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most spectacular adventure yet in this enchanting chapter book perfect for young readers ages 6-9! When mysterious golden sparkles fill the air on July 4th morning, the three best friends discover a magical portal that transports them to the Valley of Seven Celebrations—a wondrous land where different traditions come together in harmony. What Makes This Book Special: Educational Adventure - Children learn about Independence Day, ...

For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family’s matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she’s destined to be?

Hear tales of a corpse bent on revenge, a library book from hell, an Armageddon where the world ends without a bang or a whimper, and more. These tales found within are bound to hold your thoughts—and nightmares—long after you’ve finished: “A Good-Looking Corpse,” “Goin’ Down,” “You Don’t Know This,” and “The Fifth.” Edgar Cantero cleverly subverts expectations at every turn and reinterprets classic tropes in inventive and original ways, sure to leave you unnerved and hungry for the next story.

Yusuf Azeem has spent all his life in the small town of Frey, Texas - and nearly that long waiting for the chance to participate in the regional robotics competition, which he just knows he can win. Only, this year is going to be more difficult than he thought. Because this year is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an anniversary that has everyone in his Muslim community on edge. Can he hold onto his joy - and his friendships - in the face of heartache and prejudice?

Das Märchen von Rapunzel ist so magisch wie das lange, glänzende Haar seiner Heldin. Ein junges Mädchen wird seinen Eltern von einer Hexe weggenommen und dazu verdammt, in einem hohen, düsteren Turm zu leben. Die alte Hexe bemuttert sie wie eine wachsame Glucke, die am besten weiß, was gut für ihr Küken ist. Aber wie ist die alte Gothel so geworden? Dieser Roman taucht tief in ihre Vergangenheit, um zu ergründen, warum die alte Zauberin so überzeugt davon ist, dass sie alles am besten weiß.

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young listeners written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable book for both parents and kids! Volume One includes The Double Dabble Surprise, The Chicken Pox Panic, The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery, No Grown-Ups Allowed, Frog Power, and The Mystery of Case D. Luc.

Kai Sosa is so passionate about swimming he is practically a fish. This summer, he's determined to become the athlete he once was on an elite invitational team. But something invisible holds him back. His race times are off. Dreams of his sister Cali haunt him. And he hasn't found her missing gold cuff, her last request. When Kai discovers a library book Cali had checked out multiple times—about an underwater realm and a mysterious place called the Library of Despair and Sorrow—details from the story begin to appear in his own life.

Discover two sweet stories that warm the heart and spark the imagination! Join Molly as she explores magical worlds with her invisible friend and finds the courage to make real-world friendships. Then meet a little lost dog whose journey shows that true love always finds its way home. Perfect for cozy bedtime moments, these short stories inspire kindness, courage, and a little bit of everyday magic.

It's the first winter after the Monster Apocalypse. For Jack and his buddies, that means sled catapults, epic snowball battles, and one monstrous Christmas celebration. But their winter wonderland turns dark when a villainess begins hunting them. And this villainess is different - she’s a human. When the villainess steals Jack's prized monster-slaying tool, the Louisville Slicer, he vows to get it back. But it won’t be easy. Jack and his friends soon discover that the Louisville Slicer is the key to a dark plan that threatens the entire world - and beyond.

What secrets lie beyond the crumbling garden wall? When curious Victoria hears a mysterious whisper on the wind, she discovers a hidden clearing and a gentle, forgotten friend: a donkey with the softest ears and the saddest eyes. Join Victoria as she secretly cares for Dusty, sharing crunchy carrots, warm cuddles, and daring adventures.

Join The Campground Kids as they set out on another thrilling adventure in Olympic National Park! Armed with the Navigem and a mysterious map, Isaiah eagerly awaits reuniting with Uncle Elliot to continue uncovering the secrets of The Lost City. But there's a hitch—Uncle Elliott has gone silent since their last adventure in Arches National Park.

This is the complete bundle collection of our bedtime stories. There are six 20-minute stories in this collection. Each story combines mindfulness/meditation research with professionally written children’s stories to help your child get lost in their imagination while reconnecting with the present moment.

This book contains fiction and nonfiction book samples and summaries. Best-Selling Books; Inspiring Stories; Thought-Provoking Proverbs; Intriguing Quotes; Dramatic Poems; Insightful Articles; and Heart Warming Speeches from African Writers.These are great minds reaching out to the world with their depth thoughts and feelings from the proud African continent. This book is like having a conversation with the great African writers such as Chinua Achebe, Adwoa Badoe, Ayi Kwei Armah, Ama Ata Aidoo, Atukwei Okai and many more. A mega compilation of fiction and non-fiction books, stories, ...

What starts as a secret trickle of water from the door of God's great Temple becomes the adventure of a lifetime for a young boy named Leo. Join him as he follows this mysterious stream and watches it grow into a mighty, life-giving river that transforms the world before his eyes. Journey with Leo along the riverbank as barren deserts bloom into lush forests and the lifeless, salty sea is miraculously healed, teeming with fish. Discover the wonder of the riverside trees that bear a different, delicious fruit each month and have leaves with the power to heal any hurt.

Big Nate is going for broke! Mighty Jefferson Middle School always wins. Then Nate decides it's time to go from zeroes to heroes! Will Nate crack under the pressure of the "Ultimate Snowdown"? Or lead P.S. 38 to its biggest victory ever?

Ever since Eugene became their new neighbor, the third graders at Bailey Elementary School get everything they wish for. This all seems great . . . until their lives start to turn upside down.