Middle Ages Kids

Set sail on a thrilling journey where the sun-kissed Caribbean meets chilling suspense in the sixth installment of the riveting Project Adventure series by award-winning author David Konrad. Lexi Weber, the daughter of a crime-fighting politician, is sent on a Spring Break cruise to escape the threats looming over her family. Accompanied by her uncle and bodyguard, Phil, she anticipates a journey of relaxation and fun. But the tranquil Caribbean waters hold more than just the promise of a good time. By a twist of fate, Lexi crosses paths with Ethan, Matt, and Lisa, seasoned adventurers of ...

A middle grade fantasy book that both teens and young adults will enjoy! Perfect for kids who love adventure, dragons, and epic battles! Salem is a young warrior and Medea is a solid white angel dragon, as well as the princess of the northern angel dragons. She is a fireless type of dragon with fur instead of scales. Angel dragons didn't possess the ability to breathe fire and had very little defense since they didn't have scales, but fur instead. The angel dragons did possess the ability to use advanced magic, being a magical type of dragon they had the ability to use advanced magic. ...

For as long as they can remember, Mac, Lina, Milo and Avery have celebrated Family Week together in "the smallest, gayest town in the world"—Provincetown, Massachusetts. But this summer, their big rented beach house feels different. Avery’s dads are splitting up, and her life feels like it’s falling apart. Milo’s flunked seventh grade, which means everyone is moving on to bigger and better things except for him. Mac’s on his way to a progressive boarding school that lets transgender kids like him play soccer, but it means leaving his twin sister, Lina, and his moms behind.

Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women’s rights and free education for children all over the world.

Live the Magic Love the Adventure This summer Emma joined the swim team. She is excited to go to an out-of-town swim meet with her friends, Jordan and Kathy, but a few wrong turns on the way home, and the group is in trouble. They end up lost in a forested area, with only one lonely castle in the distance. When Jordan's mother disappears inside the castle, it's up to Emma, Jordan, and Kathy to find out what happened. Will Emma survive her night in Castle Boo? Find out in this next installment of the Dusky Hollows Series. Book 1: Fierce Winds & Fiery Dragons Book 2: Curse of the Invisibles ...

Some girls dream about being astronauts. Others want to be ballerinas, veterinarians, or dragon tamers (hey, it could happen). But Bella? Bella dreams in glitter. Not the kind that gets stuck to your elbow for three weeks—though that happens too—but the kind of glitter that sparkles behind her eyes when she thinks about Fanta, her unicorn. Fanta isn’t just any unicorn. She’s a marshmallow-sweet, rainbow-maned, secret-telling, giggle-snorting best friend who lives in the magical place Bella calls the Meadow of Maybe. It’s a land where trees hum lullabies and bubblegum rivers twist ...

Skye Nickson’s world changed forever when her dad went on the run with her brother, Finn. It’s been four years without Finn’s jokes, four years without her father’s old soul music, and four years of Skye filling in as Rent-a-Finn on his MIA birthdays for their mom. Finn’s birthday is always difficult, but at least Skye has her best friends, Reece and Jax, to lean on, even if Reece has started acting too cool for them. But this year is different because after Finn’s birthday, they get a call that he’s finally been found.

Get ready for a wild and wacky adventure in "The Brown Note: The Epic Poop-tastic Quest!" Meet Tommy, a young inventor with big dreams of winning "The Young Inventor of the Year Competition." But there's just one problem – all his inventions are total duds! Tommy's quest for a winning idea takes a hilarious twist when he stumbles upon something unexpected. On his way home from school one day, Tommy discovers an old keyboard hidden in a pile of junk. But this isn't your ordinary keyboard – it's contains the legendary Brown Note! And this note has some seriously stinky surprises in store....

In this audiobook, you will learn about Ancient Egypt’s incredible inventions, pharaohs, and architecture, how the Egyptians weren’t the only African nation to build pyramids, and the introduction of Christianity and Islam and how they impacted tribal religions.

Since he was a young boy, Jack MacFadden's imaginary friend, Puck, has always been around, but now Jack is thirteen and Puck has still shown no sign of leaving. And, if that wasn't enough, Jack's also been targeted for assassination by a faerie death squad... Audience/Genre: Middle-grade-through-early-young-adult contemporary fantasy Word count: 25,000 words (novella)

As far as thirteen-year-old Montana MacCarthy is concerned every animal in the Glen Helen Forest is under her protection. That goes double for the pair of American Bald eagles nesting in the oak on Talus Trail. When the Glen director asks her and the Wesley Club to create a kid-friendly pamphlet about the animals as a summer project, they jump at the chance. Montana guides them through the forest as they sketch and photograph bobcats, foxes, skunks, bats, and, yes, the eagles. Their project uncovers a ring of poachers who are desperate to get the Glen’s only two American Bald Eagles and a...

In addition to lending the name Dracula to Bram Stoker's famous vampire, Vlad is known around the world by the cognomen Vlad the Impaler, due to his reputation for impaling thousands of his enemies. Vlad was reputed to be such a tyrant that his reputation and stories of his deeds spread across Germany and the rest of Europe during his lifetime.

A homeless girl, a devoted dog, and the incredible risk they take to stay together. An unforgettable story of love, family, and bonds that can never be broken. Shannon O'Reilly's whole world is collapsing. Life was great before Mom died, before she ended up living in a car with her little dog Boone and her Aunt Junie. Now it's truck stop showers and soup kitchen meals and the crushing burden of keeping everything a secret. She's tried hard to be patient, but when a reckless act lands her aunt in jail and Boone is taken away, Shannon's had enough. Escaping her foster home, she springs Boone ...

One girl yearning to prove herself. Another desperate to escape pain. A dog trying to save them both. Penny Brighton despises being treated like a baby. Now that Papa is sending her to Alaska to stay with her uncle during the waning days of the Great Depression, she's thrilled by the chance to prove she's strong and capable. But her excitement turns to dread when she reaches Juneau and there's no one to meet her. Refusing to panic, she follows a deaf bull terrier to a boarding house and agrees to wash dishes in exchange for room and board while searching for her uncle. But when she meets ...

A Time Travel Story. Age Level: 8 and up. For kids who love video games, written by a videogame writer! A story with elements of GROUNDHOG DAY and BACK TO THE FUTURE. A chocolate bar that controls time?! It all started when Ethan found the chocolate bar in the basement. How was he supposed to know that taking a bite would send him back moments in time? He brings his sister in on the discovery, only to learn that their dad is in trouble, a mysterious uncle is back in the picture, and a group that might be a secret society is after them. If they can't master the art of time manipulation ...

It was never supposed to happen ... Rylee Willet feels like she's caught in quicksand. She's always dealt with anxiety, but the fact that her dad's a highly respected fireman bolsters her shaky self-esteem and makes things okay. But her world turns upside down when her best friend takes part in a reckless prank that leaves her dad paralyzed, effectively destroying his firefighting career. Lacking the courage to confess her own part in the tragedy, Rylee places the blame squarely on the shoulders of her best friend and cuts her out of her life. But when unexpected circumstances bring the ...

Everyone at Remnant Academy is super excited about the upcoming field trip to the Living Art Museum, except Mary. Mary is chosen to partner with her longtime rival Taylor, as a museum buddy and she is furious! With the girls always fighting, there is no way Mary can survive an entire day with Taylor. Then something happens to the girls during the field trip that could end up being a total disaster. How will Mary and Taylor get out of their museum trouble?

As soon as Mika runs from the abandoned house, the frightened cat in her arms, strange things begin to happen. Someone watches her house and a dark presence stalks her in the woods. Mika feels creeped out—but she also has lots of other things to worry about, like hiding Angel until she’s allowed to have a pet, handling her irritating brothers, and adjusting to Dad’s recent sad gruffness. Then the true owner claims the little cat. Mika gets a second chance to rescue Angel, and after a narrow escape, thinks the problem is solved – until Angel’s owner comes back with something that ...

When most people think about the Middle Ages, they think about Europe. Images of knights, jousting, and even Christianity, seem ingrained in our understanding of the medieval era. However, the Middle Ages stretched far beyond Europe, which was struggling to rebuild after the fall of the Roman Empire. Europe may have fumbled along for about a thousand years, but Africa became a powerhouse of trade and wealth.

Check out "The Awesomely Fabulous Dog-Walking Society", a brand new series about mystery, friendship, love and drama. Book 1 of the Bex Carter Series: Thirteen-year-old Bex Carter has a lot on her plate. Her biggest challenge is living with her Aunt Jeanie. As much as Bex tries to please her aunt, they always seem to butt heads. Sometimes Bex feels as if Aunt Jeanie goes out of her way to make her life miserable. Aunt Jeanie enrolls Bex in a social group called the Silver Roses, a group that's supposed to teach young girls how to be proper ladies, however it turns out to be nothing more ...