Middle Readers

Sharanjit Thind is sick of his drab, regular life, and cannot wait for school to end for the summer. Looking forward to some excitement at last, he is in for quite a surprise, for it is on the last day of school, right after a farewell party for their seniors, that Sharan comes face to face with terrifying events that will change his life forever... Within the next twenty-four hours, he will be visited by an alien, kidnapped by the creature, and his friends - Umang and Qamar - will be gravely endangered. Not only will their sanity be threatened, their beloved planet Earth will come ...

The Last Caliph is a fictional account of a Central Intelligence Agency operation to capture self-proclaimed Islamic Caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Baghdadi, was a terrorist from Samarra, Iraq who assumed leadership of Islamic State, ISIS, for five years, from 2014-2019. During his reign, al-Baghdadi operated primarily out of war-ravaged Syria, inflicting horrors, not only upon those living within the boundaries of his domain, but worldwide. Al Baghdadi's goal was to restore the Muslim theocracy to the status it enjoyed during its heyday prior to the fall of the Ottoman Empire. CIA ...

Something strange is going down in the sleepy seaside village of Madderly Bay. Best friends Selena and Chloe are stuck in the most boring summer ever—until food starts coming to life and running wild in the streets. But that’s just the beginning. Earthquakes start shaking the village, and creepy claw marks show up, hinting at something dark stirring beneath the waves. Only Selena and Chloe know the real story about the zombie mermaids they faced before—and now they’re worried the threat they thought was gone might be back. As the tremors get worse and the water turns a scary green, ...

Unleash your child's inner explorer with A Complete Kid's Guide to Fossils! This exciting guide is perfect for curious young minds eager to journey through Earth's prehistoric past. Packed with vibrant illustrations, photos, and fun facts, this book takes kids on an adventure to discover the amazing world of fossils. From ancient sea creatures to towering dinosaurs, young readers will learn how fossils form, what they tell us about Earth's history, and even how to find their own treasures in nature. Whether your child dreams of being a paleontologist or just loves digging in the dirt, this ...

A lesson that everybody is special A 10-year-old socially awkward boy, Andy, who is obsessed with the Minecraft computer game, wakes up one evening to find a dragon from a faraway dragon country, Covonia, in his bedroom. He first thought it was one of his many Minecraft characters. However, he soon realises he is the only human who can see a real dragon and thus becomes Covonia's new Chosen One. Only a Chosen One can • find their missing music box which an evil dragon stole • help find the evil dragon hiding on Earth • bring back the peace in Covonia But what secret does the music box...

Buckle up for a cosmic blast-off with Huckleberry T. Finn, space’s scrappiest runaway, in this wild ride inspired by Mark Twain’s classic 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'! When Huck snags the Serenity’s Gaze, a singing statue worth a gazillion credits, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot. But his pirate dad, Pap swipes it, cops cuff him, and now he’s stuck at Hannibal Space Academy with a four-armed grump named J’Aim, a devil may care schemer called Sawyer, and a purple cat-lizard that burps sparkles! The galaxy’s no picnic, bounty hunters zap, swamp monsters slobber, and glitchy ...

Fresh from her laugh-out-loud London leap, Lynnie Roo is back in her hometown of Crescent Heads, tail twitching, boomerang polished, and pouch brimming with jam donuts. But things aren’t as sunny as they seem... The town’s beloved Lamington Festival is under threat. Recipes are vanishing. Meringue clues are appearing. And a mysterious ghost crab may, or may not, be tap-dancing at midnight. Even worse? Denny is back. Deported, devious, and more rotten than ever. With her besties Vanessa the witty fox, Lizzie the donut-loving koala, and new local legends Jarrah, Winda, and Tali on her ...

Unleash your storytelling passion and bond with your child like never before with "The Giant Forest - Making of a Preteen Novel." Authored by an inspiring father-daughter duo, this book is more than a guide—it's an adventure into the heart of collaborative storytelling. Experience the thrill of creating a captivating six-book series, from the first idea spark to the final touches of proofreading and illustration. But there's more: enjoy an exclusive alternate ending and choose your side—Team Mia or Team Dad. This journey is about strengthening family bonds, unlocking creativity, and ...

Monsters are real, and they run in the family. Andi Pickman never asked to be a monster hunter. She’d much rather pass her algebra test than stalk cemeteries at night with her know-it-all brother, Jack. But when you’re a descendant of Richard Upton Pickman—the infamous artist whose “fictional” horror stories were based on real monsters—you don’t get to choose. When a long-sealed ghoul gate reopens in Boston, Andi and Jack are thrown into a dangerous mystery that could shatter their family’s legacy. Their father vanishes without a trace, and the ghouls are no longer content ...

Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg Heffley, who finds himself thrust into high school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving. Luckily Greg has his best friend and sidekick, Rowley. But when Rowley's popularity starts to rise, it kicks off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.

TOOTS. TREMORS. TOTAL CHAOS. Just when Max Muckworthy and Gertie McStumble (orGassy Gertie as she hates to be known) thought Gunkville couldn’t get any stinkier, a mysterious fartquake splits the town in two—and out stomps a monster with a backside so powerful it could flatten cities. Meet Fartypantszilla: a skyscraper-sized, thunderbutt lizard with chili-breath, burp-blast feet, and a bad attitude. As the government rolls in with soap cannons and lavender bombs, Max and Zara team up with their old gooey friend Sludge and a heroic warthog named Puddles to uncover the truth: ...

When Stink Moody's second grade class goes on a field trip to the Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum, he learns that his very own nose has amazing sniffing abilities - and that some people have real jobs sniffing stuff for NASA! Soon Stink is engrossed in toilet water, corpse flowers, and all things smelly. But is his fetid footwear foul enough to win a Golden Clothespin Award? Loyal fans will be holding their breath for Stink's latest outrageous solo adventure.

Entertaining time travel adventure for young readers that “captures what middle school is all about!” (LitPick 5-Star Book Review) Roger Tarkington believes his goal of middle school greatness is a slam dunk when he uncovers a magic calendar that lets him repeat days of the week. The 6th grader soon learns that time travel is just as confusing as Algebra! Join Roger through the twists and turns at Jefferson Middle School in this fun, easy-to-read Groundhog Day -meets- Diary of a Wimpy Kid time travel adventure. Start your magical journey today. Order now!

In a ruined city ruled by the menacing Scavengers, Raven and her friends possess incredible powers over fire, water, and growth. Together, they become the Ecomancers, pledging to help those in need without causing harm. With danger lurking at every turn, they embark on a thrilling mission to restore hope to their apocalyptic world. "Rise of the Ecomancers" is a pulse-pounding middle grade urban fantasy, where magic meets courage in the fight against darkness. Will Raven and her team prevail, or will the city remain enslaved forever? Get ready for an electrifying adventure where nature takes...

Twelve-year-old detectives Steve, Matt, and Jenny agree to help their friend Tyrone with a unique problem –his niece thinks she’s a vampire. Believing the girl simply has an over-active imagination, the trio spends the night at her home, determined to ease her worried mind. But when the young girl vanishes and a bat turns up in her place, the three friends find themselves facing something they never thought possible –a real vampire.

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 ...

Fantasy, mystery, and adventure collide in this exciting story that will leave you believing in the magic of Christmas! The perfect book for kids ages 8 to 12 this holiday season. Leo spends his time drinking hot cocoa, inventing new toys, and celebrating Christmas––but he is no ordinary elf! Leo is Santa’s guardian and sworn protector of the North Pole. Leo's life is pretty great, until the day Santa Claus tells him the world’s Christmas Spirit is in danger. With Christmas just around the corner, Santa Claus sends Leo on a mission to find the evil Sorrow King, a powerful wizard who...

Who are you when the world forgets your name? Sally Hemingway is fading—and no one seems to notice. Not her teachers. Not her classmates. Not even the mirror, which now lags behind like it’s trying to remember who she is. Words slip from her tongue. Photos erase her face. And just when she thinks she might disappear entirely, a map arrives—one that draws itself. It leads to Gribbleton: a crooked, crumbling city built from forgotten memories, unwanted dreams, and abandoned versions of people who once were. It’s ruled by the Museum of Could-Have-Beens, where lives are curated, ...

Meet Shivers, the scaredy-est pirate to ever sail the Seven Seas. Along with his best friend Margo, and his loyal fishmate (yes, you read that correctly), Albee, Shivers battles a giant squid, discovers hidden treasures, and gets pooped on by a pigeon to save his parents from the clutches of evil. (Yep, that's right: evil!) You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll never eat snails again. So put on your pantaloons, batten down the hatches, and join Shivers on his first (but still very dangerous) adventure.

Can Aimi and her new high school classmates compete against teams sponsored by Silicon Valley's most powerful Internet behemoths? The teams board the Floating City to travel the world in search of hidden mythological relics that when found may open doors to new worlds for the winners. Aimi struggles to lead her team with a mentor who has a different agenda. Will Aimi sacrifice her integrity to win at all cost? Can she keep her team's best interest in mind? If you like honest characters, beautiful twists, and Christian themes, then you’ll love father-daughter writing duo Bill & Mia ...