Middle Readers

It’s Christmas Eve at Melody Manor—and the monsters have gone viral. Prank mastermind Felix Fizzlewick is all set to film the ultimate talent show stunt with his best friends, his trusty gummy worms, and his hand-painted guitar... until it’s stolen by a melodramatic Phantom with a Wi-Fi addiction and a cursed melody that could erase creativity across the internet. Now trapped inside the haunted theater with a gang of classic monsters, Captain Hook (hooked on followers), Mr. Hyde (fueled by snacks), the Invisible Man (a germaphobe hacker), and the tentacled Whisperer (part squid, part ...

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.

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 ...

Something hairy just ripped a thunder-fart through the jungle… and it’s headed for Gunkville. Meet King Kong Pong—a skyscraper-sized gorilla with banana breath so bad it melts tree bark, dreadpits that launch pong grenades, and a tail-slap that creates actual stinkquakes. When the jungle starts gagging and the clouds turn brown, Max Muckworthy, Gertie McStumble, Sludge, and their rainbow-farting warthog Puddles must face their most toxic mission yet. With the help of burping fruit bats and a legendary artifact called the Sacred Nosebell, they’ll have to swing, slide, and stink-blast...

Three enchanting and adventurous stories of magic and mystery! Each story evolves in a different setting - a village, a city and a magical world. The Mystery of The Rainbow Butterfly Richa is excited to visit her grandma at the beautiful village. But she is not aware of the magical adventure that awaits her in the woods. A missing boy... and a missing fairy! Will Richa be able to save both of them? Who are the flonaries? What does she discover while trying to help others? The Mystery of The Strange Treeway Richa is back from vacation. Life is normal again and she is happy to have a new ...

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 ...

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...

Can Aimi defeat a bigger competitor than teams sponsored by Silicon Valley's most powerful Internet behemoths? The teams boarded 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 was defeated by her mentor in part one of this epic voyage. Has Aimi sacrificed her integrity to no avail? Can she make her way back to her team? If you like honest characters, beautiful twists, and Christian themes, then you’ll love father-daughter writing duo Bill & Mia Belew’s wonderful tale. Buy sixth-in-series, ...

When Lynnie Roo, jam-loving kangaroo, joke-cracking chaos magnet, and professional pouch-snacker, leaps from her tiny Australian town of Crescent Heads to become an au pair in London, she’s ready for adventure. Armed with a magical boomerang, a pouch full of squashed donuts, and a laugh that could wake the King, Lynnie lands in a city of fog, fancy biscuits, and one rotten dingo with a guitar. His name? Denny. His mission? Sabotage. His guitar? So out of tune it scares pigeons. But Lynnie’s not alone. With help from Ellie, Max, and Pippa, the kids she cares for, and her new London ...

Mysteries, friendships, secrets—and one unforgettable school year. At Maple Creek Elementary, a group of clever and curious fourth graders form a detective club to solve the puzzles that baffle their school. They call themselves the Fourth Grade Sherlocks, and they’re ready for anything. From vanishing lunchboxes to cryptic notes, from ghostly whispers in the library to an art forgery downtown, no case is too strange or too small. Using logic, teamwork, and plenty of curiosity, the Sherlocks dive into each mystery with eyes open and pencils ready. Led by Erik, the group’s quick-...

Stories are vanishing again—but this time, they’re not being erased. They’re being rewritten. Armed with her StoryScope, a stubborn journal, and an ever-growing crew of misfit legends, thirteen-year-old Juniper Quill must journey through a warped Neverland, a satirised empire of giants, a jungle ruled by silence, and a city where Arabian tales have fallen asleep. Along the way, she faces pirates who collect taxes, talking horses who quote poetry, hunter-kings afraid of joy, and the Redacto, a mysterious villain with the power to twist tales from the inside out. If Juniper can’t find...

Tommy & Lizzy are back in their most adventure-filled story yet! When fourteen-year-old Tommy discovers a weathered notebook tucked inside his late grandfather’s saddlebag, he never imagines it will launch him into a forgotten pact, and a mystery buried beneath decades of red dust. The notebook holds clues to a trail hidden across the outback: carved cattle brands, spiral stones, and cryptic poems that lead not to gold, but to something far more dangerous... and far more important. With his loyal Blue Heeler Lizzy, her two wild pups, and sharp-witted classmate Ellie by his side, Tommy ...

Hey, I’m Krista, and I have a story you absolutely need to hear! My life used to be pretty normal, but all of that changed one day when I got pulled into my couch. Yes, you read that right. I got pulled INTO my couch. And before you ask, no, I wasn’t dreaming, I wasn’t hallucinating, and I’m 100% sure it really happened. You see, my couch, and maybe yours too, is home to a group of creatures called Morishios. And these Morishios thought that I was destined to be their queen. So they pulled me into their world to make me their leader. Now I know that sounds equal parts weird and ...

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!

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.

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...

This young listeners edition of the worldwide best seller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger listeners and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present.

Teacher. Former Student. Big Surprise. Margaret Kitchens was a 43-year-old English teacher, and she never expected to have a fling with a former student. She taught school in a time before voice mail, instant messaging and social media. Ryan Henderson was a Quarterback on the football team, and one of Margaret’s brightest students. Whenever Margaret eyed him across the classroom Ryan would look away and try to focus his thoughts on academic matters. After high school graduation Ryan went to college, became a Petroleum Engineer, and reunited with a former classmate while Margaret had an ...

Get ready for a wild ride with Maggie as she packs her bags for summer camp. This year, things are getting extra exciting because the new Blackbird Camp is nestled deep in the heart of a forest where legendary creatures called Pukwudgies have been said to roam for hundreds of years. Are they for real? Will these mythical beings welcome the new campers with open arms? Or will they fiercely fight to protect their turf? Join the adventure to find out!

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 ...