Middle School Adventure

Best friends Lily Spence and Gavin Stott are about to start the biggest challenge of their life, secondary school. But when a doctrine from the mysterious Sybil of Silicon instructs Lily to wear one knee-high sock and one ankle-high sock on her first day, the pair find themselves the centre of some truly bizarre goings on at Lord Nelson Secondary School. Fighting zombie pupils, peculiar doctrines and robotic teaches, Gavin and Lily must learn the truth of what’s going on behind the doors of Lord Nelson Secondary School to save every schoolchild in England. Part science fiction, part tale ...

Get ready for a magical adventure that’s as wild and unpredictable as Isla Thornheart herself! On her twelfth birthday, Isla discovers a mysterious gift that unlocks her hidden powers—and opens the door to a world bursting with talking animals, cheeky faeries, and the mysterious Witching Academy. But magic is never as simple as it seems. From turning frogs into something far more mischievous to an entire castle breaking into song, Isla’s new life is a whirlwind of surprises. As she learns to master her chaotic magic, Isla discovers that true magic isn’t about control—it’s about ...

Meet Ford Foghorn, a ten-year-old with a stinky secret: whenever he farts, he turns into a hideous monster! Get ready to laugh your pants off with Ford Foghorn, a ten-year-old boy with an extraordinary secret: whenever he farts, he transforms into a hideous monster! The Foghorn family is cursed with this bizarre affliction, and they’ve been on the run from the relentless Monster Chasers ever since. Life on the run is all Ford has ever known, thanks to the relentless Monster Chasers. But when his family lands in Mount Methane, things finally start looking up. Ford makes new friends who ...

The Land of Oz, decades before Dorothy, held many cities and many heroes. After the devastation of the Witch Wars, the stony North is now under the protection of the Good Witch. Hewing a new life out of the ruins challenges the survivors, including the Bandersnatch family. HE’S NOT BRAVE ENOUGH TO BE A HERO…YET. Ten-year old Candor wants to be strong, like the way he remembers his father before the accident, but instead of honor, all his attempts at bravery only earn him more bruises. Chased by bullies into the mountains, Candor discovers a gateway to a faraway place where no one can ...

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 ...

Frankie Sparrow is back alongside his Uncle Charlie as the Private Investigator's take on a new case which might just prove to be their most dangerous to date. Mr Crinklebottom will stop at nothing to tear down the trees which nest The Bird Stop Cafe. He always gets his own way no matter who gets hurt and the trees are the only thing standing between him and making a huge pile of cash. Can Frankie and Uncle Charlie stop the Crinklebottom curse and save the trees, or is this a challenge too far? Throw in a massive, angry cat and some mischievous magpies and the Private Investigators have ...

Zoey and her pals are back for another thrilling adventure! This time they are on board the Hindenburg! In this gripping book, Zoey, Noah, and Destiny travel back to 1937, just before the tragic explosion of the Hindenburg airship. Their mission: to find a hidden time crystal that can save the future from disaster. As they board the Hindenburg, the children witness the luxurious interior of the airship and meet fascinating passengers and crew members. Time is running out to as the search for the crystal before it's too late. The Timeouts Hindenburg is an exciting tale filled with action, ...

Jacob is a perfectly ordinary boy, but he keeps getting into trouble, and it is never his fault. So when he discovers that he can control his teachers just by using the power of his mind, it is a recipe for mayhem! Jacob sets out to be the world's greatest super criminal, but things don't exactly go according to plan.

FIVE 8TH-GRADERS IN A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOWN FORM A BAND, SETTING OFF A SERIES OF CHALLENGING EVENTS. Like Elmore Leonard of junior high! -D.P., Great Barrington, MA It was quite charming. Great characterizations. Villains and suspense. All in an everyday framework. -A.D., Point Reyes, CA I really enjoyed this. I loved how it felt like middle school kids in a real way. -D.H., Portola Valley, CA Amazing story, at any level! -H.Z., London, England Excellent and entertaining reading. Ted Gross writes with perspective and conviction as he depicts the trials and triumphs of junior-high-...

Did you always think that zombies were just made up to scare people? So did Tyler Bowers until his town was overrun by them. It is now up to him, his robot best friend Rob, and their martial arts expert friend, Kate, to save the town. Will they succeed in finding the source of the outbreak or will they too become the living dead? This story is a funny adventure that is engaging for children, middle school students, and grown-ups too! Check out The Undercover Brothers: Skateboard Spies (Prequel Story) to find out how it all began.

Hey, what happened to my dog? Did you eat it? Where'd it go? And what's with all that juicy stuff around your lips? Okay, pal, we better talk this out. You can read the rest of the story to find out what happens. Approximately 1,100 words and 10 pictures.

Zoey, Destiny, and Noah are back in this thrilling sequel! This time they're setting sail for Pirates and Port Royal, just moments before a devastating tsunami threatens to engulf the town. As they navigate the treacherous waters of the past, the TimeOuts are on a daring mission to secure another powerful time crystal and restore their timeline. Along the way, they'll need to outsmart the most infamous pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy, including the notorious Anne Bonney and Black Sam. The clock is ticking as our intrepid heroes face perilous storms, swashbuckling sword fights, sharks, a...

Jenny has it all planned - an exciting, seaside adventure for Jason and Sammy, with a cave, a boat, a dangerous enemy and lots of scary moments - and a happy ending too if they do what she says. But will they do what she says?

A quick-reading fun new series that is perfect for the young reader! A Literary Titan Book Award Winner! Global Book Awards Gold Medal Winner! Get ready for the newest epic adventure series through time with "The Timeouts"! On their first adventure together, a group of brave kids embark on a mission to find a powerful time crystal hidden on the Titanic. With their time-traveling abilities, they journey back to the fateful night of the Titanic's sinking, risking everything to uncover the crystal's location before it's lost forever. Along the way, they encounter dangerous obstacles and face ...

Frankie Sparrow is always getting into trouble. This time he is paying the price ... It's the school holidays and instead of enjoying himself with friends, Frankie is being forced to get a job. It's a good thing he's going to work with his uncle, as a Private Investigator! With a nest-robber on the loose and a missing teacher to track down, Frankie and his Uncle Charlie have no time to waste. However, little does Frankie know that getting a job might just land him in the biggest trouble of his life! The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from Ewan McGregor,...

Enter the world of Ajay, Karan, and Sanjay, also known as AKS - the child prodigies and detectives of Great Mountain International School! Awarded by the Chief Minister of Karnataka for their thrilling adventures and maze-like case solving, these inseparable friends thrive on challenges. In "The Sivamudra Ghost Dance," the trio embarks on a seemingly ordinary school excursion to a power station near the small town of Sivamudra. But Sivamudra holds secrets, and what starts as a simple trip soon plunges AKS into a perplexing mystery. Whispers of ghosts and strange incidents surrounding the ...

Gewgaws are worthless trinkets . . . or are they? Perry Dobbs is a 13-year-old boy who only wants to play video games, never go outside, and avoid ‘The Dragon’ downstairs. Arvin Pewter’s smart, witty, and loves science and girls in equal proportions. He left for two years to live with his grandmother in Ireland, and he hasn’t seen Perry since. When a mysterious object pulls Perry and Arvin into a magical portal, they’re unwittingly thrust into a whirlwind adventure across time and space. The journey home will show the best and worst of each other and test the limits of their ...

Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr Daria Deerwin to join a research study on polar bears. How many times in life do you get a chance to come face-to-face with a real polar bear in the wild? Rafe is ready to find out! Alaska is pinkie-freezing, hair-freezing, snot-freezing cold, but Rafe might be headed for a meltdown. He's spending every waking moment with Penelope, who he definitely has a crush on, and a polar bear Dr Deerwin is tracking goes missing...with poachers on the tundra.

When 12 year old Zoe moves to a new town she stumbles upon an enchanted book in the attic of her new home Inside its glowing pages lies Haven Grove a magical realm where lost and forgotten things reside As Zoe starts reading the books unusual stories she discovers the power not only to find missing items but to reconnect missing pieces of herself On her first journey inside the himsical book world Zoe is determined to rescue her lost music box with the help of a new friend Sylphina the fairy Along the way they meet quirky characters navigate tricky places like Willy Sweet Shoppe and visit ...

The Quest for the Enchanted Ingredients Join Isla Thornheart—whimsical witch-in-training—and her sassy, talking cat Midnight in a potion-packed adventure bursting with laughter, mischief, and magical mayhem! When a mysterious letter invites Isla to the prestigious Annual Potion Making Competition, she’s thrilled—until she learns the real challenge: collecting three legendary ingredients scattered across the magical world. No pressure, right? With her trusty wand, a sauce-stained potion book, and a band of quirky companions—including a mischievous Snackaroo and the ever-...