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He came to Earth to observe. He didn’t expect to care. Felix Winters isn’t your average eleven-year-old. He’s not even human. Disguised as a boy and sent to Earth from the planet Bopton, Felix’s mission is simple: live among humans, study their behavior, and report back. But nothing could prepare him for life in an American middle school—where bullies roam, social rules make no sense, and doughnuts taste like heaven. As Felix navigates the chaos of locker rooms, cafeteria food, and suspicious custodians, he finds himself forming real friendships and questioning everything he’s ...

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-...

Jojo’s carefree childhood ended the day her daddy died, and her life began to spiral tragically out of control. One night, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Armed with a pair of scissors, she resolved to take charge of her future. Unfortunately, she soon found out that some things in life just can’t be determined by a thirteen-year-old orphan. She’s now living in her seventh foster home and is determined not to get attached to this new family. Will a persistent dachshund and some orange gumdrops lead her to find the happy future she longs for, or will some unwise ...

In Book 5 of the Survival Apocalypse series set in the Choccolocco Valley called "The Pig Men" we wrap up the Georgia War most pleasingly and introduce new and important hints as to the future of Jed. Later in Book 5, The Pig Men, Jed sets about to solve the long time mystery of dead babies found floating down the Choccolocco Creek. Beloved character, Ranger Reuben Sizemore accompanies Jed in his quest but he may wish he stayed home. He finds love, but at a steep price. Complicating matters Jed and his mentor Billy Rayburn have a "falling out". Jed suffers from growing pains. War chief of ...

Twelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new sixth-grade team at his middle school. Andrea Carillo has fought her way onto the squad, but the coach doesn’t think girls should play with boys, so she’s riding the bench with Jeff - even though she’s one of the best players.

Fearless Paths: Inspirational Sports Stories of Self-Discovery for Teens to Build Courage, Resilience, Friendship, and Unity is a heartwarming and empowering collection of short stories crafted especially for boys. Each story dives into the real emotions, challenges, and triumphs that come with growing up and discovering who you really are. Whether it’s stepping up for a teammate, conquering stage fright, surviving a weekend without screens, or learning to forgive, the characters in Fearless Paths show that true strength often comes from the most unexpected places. These realistic, ...

Zoey and the gang are back for another adventure in this exhilarating adventure story that takes you on a journey through time! In this thrilling book, Zoey, Noah, and Destiny travel back to Pompeii to find a hidden time crystal that can save the future from a fate worse than death, being frozen in time. As the kids navigate the bustling streets of Pompeii, they witness the city's vibrant culture and meet fascinating people, and get in a little bit of trouble. But as the ominous rumblings of Mount Vesuvius grow louder, the clock is ticking for the kids to find the crystal and escape before ...

There's a Black Mamba loose on Hamilton Island and George Bailey Associates Detectives are on the case. This time it's Sharon's turn to tell the story. The team now have George Bailey's old Model T Ice Truck to use in tracking down Margie the Mamba. Fans of the earlier George Bailey books will have fun as they follow George Bailey, Walt, Henry Lido and, of course, Sharon. The story is another fast paced search for the dangerous snake --- and a dangerous human.

In BILLY RICHMOND AND THE SOMETIMES SCARY FANTASY ADVENTURE, Young Billy Richmond and his friends stumble upon a book hidden away for ages, going back to the days of warlocks, mummies, and other frightening spooksters. Opening the book accidentally set loose a horrible curse and now it’s up to Billy to put the evil back in its leather-bound prison before his town (and possibly the world) goes up in smoke!

No teacher has ever liked Carter Avery. So he doesn’t expect that Ms. Olivia Krane will be any different. In fact, he heard the rumor that the new teacher—nicknamed Owl-livia, or the Owl, for short—can twist her head all the way round to catch any kid who’s up to no good. And since Carter has a hard time sitting still and not blurting stuff out, he’s sure he’s in for rough times being sent to the principal’s office. Making things worse: annoying know-it-all Missy Gerber is in his class! But the Owl knows just how to handle Carter’s energy, showing his classmates another side of him.

Lenny has no idea of the adventure he’s in for when his parents decide to take an extended research trip and sign him up for a boarding school in an old German castle. But even before leaving for the school, it seems like something is trying to prevent Lenny from going… Once he arrives at Shadowsnout Castle Academy, a couple more things become clear: (1) this is not your average school, and (2) Lenny is probably in some serious danger. Lenny needs an escape plan—and fast.

Joey Harker never wanted to be a leader. But he's the one everyone is looking to now that FrostNight looms, and he'll have to step up if he has any hope of saving InterWorld, the Multiverse, and everything in between.

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.

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...

Londyn and her friends have practiced several lockdown drills at their school to prepare them in the event of an emergency. But they never imagine they'd experience a real active threat and hostage situation on their campus, changing their lives and the lives of their classmates forever...

Every time violence erupts in the Middle East, Ida knows what's coming next. Some of her classmates treat her like it's all her fault—just for being Palestinian! In eighth grade, Ida is forced to move to a different school. But people still treat her like she'll never fit in. Ida wishes she could disappear. One day, dreading a final class project, Ida hunts for food. She discovers a jar of olives that came from a beloved aunt in her family's village near Jerusalem. Ida eats one and finds herself there—as if her parents had never left Palestine!

Meet Marie Lane: bookworm, master of awkward comebacks, and certified klutz. Gym class? A personal nightmare. Dodgeballs? Heat-seeking missiles. Ropes? Medieval torture devices. So when Oakwood Middle School announces a school-wide “Gauntlet Challenge” to crown the year’s top team, Marie has one goal: survive without face-planting in front of the entire school. But as she stumbles through obstacle courses, rope climbs, and dodgeball disasters, Marie discovers something surprising—teamwork is messy, bravery comes in weird shapes, and sometimes the best victories aren’t the ones you...

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 ...

Warning: Short Stories for Middle School Boys Only, Because Girls Have Cooties! is a captivating anthology of fifteen standalone stories, each one a unique exploration of youth, camaraderie, and the trials and triumphs of growing up. The book, penned by the talented Gene J. Miller, is a delightful blend of Tom Sawyer's mischief, Stand by Me's nostalgia, and The Sandlot's youthful exuberance.