Old Kid Fiction

The Avery Diary: The Party Invitation! Hilarious Books for Kids 9-12 Middle school was supposed to be simple: survive classes, avoid humiliation, and maybe not trip over your own feet. But for eleven-year-old Avery, it’s more like a reality show called Surviving Middle School: Awkward Edition. With her besties Claire and Ellie dishing out constant warnings about her life choices, Avery is just trying to dodge gym class disasters, keep her locker shut, and avoid the cafeteria pizza (which might be alive). Then, the unthinkable happens—she gets invited to the birthday party. Not just any ...

Being the new kid is never easy… Morgan Jones has just moved to Kent Cove with her family. Moves are always tough but she tries to see it as a new adventure. Hopefully she’ll have no trouble fitting in with the other girls in her neighborhood. The bullying and harassment start right away, turning Morgan’s life into a nightmare. Even the girl Morgan thinks is the nicest acts mean to her. How can she stop the bullying when she did nothing wrong to begin with? Morgan’s mother gives her some faith-based advice and urges her not to fight back against bullies. But Morgan doesn’t see any...

Welcome to the warm, wild savanna—home to towering elephants, cheeky monkeys, and one remarkably determined dung beetle named Donald J. Dungbuster. With a heart as big as his favorite poop ball and a family that rolls right along beside him, Donald shows us that life, love, and legacy can all be built on even the messiest of foundations. From monsoon floods to beetle bake-offs, elephant encounters to poop-powered parades, this is a story of resilience, laughter, and one quirky beetle’s quest to feed his family, win big, and always roll with purpose. Perfect for young readers with ...

Join Nate the Great and his trusty companion, Sludge, in solving the greatest mysteries a boy could search for. In this collection, Nate hunts down a lost grocery list, a favorite stamp, a genius pet, a beach bag, a yucky valentine, second base, and an evil, book-destroying monster.

Here’s the ultimate joke book for 9-year-olds who love to laugh!Want to make your nine-year old laugh like a hyena? Looking for a clean, family-friendly joke book for kids eight to ten? Are you out of dad jokes and need a new batch of silly jokes for nine-year-old boys and girls? We’ve got a batch of freshly-baked, hysterical jokes for kids eight-ten that will keep your young one engaged and entertained for hours!

Dear Girl, Do You Know That You Are Amazing? Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough? Maybe you think you’re not as sporty, smart, or brave as other children? Helen feels that way too sometimes. But as she goes on her adventures, she learns something amazing: being herself is exactly what makes her special. These stories are written just for you. Join Helen as she finds her courage, follows her dreams, and learns that being kind makes her strong. You’ll see how she helps her friends, tries new things, and discovers that her voice matters. Get ready for the adventure!

So if your child, nephew, family-friend or anyone you know can't get enough of WWII, this audiobook is perfect for them to not only discover some brand new history; but they'll also learn important morals of kindness, friendship, bravery, and doing the right thing.

WHAT IF YOU COULD BE A DOCTOR AT FOURTEEN YEARS OLD? Connor Hansen officially became a doctor two days ago--along with all of his friends. They are child prodigies who were selected at just three years old to undergo intensive medical training as part of a groundbreaking new experiment called Kid Docs. While navigating his first days as an emergency room doctor, fourteen-year-old Connor will experience his first pangs of love (toward a fifteen-year-old obstetrician, Cassie), deal with his explosive older brother (a sixteen-year-old heart surgeon), and try to figure out why his friendship ...

What if your wildest imagination... wasn’t imagination at all? Jacob and Isaac are just two curious brothers growing up in Darwin, Australia—until the night strange lights flash across the sky and a glowing crystal appears in their backyard. With the help of their wise grandmother and a set of forgotten journals, the boys uncover a secret that links them to an ancient race of star travelers—and a mother they barely remember. When they discover a hidden alien ship deep in the bush, their lives take a thrilling turn that rockets them beyond Earth and into the stars. But with discovery ...

The girl doesn't remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that she's from the Dragonfly Territories and that she's protected by the king. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home. The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. And stowing away is a difficult prospect - everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible.

Embark on an enchanting journey with Jack and the Wise Old Turtle in "The Wise Old Turtle Kids Stories Book," a captivating collection of bedtime stories that blend magic, wisdom, and adventure. In the heart of a mysterious forest, a young boy named Jack discovers a hidden pond and meets the Wise Old Turtle, a gentle and ancient guardian of the woods. Through fifteen beautifully crafted chapters, Jack and the turtle embark on a series of adventures that teach valuable life lessons and celebrate the beauty of nature.

Elevate your child's reading experience with this enchanting adventure that teaches the importance of appreciation. Follow Jorah on a thrilling quest where he discovers the magic of gratitude, friendship, and cherishing the present moment while unraveling the mysteries of time and technology.

Join the world's greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves three mysteries! Perfect for young listeners, this long-running chapter book series encourages children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve cases. Nate the Great, Where Are You?: Can a detective get a day off? Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, want to take a break from solving cases. So, they hide out in the woods. But soon, they hear familiar voices shouting, "Nate the Great, where are you?" There are many mysteries to solve!

Young listeners are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these audiobooks. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Somebody has been raiding Oliver's garbage can each night. How can Nate narrow the long list of suspects down to one? Nate the Great might just have to go under cover...under cover of the garbage can lid, that is!

A heart-stirring story about a woman’s need to come home…and the unexpected surprises and challenges she finds when she gets there…Mallie Westin was finally coming home. Ten years ago she packed up and with her children, left the only home she had ever known. Now she was coming back. The neighborhood was still the same with its charming small town feel. Very little had changed. It was still a small cluster of only a few homes that were long ago built by her parents and a few of their friends who wanted something different than what the big city in the distance offered. They’d found ...

This is a pleasant and inspirational story. Aida is an avid reader about to enter Sixth Grade. Her family moves to Nebraska where they buy a stately century-old home and some furniture including an antique desk from Ethel Tanner Ward, the elderly former owner who now resides in a nursing home. Aida begins to read to the old woman each day and learns that the old desk never revealed the surprise that was supposed to emerge on Miss Ward's 21st birthday back in 1943. Will Aida and her clever brother, Dawson finally solve the mystery of the old desk in the summer of 2015? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ...

When the championship trophy goes missing at Lincoln Middle School, everyone assumes it’s just a prank—until strange clues begin to surface. Students whisper about secret passages, tampered lockers, and a mysterious figure spotted near the gym. With the whole school in chaos and fingers pointing in every direction, the principal calls for calm. But one student refuses to let the mystery go unsolved. Atlas, a quiet seventh grader with a sharp mind and a secret identity, knows there’s more to the story than meets the eye. What no one realizes is that Atlas isn’t just smart—he’s an...

The Owl Express: Nate, the great detective, and his dog Sludge, hit the rails on their latest case. Their mission: To guard an owl named Hoot. Hoot belongs to Nate’s cousin, Olivia Sharp, and she thinks someone on the train might be out to get her feathered friend. Then Hoot disappears! The Tardy Tortoise: The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and someone is eating the flowers in Nate's garden. A green tortoise is slowly stepping across the lawn, and Nate is slowly following him. It may take all of Nate the Great's patience and sharp eyesight to find out slowly.

Gregory giraffe is the child who loves to play with his friends…but what happens when he finds himself misfit among his friends?

Who’s the straight laced muscular firefighter carrying the hurt kid Our Hero…. The Protective Argumentative Alpha Male who acts like he’s my Dad What size hose does he have underneath those bunkers Can he lay hose, extinguish my fire, and leave me wet? Remember You’re Here to start Over He’s A Single Dad with Daughters He cares for the small town and the problems brewing He commands authority, respect, and safety for his girls The Grumpy Wise Dad has me wanting to play house Forgiveness comes hard for putting his girls in harm's way