Early Fiction

Fancy Nancy's sister, JoJo, can really be a pest sometimes...like when she put Easter-egg dye in the kiddie pool and dunked Frenchy in it! But this time she's done something really bad, and Nancy is livid - that's fancy for tres angry and upset. JoJo drew a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier! Even worse, it's in permanent marker. That means it will never come out! When Mom suggests a fancy doll party to make Nancy feel better, Nancy is excited to accept. But what if the doll drama isn't over?

¡Ayuda! ¡Viene el lobo! ************************* Hace muchos años, en una tierra muy lejana Vivía la familia de un pastor que trabajaba de forma cotidiana Entre las montañas tan altas y las laderas tan empinadas Sus tres hijos mayores cuidaban de las ovejas mimadas.

La Abuela Marta ******************* Una mañana soleada; con el cielo iluminado, El gato negro y el blanco afuera habían caminado; Para calentarse en el sol; toda esa tarde aprovechaban, Y los últimos días calurosos de junio así disfrutaban.

Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum, and Nancy wants to be extra fancy for the occasion. After a bumpy bus ride, she doesn't feel very well. Luckily for Nancy, her teacher, Ms. Glass, has a few fancy tricks of her own. Nothing can keep Nancy from making this trip magnifique! (That's a fancy French word for great!)

King Edwin Flashypants is back for his fourth hilarious adventure! Minister Jill has a secret. And it's something to do with the weird meadow in Edwinland. King Edwin always thought Minister Jill was a bit boring, like most grown-ups, but when she is kidnapped, he realises that her past might actually be very exciting indeed....

The Evolutionary Bible explores biblical themes through the lens of evolutionary psychology to tell the story of mankind's ascendance from the viewpoint of our technological descendants looking back at us as their creators.

Ballet has never been fancier! Fancy Nancy loves going to ballet class with her best friend, Bree. But when she realizes that her dad and the rest of her family have a lot to learn about ballet, she has a fabulous idea! What if she opened her own ballet school?

Sometimes…especially when least expected…love is simply meant to be…A love story between two people who weren’t looking for love but found it when they least expected to, a mystery tragically rooted in their family’s history, and a dog who loves his new home… Emma just wants the quiet and peace she needs to do her work. She believed her new home was perfect and exactly suited for what she needed…then soon found out it was far from perfect and not at all what she expected. Lucas Patterson took pride in his reputation for being calm under pressure and prepared for anything and ...

Herman findet sein Leben soweit ganz in Ordnung. Er mag die rothaarige Ruby, in deren Haar womöglich ein paar Vogelnester versteckt sind. Er mag seine Mutter, die mit ihrem lauten Lachen die Rathausuhr zum Stillstand bringen kann. Und seinen Vater, der als Kranführer bis ans Ende der Welt sieht. Doch dann gerät seine ganze Welt eines Tages ins Wanken: Herman hat eine seltene Krankheit und bekommt innerhalb weniger Tage eine Glatze.

Fancy Nancy can't wait to attend her uncle's wedding. She envisions the most exquisite celebration to take place - after all, she's never been to a wedding before. But when Nancy learns that her uncle and his fiancée, Dawn, are taking a more nontraditional route, she's afraid it won't be the fancy wedding she had hoped for.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a delightful adventure that celebrates creativity, friendship, and cultural expression! Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this charming story in the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series combines reading fun with valuable life lessons. When curious Imani and enthusiastic Tommy meet their friend Maya at their favorite front steps, they're surprised by her spontaneous singing. What begins as a regular day quickly transforms into an extraordinary adventure as the children discover the joy of self-expression through song, the cultural heritage of tap dancing,...

What Shall We Do Today? Adventures with Aunt Zara Perfect for classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, and independent reading for ages 6-9! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they embark on an unexpected adventure with Imani's fascinating chef aunt. When the three friends meet at their favorite front steps wondering what exciting activities await them, they never imagine the day will combine museums, cooking, and family fun all in one! In this delightful addition to the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series: Experience the wonder of International Museum Day...

What Shall We Do Today? Snips, Yips, and Marching Music Perfect for ages 6-9: Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most exciting adventure yet! What Shall We Do Today? Snips, Yips, and Marching Music is the latest installment in the beloved children's series that combines fun, friendship, and educational value in one delightful package. In this charming story, three best friends—curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya—embark on a surprise field trip to Greenleaf Garden Center where they discover the magic of seven special celebrations all happening on the same day: ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical learning adventure that brings four special celebrations to life in this engaging children's story for ages 6-9! In this latest addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the excitement of Project ACES Day (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), National Skilled Trades Day, Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day, and even National Roast Leg of Lamb Day - all in one action-packed school day! From exercising with millions of children worldwide to exploring diverse career paths with real-world ...

Take a break from videos and enjoy an uplifting historical novella about a loveable pixie. <>Summer of 1781<> Sweet, naïve — and psychic — pre-adolescent Jenny has just been adopted into a wonderful, yet different family. She knows Mommy and Grannie are from someplace where carriages fly in the air and books have moving pictures, but she doesn’t care if they’re odd – she loves them. Jenny’s adoring new parents try to educate the semi-feral youngster and protect her from problems that arise from growing up half-wild. However, no amount of love can prevent the chatty young girl ...

Welcome to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique! Here you can find the fanciest almost-new outfits, accessories, jewelry, and lots more. There's even a necklace with real rhinestones for sale. Ooh la la!

Sixty-eight years pass. On September 15th, 2015, an incident involving the Roswell wreckage escalates into a massive nuclear exchange between Russia and the United States, leaving five billion dead. Another eighty-three years have passed. It's 2098, and project T.I.T.O.R. is a reality. Hop machines are created by top quantum physicists Ephraim Caine, Jeff Waldron, and Rose Rios. These complex crafts are designed to do one thing: penetrate the time barrier. Time is short.

1911. As Emma packs her trunk to join the ocean liner Olympic as a stewardess, she dreams of earning enough to provide a better life for both her sisters. With their photograph tucked away in her luggage, she promises to be back soon - hoping that sickly Lily will keep healthy, and wild Ruby will behave. But neither life at sea nor on land is predictable, and soon the three sisters’ lives are all changed irrevocably.

Earl Marcus thought he had left the mountains of Georgia behind forever, and with them, the painful memories of a childhood spent under the fundamentalist rule of his father RJ’s church - a church built on fear, penance, and the twisting, writhing mass of snakes. But then an ominous photo of RJ is delivered to Earl’s home. The photograph is dated long after his father’s burial, and there’s no doubt that the man in the picture is very much alive.

Pearl the Magical Unicorn is the first audiobook in Sally Odgers' three-volume chapter book series, where the magical unicorn Pearl and her friends take on some of life's tough lessons with humor and heart. Meet Pearl. She is a magical unicorn. But Pearl doesn’t quite know how to use her magic. With the help of her friends, Tweet and Olive, can Pearl believe in her magical self? And what happens when Pearl and her friends stumble upon three naughty, stinky gobble-uns!?