Kids Fiction

Tom Angleberger scored two critical and popular hits with his Star Wars–inspired The Strange Case of Origami Yoda and Darth Paper Strikes Back. In the hilarious Fake Mustache, young Lenny Flem Jr.’s friend Casper disguises himself with a shockingly convincing handlebar mustache and begins robbing banks, quickly amassing a fortune. Setting his sights on the presidency, Casper is working on plans for world domination—and only Lenny stands in his way.

Three friends. One train. A journey through time they never expected—and might not escape. Trevor Hollings thinks his life is completely ordinary. His neighborhood is boring. School is the worst—especially history class—and nothing exciting ever happens. But when Trevor, Becky, and Andrew stumble onto a mysterious train in the middle of the night, they’re thrown headfirst into a wild adventure through the past. From the dangerous gold rush camps of the 1840s to the sweltering bakeries of 19th-century New York, and even into the shadowy tunnels of a deadly train disaster, the kids ...

From hippo attacks on the Okavango River to Chitina headwaters in Alaska, this audiobook is full of raging rivers and thrilling adventures. With gripping - and true - stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, White Water! will have you on the edge of your canoe - er, seat.

Too many zombies! Jeff and friends are running out of time. The villagers in the bunker are running out of food. But the zombie horde surrounding the bunker is growing thicker every day. Can Jeff, Zion and Lila win the ultimate battle? Jump into this continuing tale of adventure Today! Disclaimer: This book is an unofficial Minecraft book, a work of fan fiction. It is not endorsed, authorized, licensed, sponsored, or supported by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other entity owning or controlling rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Tags: Great Minecraft Books for Kids...

In this elegant dual narrative, Essie is a 13-year-old girl feeling glum about starting a new school after her professor dad takes a temporary teaching position in a different town. She has 110 days here and can't wait for them to end. Then she meets Ollie: delicate, blue eyes, short hair, easy smile. At first, Essie thinks she has a typical crush on a beautiful boy. But as her crush blossoms, she soon realizes that Ollie is not a boy or a girl, but gender nonbinary.

An epic clash between the forces of light and dark, between the Galactic Republic and the Separatists, between brave heroes and brilliant villains, the fate of the galaxy is at stake in the Emmy Award-winning animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In this exciting anthology, 11 authors who are also fans of the series bring stories from their favorite show to life. Gathered here are memorable moments and stunning adventures, from attempted assassinations to stolen bounties, from lessons learned to loves lost.

It's Miles' and Niles' final year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and the Terrible Two have one goal: an epic prank. Something big, something brilliant, something that will leave a lasting legacy at their school. It should be easy-peasy for these experts, especially now that their principal has gone from archnemesis to pranking protege. But their smooth sailing gets downright bumpy when they find out that the new superintendent is none other than Bertrand Barkin, their principal's father...and their sworn enemy.

Imagine a well-functioning world of steel and machinery where true life is impossible and perfection is the only result. In this world there are no mistakes, no feelings, and no questions. Until Soul arrives. Soul, the only robot in Roboland who somehow has feelings, ventures out to reawaken all the other robots. With his “impossible” four-pawed-friend, Nova, they prove that everything is possible. What might look like a middle-grade sci-fi book about robots, is a heartfelt and humoristic parody on modern society. Any child, and adult, who has ever felt like they didn’t belong, will ...

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales. The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.

These 19 Biblical stories are specifically written for a younger audience of 5 to 10 year-olds, including clear language and sets of questions at the end to improve understanding and comprehension of the important Biblical lessons and better understand Christian teaching and the Gospel.

A teen girl’s simulated trip to the moon takes a shocking turn in this unputdownable mystery suspense thriller full of jaw-dropping twists. Sixteen-year-old Lois and her mom, dad, and sister have signed up for a top-secret competition, hoping to win a life-changing prize. They have agreed to be locked in a state-of-the-art bunker with nine other families to go on a thirty-day simulated trip to the moon. During their "journey," their every move will be judged by anonymous evaluators. Families that don't have what it takes will be eliminated. Lois thought losing the competition was the ...

Finally in English! A different kind of SF story, with a very special heroine. Only ten years old, Tanit is a genius and the youngest astrobiologist in history. For that reason she has been authorized to journey to the newly founded colony of Thuis, fifty light-years from Earth. There she will finally join her mother, who left for the colony two years before. But Tanit has no idea of the terrible events looming in her future that will force her to fend for herself in a hostile universe. First book of the popular Spanish science fiction series "In strange orbits". This episode is included in...

Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel explores issues of race, class, and violence through the eyes of a wealthy Black teenager whose family gets caught in the vortex of the 1992 Rodney King Riots.

True friendship means never letting go. 11-year-old Madison had it all in Kent Cove, never expecting her life to change. But when she decides to break free from her toxic friendship with Lori, her life is met with new challenges. Madison discovers her new friends are true when they protect one another from a rabid dog and bullies at school. But Lori won’t go away. Madison struggles with pressure from Lori, who is eager to regain Madison's friendship. Will Madison ever open the friendship door for her again? This captivating story follows a young girl as she tackles the many challenges of ...

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...

Does your child struggle with winding down at bedtime? Do you wish you could turn storytime into a soothing, confidence-boosting experience? Make bedtime a breeze while helping your child with ADHD thrive! This heartwarming collection of bedtime stories is designed to celebrate your child’s unique mind, encourage self-confidence, and teach essential skills like focus, organization, emotional regulation, and success in school—all in a way that feels fun.

Eleven-year-old, Edmond Spencer's situation at the Thystlewicke School for Vampires becomes even more chaotic when his best-friend Crichton hires an immortal to be his bodyguard. Hinder, the elephant-headed immortal, with four arms and the ability to shift through dimensions, agrees to keep Edmond safe even from the Vampire Council! He can't even begin to imagine the trouble that will cause him. At least it is a minor distraction from the question of who his father is and whether or not the Council is going to make him a vampire as well. But around vampires, even a minor distraction can ...

The Wishing Glen was a secluded place in a far-off country where the rivers ran with silver mist and the heavens glittered like diamonds. Living there was a guardian the legendary old owl Orius, who watched out for the desires of the pure-hearted. Elias, a young lad from a little hamlet close to the glen, had grown up knowing the stories all his life. His one aim in his heart was to assist his poor sister Livia, who had been ill from birth. Though he did everything he could think of to heal her, nothing appeared to work.

Not all heroes have superpowers. Don't believe us? Well, Murph Cooper is living proof. Since becoming Kid Normal, he and the Super Zeroes have been catching baddies all over the place. But being a hero is about to get a whole lot harder.... Far away in a top-secret prison, the world's most feared supervillain has broken a 30-year silence. His first words? 'Bring Kid Normal to me!'

Part time travel, part crazy school, full-time fun! A fast-moving mystery adventure for children ages 8-14. When a mysterious package arrives in the mail with a tricorn hat and toy soldiers inside, fourteen-year-old Daniel, of course, tries on the hat. Now he's in for it because the hat won't come off and he must wear the hat to school! Daniel suddenly finds himself up against classroom bullies, Redcoats pounding on the schoolroom door, and his life turned upside down. Is his American history report really coming to life? How will Daniel and his friend Rebecca ever survive? This book ...