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Molly and the Twin Towers: A 9/11 Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Jessika FleckLife in lower Manhattan is normal for Molly, her dads, and younger sister. But on September 11, 2001, everything changes. Molly and her younger sister, Adeline, are at school when the first plane hits the World Trade Center. When the Twin Towers fall, the city is thrown into chaos. Papa, a pilot, is flying, Dad can’t be reached, and Gran, an EMT with the New York Fire Department, is at Ground Zero. It’s up to Molly to find her sister and navigate a city she no longer recognizes.
New in Town (Ravens Pass)
by Steve BrezenoffA golem is sent to protect Andy from a bully. How can he stop the monster?
Half-Pipe Panic (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)
by Jake MaddoxPayton Park is a snowboarding artist. He's wowed many crowds with his incredible half-pipe stunts. But during a major competition, he falls hard while trying to pull off his biggest trick yet. Unfortunately, his main rival recorded his wipeout and put it on the Internet for all to see. Now the embarrassing moment keeps replaying in his mind. It's messing with his concentration and he can't seem to land any of his tricks. Can Park shake off his fears in time to nail his special move at the next big event? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike.
Face the Music (Victoria Torres, Unfortunately Average)
by Julie BoweFor Victoria Torres, middle school band is a completely average experience. So when her band director asks for a volunteer to play the band's new piccolo, Victoria sees it as her shot to shine.
The Cursed Stage (Snoops, Inc.)
by Brandon TerrellSomething strange is happening at the Fleischman Middle School Theater. During the drama team's play practices, lights are flickering, sets and props fall over, and strange sounds are heard. Some people think the theater is haunted by a ghost. But when things start getting dangerous, the Snoops, Inc. team decides to find out what's really going on. Will the kid detectives be able to solve the case? Featuring a diverse cast of inner-city youth, this Snoops, Inc. mystery will be sure to keep struggling readers turning the page to find out!
Lost Island (Ravens Pass)
by Steve BrezenoffTwo boys wreck their boat on a creepy island and it seems to hold mysteries.
Constance and the Dangerous Crossing: A Mayflower Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Julie GilbertFifteen-year-old Constance is looking forward to a new life in the New World. There’s nothing left for her in England—no family and no future. She agrees to set sail on the Mayflower, along with her employer. But the ocean crossing is harder than anyone anticipated, and the journey is riddled with dangerous obstacles. Will Constance live to see the New World, or will she and the other passengers be lost at sea?
Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass: A World War II Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Emma Carlson BerneIn the late summer and early fall of 1938, ten-year-old Ruth Block, along with her father, mother, and best friend, Miriam, must navigate the increasing pressure placed on the Jewish population in Frankfurt, Germany. Ruth grows more worried by the day. Her father's stationery store is shut down; she and Miriam are belittled on the street; their school is closed. Then one night in November, the family's apartment is broken into. Ruth's father is dragged into the square and arrested, along with hundreds of other Jewish men. Ruth, her family, her friends, and her community struggle to survive the fiery night and the terrifying, uncertain future ahead of them. Featuring nonfiction support material, a glossary, and reader response questions, this Girls Survive story takes readers to Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, one of history's most important moments.
Tiki the Cockatoo (My Furry Foster Family)
by Debbi Michiko FlorenceTiki the cockatoo is the Takano family's newest foster pet and thanks to her ear-splitting screeching, the entire neighborhood knows it! Eight-year-old Kaita has to pull out all the tricks to keep the feathered squawker calm and content and find Tiki a forever home before everyone goes crazy! Giggle-inducing illustrations and 1st-person narration bring this noisy early chapter-book adventure to life.
Attack of the Mud Creatures (Spine Shivers)
by J. A. DarkeAfter a mudslide devastates the neighborhood of Winston Hills, no one expects it to get worse. When fifteen-year-old Greyson Bennell joins the volunteer cleanup effort, he thinks he'll excavate some belongings and head home. But when his best friend Trevor goes missing, Grey starts to realize that the people around him are acting strangely . . . and it might have something to do with the mud that surrounds them.
Birthday Glamour! (Victoria Torres, Unfortunately Average)
by Julie BoweMost years, Victoria Torres loves the family birthday party she shares with her grandmother. But now that she's turning twelve, the family party seems completely average.Victoria has to choose: friends or family?
Zombie Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! (Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!)
by Michael Dahl Megan Atwood Benjamin Harper Laurie SuttonAn anthology of terrifically terrifying zombie stories for young horror fans! Hold on to your socks…and BRAINS!! Is a new video game turning everyone into zombies? Will zombie frogs transform science class into a deadly experiment? Can anyone escape Dr. Frankenstein’s purr-fectly petrifying cat?! Discover the answers to these creepy questions and more in this collection of eight zombie stories that’ll have you scared stiff. Featuring four scream-worthy horror writers—including bestselling author Michael Dahl—this anthology is an absolute must-have for young horror lovers, including fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series. The perfect Halloween—or anytime—gift! Other Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Ghost Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Monster Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Sorcery Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!
Faith and the Camp Snob (Team Cheer)
by Jen JonesFaith, the new girl, knows she's not the typical cheerleader. She's lanky, shy, and avoids the spotlight. When she goes to cheer camp, her snobby teammate stops at nothing to embarrass her. To shine on her new squad, Faith will have to learn to lean on her friends and believe in herself.
Vampire Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! (Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!)
by Michael Dahl Megan Atwood Benjamin Harper Laurie SuttonA bloodcurdling collection of vampire stories for young horror fans! BEWARE . . . The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Does a creepy librarian prefer blood over books? Is a girl’s cuddly cat a fur-ocious feline? Can a young boy escape a popular amusement park run by real-life vampires? Discover the answers to these terrifying questions and more in this collection of eight vampire stories that’ll have you scared stiff. Featuring four scream-worthy horror writers—including bestselling author Michael Dahl—this anthology is an absolute must-have for your next campout, sleepover, or Halloween party. Perfect for fans of genre classics—such as Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series—and any seeker of nightmare-fuel. Other Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Apocalypse Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Cryptid Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Monster Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Ghost Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Sorcery Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Zombie Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! Paranormal Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!
The Voyages of Odysseus
by Blake HoenaOdysseus was set to return home after the Trojan War, but his journey was far from over. Over 10 years, Odysseus and his men encountered a monstrous Cyclops, beautiful and deadly Sirens, and many more dangers on his way back to Ithaca to take his place as king. Follow Odysseus' exciting adventure in graphic novel format.
Turkey Hunt Tradition (Wilderness Ridge)
by Monica RoeTwelve-year-old April Clark is passionate about two things: woodworking and hunting, both skills learned from her beloved grandfather. But this year, GrandJack is recovering from a health problem and can’t join the trip to turkey camp. He tells her that a different sort of trip can still be great and gives her his prize box call to bring for luck. On the day of the hunt, April is determined to land the biggest, best tom she can. But her insistence on only getting the best turkey leads her to make a big mistake. Suddenly, the huge gobbler she’s bagged doesn’t seem quite so perfect. To make things right with GrandJack—and herself—April will have to figure out if different can still be good, and whether perfect really is best.
Zeke Meeks vs the No-Fun Fund-Raiser (Zeke Meeks)
by D. L. GreenAs a rule, school fund-raising is no fun. But Zeke Meeks is determined to become the best fund-raiser around. After all, the student who sells the most cake mixes will win four tickets to Thrillsville amusement park. There's just one problem. Zeke is a terrible salesperson. Maybe his great grandma can teach him a thing or two about selling.
El lanzador bajo presión (Jake Maddox en Español)
by Jake MaddoxAllen's grandpa has never missed a baseball game until tonight. While Allen plays his most important game ever, Grandpa fights for his life at the hospital. Allen wants to win the game for his grandpa, but he's facing his biggest challenge, Hank "The Tank" Steele.
Tiro libre (Jake Maddox en Español)
by Jake MaddoxSince Derek is the tallest kid on his basketball team, his coach decides to have him play center instead of Jason. Derek thinks this is a lucky break, until Jason stops passing the ball to him.
Esports Revolution (Video Game Revolution)
by Daniel MauleónEver since people have played video games, there has been competition. Today Esports is an intense matchup. Teams and athletes from all over the world competing for prize money while audiences watch and cheer. Find out what else makes this sport such a success.
Fearless Freddie (Adventures at Hound Hotel)
by Shelley Swanson SaterenIt's a dark and stormy day at Hound Hotel, and twins Alfie and Alfreeda both feeling a little nervous. Even worse, every boom of thunder makes their guest, Freddie the beagle, howl like crazy. Not only are his howls annoying, he's scaring the other dogs! Which twin can act brave enough to calm down Freddie?
The Frog Prince: An Interactive Fairy Tale Adventure (You Choose)
by Blake HoenaHave you ever wondered how the prince became a frog? Find out what happened from the green guy himself. Or hear the fairy's side of the story. Hop your way through three twisted takes on the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after?
Murray the Ferret (My Furry Foster Family)
by Debbi Michiko FlorenceSince the Takano family's new foster pet, Murray the ferret, arrived at their house, all sorts of things have gone missing: shoes, jewelry, keys, coins . . . Although eight-year-old Kaita enjoys solving the mysteries, she worries that finding a forever home for the lovable furry bandit will be near impossible! Playful illustrations and lots of sleuthing fun make this chapter book a treat for animal lovers and mystery fans alike.
Beware! (The Complicated Life of Claudia Cristina Cortez)
by Diana GallagherJenny Pinski is the biggest bully at Pine Tree Middle School. Claudia is paired up with her for a science project. Some of Jenny's ideas are awful, but Claudia is afraid to disagree with Jenny. Is her project doomed, or will Claudia find out there's more to this bully than bullying?
Ashley Goes Viral (Sleepover Girls)
by Jen JonesAnyone who knows Ashley knows she is super-serious about her blog, Magstar, and now she has taken it up a notch with her new YouTube channel! Making the fashion and beauty videos is a total blast, and when one of her videos gets featured on a major teen mag website, she goes from amateur to overnight online celeb. Suddenly all of the older girls at school want to be her BFF. But with everything going on, can she still find time to juggle school, family, and most of all, the Sleepover Girls?