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1-2 Punch: Four Arms and Wildvine (Ben 10)
By Patrick Spaziante, Wrigley Stuart. 2018
Two times the action, ten times the mayhem, and a billion chances for alien madness! Wildvine and Four Arms lead…
the charge in two intergalactic stories from Cartoon Network's Ben 10. Which alien's skills pass the ultimate test: tropical Wildvine or brawny Four Arms? Follow along in two super-special adventures as ten-year-old Ben takes each alien out for a spin. Worlds are threatened, villains are vanquished, and Ben only bungles up a handful of times!The Letter For The King
By Laura Watkinson, Tonke Dragt. 2008
SOON TO BE A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESA young messenger. A secret mission. A kingdom in peril.It is the dead of…
night. Sixteen-year-old Tiuri must spend hours locked in a chapel in silent contemplation if he is to be knighted the next day. But, as he waits by the light of a flickering candle, he hears a knock at the door and a voice desperately asking for help. A secret letter must be delivered to King Unauwen across the GreatMountains - a letter upon which the fate of the entire kingdom depends. Tiuri has a vital role to play, one that might cost him his knighthood.Tiuri's journey will take him through dark, menacing forests, across treacherous rivers, to sinister castles and strange cities. He will encounter evil enemies who would kill to get the letter, but also the best of friends in the most unexpected places. He must trust no one.He must keep his true identity secret.Above all, he must never reveal what is in the letter... The Letter for the King is the thrilling story of one boy's battle against evil, set in an enchanted world of chivalry, courage and true friendship.Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret
By Trudi Trueit. 2018
Adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers.Cruz leaves…
his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy with the world's leading scientists to become the next generation of great explorers. But for Cruz, there's more at stake. No sooner has he arrived at the Academy than he discovers that his family has a mysterious past with the organization that could jeopardize his future. In the midst of codebreaking and cool classes, new friends and augmented reality expeditions, Cruz must tackle the biggest question of all: Who is out to get him, and why? Readers can get in on the excitement with puzzles and codes embedded throughout.Uncertain Summer
By Jessica Lee Anderson. 2017
For decades, something has lurked in the swampy lakes of East Texas. When a TV show offers a million dollars…
to the person that can provide conclusive proof of the creature, Everdil, her brother, and two friends form a team to snap a picture of Bigfoot. But tracking a monster, especially one nobody's been able to catch, proves trickier than Everdil expected. With each new adventure, Everdil seems to create more problems with her friends and family than she solves. In the end, she has to hope that her brave, foolish actions will ultimately make things right with everyone, including Bigfoot. This book will remind readers that hope and loyalty are traits that we all share, no matter our size.The Lazy Dragon and Bumblespells Wizard
By Kath Boyd Marsh. 2016
For Cl'rnce, a perfect day would involve a nap, another nap, followed by dinner, and a nap. So what if…
he's the only dr'gon his age without a wizard partner or the ability to fly? That sounds like work, and Cl'rnce is opposed to all forms of work. Moire Ain, on the other hand, has never known anything except miserable, soul-crushing work. She has lived her whole life as a virtual slave to the evil Hedge Witch. When Moire Ain overhears Hedge Witch plot to have Moire Ain kill a king, the girl runs away with only a magic book, her pet raven, and a dream of someday becoming a Great and Mighty Wizard. Moire Ain hasn't even been gone a full day when she stumbles across an irritated Cl'rnce. Grudgingly, Cl'rnce has accepted a quest, and he now finds himself footsore, hungry, and trapped in a tree by a dragon slaying knight. With a bumbled spell, Moire Ain manages to save Cl'rnce's life. Unimpressed, Cl'rnce tries to get rid of the little wanna-be wizard so he can get back to his interrupted nap. However, Moire Ain has gotten a glimpse of a way to free herself from Hedge Witch for the rest of her life. Convinced now that she would make an excellent wizard partner, despite the bumbled spells, Moire Ain invites herself along on Cl'rnce's adventure.The Emerald Tablet
By Pj Hoover. 2008
Benjamin is different from other kids—he can read minds and use telekinesis. But it isn’t until he’s sent to summer…
school on a hidden, underwater continent that he learns the truth. It turns out, Benjamin isn’t really human at all—and the powers he thought made him special, just make him normal. But then the mysterious Emerald Tablet chooses him as its champion and he’s thrust into a mission to save the world.Amanda in England: The Missing Novel
By Darlene Foster. 2012
Amanda Ross is visiting England and taking in all the sights. She gets lost in the maze at Hampton Court,…
does some shopping at Harrods, meets the ravens in the Tower of London, explores Windsor Castle, and rides the London Eye. When she discovers a vintage book is missing from a collection, she is determined to find out who stole it. Amanda befriends a pair of tough teenagers from the streets of London, an elderly bookshop owner, and a big, friendly, clever, Maine Coon cat named Rupert. Follow Amanda through cobblestone streets, medieval castles, and underground tunnels in her quest to find the missing novel!Amanda in Arabia: The Perfume Flask
By Darlene Foster. 2010
Amanda Ross is an average twelve year old Canadian girl. So what is she doing thousands of kilometres from home…
in the United Arab Emirates? It's her own fault really, she wished for adventure and travel when she blew out those candles on her last birthday cake. Little did she know that a whole different world awaited her on the other side of the globe, one full of intrigue, mystery and folklore. A world with a beautiful princess, a dangerous desert and wonderful friends. Join Amanda on her first adventure as she discovers the secrets behind The Perfume Flask.The Spectacular Spencer Gray
By Deb Fitzpatrick. 2017
Spencer Gray is just an ordinary kid, but he manages to get in to some pretty extraordinary situations. Playing soccer…
at school with his mates he accidentally uncovers a sinister animal smuggling operation and rescues a super-endangered potoroo. But when the smugglers discover him trying to release the potoroo, he risks becoming super-endangered himself. Trussed up and left in the bush, he needs to use all his inner strength and ingenuity to break free and get help. With good friends and a great family to back him up, Spencer manages to triumph in the end. A page-turning adventure story for middle readers.To the Lighthouse
By Cristy Burne. 2017
Isaac arrives on Rottnest Island hoping for an awesome holiday adventure, but his mum would rather he stayed inside, where…
it's safe. Then Isaac meets Emmy. She's allowed to do whatever she wants – and she wants to have fun! With Emmy daring him on, Isaac's life gets more and more exciting. When Emmy suggests a midnight stalk to the salt lakes, Isaac knows his worrywart mum won't say yes – so he sneaks out. A junior novel about family, adventure and trust.The Smuggler's Curse
By Norman Jorgensen. 2016
Red Read's life takes an alarming turn when his mother sells him to an infamous smuggler plying his trade off…
the north-west coast of Australia in the closing days of the 19th century. From terrifying encounters with cut-throat pirates to battling the forces of nature in a tropical typhoon, from dining with head-hunting guerrillas to making meals of monkey stew, Red is in for a hair-raising adventure that may cost him his life.The Magic Fair
By Sally Morgan. 2010
Kayla could not be more excited to visit the carnival—a day filled with cotton candy and fun rides. But Kayla…
and her mean cousin Peter quickly discover that there's much more to be had at this particular festival. The sign at the entrance says “Magic Fair, Beware”—but will they? Humorous and imaginative, this beautifully illustrated story delivers a strong moral of not being greedy and looking out for others.Barlay!
By Cheryl Kickett-Tucker. 2010
Sometimes grown-ups tell scary stories to teach kids a lesson, but once in a while, those frightening yarns turn out…
to be true. When Sarah, Jay, and Rene wander off into the bush despite their Grandma’s dire warnings, they find out the hard way how real her fairy tale is. Combining a suspenseful adventure with a dose of good humor, this narrative features a valuable and traditional message of respect for the outdoors.Mystery at Riddle Gully
By Jen Banyard. 2012
Pollo di Nozi, a reporter-in-training, has a nose for news. Weird things are happening in Riddle Gully and Pollo smells…
a major scoop. With Shorn Connery, her sheepish sidekick, Pollo is determined to track down the truth. But is Will, the new boy in town, conspiring with the pushy mayor, the Graffiti Kid, and a strange Transylvanian to send her sniffing up the wrong trail? Suspensful and humerous, this book unravels the mysteries of Riddle Gully.Space Case (Moon Base Alpha #1)
By Stuart Gibbs. 2014
It's a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author of Belly Up…
and Spy School. Like his fellow lunarnauts--otherwise known as Moonies--living on Moon Base Alpha, twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is famous the world over for being one of the first humans to live on the moon. And he's bored out of his mind. Kids aren't allowed on the lunar surface, meaning they're trapped inside the tiny moon base with next to nothing to occupy their time--and the only other kid Dash's age spends all his time hooked into virtual reality games. Then Moon Base Alpha's top scientist turns up dead. Dash senses there's foul play afoot, but no one believes him. Everyone agrees Dr. Holtz went onto the lunar surface without his helmet properly affixed, simple as that. But Dr. Holtz was on the verge of an important new discovery, Dash finds out, and it's a secret that could change everything for the Moonies--a secret someone just might kill to keep...Naughtiest Girl 9: Naughtiest Girl Wants To Win (Enid Blyton's The Naughtiest Girl Ser. #Vol. 9)
By Enid Blyton, Anne Digby. 2000
Elizabeth is furious when a girl new to the sixth form becomes head girl over the obvious choice, her friend…
Emma. The new head girl, Kerry, is a young actress, and Elizabeth is convinced that all the seniors have been swayed by her acting skills, both on screen and at school. She knows the real Kerry is a nasty piece of work - but how can she prove it? Kerry is cleverer than Elizabeth thinks, and somehow she just manages to make the Naughtiest Girl look like a troublemaker... Bonus material in these new editions include: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton's experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author's life. Photos from Enid Blyton's younger days.The Player King
By Avi. 2017
From Newbery Award–winning author Avi comes the gripping and amazingly true tale of a boy plucked from the gutter to…
become the King of England.England, 1486. King Henry VII has recently snatched the English Crown and now sits on the throne, while young Prince Edward, who has a truer claim, has apparently disappeared. Meanwhile, a penniless kitchen boy named Lambert Simnel is slaving away at a tavern in Oxford—until a mysterious friar, Brother Simonds, buys Lambert from the tavern keeper and whisks him away in the dead of night. But this is nothing compared to the secret that the friar reveals: You, Lambert, are actually Prince Edward, the true King of England! With the aid of the deceitful Earl of Lincoln, Brother Simonds sets out to teach the boy how to become the rightful English king. Lambert has everything to gain and nothing to lose, or so he thinks. Yet in this dangerous battle for the throne, Lambert is not prepared for what’s to come—or for what it really means to play at being a king.Naughtiest Girl 10: Naughtiest Girl Marches On (Naughtiest Girl Ser. #Bk. 10)
By Enid Blyton, Anne Digby. 2014
Elizabeth is overjoyed to be appointed monitor again, especially when the new head-boy and girl have such exciting ideas. But…
one of the second form boys is slowly turning all the other boys against her, starting with a nasty note in her desk and ending with a false tip-off about a midnight pillow fight in the boys' dormitory. Can she find out who has a grudge against her - and why? Bonus material in these new editions include: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton's experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author's life. Photos from Enid Blyton's younger days.Naughtiest Girl 8: Well Done The Naughtiest Girl (Enid Blyton's The Naughtiest Girl Ser. #Bk. 8)
By Enid Blyton, Anne Digby. 2014
Elizabeth is desperate to play the piano in the end of school concert. Only one student can be chosen and…
her rival Arabella is practising hard! Elizabeth knows Arabella is very good - so she spends every waking minute practising. But exams are looming, and piano practice leaves Elizabeth with no time to revise . . . Will the Naughtiest Girl have to stay in First Form another year? Bonus material in these new editions include: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton's experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author's life. Photos from Enid Blyton's younger days.Naughtiest Girl 5: The Naughtiest Girl Keeps a Secret
By Enid Blyton, Anne Digby. 1999
Elizabeth intends never to be naughty again. But when John entrusts her with his secret, the naughtiest girl finds herself…
in deeper trouble than ever ... Bonus material in these new editions include: A rare, complete serial story about a very special school. An interview with Enid Blyton about her school days. Enid Blyton's experiences as a teacher. A timeline of the author's life. Photos from Enid Blyton's younger days.