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The Elementia Chronicles: Quest for Justice (Elementia Chronicles #1)
By Sean Fay Wolfe. 2015
Introducing an unofficial Minecraft-fan adventure series inspired by the bestselling game!Fans of the bestselling video game Minecraft, middle grade readers,…
and action-adventure story enthusiasts of all ages are about to embark on an exciting journey that will take them far beyond the world they know.Dark forces are at work on the Elementia server, and when new players Stan, Kat, and Charlie arrive on the scene, they quickly find themselves in peril. Targeted by more experienced players, the noobs must band together against the king, battle the natural forces of the game, and unravel the mysteries of Elementia in the name of justice.Written when he was sixteen, Sean Fay Wolfe's Quest for Justice is the debut novel by an unstoppable young storyteller and the first book in The Elementia Chronicles trilogy.Disclaimer: This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Mojang AB, Microsoft Corp. or any other person or entity owning or controlling any rights to the Minecraft name, trademarks or copyrights. Minecraft is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.Train I Ride (Penworthy Picks Middle School Ser.)
By Paul Mosier. 2017
4 starred reviews! "Heartbreaking, hilarious, and life-affirming" (Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson and Threads)Rydr is on a train heading…
east, leaving California, where her gramma can’t take care of her anymore, and traveling to Chicago, to live with an unknown relative. She brings with her a backpack, memories both happy and sad, and a box containing something very important. As Rydr meets her fellow passengers and learns their stories, her own story begins to emerge. It’s one of sadness and heartache, and one Rydr would sometimes like to forget.But as much as Rydr may want to run away from her past, on the train she finds that hope and forgiveness are all around her, and most importantly, within her, if she’s willing to look for it.From Publishers Weekly Flying Start author Paul Mosier comes a poignant story about a young girl’s travels by train from Los Angeles to Chicago in which she learns along the way that she can find family wherever she is. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Sharon Creech.Mutant Bunny Island: Buns of Steel (Mutant Bunny Island #3)
By Obert Skye. 2019
No matter how many times Perry Owens saves Bunny Island from a hare-rrificly evil plot, another rabbit-filled crisis lurks around…
the corner! Join Perry on his adventures in the final book of this hilariously inventive trilogy from Obert Skye, author of the bestselling Leven Thumps series.Perry’s return to Bunny Island just isn’t going as planned at all. His uncle Zeke is tied up at his new job, and his best friends Juliet and Rain are too busy to notice the island’s sudden spike in really angry rabbits.But when Perry makes the hare-raising discovery that these dastardly bunnies are actually robot rabbits, he realizes it’s up to him to figure out who is behind these buns of steel.Time is running out for Perry and his pals as thousands and thousands of rabbit holes are springing up across the island, threatening to tear it apart.Join Perry and his friends as they try to get to the bottom of what’s destroying Bunny Island in this hilariously harrowing bun-tastic adventure from beloved author Obert Skye.The Land of Roar (Land of Roar #1)
By Jenny McLachlan. 2019
Everyone remembers their secret imaginary world…but what if you discovered that yours was real? When Arthur and Rose were little, they…
were the heroes of Roar, a magical world they invented where the wildest creations of their imaginations roamed. Now that they’re eleven, Roar is just a distant memory. But it hasn’t forgotten them.When their grandfather is spirited away into Roar by the villain who still haunts their nightmares, Arthur and Rose must go back to the world they’d almost left behind. And when they get there, they discover that Grandad isn’t the only one who needs their help.This enchanting, action-packed novel is perfect for readers who’ve always dreamed of exploring Narnia and Neverland.Yo Ho Ho!
By Marjorie Newman. 1996
Class 4 have a very strange new teacher. Mr Cutlass wears a spotted scarf around his neck and has a…
parrot on his shoulder. Could he possibly be a . . . pirate? And can Class 4 help him solve a secret message that could lead to hidden treasure?The World's Scariest Jokebook
By John Byrne. 2001
A hilarious collection of jokes about all things spooky and scary; including witches, ghosts, vampires, werewolves and other horrible creatures.…
Hundreds of original jokes and cartoons, as well as fun features and mad ads, all given the distinctive John Byrne treatment.My Wild Family
By Laurent Moreau. 2015
Sometimes there's more to family than meets the eye....Animals of all kinds take center stage in this unique exploration of…
a very unusual family. An older brother is strong and respected, just like an elephant. A mother is stately and beautiful, but she prefers not to stand out—a tall feat for a giraffe! How are animals like humans, and humans like animals? Readers of all ages will delight in Laurent Moreau's richly rendered, thought-provoking illustrations, and then they will entertain perhaps the most wildly illuminating question of all: What makes you special? Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Who Done It?
By Olivier Tallec. 2015
In this charming ebook, each page asks the reader a question about the lineup of characters featured on the spread.…
Sharp eyes and keen observation are necessary. There's only one right answer, and it's not always easy! Kids will love learning early concepts like expressions and positions as a natural consequence of their hunt for clues in the details of the lineup. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Ninja Baby
By David Zeltser. 2015
From the day she was born, Nina was a ninja baby. She obliterated her applesauce. She concealed herself at bath…
time. And she was training herself in advanced infiltration (of movie night). Nina wants to do everything by herself, until the day her parents bring home a Kung Fu Master (a baby brother). Now with a sibling, Nina will face the one thing she cannot do alone: be part of a family. With verve and humor, David Zeltser and Diane Goode tell the story of an unusually gifted child, and the family that is more than a match for her. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Sea Bones
By Bob Barner. 2015
Author and illustrator Bob Barner makes waves with his signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations in this lush picture book…
about the sea. Filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, plus an underwater informational chart, Sea Bones will make young readers want to dive right in! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Rude Cakes
By Rowboat Watkins. 2015
Who knew that cakes were so rude?! In this deliciously entertaining book, a not-so-sweet cake—who never says please or thank…
you or listens to its parents—gets its just desserts. Mixing hilarious text and pictures, Rowboat Watkins, a former Sendak fellow, has cooked up a laugh-out- loud story that can also be served up as a delectable discussion starter about manners or bullying, as it sweetly reminds us all that even the rudest cake can learn to change its ways. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Windy Webley
By K M Peyton. 1997
Webley is a fine black army horse, ridden by a soldier called Fred. But he is not a very GOOD…
army horse. When he gets bored, he crosses his eyes, drops his ears out sideways and hangs his tongue out. And when he gets very bored, he lifts his tail and makes a very rude noise . . .A delightful and light-hearted horsey tale, perfect for young readers.Wicked Day!
By Rob Childs. 2002
What a wicked day!Join in all the fun and games of Sports Day. Bradley and his mates are out to…
make it a very special day. But why can't Jagdish take part? What's happened to the Cup? And why does the school's grumpy old caretaker think it's a dog's life?On your marks - Get set - Go!Wicked Catch!
By Rob Childs. 2003
It's summer and so Bradley, Jagdish, Suresh and Shannon are playing rounders! Who will be the best fielder - could…
it be Dylan the dog? A Sports Special story from Rob Childs, featuring the characters from Wicked Day!How to Read a Story
By Kate Messner. 2015
Step One: Find a story. (A good one.)Step Two: Find a reading buddy. (Someone nice.)Step Three: Find a reading spot.…
(Couches are cozy.)Now: Begin.Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel chronicle the process of becoming a reader: from pulling a book off the shelf and finding someone with whom to share a story, to reading aloud, predicting what will happen, and—finally—coming to The End. This picture book playfully and movingly illustrates the idea that the reader who discovers the love of reading finds, at the end, the beginning. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Farewell Floppy
By Benjamin Chaud. 2015
It was the perfect plan: abandon pet rabbit Floppy in the woods and take a giant leap toward adulthood. Having…
a bunny that moonlights as a best friend is for babies, right? It's better to cut a pet loose, make new human friends, and not be so dependent on a floppy-eared fur ball bent on chewing electrical cords, right? If saying good-bye to Floppy is required to grow up, why does life without Floppy seem so wrong? From Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator of The Bear's Song and The Bear's Sea Escape, comes this unforgettable, thought-provoking picture book about the power of unlikely friendships. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Big Bear Little Chair
By Lizi Boyd. 2015
In this artful and deceptively simple book, master book creator Lizi Boyd is at it again. Using her inimitable style…
to expand upon a familiar concept, she has created a compendium of unexpected opposites that is also a charming and emotionally warm story about Big Bear, little bear, and the stories that bring them together. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.Nauvoo: Mormon City on the Mississippi River
By Raymond Bial. 2006
In 1839, persecuted Mormons fled Missouri, across the Mississippi River, seeking freedom from violence. They hoped to find a safe…
haven on the banks of the river in an Illinois city that they called Nauvoo, “the city beautiful.”The Mormons did not flourish for long in Nauvoo. In neighboring cities some grew resentful of the prosperity that Joseph Smith and his people were enjoying. Religious misconceptions further fueled hostility toward the Mormons. Would the oft-persecuted Mormons have to flee their city beautiful?Through poignant writing and photographs of Nauvoo today, Raymond Bial tells the story of the city that many Mormons consider to be the wellspring of their religion.Twice Upon a Marigold: Part Comedy, Part Tragedy, Part Two (Upon A Marigold Ser.)
By Jean Ferris. 2007
Since Queen Olympia's fateful fall into the river, newlyweds Christian and Marigold have been living happily ever after. And they…
had every intention of keeping it that way--until they find out that Olympia may not be as gone as they thought. Turns out Olympia is alive and well in a faraway village, having lost her memory after her ill-timed tumble. But one day she awakes and remembers her previous glory as queen. Accompanied by Lazy Susan (Sleeping Beauty's slacker sister) and Stan Lucasa (a gentleman with a surprising destiny), Olympia returns, determined to take back the kingdom. Yet, thanks to a cast of familiar characters, grabbing the throne may not be as easy as Olympia thinks!The Luck Uglies: Rise of the Ragged Clover (Luck Uglies #3)
By Paul Durham. 2016
In this exhilarating conclusion to the critically acclaimed Luck Uglies series, the final battle between the Luck Uglies and the…
treacherous Fork-Tongue Charmers comes to Rye O’Chanter’s doorstep.Filled with adventure, humor, and a hint of magic, this middle grade fantasy series is an irresistible cross between Chris Colfer’s Land of Stories series and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon.When Rye finally travels back home to Village Drowning to help her father with his plan to defeat the Luck Uglies’ bitter rivals, she finds it in shambles. The monstrous Bog Noblins now raid the streets at night. And people are afraid to leave their houses because no one is around to protect them.Rye soon realizes she can’t wait for the adults to sort everything out, so she enlists her friends to come up with a plan. A plan that could change everything for Drowning . . . because the only way to save her village may just be to destroy it.The Luck Uglies was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book as well as a New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing, and it won the Cybil Award for Middle Grade Speculative Fiction and a Sunshine State Young Readers Award.