A Junior Library Guild SelectionNew York Public Library's Children's Books: 100 Books for Reading and SharingHugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch. When their worlds collide, they become the unlikeliest pair of best friends.At the Academy for Curious Squidges, Hugo learns all manner of Sneaking—after all, the most important part of being a Sasquatch is staying hidden from humans. But Hugo d...

Outrageously funny and smart, this story of an obese boy who takes on his bullies is as heartwarming as it is clever.Twelve-year-old Owen Birnbaum is the fattest kid in school. But he's also a genius who invents cool contraptions, like a TV that shows the past. Something happened two years ago that he needs to see. But genius or not, there is much Owen can't outthink. Like his gym coach, who's on a mission to humiliate him. Or the way his Oreos keep disappearing fr...

Meet Otis Dooda, the boy with the unforgettable name and a knack for attracting hilarious misadventures in the big city!Yes, that's his real name. Go ahead and laugh – Otis has heard it all before, from "Otis Poopy Stink" to "Otis Toilet Twinkie." But there's more to Otis than his silly name. When he and his family (including their rat, Smoochie) move to New York City, things get pretty strange pretty fast. It all starts with Otis being cursed by a guy in a...

In this tale by the author of The Monster Detector, a Sasquatch and a human boy make a new friend while dealing with a curse and celebrating a birthday.When a tribe of Sasquatches flee from a mysterious curse, they take refuge in Hugo's home, Widdershins Cavern. These new Sasquatches look a bit . . . odd. For example, they all have unicorn horns on their heads! Always open to meeting new creatures, Hugo befriends one of these strange squidges, Nobb. Nobb o...

Is a serial killer capable of love?High school English teacher Gina Jablonski had better figure it out quick. Chained to a pipe in an abandoned building by her underage student, she needs to find Tito Hernandez' weakness before he kills her—by surrendering to her own dark desire.It starts with Tito's damn amber eyes. Those eyes promise rapture beyond anything the lonely Gina could imagine; able to fulfill her deepest need for passionate love. Those eyes pin her aga...

When catastrophe strikes during a blizzard, four developmentally disabled men who live in a group home are left unsupervised.The only staff member on duty dies and the residents must make life-and-death decisions with both heart-warming and tragic results. The Color of Snow examines the power of loving guidance and the unexpected capacity for growth.

A Sasquatch and a young boy deal with monsters, stereotypes, and cultural misunderstandings in this follow-up to Big Foot and Little Foot.Hugo is a young Sasquatch. Boone is a young boy. After an unlikely encounter, they've become an even unlikelier pair of best friends. After saving up his Monster Card wrappers, Hugo sends away for a special prize in the mail—a Monster Detector! Using the watchlike device, Hugo quickly spots a monster right in his own cav...

Ultra-snobby Clara Frankofile has everything an eleven-year-old girl could want. She’s fabulously wealthy, she lives alone in a penthouse apartment with its own roller coaster, and all of New York City is afraid of her! Each night at the Pish Posh restaurant, she watches the glittery movie actresses and princesses, and decides who is important enough to stay and who she will kick to the sidewalk in disgrace. But Clara’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that a peculiar mystery...

Book 5 in the charming chapter book series about the adventures of a human boy and a young Sasquatch—now in paperback!Hugo and Boone were having a bad case of Nothing-to-do-itis: They have free time but can't think of a single thing to do! Finally, they decide to head to Uncle Figgy's Toy Store, where they discover the legendary Mad Marvin presenting his new invention: the Marvelous Monster Magnet! The only problem is the toy costs twenty-five nubbins––a huge sum! ...

A human boy and young Sasquatch explore the mysterious woods in this adventure by the author of The Squatchicorns.It's a big day for Hugo, Boone, and the students at the Academy for Curious Squidges (a Squidge is a young Sasquatch). Today's the day they'll get their Bimbling Badge, which allows them to explore the North Woods on their own. But humans, snakes, and sinkholes aren't the only things they have to look out for! The legend of a lizard-like monste...

Magic and mystery abound when a young girl discovers a secret, parallel New York City that may help her find her missing brother in this middle grade fantasy adventure that’s a “thrilling page-turner” (Kirkus Reviews) for fans of Thirteen Witches and James Riley.Could lessons in magic make everything right again?Nell Batista has been in trouble one too many times. Now she’s down to her last chance—literally. Join the Last Chance Club or be...

From award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life.There are three things you should know about Piper Green:She always says what’s on her mind (even when she probably shouldn’t).She rides a lobster boat to school.There is a Fairy Tree in her front yard.Life on an island in Maine is always interesting. But when a new ...