Inspired by the artwork of Edward Gorey, Windblowne author Stephen Messer delivers a mock-Gothic tale about poor Yorick (alas!), son of the Gamekeeper at venerable Ravenby Manor, who meets an untimely demise—in chapter one! Worry not, dear reader, for Yorick returns in ghostly form, intent on revenge. In the course of his hauntings, however, ghostly Yorick discovers that all manner of otherworldy creatures inhabit the manor grounds, and that he has a part to play in saving not onl...

A high-flying fantasy adventure that will blow readers away!Every kite Oliver touches flies straight into the ground, making him the laughingstock of Windblowne. With the kite-flying festival only days away, Oliver tracks down his reclusive great-uncle Gilbert, a former champion. With Gilbert's help, Oliver can picture himself on the crest, launching into the winds to become one of the legendary fliers of Windblowne.Then his great-uncle vanishes during a battle with mysteri...

A modern-day classic underdog story to share with middle graders alongside such favorites as Wonder, Holes, and Bridge to Terabithia.Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida.Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for ye...

A mysterious prize inside a cereal box baffles Archie and his friends - and may be a bigger mystery than they realize! Next, a visit to the toy store is a trip down memory lane, and a look into the future for Archie's dad! Plus, the roots of the Archies band are revealed in a rockin' Little Archie tale! PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

Witches are real—and each of us may be one—in this all-new paranormal suspense novel from#1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike.Heading off for a weekend in Las Vegas with her friends, Jessie Ralle has only one worry—how to make it through the road trip in the same car with her Ex, Jimmy Kelter. The guy who broke her heart five months ago when he dumped her for no reason. The guy who’s finally ready to tell her why he did it, because he want...

A thrilling amusement park ride turns diabolically deadly in this Hardy Brothers adventure—a fresh approach to a classic series.Joe and Frank Hardy are attending the season’s opening night at Funspot, a local amusement park that’s been declining for years, but that recently got new owners and a facelift. Their friend Daisy’s family has everything riding on Funspot’s success: If the revamped park is a failure, her family will be broke! At first, an exhilarating new ...

From award-winning author Sally Nicholls, her debut novel about a boy's last months with leukemia. 1. My name is Sam. 2. I am eleven years old. 3. I collect stories and fantastic facts. 4. I have leukemia. 5. By the time you read this, I will probably be dead. Living through the final stages of leukemia, Sam collects stories, questions, lists, and pictures that create a profoundly moving portrait of how a boy lives when he knows his time is almost up.

Ahoy, Archie fans! Set sail for adventure in this 100+ digital exclusive! Watch as the Riverdale crew dig for treasure, dress as pirates, and daydream about sailing the seven seas. Will Betty & Veronica be able to get rid of a pirate ghost that's fallen in love with them? Will Little Archie escape the clutches of the nefarious Blackbeard? Has Veronica stumbled upon a chest of cursed pirate treasure? Take off that eyepatch and start readin', or you'll walk the plank, matey!

The debut of a phenomenal new middle-grade talent.It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime.In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook. He dreams of climbing a mountain one day.But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better...

Darkly romantic and entirely enchanting, this reimagining of The Nutcracker from New York Times bestselling author Claire Legrand brims with magic, love, and intrigue—and “includes a Victorian mob princess/warrior heroine, an alternate New York City, steampunk faeries, and an epic multigenerational battle” (Kirkus Reviews).After her mother is brutally murdered, seventeen-year-old Clara Stole is determined to find out what happened to her....

A page-turner packed with action and redemption by legendary short-stop and a veteran sportswriter Cal Ripkin.Robbie Hammond is the hardest throwing pitcher in the Babe Ruth League. But what good is all that heat when he can't seem to find the plate? With Robbie struggling, the Orioles are suffering through a nightmare season, still looking for their first win. Robbie's teammates are whispering that the only reason he's even pitching is that he's the coach's kid. T...

As with many of Kingston's works, "Adventures in the Far West" likely follows the journey of adventurous characters as they explore and encounter various challenges in the American West during the 19th century. The novel may include elements such as exploration, encounters with Native American tribes, and the struggles of pioneers in the rugged frontier.William Henry Giles Kingston was a prolific British author known for his adventure novels, especially those aimed at young readers. His wo...