In his fourteen years, Vincent Drear has been sure of a few of things. First, the world is going to end. And until it does, he has two jobs: saving souls and protesting movies about boy wizards. But Vincent wonders if there’s more to life than this. His suspicions are confirmed when he finds an elf at his school science fair. Vincent’s excitement fades, though, as the elf informs him that his family’s religion is right about one thing: the end of the world is coming—in forty-eight hours! V...

Book of Stuart, Chapter 1:10. 10 And, yea verily, Stuart did commit the Sin of Onan in the shower. And this was witnessed by his own brother who did cry out unto their mother. And there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth. 11 And the townspeople rose up against him and all Onaners, calling upon one another to tear the youthful sinners limb from unclean limb. And there was much pants wetting. 12 And lo, Stuart did join forces with the demon, Fon Pyre, and together they did set forth to d...

Boston Lefebvre, school bully and all around jerk, dies and finds himself in Hell. Not the fire and brimstone place he’d expected, Boston discovers Hell to be a centre for forced spiritual rehabilitation. Each damned soul must face five demons, who in turn will confront them with their five worst sins.Boston is less than enthusiastic about the process, especially when he discovers he’s being punished for the sins of Tony Smerle, a former friend. Tony, in cooperation with a demon na...

Bill O’Lannerman hadn’t had much luck with girls, and that luck doesn’t change when he begins dating a psychic named Lynn Woodslink. Childish, self-centred and a little bit nuts, Lynn can also lift and throw objects with her mind. Once he commits the unforgivable sin of breaking up with her, Lynn uses her power to put Bill into a world of pain. Aided by a club of spell-casting gamers, including a hideously disfigured former boyfriend of Lynn’s, Bill struggles to escape the fury of his girl...

The ultimate compendium to everyone’s favorite participants in the eternal battle between good and evil! Profiles of more than 1,000 mythic superheroes, icons, and their place in popular culture.Superhuman strength. Virtual invulnerability. Motivated to defend the world from criminals and madmen. Possessing a secret identity. And they even have fashion sense—they look great in long underwear and catsuits. These are the traits that define the quintessential superher...

This groundbreaking classic is now available in a special anniversary edition with bonus content. Winner of the Newbery Medal as well as the National Book Award, HOLES is a New York Times bestseller and one of the strongest-selling middle-grade books to ever hit shelves!Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been...

NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.Jokes for Minecrafters: Mobs, Creepers, Skeletons, and More is the second book in the Jokes for Minecrafters series, which boasts more than eight hundred jokes. The jokes inside poke fun at everything Minecraft from ghasts to Endermen. All of your favorite parts of the Minecraft game are included in the book and the jokes will make you giggle like you’ve never giggled before!Inside you will f...

Five paranormal tales of deadly danger and high school drama from New York Times–bestselling authors Stephanie Meyers, Kim Harrison, and others.Senior Prom is a magical night to remember in this short story collection. Authors Stephenie Meyer ( Twilight), Kim Harrison ( Once Dead, Twice Shy), Meg Cabot ( How to Be Popular), Lauren Myracle ( ttyl), and Michele Jaffe ( Bad Kitty) take prom mishaps to a truly hellis...

An African tightrope walker who can’t die gets embroiled in a secret society’s deadly gladiatorial tournament in this “bloodily spectacular” (Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights) historical fantasy set in an alternate 1880s London, perfect for fans of The Last Magician and The Gilded Wolves.As an African tightrope dancer in Victorian London, Iris is used to being strange. She is certainly an un...

This book, designed for kids ages 6-10, features true, character-building stories for kids to enjoy alone or with their parents.

Iris is so excited – she gets to spend the next four days playing her saxophone and making new friends! But Iris learns there is no sheet music you can follow when it comes to friendship.

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon!Eric, Julie, and Neal have just found something magic in Eric's basement. They have discovered a staircase to another world! The world of Droon is amazing - full of magic, flying lizards, and fun, furry creatures. But how will Eric, Julie, and Neal find their way home? Maybe their new friend, Princess Keeah, can help?