“How about we go on an adventure together?”Jamie was disappointed to miss his school field trip because he was sick, but these words from Nana immediately lift his spirits. Together with Nana and little brother Cole, Jamie journeys into the forest, where the group finds more wonder than they ever could have expected—when walking along a seemingly ordinary path, they see something shocking and far from ordinary. Their adventure leads them to the magical world of Nevaeh. The boys lov...

Upon hearing the news of an impending family tragedy, a lonely man must travel miles of dark highway to reach his hometown. Early on during his trip, he agrees to give an odd hitchhiker a lift. What happens along the way so strongly marks the lonely man that he can't help but retell the events to whomever he comes across. 

Perfect for fans of Star Fish and From the Desk of Zoe Washington, a nuanced middle grade from the author of The Prettiest about two girls—one "bad" and one "good"—who join forces against book banning and censorship.Rose is a good girl. She listens to her parents and follows every rule. After all, rules are there for a reason . . . right? And adults always know best.Talia, the new girl from New York City, doesn’t ...

Al Hardin is 15 years old and he's just left his hometown. Haunted by the memory of his mother's passing, he's looking for a place to start over and become someone new. But when he meets a talented piano player by the name of Soya, he's drawn into a conflict against a notorious trio of criminals that will change his life.Meanwhile, across the vast desert from him, a dragon rider is setting off on a secret mission. 15-year-old Maya dreams of following in his footsteps one day and bo...

Ruff and Tumble are dogs with jobs: as Pack Protectors they must keep invaders out of the Pack Lands. This is mainly done by barking a lot. But if something really horrible, like a Trolley of Trolls, comes banging on the door they attack with swords and battleaxes.This is just what does happen, except it turns out to be a deliveryman. But that is enough to get Ruff's imagination working wildly. He is soon mixing up all the things that happen to him in the day with the storyline of ...

Take a funny ride in a funny car with a funny, funny guy. You can ride along on a trip to the Big Sea Bay and pick up some friends along the way. A Small collection of quaint little stories told in rhyme about how a smile can brighten up a person's day, even when that person is feeling awfully sad and how a smile can also make the world go round.

Have you ever wondered who guards magic while the whole world sleeps?High in the branches of an old oak tree, under the light of a full moon, an extraordinary night begins. Two black crows—Ash and Flick—are not ordinary birds. They are Night Watchers, chosen to carry out a secret and very important mission.Guided by Sophia the wise owl and Pip the brave little mouse, the crows set off on a ...

An impossible door. A thread that punishes lies. A kingdom built from the names children were persuaded to surrender.Eleven-year-old Finn Maddox has learned that being quiet is often safer than being noticed. At school, silence keeps him away from bullies. At home, it keeps him from interrupting his overworked mother. And when his grandmother looks into his face and cannot always remember his name, silence protects him from admitting how much it hurts.Then ...

Adopting an eight-week-old kitten named Finn was great fun! Watching his humorous antics over the course of two years was even more fun! I began to imagine what it would be like to place him in challenging situations and then record these imaginary episodes in the form of humorous poems. Tails of Kitten Finn takes him on a shopping trip, on visits to the library, school, vet, zoo, football, and basketball games. An adventure on a fire engine, an almost disastrous fishing trip, and a not-to...

Scootamapah!By: James H. VredevoogdIllustrated By: James H. VredevoogdScootamapah! is a story of how two small but brave friends venture to help a huge bull elephant seal rescue his mate from a Sea World-type venue after she has been captured at sea and imprisoned for “training” purposes. Against tremendous odds in the form of zoo attendants with tranquilizer guns, local police, city traffic, large and curious crowds, and the accidental release of a large alligator,...

In The Kingdom of Hidden Wishes, Luísa embarks on a journey through the magical garden. With the help of a mysterious chest and the Spirit of Wishes, she discovers that the greatest gifts come from generosity and compassion. Among fantastic adventures and extraordinary friendships, Luísa learns that true treasure lies in helping those we love. A charming story that reminds us of the magic that resides in our hearts.

We all know Santa Claus, the person who gives gifts to every single family in the world. After many years of gift-giving, Santa may have to make a decision whether to trust his daughter with one year of gift-giving when times are hard. Will Santa and his daughter, Carol, be able to continue gift-giving when Santa has to take time off?