Jamie
A beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn't think you fit anywhere. For fans of Me, My Dad and The End of The Rainbow.
#Fiction
Books
Benny Uncovers a Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate a department store mystery in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. When Benny and Henry get summer jobs at a department store in town, they don't expect to be solving mysteries at work. But when an expensive vase disappears, the salespeople receive strange notes, and the jewelry display is tampered with, it's up to Benny to uncover the truth! What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow. Read more
Corduroy's Seasons
A rhyming concept book starring Corduroy, the classic teddy bear loved by children for 50 years. Autumn leaves, Gold and red. Winter chill Is just ahead! Join Corduroy in having fun all year round, from cold winter snow to bright summer sunshine! With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest reader. Read more
Frindle
One boy’s invented word becomes a phenomenon beyond his control in bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements’s hilarious classic children’s story about creative thought and the power of language. Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school—and he’s always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he’s got the inspiration for his best plan ever…the frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying “frindle.” Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the funny thing is “frindle” doesn’t belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there’s nothing Nick can do to stop it. Read more
Johnny Tremain
Johnny Tremain, A young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in the danger and excitement of 1775 Boston, just before the Revolutionary War. Johnny can’t help but be swept along by the powerful currents that will lead to the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington. But even more gripping than living through the drama of Revolutionary Boston is the important discovery Johnny makes in his own life. Read more
My Sister the Vampire #3: Re-Vamped!: A Fun Chapter Book Where Twins Face Three Tests to Prove Their Worth for Kids (Ages 8-12)
Don't miss this fun tween vampire series, featuring regular girl Olivia and goth girl Ivy! The secret is out—cheerleader Olivia and vampire Ivy are twins! Now that Ivy and Olivia have told their friends that they're twins, they have to come clean to their adoptive parents. But Ivy's dad doesn't even want to meet Olivia! When the vampire officials realize Olivia knows the truth about vampires, they demand that she pass three tests to prove she's worthy of sharing the secret. Yikes! One thing's for sure—if the sisters can get through this, they can get through anything. Can a human cheerleader really survive three secret vampire trials? Opposite Twins: A cheerleader and a goth discover they’re sisters—and one of them is a vampire! Navigating middle school just got a lot more complicated. Family Secrets: After their twinship is revealed in the school paper, Olivia and Ivy have to explain everything to their adoptive parents… except for the vampire part. Vampire Trials: To prove she can be trusted, Olivia must survive three ancient tests designed by vampire officials. The Test of Darkness is first, and it involves a coffin. Heartwarming Sister Story: Despite their differences and the dangers they face, Olivia and Ivy prove that the bond between sisters is the strongest magic of all. Read more
Polar Bears and the Arctic: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime
Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Polar Bears Past Bedtime, they had lots of questions. Why is the Arctic so cold? What did the first people of the Artic eat? How do polar bears cross thin ice? What other animals live in the Arctic? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com! From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more
Snoopy: Touchdown! (Volume 16) (Peanuts Kids)
Everyone's favorite beagle is the star player in this fun, action-packed collection of classic Peanuts comics selected especially for young readers. Join Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and friends as they entertain and delight both on and off the field. Snoopy is a master of many different activities, from writing a novel on the top of his doghouse to sledding down the ski slopes in his supper dish. He even manages to team up with Charlie Brown to score a touchdown—though their endzone celebration could use some improvement. Linus waits for the Great Pumpkin and struggles to give up his blanket, Marcie and Peppermint Patty go to summer camp, and Snoopy’s brother Spike makes a dangerous trek across the country to see his brother beagle. Join the whole gang in this special collection of Peanuts comics for kids. Read more
The Girl Who Looked Beyond The Stars (Sheena Meyer)
"This story is a captivating blend of Christian science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. For 11-14-year-old readers who enjoy books such as A Wrinkle In Time." "Do you believe in angels?" " The Girl Who Captured the Stars , the first book in author L.B. Anne's Sheena Meyer series is fantastic! I like how Sheena figures out she has powers, and how she trusts her friends but wants to protect them also. Some parts of the story are sad. Some parts of the story are scary. But some parts of the story are so funny, they made me laugh out loud!" Amazon Reviewer "What am I?" Sheena Meyer is the girl who brings an extra lunch to school each day just in case someone doesn't have lunch. She's also the girl who questions and investigates everything, driving her parents and teachers nuts. She spends most days waiting for some grand event to happen and change her life, but she won't have to wait much longer. The Murk is coming for her because of a gift she doesn't know she has. Nine years ago an angel appeared in front of select kids all over the world. In Michigan, it appeared in a willow tree in front of a four-year-old little girl. She's the only child who saw it, the one with the gift. Sheena is now thirteen and has since forgotten what she saw. But things change when her father is in a terrible accident, and she witnesses a supernatural being save him. "I saw what you did. Come Back!" An elderly man, a peculiar new kid at school, and mysterious text messages will change everything Sheena has ever believed in, sweeping her out of a humdrum, teenage, existence, and setting in motion what one little girl's destiny can mean to the world. ★★★★★Safe, clean, great reads for middle schoolers! Amazon Reviewer I have a 13 year old daughter who loves to read but we are really cautious over what she reads. She is also really picky about what she reads so finding something we approve and she likes can be a challenge. I read all 3 books in the series before giving them to her and loved them myself! They are a fun light read as an adult and they were safe but interesting for a middle schooler to read. The first day I had her start reading she read 11 chapters in The Girl Who Looked Beyond the Stars because she could not put it down! She can't wait to read more and says she will finish all 3 quick because they are so good and she has to know what happens! Also love that the main characters are black and they talk about curly hair, it is great for my daughter to read books with characters who represent what she looks like. Thankful I found these books for my daughter! Read more
The Princess Diaries Volume III: Princess in Love
The one and only Mia Thermopolis is back and ready to reign! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Meg Cabot’s blockbuster series in royal style—with all-new middle grade editions of the first three books! Princess Mia may seem like the luckiest girl ever. But lately she spends all her time doing one of three things: preparing for her nerve-racking entrée into Genovian society, slogging through Manhattan in December, and avoiding further smooches from her hapless boyfriend, Kenny. For Mia, being a princess in love is not the fairy tale it’s supposed to be...or is it? Princess in Love is the third book in the beloved, bestselling series that inspired the feature film starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. Read more
Themes From The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Using the gentle "Evacuating London" theme coupled with energetic and triumphant strains from "The Battle," Michael has crafted a very effective arrangement at an easy level. Amazingly sophisticated sounding, yet easy to learn. Read more
Why a Son Needs a Mom: Celebrate Your Special Mother Son Bond this Mother's Day with this Heartwarming Picture Book!
Based on Gregory Lang's New York Times bestselling original series! The perfect Mother's Day gift of love or sweet keepsake to show why Mom is so special! A touching picture book for kids ages 3-7 and beyond showcasing all the ways a mother will help her child grow, this is the gift for every mom and little boy to celebrate their special bond. Featuring charming animal illustrations and heartwarming rhymes about the loving moments mothers and sons share, Why a Son Needs a Mom is the perfect story to connect mother and son together. From the moment that I saw your beautiful face, Held you close to my heart in a mother's embrace, I promised to help you grow with strength and grace. My dear one, my sweet son, my boy. For new moms, mothers-to-be, or for that perfect mother-son moment at birthdays and other special occasions all year, this sweet storybook celebrates how a mother helps her little boy grow with strength and love. Read more
