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Starry, Starry Ghost (Isla of Adventure #4)
Par Dela Costa. 2023
In the fourth Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla is excited about her first-ever sleepover! Isla is invited to Tora&’s…
for a sleepover! Snacks, movies, fancy pajamas, scary stories at night—Tora has it all planned out! But what the girls didn&’t anticipate is a strange fluttering sound in the attic…Could it be a ghost? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Deep in the Rain Forest (Isla of Adventure #3)
Par Dela Costa. 2023
In the third Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla investigates mysterious sounds coming from the rainforest!There&’s a croaking, hissing, snapping…
creature scaring everyone in Sol&’s rainforest! With her best gecko friend, Fitz, and a few new animal friends, Isla sets out to figure out what&’s hiding deep inside! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Never a Doll Moment (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #19)
Par Andres Miedoso. 2023
You&’re never too old to play with dolls in this nineteenth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!A…
slumber party at Grandma Cole&’s house turns into a never-sleep-again party, and it&’s not because of all the sugar and sweets waiting for Andres and Desmond. Nope. Who can get any shut-eye in a house full of haunted dolls? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.A Troll Lot of Trouble (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #17)
Par Andres Miedoso. 2022
The team gets into a troll lot of trouble in this seventeenth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol…
series!There&’s something grumpy, super stinky, and crawling with bugs underneath the stone bridge in Kersville—and it&’s NOT one of the kids from town. Now if anyone crosses the bridge, they either answer three riddles…Or they pay the troll toll. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.The Secret Cabana (Isla of Adventure #2)
Par Dela Costa. 2022
In the second Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla&’s new friend thinks she sees a mermaid!For a long time, no…
one knew Isla Verde&’s secret power: she can speak to each and every animal on the island of Sol! Even though she tried to keep it a secret, Isla&’s new friend and neighbor, Tora, quickly found out. Now, the two girls are the best of friends! On a trip to the Verde family cabana, however, Isla is surprised that her sometimes-skeptical friend believes she sees a real-life mermaid. But Isla has never seen one before, so, surely, they can&’t exist…right? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Class Pest: A QUIX Book (Harvey Hammer #2)
Par Davy Ocean. 2023
In the second book of a Shark School series spin-off, young hammerhead shark Harvey Hammer&’s adventures continue!Harvey can&’t believe his…
good—and bad—luck! The good? He&’s invited to Flash&’s awesome birthday party! The bad? At the same time as the party, he has to take care of Pirate the Parrotfish, a pesky class pet, who loves nothing more than getting Harvey into lots of deep-sea trouble.New Shark in Town: A QUIX Book (Harvey Hammer #1)
Par Davy Ocean. 2022
In the first book of a Shark School series spin-off, young hammerhead shark Harvey Hammer has his first day at…
school!It&’s Harvey Hammer&’s first day at Kelpmentary School. Harvey dreams of being just like King Krusher, his comic book hero, but as the new shark in town, he worries he&’ll sink before he swims with the rest of the kids.Island Snow (Isla of Adventure #6)
Par Dela Costa. 2023
In the sixth Isla of Adventure chapter book, a chilly breeze comes to the island of Sol!Cool winds are sweeping…
through Sol, and everyone is loving the change in weather! Well, everyone except for Isla&’s friend and neighbor Tora. Being from La Ciudad, Tora is used to celebrating this time of year a bit differently, with steaming mugs of hot cocoa, fashionable scarves, and—most important of all—snow! Luckily, if there&’s one thing Isla knows, it&’s how to show off the unique wonders Sol has to offer! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Evangeline of the Bayou
Par Jan Eldredge. 2018
A spooky, funny middle grade adventure with a sassy, memorable heroine and a charming Southern feel, perfect for fans of…
Kate DiCamillo, Kate Messner, and Natalie Lloyd.Twelve-year-old haunt huntress apprentice Evangeline Clement spends her days and nights studying the ways of folk magic, honing her monster-hunting skills while pursuing local bayou banshees and Johnny revenants.With her animal familiar sure to make itself known any day now, the only thing left to do is prove to the council she has heart. Then she will finally be declared a true haunt huntress, worthy of following in the footsteps of her long line of female ancestors.But when Evangeline and her grandmother are called to New Orleans to resolve an unusual case, she uncovers a secret that will shake her to the soles of her silver-tipped alligator-skin boots.Set in the evocative Louisiana bayou and the vibrant streets of New Orleans, Evangeline’s is a tale of loyalty and determination, the powerful bonds of friendship and family, and the courage to trust your gut no matter how terrifying that might be.Partly Cloudy
Par Tanita Davis. 2023
From award-winning author Tanita S. Davis comes a nuanced exploration of the microaggressions of middle school and a young Black…
girl named Madalyn who learns that being a good friend means dealing with the blue skies and the rain—and having the tough conversations on days that are partly cloudy. Perfect for fans of A Good Kind of Trouble and From the Desk of Zoe Washington.Lightning couldn’t strike twice, could it? After a terrible year, Madalyn needs clear skies desperately. Moving in with her great-uncle, Papa Lobo, and switching to a new school is just the first step.It’s not all rainbows and sunshine, though. Madalyn discovers she’s the only Black girl in her class, and while most of her classmates are friendly, assumptions lead to some serious storms.Papa Lobo’s long-running feud with neighbor Mrs. Baylor brings wild weather of its own, and Madalyn wonders just how far things will go. But when fire threatens the community, Madalyn discovers that truly being neighborly means more than just staying on your side of the street— it means weathering tough conversations—and finding that together a family can pull through anything.Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis shows us that life isn’t always clear, and that partly cloudy days still contain a bit of blue worth celebrating.Argos: The Story of Odysseus as Told by His Loyal Dog
Par Ralph Hardy. 2016
From a compelling new voice in middle grade literature comes a reimagination of The Odyssey told from the point of…
view of Odysseus’s loyal dog. Argos is a thrilling tale of loyalty, determination, and adventure.For twenty years, the great hero Odysseus struggles to return to Ithaka. After ten years beneath the walls of Troy, he begins the long journey back home. He defeats monsters. He outsmarts the Cyclops. He battles the gods. He does whatever it takes to reunite with his family.And what of that family—his devoted wife, Penelope; his young son, Telemachos; his dog, Argos? For those twenty years, they wait, unsure whether they will ever see Odysseus again. But Argos has found a way to track his master. Any animal who sets foot or wing on Ithaka brings him news of Odysseus’s voyage—and what a voyage it is!These tales bring hope that one day his master will return. Meanwhile, Argos watches over his master’s family and protects them from the dangers that surround a throne without its king. This rousing story of devotion and determination is an original take on one of the most beloved myths of all time.Mistakes: What's Wrong with the Picture & Other Puzzles
Par Seymour Chwast. 2023
A clever and quirky puzzle book from the legendary graphic designer is a blast for kids and caregivers.With every page…
of colorful, original illustration, MistakEs invites young readers to spot what&’s not right. Whose feet are sticking out of the blanket at the end of the bed? Which turtle isn&’t like the rest? One clock doesn&’t work—can you find it? These are just some of the funny, off-kilter puzzles and challenges artist Seymour Chwast presents for your amusement and instruction. Kids—and parents and siblings and teachers and librarians—will love spending time finding the mistakes. Includes an answer key in the back.A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before
Par Avi Steinberg. 2023
This hilarious and imaginative debut picture book from The New Yorker cartoonist Avi Steinberg encourages kids to explore their own…
creativity by telling three wonderfully wild and wacky stories at the same time.Once upon a time there was a story no one has ever heard before, inspired by a carrot on the run, a knight who’d trade his sword for a pal, and an alien who just wants to get some rest and relaxation. It’s a story about how to tell a story.From choosing a main character to crafting a problem to solve to arriving at a satisfying conclusion, readers will learn storytelling tools in this playful, interactive read-aloud.Whimsically witty and gloriously goofy, A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before is perfect for fans of The Book with No Pictures and Dragons Love Tacos.A Little Snow Must Fall (The DATA Set #11)
Par Ada Hopper. 2023
In the eleventh DATA Set adventure, the kids and Dr. Bunsen prepare for their iciest adventure yet…in the Antarctic!It&’s snowing…
in Newtonburg and the DATA Set is excited for a winter-ful day! That is, until Dr. Bunsen&’s latest robotic invention snatches Gabe, hops into a portal, and takes him all the way to Antarctica. In a world filled with ice, snow, and suspicious penguins, surely there&’s snow thing to fear…right? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the DATA Set chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.Time to Clown Around (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #20)
Par Andres Miedoso. 2023
Clowns of all shapes and sizes turn the town into a circus in this twentieth spooky adventure in the Desmond…
Cole Ghost Patrol series!When Kersville celebrates the town&’s birthday, they pull out all the stops. There&’s a petting farm, bumper cars, cotton candy machines, and of course, clowns! There&’s big clowns, little clowns, smelly clowns, and scary clowns…but every clown wants you to scream for more! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.Wolf Storm
Par Dee Garretson. 2011
This is Stefan’s big break. He’s on location in the mountains far from home for his first movie role, filming…
a blockbuster sci-fi adventure. The props, the spaceships, and the trained wolves on set should add up to a dream job, but acting turns out to be much tougher than he ever imagined, and he feels like his inner loser is all that’s showing through. From the way his famously stuck-up co-star, Raine, treats him, he’s pretty sure she thinks so too. And worst of all, no one will believe his claim that there are wild wolves haunting the forest around the set.When a blizzard strikes, isolating the young co-stars and bringing hungry feral wolves into the open, Stefan must take on his biggest role yet—working together with his co-stars to survive. With no second takes, they only have one chance to get it right.Lights,Camera,Action!Dee Garretson takes suspense and danger to new heights with her thrilling tale of friendship and survival against all odds.Great Escapes #6: Across the Minefields (Great Escapes Ser. #6)
Par Pamela Toler, W. Brown. 2021
Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The sixth installment in the Great…
Escapes series is here—perfect for fans of the I Survived series!June, 1942—Libya. Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of the few women on the frontlines in Africa during World War Two. After the Germans surrounded the military camp of Bir Hakeim, a shocking order was issued. The French troops were going to break out in the middle of the night—crossing through dangerous minefields and enemy territory—to reach their British allies. And Officer Travers would be leading the charge.With the lives of thousands of military men at risk, stakes were high. But Officer Travers didn’t face rejection and break gender barriers to back down now. Her country needed her to fight. And win. For reluctant readers to total bookworms, this gripping historical fiction story—featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations—will leave you eager to read the whole series!Great Escapes #4: Survival in the Wilderness (Great Escapes Ser. #4)
Par Steven Otfinoski. 2020
Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fourth installment in the Great…
Escapes series is here—perfect for fans of the I Survived series!December 13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy officials boarded a hot air balloon for an easy, routine training flight. But as evening came, heavy rain and wind knocked Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton off course, eventually forcing a crash landing deep within the snowy Canadian wilderness. As the men searched for salvation, they were overcome by freezing temperatures, starvation, and fatigue. To survive this harrowing experience, the brave military officers would have to go up against their greatest enemies yet—desperation and despair.From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series—featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations—will leave you excited for the next adventure!Ryan Quinn and the Lion's Claw (Ryan Quinn Ser. #2)
Par Ron McGee. 2017
“A suspenseful, just-won’t-quit adventure thriller.” —Ridley Pearson, author of the Kingdom Keepers seriesRyan Quinn and the Lion’s Claw is the…
much-awaited sequel in the thrilling series about Ryan Quinn, a New York City teenager who would give James Bond and Jason Bourne a run for their money. Ryan Quinn has never been a normal kid, and after everything that happened in Andakar, he’s about as far away from normal as could be. His parents want him to forget all about his death-defying escape, his role in the Emergency Rescue Committee, and the fact that they’ve been keeping secrets from him his whole life. But forgetting just isn’t an option for Ryan—not when there’s a traitor in the ERC who’s looking to ruin Ryan’s parents and expose the whole organization.Unsure where to turn or who to trust, Ryan and his friends Danny and Kasey soon find themselves on another adventure, across the world, to help a musician whose words have started a revolution. It’s a globe-trotting mission more treacherous than Ryan could have ever imagined. And just when he feels like he’s cracked the final clue, Ryan stumbles across the biggest secret of all—and it’s about him.Fans of Alex Rider and Spy School will be completely enthralled by the second book in Ron McGee’s high-stakes Ryan Quinn series.Always Neverland
Par Zoe Barton. 2011
School has only been out for one whole day, and Ashley can already tell her vacation is going to bore…
her to tears. With her friends out of town and her parents working nonstop, she finds herself alone and with nothing to do—until one night she wakes up and discovers Peter Pan in her bedroom, wrestling with his shadow. Since his original adventure with the Darlings, Peter Pan has been bringing new “Wendy girls” to Neverland to take care of the Lost Boys. But Ashley’s made of much tougher stuff than the Wendy girls before her—she’d rather befriend the mermaids or fight Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Creating new adventures for her friends, Ashley is bringing change to Neverland . . . and not everyone is happy about it.