Fiction

Have you ever taken a field trip that turned out horribly? This is exactly what happened to Kara when her class visits Legendtopia, a fantasy-themed restaurant. While trying to retrieve a necklace taken away by a server, Kara finds a small wooden door...

This profound novel takes place in Bombay. It addresses the issues of poverty and child labor in India. Readers witness the stark reality of ten-year-old Agni and his family. In spite of having to work in a laundry everyday and live in a house without...

Once upon a time there was a prince who loved to read fairy tales. He believed the real world would be like the one in his books. Although this leads to a few mishaps, children will come to realize that classic stories reflect reality in one way or...

Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a cub. One day, the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather's house, 300 miles away from home, Peter knows...

Aída Marcuse has gathered together these folktales from all over the Americas. Information on each indigenous group is presented at the end of the book.

Emily and Linda are invited to the best party in Blossom Creek. The celebration comes to a halt when a gunshot is heard. Someone has killed the person dressed as the Angel of Death. This is a perfect case for the Wright Agency.

Danny's mother died when he was a baby, but his father has always done his very best to take care of him. One day, however, Danny finds out that his father is not perfect. In fact, he has a terrible secret.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. Will they find a place to live and stay together?

The Alden children discover that something strange is going on at Aunt Jane's ranch!

In the middle of the night, Luna, a girl who never believed in magic, is visited by a fairy! Tatu is not your stereotypical fairy. She does not use a wand, is rather clumsy, and uses languages from the 1970s, which was the last time she visited Earth. ...

Elia can never play in her apartment because underneath her lives a grumpy old man. She begins to think that his bad mood might be because he's lonely and she decides to try and make him happy.

This edition of the classic collection by a master short story writer will pull readers into the fascinating world of the jungle.

Ines is a nine-year-old girl who spends the afternoons with her neighbor Lupe, an elderly woman with a vivid imagination. Lupe asks Ines to write letters to son Lucas, however, reality and fantasy seem to blend in Lupe's mind, as if some mice were...

The daring detective, Don Caracol, and his assistant, the earthworm Eustaquio, have a new case. While they are investigating a series of robberies, the pond begins to dry up. Will Don Caracol be able to find out what's going on before the water runs out?...

Bruce Wayne has not always been the intrepid, brave Batman. After a tragic situation in his childhood, he became the salvation for the citizens of Gotham City. Peace does not last forever in the city. A criminal named Joker is willing to destroy it and...

Who was Darth Vader before coming over to the Dark Side? What are the Joker's most ingenious weapons? Who is Candyman? This book looks at the strengths, weaknesses, rivals, and more of villains from literature and popular culture.

Once upon a time, in a magical land, a king and queen had a daughter. Worried about her future, the monarchs decide to find her a husband. They organize a contest for only the bravest of the brave. Whoever obtains the Grand Wizard's scepter will win...

A boy named Lucas is convinced that his second floor neighbor is Miguel de Cervantes! Thus begins a wonderful intergenerational friendship between the two. This book offers a fun way to introduce children to elements of the great writer's life.

The five take a caravan vacation and camp next to a traveling circus. They have a blast until they realize that some members of the troupe are not planning something sinister.

Who has been on Kirrin Island and what's in that mysterious trunk that someone left on the old shipwreck? The Famous Five think it belongs to smugglers until they hear a child's voice.

The Famous Five go on a treasure hunt, but they are not alone. Will they find it first?

Welcome to the fascinating world of Greek mythology! In this beautifully illustrated book, you will find 12 of the most famous myths including Persephone, Prometheus, King Midas, and Pandora.

Marta is a good witch who has to pretend to be evil in order to buy the house in which she lives. That won't be easy for our lovable protagonist because her good will and magic have a life of their own.

Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy celebrate the rich diversity of the Latino experience in the United States. Free verse fictional narratives are told from the perspective of 12 young people. Each profile is supplemented with information that will...

Ben thinks his grandmother is a boring old lady until he discovers she was an international jewel thief in her youth and she has been planning to steal the Crown Jewels for years! She even wants Ben to play a pivotal role in the heist! All of a sudden...

Joe Spud is the richest 12 year old in the world thanks to the toilet paper he invented. He has everything in the world he could possibly want except for the one thing money cannot buy. Can you guess what it is?

In this gripping novel, a group of young campers notice that a boy named Mario is missing. As they go in search of him, perceptions and misperceptions are revealed about Mario and another boy in the group named Arturo. The plot touches upon many...

The genius of Ana Alonso mixes science fiction with science. This chapter book, set in a new Earth colony, teaches children about pollination and the life cycle of plants. Reading comprehension and activities related to the story are included.

This visually stunning book presents myths from across the globe. It includes stories from the Sioux, Yoruba, Aztecs, Norway, Ireland, Ancient Egypt, among others. It contains a detailed glossary and index, making it ideal for units on ancient...

Amalia's grandmother always makes her feel better, especially when her best friend moves faraway. She loves spending time with her, but when she passes away suddenly, nothing seems to make sense anymore. She slowly discovers that both her grandmother...

Set in Tibet, Lin Chu is an 11-year-old boy who has been training his horse to compete in the race presided over by the Dalai Lama, who, in this story, is also eleven. Lin Chu wins and the two boys begin a friendship that will profoundly affect their...

Ignacio Sanz re-creates poet Vicente Huidobro's voyages to Europe and back to Chile in this chapter book. On the way to Europe, he traveled with his family and his cow Jacinta! Seven years later, when the family returned, they added three hundred...

A little Norwegian boy named Knut becomes separated from his family while vacationing in Granada, Spain. Knowing only a few phrases in Spanish and English, he tries to find his way back to safety. Lucky for him, a streetwise girl named Azucena lends...

Daniela is not happy that she has to stay at her grandmother's house while her family moves. When she explores the attic, she gets the surprise of a lifetime. She finds a mouse inside an old trunk that turns out to be an extraterrestrial! Thus begins...

Welcome to Tia Lola's Bed and Breakfast! Running it, however, is not as easy as everyone thought, especially when it seems that someone is trying to sabotage the family's efforts. Will Lola and the children discover what's going on?

Miguel is not thrilled when his mother lets the Sword family live with them. Tia Lola works her special brand of magic and charm to save the summer for everyone.

Once upon a time, in a magical land filled with fairies, dragons, and knights, a young waiter at the Fat Ogre Inn accidentally gets transferred the powers belonging to the evil wizard Calderaus. He doesn't know how to use them and Calderaus wants them...

When Tia Lola gets a job teaching Spanish at Juanita's and Miguel's school, Juanita thinks it's great, but Miguel is mortified. In just a few days, she wins over the hearts of the students and organizes a treasure hunt and carnival. Will Miguel be able...

When Miguel and Juanita move from New York City to Vermont with their mom following their parents’ divorce, family life is pretty much turned on its ear. Then, Tía Lola comes to 'visit' from the Dominican Republic, giving a farmhouse in Vermont a...

Things are very lonely after Mama's death, so Papa puts an ad in the paper looking for a bride. Sarah comes from Maine and brings love back into the lives of a small family. The sensitivity captured in this moving novel paints a beautiful picture of...