Fiction

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?

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.

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...

Ten-year-old Willy must win the big dogsled race to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm, but that means beating the huge Indian mountain man, Stone Fox. The fast-paced narrative will keep young readers interested.

Why did unicorns become extinct? Why are anacondas so long? Find witty and beautifully written answers for questions that challenge the imagination. Along with cheerful illustrations, this book shows nature and animals in an innovative light.

This picturesque Spanish novel has now been meticulously adapted for a younger audience. Children will read of Lazarillo's life and his various occupations. This genius and fresh adaptation will allow children to gain an understanding of this classic and...

A Grandmother shares the rich story of her past with her granddaughter and through it we are able to experience the changing Mexican scenery during the Spanish Colonization (around 1520). Readers will be fascinated to learn of incidents that transcended...

Wondering why their winter food supply is disappearing from their pantries, the forest animals decide to investigate, and come up with an ingenious plan to catch the thief. Children will love the mystery, humor, and wacky drawings.

Younger readers can now enjoy the timeless adventures of Don Quixote and his trusty companion Sancho Panza. Retold in simple prose with accompanying illustrations, this book serves as a great tool to introduce the classic.

This collection offers thirty-one graceful poems in which birds, fish, toads, flowers, the sea, the moon, and other elements of nature are the protagonists. Delicate watercolor illustrations mingle with the verses to bring to mind images of warm,...

Orión, the dog of a street musician, is forced to flee the city when his owner falls ill and is taken to the hospital. After he finds a mysterious box in the woods, astonishing things begin to happen...

Naomi is a shy outsider who the kids at school see as 'nobody special.' But according to her grandmother, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. Just when her faith in Gram's dictum is paying off, Naomi's mother comes back into her life...

Skármeta's sensitive story explores a boy's experience with the military dictatorship in his country. After he witnesses his friend's father being taken away by a military jeep, Pedro begins to wonder about his own relationship with his country's...

Ralph has become bored living in a knothole at the Mountain View Inn. When Keith and his parents check in to the hotel, Ralph gets his first chance to venture beyond the second floor, and with his trusty toy motorcycle, maybe even out into the world.

Cuentos de Apolo portrays the hopes, pleasures, and frustrations of a sensitive black country boy who is anxious to learn about the world around him.