Fiction

When Justice is assigned to visit Mr. Arthur in Smuggler's Lodge, which is rumored to be haunted, she realizes that not everything there is what it appears to be. Will she be able to figure out the truth about the lodge and her school in time?

From her first day at school, Justice Jones realizes she will have more than one mystery to solve. Some seem harmless enough, but why are the teachers hiding secrets about a murdered maid?

While doing research online, Cacha finds Francisco's blog. Thanks to the web, the two begin a friendship, sharing many things, including the difficulties both went through when their parents divorced. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun...

Told in verse, this is the story of Ellie, who is tired of constantly being fat shamed. She finds solace in swimming because, in the water, she feels weightless. She meets Catalina, a friend who does not judge her, and starts seeing a new therapist. ...

While at the tree house, Jack tells the story of one of his thrilling adventures. His friends decide to share their own tales, each trying to outdo the others.

Merci is in sixth grade, and she does not have a big house or go on fancy vacations like the other students at Seaward Pines Elementary Academy. Things seem different this year, and not just at school. Her beloved grandfather is acting strangely,...

Time is coming to an end for Brystal Evergreen. Almost one year ago she made a pact with Death. To make matters worse, some dark and sinister has risen from the bowels of the Earth. In order to stop it, all the fairies and witches must band together. ...

Prolific, beloved Spanish children's book author Vicente Muñoz Puelles has adapted H.G. Wells's classic for middle grade readers.

After the death of her grandfather, Josy discovers that she has inherited his hive. The girl, who lives in a big city, does not know anything about beekeeping, but she soon discovers a passion for it. When part of the swarm escapes and engulfs Josy,...

Boris and Mimi have a new destination: Peru. Faraway from their father and without cellphones, the siblings learn about one of the oldest civilizations in the country. The wisdom of the Peruvian ancestors draws them into a mystery of huge importance to...

Narrated by a dog named Lilo, who has self-esteem issues due to his small paws, this is the story of his owner, an 11-year-old girl named Emi. Emi receives anonymous bullying messages on her phone. Lilo and his friends want to find out why she cries...

Sam Collier is nothing back in London. When he becomes a page to Captain John Smith and sets sail for the New World, he cannot believe his good luck. It turns out, the New World is nothing like he expected. The coast of Virginia is beautiful and...

The five short stories in this book are all connected by the presence of a condor. They transport the reader to a mythical time, and all have important messages. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

Aru Shah cannot remember what she asked for from the wish tree, but she's certain it was not for a new sister, Kara. Since Kara appears to be the only person capable of helping her escape from the Sleeper, she will have to trust her. Aru is not sure if...

This novel presents Charlotte's point of view. It provides wonderful insight into life in fifth grade.

Told in verse, this is a powerful novel about a nine-year-old girl named Betita who knows she's a crane. Her father told her that even before the family fled to Los Angeles to escape the drug war in Mexico. Then, one day, her father is picked up by ICE...

This book presents 12 classic Greek myths. They include Atlas, Circe, and Ariadne.

This book presents three folktales from Latin America is graphic novel format. Background information about the tales is provided at the end.

Leigh Botts writes letters to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw. Following Mr. Henshaw's recommendation, Leigh begins to keep a diary. Through his letters and diary entries, a picture emerges of a boy growing up and trying to adjust to new...

Tom is forced to stay at his aunt's house in the country when his parents go on vacation. Unhappy at first, he slowly learns to appreciate the land and the animals. One day, he finds a fox and her cub, and this unlikely trio forms a close friendship...

Behind the work of the great seventeenth-century Spanish painter Diego Velázquez was a Spanish-born black slave, Juan de Pareja. Juan carefully mixed Velázquez's colors and prepared his canvases. Against the backdrop of a Spain rich with art and power,...

Now that he has the Midnight Blade, Jack and his friends search for Thrull and his skeletons. Time is not on their side. They must leave Wakefield, but this will not be a fun road trip. Soon a new threat appears. They must continue at full speed...

Twelve-year-old Jerome is killed by a white police officer who mistakes his toy gun for the real thing. As a ghost, he observes the devastation this has brought to his family and community. Discussion questions are provided at the end of the novel.

This collection of twenty very short stories presents different types of ghosts in a clever, entertaining way. The illustrations add a healthy dose of the macabre to the tales.

Have you ever wanted to exchange your parents for some new one? See what happens to a boy named Beto when he does just that! This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

Twelve-year-old Charlie is forced to strike a deal with fearsome Cap'n Buck in order to pay back a family debt. He must track down some people who stole from Buck and his boss. When he discovers who the people are, he has to wrestle with his conscience...

Twelve-year-old Carley Connors never imagined that she would end up in the foster care system. When the charming Murphy family takes her in, she is shocked. Mrs. Murphy makes her feel important for the first time in her life. Just when she begins to...

When Ruthie Mizrahi moves with her family from Cuba to the lively streets of New York, she has a lot to take in: new scenery, new sounds, and a new language. Just as she is adapting, becoming fluent in English, and has made new friends, she gets hurt in...

The Cuthberts decide to adopt an orphan boy to help them with daily chores. To their surprise, a red-headed girl named Anne shows up. Her unbridled joy and wild imagination change the lives of everyone in Avonlea.

Curious about the secrets of meditation, Pilar travels to India with Breno and Samba. In Mumbai, they meet a young Bollywood actress named Kamala who is looking for her brother. They visit the Taj Mahal and the Ganges, meet the Dalai Lama, participate...

For a school assignment, eight-year-old Claudia has to interview someone about his or her job. She decides her new neighbor would be the perfect candidate. When she rings his bell, he writes not home on a post-it note and slips it under the door. ...

This is the tale of Despereaux, a very unusual mouse who is romantic and heroic. He even falls in love with the princess and is banished to the dungeon by his father. This award-winning novel follows his adventures in the search for love and acceptance.

Set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, this story tells of the Logans, an African American family who struggles to overcome prejudice while maintaining their independence and pride. A moving tale of both physical and spiritual survival.

Combining all the excitement of international espionage with all the awkwardness of elementary school, the results are hilarious. A group of unpopular fifth graders run a spy network from inside their school. With the help of cutting-edge science, they...

It's Christmas Eve in Harlem, but Lolly and his mother will not be celebrating because they are still reeling from the gang-related shooting of Lolly's brother. Everything changes when Lolly is given two bags filled with Legos. These Legos provide a...

Brystal has changed the world. She has made friends in a place that accepts magic and has defeated the Snow Queen. When a new witch arrives at the school and gathers apprentices, it's clear that she does not have good intentions. Soon the peace is...

Meet Carolina, a typical girl who goes to school and has to deal with conflicts with classmates, teachers, and family. During one week, she asks herself when something interesting will happen to break the monotony her routine. She does not realize that...

A teddy bear and a wooden tiger come to life and accompany two children to school who could really use their help. This delightful story demonstrates the power of valor, friendship, and love. Advanced vocabulary words that appear in blue throughout the...

No one inspires as much fear in the monks of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing as Answelica the goat. Imagine the reaction of Brother Edik when he enters the stable and sees a girl curled up with the demonic animal! The girl does not know where...

Jacqueline Woodson narrates her childhood in this award-winning collection of poems. Growing up with vestiges of Jim Crow laws and the emerging Civil Rights Movement, they paint a picture of a girl looking to find her place in this world.