Fiction

Two original stories make up this volume. In Lucas y Lucas, a little boy invites his mirror image to come out and join him. In El rapto de Caballo Gris, a lonely child finds adventure and friendship in the company of an imaginary neighbor.

This illustrated anthology presents 12 myths and legends from all over the world dealing with the cosmos. It provides a fascinating look at ancient cultures as well as the stars.

Martin and his family travel to Cancun to solve a mystery about the Madrid Codex, an ancient Mayan writing. In the process, they learn a lot about the culture and historical sites in the area.

For Arturo, the summer in Miami means playing basketball until nightfall, drinking mango shakes, keeping cool in the shade, and, maybe, just maybe, working a shift as a dishwasher in his grandmother's restaurant. This summer also includes, Carmen, the...

Holland, 1940s, a boy named Lucas gets quite a surprise when he tries out the telescope he is given for his birthday. In the broken window of an old factory, he sees a girl and two begin to communicate through signs. Later on, he comes to realize why...

Roberto, a famous retired soccer player, finds a hummingbird in his yard with a broken wing. He decides to take of it for a few days to see if it gets better. Mateo, his young neighbor who he has never really liked, becomes interested in the bird. ...

Will and Evanlyn are headed to Skandia as prisoners of the terrifying Captain Erak. Halt has vowed to save Will and is willing to do anything, even defy his king. Thrown out of the Rangers, Halt joins forces with Horace. Along the way, Horace's...

This is based on the true story of a courageous girl from Hiroshima who was two years old when the atomic bomb was dropped. Although she developed leukemia and died ten years later, Sadako never lost her faith and determination as she battled a...

This moving, award-winning novel explores the realities of life of a young girl in Afghanistan. Without political implications or reflections on the current situation in the Middle East, this compelling book examines the harshness of life in a war zone...

This is based on the true story of a courageous girl from Hiroshima who was two years old when the atomic bomb was dropped. Although she developed leukemia and died ten years later, Sadako never lost her faith and determination as she battled a...

Not wanting to return to the orphanage after his disastrous night at the Amos's house, Bud, not Buddy decides to go in search of Herman E. Calloway, the band leader who he believes is the father he's never known. Thus begins Bud's odyssey. Set in the...

Although Siburgo is nearly 200 miles from the sea, there has always been a seafaring tradition among the town's young people. When Mar and Ramón decide to get to the roots of this strange tradition, they find the key in the town's library.

Will has finally completed his training and has become a Ranger. The area he is given to protect seems peaceful until Lord Syron, owner of a castle up North, mysteriously falls ill. Along with his friend Alyss, Will goes on an extraordinary adventure...

Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average 13- year-old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he has armed with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from...

When the raids start in the ghetto, Adam's mother takes her son to the forest and tells him she will return later that night. There he meets Thomas, a boy from his class whose mother also hid him in the forest. The mothers do not return and the boys...

This moving, award-winning novel explores the realities of life of a young girl in Afghanistan. Without political implications or reflections on the current situation in the Middle East, this compelling book examines the harshness of life in a war zone...

After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three...

Callie loves the theater. She wants to be in the school musical, but, because she does not sing well, she becomes the set designer, promising something worthy of Broadway on a shoestring budget. To pull this off, she'll have to learn carpentry, help...

During her school vacation, Aru Shah is stuck inside the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture where her mother works while all her friends get to travel to incredible places. One day, three classmates dare Aru to show them the Lamp of Bharata. When...

A stranger comes to the Wright Agency with an odd request: investigate him! He has lost his memory and does not know who he is or where he comes from, but he can't shake the feeling that something terrible has happened to him. Linda and Emily are...

Saint-Exupéry's classic story tells of a little prince who meets and befriends a pilot whose plane has crashed in the desert. In a tender and often poignant dialogue with his new friend, the little prince relates his adventures on Earth and other...

Someone has tried to break into the biology teacher's house! It doesn't look like they made it inside because nothing is missing. One of the four friends takes a job babysitting the teacher's baby. What better way to search for clues?

Pilar, Breno, and Samba travel to Africa where they meet a Yoruba princess named Fummi. Fummi's family and entire village have been captured by slave merchants and they must try to save them before it's too late. Their mission is arduous; they must...

Boris and his family move from Argentina to Mexico City. As he becomes accustomed to his new school and city, readers gain insight into Mexican culture and traditions as well as the harsh reality of street children living in the capital.

The four and a half friends find a stall in the market in which some shady characters are selling designer clothes at super low prices. Precious attends school to become a true detective dog in order to be more helpful in the investigations. The first...

Enter the world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a visit to Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra-Glide, and the Watsons head South to Birmingham, Alabama.....

Where did Samba, Pilar's cat, go? Pilar and Bruno set off to find him and the magic hammock takes them to Machu Picchu in Peru! There they learn about Incan culture and society.

The Masked Man is loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner to stop him. The problem is that Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council and no one believes they are in danger. With the help of Goldilocks, Jack, Little Red Riding...

As the Kingdom of Araluen prepares for war against Morgarath, Will and Horace accompany Ranger Gilan on a mission to Celtica. When they get there, it's a ghost town and only an exhausted, starving girl named Evanlyn can tell them why. Morgarath has...

Will has always dreamed about becoming a knight like his father who he never knew, but, when he is rejected by the Castle Redmont's Battle School, he becomes an apprentice to Halt, the mysterious Ranger instead. Will reluctantly becomes adept at using...

Ally has been able to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure being dumb? Her...

Evan Treski is a people person. He can talk to anyone, including adults. His sister Jessie is just the opposite. While she is great at math, she knows that dealing with feelings his her worst 'subject.' When they decide to start a lemonade war, there...

Melody is the smartest girl in school, but nobody knows it. Most people, including her teachers and doctors, believe she is cognitively challenged and have placed her in special ed. If she could only share what she thinks and knows, but Melody cannot...

In this excellent novel of survival set during World War II, Philip, a young white boy, is blinded when the Germans torpedo his ship. Stranded on a tiny Caribbean island with Timothy, an old black sailor, Philip must learn to overcome his prejudice and...

August was born with a deformed face. He rarely goes out and he always walks with his head down. Everything is about to change, though because this year he attends a mainstream school. Although his classmates stare and cannot seem to get over his...

Stargirl, a new tenth grader, arrives at school and causes a sensation. She plays the ukulele, wears crazy outfits, and has a pet mouse. She is endlessly kind and seemingly carefree. After social ups and downs, Stargirl finds companionship when Leo...

Ana Rosa lives with her family in the Dominican Republic, where paper is a luxury, and she alone understands her need to write down her thoughts and feelings.

Oliverio, Paco, Luis, Diego, and Josefa are in the bottom of the fifth grade class. Much to everyone's surprise, they are chosen to participate in a photography contest out of town. Their classmates are in for the surprise of their lives when they see...

Lucía is going to spend the holidays with an aunt she hardly knows in a small village. While there, she meets a mysterious man named Teo who loves the stars. He appears to have a dangerous secret. Lucia really wants to know what it is, but will she...

From one of the most talented Latino writers in the United States comes this brilliant collection of stories whose characters all have a passion for life. Soto's portrayals offer strong psychological insight and describe situations that readers can...