Fiction

Catrina's family is moving to the Northern California coast because her sister, Maya, has cystic fibrosis and the cold, salty air will make her feel better. While exploring their new neighborhood, the girls are told there are ghosts. Maya wants to...

Conner thinks his adventures in the Land of Stories are over until he finds a clue left by the Brothers Grimm. With the help of his classmate Bree and Mother Goose, he travels to Europe to solve a 200-year-old mystery. In the meantime, Alex is training...

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...

It's 1935 and twelve-year-old Moose Flanagan and his family have just moved to Alcatraz, the infamous island that's home to criminals like Roy Gardner, Machine Gun Kelly, and, of course, Al Capone. Kids living in Alcatraz--because their parents work in...

This classic book tells the story of the world's most beloved nanny, who brings enchantment and excitement with her everywhere she goes. When Mary Poppins is blown by the wind onto the doorstep of the Banks house, she becomes a most unusual nanny to...

Warren is the sole bellhop, valet, gardener, and errand boy at his family's hotel, which is located in an old mansion filled with dark and peculiar hallways. Things have not been going well since his evil Aunt Anaconda has taken over the running of the...

Sleeping Beauty was about to ask for help when a blinding violet light flooded the forest. The queen screamed and fell to the floor, covering her eyes for a split second. When she arose, she smelled smoke and saw every tree was engulfed in flames. ...

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.

Peter and his younger brother Fudge are back in this hilarious novel that finds the Hatcher family on their way to Washington, D.C. so Fudge, who has developed an obsession about money, can visit the U.S. Mint. There they meet up with some cousins from...

When Stanley Yelnats is falsely convicted of stealing a famous basketball player's sneakers, he opts to do his time at Camp Green Lake rather than go to jail. In fact, no lake exists, and Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center, is anything but...

In this sequel to Taking Sides, Lincoln and his barrio brother Tony Contreras are invited to Japan as exchange students. During their stay, they learn about their own dual identity as Mexican-Americans, family closeness, and the universal nature of hard...

When Peter finds out that his parents are going to have another baby, he worries that this one will turn out to be as much of a pain as his little brother, Fudge. And if that’s not bad enough, they also tell him that they are moving. What could be...

Pilar's magic hammock transports her, Breno, and her cat Samba to Egypt. There they meet the young Pharaoh Tutankhamen, who needs their help to get this throne back. To accomplish this, they must learn about Ancient Egyptian history, culture, and...

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. ...

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...

Since it is forbidden to punish the prince, Jemmy, an orphan boy, gets whipped whenever his Highness does something wrong. Over time, Jemmy forms a friendship with the prince and teaches him a valuable lesson in taking responsibility for his own actions.

After their father dies, Alex's and Connor's grandmother gives them The Land of Stories, a very special, magical book. It transports them to a land of the same name, where fairy tales are brought to life. The only way to get back home is the wishing...

Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. They don't have money to pay the rent and food is in short supply. The family might be forced to live in their minivan again. When it looks like things are going to hit rock bottom, Jackson receives an...

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.....

Bud does not want to return to the orphanage after his disastrous night at the Amos's house; therefore, he decides to go in search of the band leader whom he believes to be the father he has never known. Readers will find this heart-warming Depression...

Victor and his parents, who are archeologists, travel to Egypt for an excavation of a recently found pyramid. With the help of Yasmine, an Egyptian girl, Victor must make use of his knowledge in mathematics to solve a series of mysteries that are taking...

This moving story about a girl found on a Mediterranean coast, coming from some town in Africa, won a deserved award. It describes the painful situation of immigrants looking for better opportunities in other countries, and the reaction of those who open...

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...

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...

From the very first day Auggie and Julian met, it was clear they were never going to be friends, with Julian treating Auggie like he had the plague. Over one million people have read Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy...

Ida is new to the school, and she does not know anyone. Benni has been a student for a while, but he has never had much luck making friends. They are the perfect candidates to receive the first magical animals: Rabbat the fox and Henrietta the turtle. ...

Pilar's magic hammock takes her, Breno, and her cat Samba to the Amazon, where they befriend Bira and Maiara. Together they discover the secrets of the enchanted forest and learn that trees are being wiped out. Pilar records the adventure and diversity...

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...

Pilar travels to Greece in search of her grandfather thanks to a magic hammock he left her. There she meets characters from Greek mythology including Zeus, Hera, Hercules, King Midas, Medusa, and Pegasus. She writes all the details of this...

Max, Alison, and their friends solve 10 cases in this graphic mystery, including discovering who stole Ethan's basketball card and who broke into the store at the White Pine camp.

Who is sabotaging the space mission? Who stole Twiggy the lobster? Max Finder and his friends investigate 10 cases in this graphic mystery.

Who laid a trap and made Andrea fall so she could not participate in the race? Who stole Tony's skates? Who is making the geese sick? Max, Alison, and their friend solve these and seven other cases.

Virginia's father, a writer, has always tried to instill a love of reading in her and her three siblings. One summer, Virginia discovers a tree house. Books begin to mysteriously appear inside it. Virginia becomes fascinated by the books and,...

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...

Penned with her son, award-winning writer Alma Flor Ada presents a thought-provoking novel about two girls and their search for identity. Margie considers herself to be 100% American. That belief gets challenged when her cousin Lupe comes from Mexico...

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...

Bahar Sultan tells his daughter Lia to look for the best two wizards. The princess, together with her friend Ali, visits traders with the best magic products. This intrepid adventure will help children to get know more about percentages and direct...

Bahar Sultan wants to make the most of everything he has in his library to improve his kingdom. The solution: distribute his books among his advisors according to functions. Young readers will learn about fractions and proportion.

Mateo is a cobbler's apprentice who loves to spend time listening to the sailors of 13th- Century Venice talk about the amazing places they have visited. One day, while playing with his friend Patrizia, they end up locked in a trunk. When they finally...