Fiction

Divided into three sections, this exquisitely written book pays homage everyday items, books, and to things in which few find poetry, including bad memories and trains. Interviews with the author and the illustrator appear at the end.

Fred's kindhearted father allows the mice in the basement to live in peace instead of chasing them away. When Fred's mother becomes ill, however, his Aunt Jen comes to stay and help take care of their home. No friend of mice, Aunt Jen wages a personal...

This tale follows Ralph the mouse as he finds more danger, fun, and adventure. One day, a couple arrives at the hotel on their way to bring their son to summer camp. Ralph, who has never been to a summer camp, decides to join the boy. There, he spends a...

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...

A strange man pops up in the lives of nine year old Lola and her mother. He claims to be Lola's grandfather, but there's something odd about him. Things only get weirder when Lola discovers his locked briefcase, which makes the man very angry.

These short scary stories will surely keep children reading for hours. Poetic, ironic, brief, and magical, these concise stories will surely keep a reader’s eye open while the other wanders into a dream.

Alberto spends a lot of time home alone. His parents constantly tell him he must work hard in order to be able to afford the luxuries he's used to. Alberto soon discovers his parents have been hiding a huge secret from him--they're superheroes and lead...

This lively novel by acclaimed author Pam Muñoz Ryan combines biography and magical realism. It is about the early life of Chilean writer Pablo Neruda.

Young readers will truly enjoy submerging themselves in one of Homer's ancient Greek epic poems which centers on the Greek hero Ulysses and his 10-year journey home following the fall of Troy. Retold in simple prose with accompanying illustrations, this...

Simon is a cheerful and imaginative child who has a tendency to be absent-minded and, occasionally, downright mischievous. Children will love reading about Simon's antics, as he turns a normal school year into a whirlwind of comical mishaps.

In this poetry collection, the author pays homage to beloved characters found in fairy tales and classic works of literature as well as their authors. These poems serve as an excellent vehicle for discussing universal themes such as the passage of time,...

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...

This well-illustrated edition captures the drama of the Latin American legend of a young mother so distraught by her husband's rejection of her that she drowns her offspring in the river. Realizing what she has done, she tries to save them, but it’s too...

On a remote California island in 1835, a young Native American girl is accidentally left behind by her fleeing tribe. For 18 years she lives there alone. This is Scott O'Dell's extraordinary recreation of a true story.

Ana Rosa lives with her family in a poor coastal community in the Dominican Republic, where paper is a luxury and she alone understands her need to write down her thoughts and feelings. As developers plan to raze the neighborhood and construct a resort,...

Maggie's first attempt at cursive writing earns her the name Muggie Maggie because she can't make the 'a' correctly, so she vows never to read or write in cursive again. After all, she can always use the computer. Will Maggie really go on printing her...

Estrella, a bright 6th grader, requires special care, which often make her feel uncomfortable. However, life-changing events make her realize that it's not what's on the outside that counts, but how big and special her heart is.

Through a wardrobe, four children enter Narnia, a land ruled by the evil White Witch. The golden lion Aslan is the only one who can conquer her.

Since he became deaf, ten-year-old Horacio lives in a world of silence. Attracted by a beautiful house in his neighborhood, he wanders in one day and meets Beatriz, a solitary woman who is wary of strangers. She rejects him at first, but eventually they...

Organized by themes, with questions and answers, this unique book is filled with vibrant, colorful imagery. The author vividly captures the sensation of tasting ripe watermelon, the emotions stirred by a farewell, and much more. The book offers a fresh...

Brokenhearted to learn that the boat they worked so hard to build has sunk, several boys come up with an ingenious plan to raise enough money to hire a tugboat and salvage the ship.

Kidnapping, murder, and jailbreak are just a few of the elements of Winnie Foster's exciting adventure. This is also the story of the Tuck family. After drinking from a magic spring, this amazing family has been doomed to--or blessed with--eternal life...

In 1992, a baby Beluga whale escaped from a lab in the Black Sea and ended up in a Turkish port. The sailors named him Aydin, Turkish for clarity. With his poetic style, the author recreates the Beluga's journey to freedom.