Bearing six unusual gifts, young Prince Jen embarks on a perilous quest and emerges triumphantly into manhood. This rich fantasy was named "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year and a "Booklist" Top of the List Award winner.

Marin is new to the neighborhood, but what is going on in this new place? At a house nearby, young people appear for lengthy moments only to disappear into the mist over and over again. What exactly is Marin seeing? And can her new neighbor and reluctant friend Charley help solve the mystery? He seems to know more about the house and the young people who are there (sometimes). As Cahrley and Marin ...

The latest in Haddix's riveting The Missing series leaves protagonist Jonah on his own to make a series of life- and time-altering decisions. Who are you when the world as you know it seems to evaporate? With great storytelling, Haddix raises this question and deftly takes readers through a roller coaster of events and choices to a thought-provoking and satisfying conclusion, which also marks a be ...

The mystery adventure surrounding Russia's last tsar and the fate of his family will enthrall readers and spark thinking and discussion as engaging as the book's fast-moving plot. Another remarkable installment in "The Missing" series! (Book Seven in Missing Series)

An informational book that entertains with bright color and fascinating details of an amazing machine for very young readers.

Dallas and Florida, dubbed the "trouble twins," have been shuffled between foster families all their lives. Filled with humor and poignancy, this delightful book by the Newbery Medalist is about a special place where it's never too late to be loved.

In the award-winning sequel to Beverly Cleary's beloved story "The Mouse and the Motorcycle", Ralph is determined to be something more than just a crumb-scrounging mouse--he's going to live a life of speed, danger, and excitement at summer camp. It turns out camp is not all fun, and soon Ralph realizes home is a pretty place after all. Illustrations.

DEEP IN THE Minnesota forest, where only the strong survive, four regular-sized pups--Leader, Sniffer, Runner, and Thinker--are pushed into the world. Then one last, very small pup is born into the wolf pack. He is called Runt. From the very start, Runt struggles in the harsh wild world of the wolves. He tries learning along with his brothers and sisters, but makes serious mistakes. It's hard plea ...

Experienced time travelers, Jonah and Katherine accept the challenge of returning their friend Andrea, who is actually Virginia Dare, to her rightful place and time: the mysterious and seemingly ill-fated Roanoke Colony. However, a strange man calling himself Second intervenes, and nothing in the sixteenth-century colony is as it should be—at least according to history and the time traveler ...

A seal at school!What happens when Sammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day? He goes to the city, finds a school full of kids and new things to do -- and he even learns to read!

Little Sarah wanders away from her family's cabin into the New Hampshire forest, and settlers come from all across the countryside to help find her. As the long days pass, the searchers grow desperate, but Sarah's father's trust in God holds firm.

The Melendys live with their father, who is a writer, and Cuffy, their beloved housekeeper. Enjoyed by readers for more than 50 years, Enright's Melendy Quartet captures the lively adventures of a family as they move from the city to the country. Now this beloved series is back in new paperback editions. Illustrations.

It’s time for little Maximillian to go to school! His wealthy parents have chosen the most perfect school for him where he will learn to be kind and no one will bully him, or call him names, or hurt him – ever! Why? All of the students except Max are really good robots! He never guesses they aren’t real and makes a best friend in Josie. She opens his eyes to all sorts of innocent fun things ...

From master of suspense author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes another page-turning stand-alone adventure perfect for fans of Cog and Bad Magic.No matter what anyone tells you, I'm real.That's what the note says that Max finds under his keyboard.He knows that his best friend, Josie, wrote it. He'd know her handwriting anywhere. But why she wrote it--and what it means--remains a mystery.Ever since t ...

When nine-year-old Sarah and her little sister, Annie, set out on their way to school on January 12, 1888, they have no idea what their day will hold. The weather's so warm they go outside to play. Suddenly, the wind turns cold and begins to roar--it's a blizzard! The wind is so strong it rips the school's roof off. What will they do? The freezing snow is already up to their knees and without a ro ...

A young man makes a decision to flee seaward to freedom in this moving and dramatic story set in the American south. "Full of thought-provoking situations and well-drawn historical settings."--"School Library Journal."

Part mystery, part adventure, the fast-moving story explores themes of honesty, power, family, and friendship. Memorable characters create opportunities for prequels and sequels, yet the story is satisfying on its own.

How do you decide when the better option means great personal loss? Gripping adventure surrounds a tale of identity and impossible decision in this latest installment of Haddix's unforgettable "The Missing" series. (Book Two in Missing Series)

How do you decide when the better option means great personal loss? Gripping adventure surrounds a tale of identity and impossible decision in this latest installment of Haddix's unforgettable "The Missing" series. (Book Two in Missing Series)

A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book. "The bright-colored pencil drawings and lean text make this a great choice for preschool storytimes, as well as for beginning readers who want a funny story".--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations.