Modern Kids Fiction

The star of her school’s running team, Sadako is lively and athletic…until the dizzy spells start. Then she must face the hardest race of her life—the race against time. Based on a true story, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes celebrates the courage that makes one young woman a...

THIS EDITION of Frankenstein not only retains the essence of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel but also thoughtfully adapts the language for today’s readers. We have simplified complex vocabulary to make the story more accessible without compromising its original themes and emotional depth. Whether for casual reading, book clubs, classrooms, or family discussions, this edition offers a fresh yet faithful retelling of Frankenstein. Join Victor Frankenstein as he dares to play with the forces of creation, bringing to life a being unlike any other. Through gripping moments of horror, ...

This program is read by the author. Laurie Gelman’s clever debut about a year in the life of a kindergarten class mom—a brilliant send-up of the petty and surprisingly cutthroat terrain of parent politics. Jen Dixon is not your typical Kansas City kindergarten class mom—or mom in general...

He survived forty thousand years in ice. Modern life might finish the job. When thirteen-year-old Richard Gardner crashes his snowmobile into a glacier, he expects a broken bone—maybe a lecture from his parents. What he doesn’t expect is to discover a living Neanderthal frozen inside the ice. Defrosting Bruce turns out to be the easy part. Now Richard, his sarcastic sister, and their overwhelmed parents are stuck hiding a prehistoric houseguest who thinks automatic doors are predators, microwaves are weapons, and grocery stores are an endless buffet. As Bruce struggles to make sense of ...

Editorial Review BEK: Black Eyed Kids presents a chilling collection of documented encounters that blur the line between reported fact and unbearable horror. With clean, restrained prose, Ted Lazaris builds dread through eyewitness accounts, unanswered questions, and the quiet terror of children who should not exist. The result is an unsettling read that offers no comfort—only the lingering fear that some doors should never be opened. The city didn’t change overnight. It simply became easier. Doors opened faster. Noise faded sooner. Choices narrowed until they felt like relief. Rena ...

This program is read by the author. From the author of Class Mom and You’ve Been Volunteered comes Laurie Gelman's next laugh-out-loud novel Smells Like Tween Spirit. As a new Mat Mom of the Pioneer Middle School (PMS) Wrestling team, Jen Dixon finds herself thrown in the middle of the...

It all started with a pair of socks… When eleven-year-old Lotti wakes up in her cold dorm room to find warm, rainbow-coloured socks on her feet—socks she’s never seen before—she has no idea her life at Riverside Children’s Home is about to turn upside down. Soon, all twelve girls in the west wing experience strange dreams and an unshakable exhaustion. But what begins as a quirky mystery quickly spirals into a magical secret too big to ignore. With the help of the curious and clever Bobby Gordon—and a suspiciously powerful invisible cloak—Lotti and her friends uncover a world ...

At the quiet edge of a small village, a boy discovers a plant unlike any other. Its flower can be eaten or brewed into a calming tea. Its stem can be ground into nourishing bread. And when cared for patiently, it gives more than it takes. At first, the boy grows the plant only to help his family—stretching meals, easing long days, and repairing what time has worn down. But as others begin to notice its usefulness, he learns that the plant holds something greater than comfort. It holds value. Through simple trades, careful choices, and costly mistakes, the boy slowly discovers what makes ...

Like the Ugly Duckling, Sally believes she’s plain and unwanted—but her journey proves she was always something beautiful. Sally doesn’t feel pretty or wanted. She doesn’t even feel like she belongs. So, one day she decides to leave her school behind and find her way home, no matter how far the journey. Along the road, she meets an unlikely band of friends: Magnus the dignified goat, Philippe the scruffy cat with a sharp tongue, and Lydia the linnet with a voice like a lullaby. Together they face empty pockets, cold nights, and more than one scrape… but also plenty of laughter, ...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Doctor Who: Time Lord Fairy Tales read by Tom Baker, Joanna Page, Adjoa Andoh, Ingrid Oliver, Anne Reid, Dan Starkey, Sophie Aldred, Rachael Stirling, Samuel Anderson, Nicholas Briggs, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Yasmin Paige...

THIS EDITION of Moby-Dick not only retains the heart of Herman Melville’s timeless tale but also thoughtfully adapts the language for today’s readers. We have modernized the vocabulary to clarify challenging terms and references, making the story more accessible without losing its original depth and richness. Whether for casual reading, book clubs, educational purposes, or family read-alouds, this edition offers a fresh yet faithful retelling of Moby-Dick. Set sail with Captain Ahab and his crew aboard the Pequod as they embark on a relentless pursuit of the legendary white whale, Moby ...

Little Blacknose: A Modern Retelling of a Classic Train Adventure brings back the beloved 1929 story of the DeWitt Clinton, the very first steam locomotive of the New York Central Railroad—now reimagined in a colorful, modern edition for today’s listeners.

Welcome to a collection of some of the most well-known Greek myths, presented in an engaging storyteller’s style, sure to delight kids 8-13 and their parents, too! Wouldn’t you like to travel back to an age of wild adventures? Journey in this book to realms of imagination.

Originally appearing in 1922, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams captured generations of hearts. But times have changed. In order to connect with a new generation, this beloved tale must change too. Not everything is different though. In this updated edition, we still learn about the magic of love as one little stuffed animal is transformed.

A spellbinding and lyrical modern fairy tale about a girl who journeys to an enchanted world to find the twin she’s never met, filled with lavish illustrations that bring the magic to life. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. ​ After her mother passes away and her father...

Christmas is a time for giving—not falling down chimneys! Santa’s favorite time of the year is the night before Christmas. Delivering wondrous gifts and making children happy brings warm feelings to his heart. But when he loses his balance on a roof and tumbles down a chimney on his butt, then on his head, he is faced with an incredible dilemma....

BORN DIFFERENT. DESTINED FOR MORE Some secrets aren't meant to be discovered… but Emma can't resist. Emily Smyth doesn't just see the world—she feels it. Something pulses beneath the surface of reality, something no one else seems to notice. A voice in the wind, a shimmer in the mist, a presence watching from the trees… waiting. Strange things happen when she's around—lights flicker, shadows move in ways they shouldn't, and sometimes, she just knows things before they happen. Her family brushes it off, and her friends never notice a thing. The girl has no idea why she stands apart...