Modern Kids Fiction

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.

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...

An exhilarating, primal summer fling in the woods leads to an intensely sexy, edgy romance, where anything goes—just remember your safe word. Divorced and buried in student loan debt, Claire Collins eagerly enters a spicy business agreement with an acquaintance who wants to explore his primal...

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...

Summer Ali has been making a name for herself in the music industry for years, slowly but surely climbing the charts—but the world doesn’t know her stage parents are the ones who molded her entire public persona. Finally eighteen, Summer breaks free of their control and focuses on creating...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 Chronicles of Narnia. After her mother passes away and her father retreats into...

This program is read by Natalie Portman. Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom. From realizing that there is no “right” way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really...

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 ...

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.

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...

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....