Running Kids

In most sports the pinnacle is Wheaties-box notoriety. But in the world of pool, notoriety is the last thing a hustler desires. Such is the dilemma that faces one Danny Basavich, an affable, generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who flounders through high school until he discovers the one thing he excels at - the felt - and hits the road.

Can't get enough of survival stories? This one deserves a top spot in your pile! THE I ESCAPED SERIES DOESN'T JUST HOOK READERS -- IT CREATES THEM. What we do differently: We drop you straight into the most intense moment from page one, then backtrack to show how our characters got there - all while weaving in true facts that make you feel like you're running on the streets of Pamplona. "A suspenseful survival series based on famous historical events. Verdict: excellent." - School Library Journal Fifteen-year-old Zack is an American teen on vacation in Spain when he accidentally steps ...

More than just a simple journey through the history of Pokémon, Daniel Dockery offers an in-depth look at the franchise’s many branches of impact and influence. With dozens of firsthand interviews, Monster Kids covers its beginnings as a Japanese video game created to recapture one man's love of bug-collecting as a child before diving into the decisions and conditions that would ultimately lead to that game's global domination.

In the real world, Keegan Thomas is a gay, eighteen-year-old mythology nerd with undiagnosed chronic pain. But in the myth-inspired, online video game world of Pantheonic, he is the glorious and powerful K.Odyssia, slaying legions of enemies and completing quests for honor and glory along with his team, the Epic Hearts. Despite his closeness to his gamer friends—and the secret crush he has on his teammate, Alix—no one knows that he is struggling with the sudden onset of chronic pain in his lower back and fears it will hinder his ability to move to NYU in the fall.

In most sports the pinnacle is Wheaties-box notoriety. But in the world of pool, notoriety is the last thing a hustler desires. Such is the dilemma that faces one Danny Basavich, an affable, generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who flounders through high school until he discovers the one thing he excels at - the felt - and hits the road.

Riley Henderson has never taken a bus to school in her entire life. Or made an afterschool snack, or finished her homework on her own, or—ewww—done her own laundry. That’s what her older brother Devin was for. But now Devin’s gone. He’s off in California attending a fancy college gaming program while Riley is stuck alone in Florida with her mom. That is, until a cool nerd named Lucy gives Riley no choice but to get over her shyness and fear of rejection and become friends.

All good things must come to an end. After all, it was the last few weeks of seventh grade and, oh yeah… April Fools’ Day. Buds and Scuds: Nobody’s a Nothin’ Book Two, is a fast-paced, hilarious new entry into the middle school (and beyond) genre. Being Hanway’s newest cross country champ brought Zip and the Buds a measure of peace. Even the Scuds (Hanway’s notorious band of bullies) left them alone as Booger and Noford ran their candy smuggling business right under Principal Faraday’s nose. In the space of a few months, Zip… is turned into a snitch by principal Faraday (“...

When a fellow cadet disappears during a mission, Max refuses to leave him behind. Tracking signals lead to a shadowy alien jungle where glowing plants and dangerous creatures lurk in every shadow. Max discovers that the missing cadet may not have been taken by accident—and the truth could tear the Academy apart. In a place where nothing is what it seems, Max must decide who to trust before it’s too late. Ten-year-old Max Orbit isn’t the fastest, the strongest, or the bravest kid on Earth. But when he wins a mysterious contest, Max is launched into the stars — and straight into the ...

The follow-up to Ben Brooks' New York Times best-selling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this book offers more extraordinary true stories of amazing people who broke the mold and changed the world for the better. The resulting message? Be yourself, and your dreams might come true.

An epic adventure steeped in Hawaiian lore, this enchanting novel explores the connection between our world and that of the spirits of the wood, from bestselling author Nikki Van De Car.

If you love unicorns, princesses, enchanted forests, and adventure, you will love this inspirational short bedtime story for kids and adults of all ages. In a land of ice and snow, a princess and a unicorn go in search of the person who placed a curse upon their kingdoms. Who has cursed her kingdom? Why are all of her subjects asleep including her parents, the king and queen? Why is there no color in the world except for her red cloak? After months of being alone, the Red Princess decides to do something about it so she goes in search of answers only to stumble upon a unicorn who is also ...

Run with Your Heart follows Holly, a shy 12-year-old who moves from a bustling city to a small town where running is everything. At first, she struggles to fit in, unsure of her place in this new world. But with the help of a new friend and a local running club, Holly discovers not only her talent for cross-country running but also the strength to overcome her self-doubt. As she trains for the season’s championship race, Holly navigates friendships, rivalries, and personal growth, learning that sometimes, the most important race is the one you run with your heart. This inspiring story of ...

Catherine Brewer has a secret to keep. And Vincent Lemont has a score to settle. One of them has to lose in this taut, no-frills, edge-of-your-seat suspense thriller. Catherine is happy and settled with what she always wanted: a loving husband, two cute kids, and a comfortable home. She also has a dangerous secret, a suppressed fragility, and a life about to be torn apart by her own history. Vincent has just been freed from a long stretch in San Quentin. Memories of his incarceration run riot in his mind. He’s bitter, single-minded, and quite prepared to crush whoever and whatever stands ...

Lulu is a little girl with a very big dream: She wants to be on Broadway. She wants it more than anything in the world. As it happens, she lives in Broadway's Shubert Theatre; so achieving her dream shouldn't be too tricky, right? Wrong. Because the thing about Lulu? She's a little girl mouse.

What does freedom mean to you? Every living thing is created with a free spirit! Find out how one dog acted on her sense of freedom when you read Running in the Rain: A Dog's Tale. Based on a true story, this book will inspire readers to recognize the need for all animals and humans to be free. It also brings attention to the fact that many animals are in need of rescue and that we as humans can be empowered to help them. If you would like to teach your children the power of compassion and the true meaning of courage, click on the Buy Now button at the top of this page!

What happens when your tell-tale nightmares turn into reality and the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe won't seem to let you alone? For as long as she can remember, sixteen-year-old Ellen Poe's family has claimed to be long-lost descendants of Edgar Allan Poe. But when she moves in with her aunt in a Poe-themed B&B, the nightmares that have always haunted her begin bleeding into Ellen’s waking hours. When she stumbles upon a journal in the house, none other than Edgar Allan Poe himself begins visiting her. Has the journal somehow released his ghost? And what does he want with Ellen?

Join world-renowned investigative reporter Eleanor Amplified as she goes undercover to help a student reporter and fan, Miku Tangeroa, expose the corruption at her middle school. Together they discover that the new organic lunch program and tech-based learning systems are doing more harm than good and might actually be part of an evil plot that might put all of Union City in danger. Can Eleanor, Miku, and their friends get to the bottom of these suspicious events in time?

Running a successful business can be hard for anyone, but 17-year-old Moziah Bridges has becomes a pro at it. His company, Mo's Bow's, is what today's "kidpreneurs" dream of achieving - a successful business selling a product that one loves and is passionate about. In his audiobook, Mo will share his BOWS of Business: Believe in yourself, take the Opportunity to give back, Work hard/study hard, and have Support from friends and family. He knows there is a Mo's Bows in every household - kids just need someone to help nurture their talents.

Jackie’s Dream Box unveils the tools that will give every kid the ability to be successful. Here is a story that celebrates what it takes to not only go far on the field of play, but life.

Ever since her aunt died four months ago, seventeen-year-old Vivian (Viv) Spry is aching to figure out where she belongs. Her father has become emotionally distant and even her best friend has found a new sense of identity in her theater group. Unfortunately, nobody in her rural West Virginia town has time for an assertive, angry girl, especially a girl dubbed “Ice Queen” for refusing to sleep with her popular boyfriend.