Heist Kids

The town of Franklin Falls is having its 100th birthday. And that means the town’s historic time capsule is about to be dug up and put on display by the proud citizens. Yeah, well, not if the crooked mayor has his way. Good thing all-around smart kid Leon Karakostas is one step ahead of him. Leon and his twin sister, Noel, and his crew - Pixie, Microscope, and Aardvark - find themselves in a mad dash to the dump, on a rooftop chase, and caught up in a showdown with a mysterious grandma.

Warning: Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop! Do you love uncovering the hidden stories behind history’s strangest events? Do you thrive on curiosity and crave stories that make you say, ‘Wait… that actually happened?!’ If you're fascinated by history, mysteries, and mind-blowing facts, then prepare to dive into a world of the weird, the wonderful, and the unbelievable with INTERESTING STORIES FOR CURIOUS MINDS. Why does this matter? Because stories like these ignite curiosity, challenge what we think we know, and prove that reality is often far more interesting than...

Can four teenage detectives solve an impossible crime, rescue an innocent man from jail, and still get their homework done on time? It's a hot summer and 14-year-old Jeffrey is grounded again. It doesn't matter that he and his best friend Pablo solved a neighborhood burglary. It's the danger Jeffrey put himself in that so upset his father. Now he's sentenced to an endless summer of mowing lawns and cleaning out dusty, cobweb-covered garages for cranky old Mr. Kozlowski. But when the brother of the cute girl next door is arrested for stealing a valuable painting, Jeffrey can't help himself. ...

When the Hope Diamond vanishes from the Smithsonian, 11-year-old twins Brian and Juliana Jackson know one thing for sure: their grandfather didn’t steal it… but someone wants the world to think he did. Kidnappings, car chases, and airport escapes throw the twins into the heart of a real-world heist—one that leads them deep into the hidden machinery of Washington, D.C., and straight into a secret society older than the museum itself. Armed with nothing but courage, quick thinking, and a sketchbook, the twins must outsmart dangerous thieves, rescue their mother, and recover one of the ...

A propulsive work of narrative nonfiction about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world—and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed at all. On a hot August day in Paris, just over a century ago...

Can four teenage detectives solve an impossible crime, rescue an innocent man from jail and still get their homework done on time? It's a hot summer and 14-year-old Jeffrey is grounded again. It doesn't matter that he and his best friend Pablo solved a neighborhood burglary. It's the danger Jeffrey put himself in that upset his father. Now he's sentenced to an endless summer of mowing lawns and cleaning out dusty, cobweb-covered garages for cranky old Mr. Kozlowski. But when the brother of the cute girl next door is arrested for stealing a valuable painting, Jeffrey can't help himself. He ...

"When I'm faced with a Pilkey fan looking to branch out, this graphic novel is the first book I reach for... If eight books aren't enough, the spinoff series, Agents of S.U.I.T., continues the fun." ―The New York Times With more than four million copies in print, #1 New York Times-bestselling...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When mother-daughter grifters set out on their final job, the heist turns deadly—and dangerously personal—in this twisty thriller from the #1 bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying! For all of Kat’s life, it’s just been her and her mother...

Are you looking for a good book for your son or daughter, age 10-15? Here's a new mystery series guaranteed to give them the same sense of wonder and excitement you experienced when you first discovered Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and Sherlock Holmes. Grab your magnifying glass and curl up on the couch! You're about to enter the mysterious and action-packed world of the North Hollywood Detective Club. A world of secret staircases, dangerous double-crosses, and graveyards at midnight, cloaked in mist and concealing hidden treasure. A page-turning world of teenage detectives uncovering clues ...

In the magnificent city of Aeridor, which floats serenely on an ocean of clouds, life is bathed in the golden light of the magical Sun-Gem. But when the light is suddenly stolen by the grumpy Baron Von Gloom, the city is plunged into a cold, unending twilight, and despair descends with the darkness.

Dog Diaries is the first book written by a dog AND a #1 New York Times bestseller! When mischievous mutt, Junior, causes a Turkey Day disaster, getting out of the doghouse will take a Christmas miracle in this delightful story from the world’s #1 bestselling author! Are you ready for a festive...

Now with a reimagined look! Join Tim and his friends on a treacherous journey across the seas in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated third book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim chapter book series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs. After helping Princess Grace foil...

In The Highland Falcon Thief: Adventures on Trains #1, a middle-grade series starter from MG Leonard and Sam Sedgman, a young boy is swept up in an investigation to uncover the perpetrator of a jewel theft. This program includes an author's note read by the authors When eleven-year-old Harrison...

Welcome to the Hollywood Strip, an eye-popping street filled with weirdos and whack jobs who spend all day, everyday dressed as the super heroes and characters they adore. The coolest one might be Melinda Waters, the world's most beautiful mermaid. Or possibly Thwakman, with his speedball forearms that stop bullets mid-air. Maybe it's Mighty Muse, with her snake belt full of venom. Or it could be Phil the Purple Blob, who... no... nevermind, it probably isn't Phil. The kid who loves them all is Stuart Bossman, a future documentary film-maker. And everything's just fine, 'til the day he ...

New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston shows Kate Bishop's Hawkeye still figuring out how to be a Super Hero—and a functioning human being—in this thrilling YA mystery adventure. When Kate Bishop, the young Hawkeye, solves a minor crime and saves the surprisingly cute Milo in the...

In a world where food is alive (or at least very stubborn), a bowl of spaghetti discovers that being eaten is NOT on the menu. Led by the brave but slightly clumsy noodle Tony, the spaghetti concocts a daring escape plan… and recruits a fork who is too clumsy to say no. From daring jumps over the kitchen counter to epic battles with a terrifying meatball army, this story is full of twists, laughter, and enough pasta puns to make any reader groan. Will Tony and his friends make it to freedom—or end up in the sauce?

Grab your sunglasses and slather on the sunscreen! In this laugh-out-loud adventure for kids and animal lovers everywhere, summer is here and Junior is getting his very own doggy vacation. It's me, Junior, back again with another tail-wagging tale of mischief-making! I'll tell you all about the...

The first book in the doggone awesome, howl-ariously illustrated, bestselling series from the creator of Middle School! Lovable dog Junior’s illustrated diary is perfect for fans of The Owl Diaries, Humphrey, and Mercy Watson. ​ Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I've been waiting for ages to tell my...

This laugh-out-loud funny illustrated book in James Patterson’s New York Times bestselling series finds our favorite dog Junior on a high-flying circus adventure! Imagine my WAG-NIFICENT excitement when I found out the circus was coming to town! I’d do anything to join those muscly mastiffs...

Age Level: 10-13 U.S. Grade Level: 5-7 Unleash the Adventure with "The Perfect Heist"! Are you looking for a way to keep young readers engaged and excited about reading? "The Perfect Heist" is the perfect solution—a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat journey that’s sure to captivate young readers and keep them turning pages! Follow Jake, the fearless leader, and his dynamic crew—including the mysterious Diamond King and the cunning thieves Emma and Ava—as they embark on a daring mission to pull off the ultimate heist. With every twist and turn, they face a gauntlet of challenges in a ...