Young Reader Chapter

Mysteries, friendships, secrets—and one unforgettable school year. At Maple Creek Elementary, a group of clever and curious fourth graders form a detective club to solve the puzzles that baffle their school. They call themselves the Fourth Grade Sherlocks, and they’re ready for anything. From vanishing lunchboxes to cryptic notes, from ghostly whispers in the library to an art forgery downtown, no case is too strange or too small. Using logic, teamwork, and plenty of curiosity, the Sherlocks dive into each mystery with eyes open and pencils ready. Led by Erik, the group’s quick-...

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers “What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and...

The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island! Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to...

He didn't have a team. He didn't have boots. He had a wall, and he used it every single day. Marco Rivera grew up playing alone on a cracked parking lot in East LA, practicing with a plastic bottle against a concrete wall until the day he spotted a real team training on the other side of the fence. Four days he stood there and watched. On the fifth day, he walked through the gate. What happened next will change everything. From street football to his first tryout, from the moment Coach Ray noticed the kid who read the game like no one he'd ever seen, this is the story of a boy who refused ...

Don't miss a moment of the How to Train Your Dragon series, the bestselling, funny, action-packed books that inspired the hit movies! The story begins when Hiccup, his friend Fishlegs, and his cranky dragon Toothless get separated from their class during Boarding-an-Enemy-Ship practice. They...

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite Escapes Three friends battle stormy weather and a hungry Komodo dragon when they're trapped overnight atop a barren rock. From bestselling authors Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a gripping tale of survival for young readers. On a stormy night in Indonesia, American teenagers Jake and Tay and their local dive guide find themselves in a harrowing predicament. High on a rock in the ocean, they huddle together as the wind howls and the rain pours down. Below them, lurking in the water, a hungry Komodo dragon waits for an opportunity. Jake and ...

Two siblings battle stormy weather and a hungry crocodile when they’re trapped overnight in the branches of a tree. From bestselling authors Juliet Fry and Scott Peters comes a gripping tale of survival for young readers. On a stormy night in Australia's Northern Territory, teen siblings Jade and Noah find themselves in a harrowing predicament. High up in a tree, they huddle together as the wind howls and the rain pours down. Below them, lurking in the river, a hungry crocodile patiently waits for an opportunity. Jade and Noah may know a lot about crocs and the bush, but right now, ...

You’ve fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah’s side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby’s eyes in this deluxe novel that you can read backward or forward! The...

Introducing an unofficial Minecraft-fan adventure inspired by the bestselling game! What if Minecraft came into real life? What if the Minecraft characters that you know and love popped into your house?! "This is the story of how I accidentally broke Minecraft (it wasn’t really my fault) and the Minecraft characters came into the world, our world, ma-freakin’ planet Earth! You heard me right. Minecraft came into real life! Let me put that another way: Minecraft came into MY ROOM! When Minecraft first decided to appear in my room, things were horrible. You’d expect things to be good, ...

What if the world's greatest treasure wasn't gold at all? When an old treasure map is discovered in the attic of Briar Hill Museum, everyone believes it leads to a fortune hidden deep inside the forest. But as twin detectives Finn and Flynn follow forgotten trails, mysterious symbols, hidden caves, and clues left behind by a legendary explorer, they begin to realize that this adventure is about much more than buried treasure. Packed with mystery, adventure, humor, and fascinating discoveries, The Last Treasure Map takes young readers on an unforgettable journey through forests, ancient ...

A charming middle-grade novel about old magic, new adventures, a winged lion learning to roar, and a young girl fighting to be heard—perfect for fans of classics like The NeverEnding Story. Poppy Woodlock believes in magic, but so far, she hasn’t found any. It’s been two weeks since her...

THIS EDITION of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland stays true to the charm and whimsy of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic while adapting the language for modern children. We have simplified complex vocabulary and tricky phrases to make the story easier to follow without losing its playful spirit, humor, or sense of wonder. Whether used for bedtime reading, book clubs, classrooms, or shared family moments, this edition offers a delightful and accessible journey into Wonderland. Join Alice as she follows a curious White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and tumbles into an enchanting world of ...

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite New Escapes. Survival Stories For Today's Generation In this stellar, impactful book, two brothers face the challenges of deportation to Australia in the 1800’s. A Notable Children's Release from bestselling authors Juliet Fry and Scott Peters. In 1836, Thomas and his younger brother Jem are unjustly accused of theft in the bustling streets of London. Their punishment is harsh: exile to a distant boys' prison in Australia. They face a daunting sea voyage before reaching their new home. Along the way, Jem falls ill and becomes a target for bullies...

Everywhere 12-year-old Andrea Carter goes, trouble follows. Even in the middle of the main street in Fresno, California. When Andi takes part in a reckless, impromptu horse race with her friend Cory, she nearly tramples her new teacher - not a good way to start the fall term! That mishap is only the beginning. Good intentions just aren't enough to keep Andi out of trouble. When an escaped prisoner forces his way into the schoolroom, Andi must make one of the hardest decisions of her life.

What do a skateboarder, a charging bull, and a crowded street in Spain have in common? Zack is about to find out. Suddenly, the skills he uses at the skatepark might be the only thing keeping him one step ahead! Fifteen-year-old Zack is visiting Spain from Chicago when one wrong turn during the San Fermín festival lands him inside Pamplona’s famous Running of the Bulls. One moment he’s sightseeing with his family. The next, he’s stuck inside the world’s most famous race. Zack is good at thinking on his feet, which is lucky—because the Running of the Bulls is full of split-second ...

Read the series that's sold more than 2 million copies—if you dare! Warning: this description has not been authorized by Pseudonymous Bosch. As much as he'd love to sing the praises of his book (he is very vain), he wouldn't want you to hear about his brave 11-year old heroes, Cass and...

Looking for the Perfect World Cup Gift Your Young Soccer Fan Will Read Cover to Cover? Want your child or teen to soak up grit, perseverance, and the never give up spirit of soccer's greatest legends while having a blast on every page? This book brings the biggest tournament on Earth to life through unforgettable stories, jaw-dropping facts, and brain-game fun. A sock for a ball. A boy too small for any team. The Goal of the Century. A hat trick in a World Cup final. World Cup legends, the wildest records, the impossible upsets, the weirdest moments —and the biggest party on Earth. in one...

A gorgeously illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal to save the spirit and human worlds, from Grace Lin, award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Jin is a Stone Lion—one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to...

The award-winning middle-grade survival series returns with its 9th adventure. While exploring the land of mummies, pyramids, and the Nile, fifteen-year-old Sam from Washington, DC is swept into a real-life train disaster. Fifteen-year-old Sam is thrilled to be riding a rickety train on a family vacation in Egypt. He can't wait to tell his friends back home at school about seeing ancient mummies, pyramids, and the Cairo museum. He gets up to stretch his legs and explore as they race alongside the Nile. Suddenly, a fire erupts in one of the cars. Smoke and sparks begin to spread, and the ...

When family is all you have, it turns out to be everything you need. The five Pepper children have almost nothing; their tiny brown house is falling apart, their mother works from dawn to dusk just to buy bread, and they light their home with a single flickering candle. But they have each other, and that makes them the richest family in the world. But everything changes the day they meet Jasper, a lonely, rich boy who discovers that the Pepper family has something his wealth could never buy. One friendship leads to the most incredible adventure—and the biggest choice their family has ever...