Humorous Fiction

Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger....

Greg Heffley is caught in the middle as the two halves of his extended family come together in a sidesplittingly relatable summer story!

Chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III as he tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan....

A bizarre chain of events begins when 16 unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will....

A little magic can take you a long way. After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree....

In the newest installment of the Wimpy Kid series, Greg is up to his eyeballs in stress. Overdue homework assignments, flaky study partners, and at least one all-nighter put Greg to the test. You’ll be laughing along as Greg hilariously muddles his way through middle school....

Like a car alarm, bagpipe music, or a doorbell ringing in the middle of the night, hearing this all-new audio edition of The Bad Beginning will only upset you....

When Sophie hears that the giants are flush-bunking to England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them. And the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) will help her....

For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different....

Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins are a couple of class clowns. The only thing they enjoy more than playing practical jokes is creating their own comic books....

A boy who's been a bully and hanging out with the wrong friends gets a new start after a memory-loss-inducing accident....

Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? Ben Ripley sure hopes so - and his life may depend on it....

Is your school just a little too…NORMAL? Maybe you should go to Wayside School....

This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches. Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on Earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them....

Satyrs Newel and Doren are maturing into more responsible citizens after helping put an end to the dragon rebellion. But the thought of growing out of adolescence has the two goatmen in crisis mode.

Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos....

In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the demi-god Maui....

In this infectious rhyming book, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn't come right back. But just in time....

Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? And whatever happened to that Golden Fleece? It takes a demigod to know the answers, and Percy Jackson can fill you in....

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

A hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and best-selling author Gordon Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher....

There's a new word spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it....

Three bears come home from a bicycling trip through the woods to find a little girl....

Twelve-year-old Ben Ripley is not exactly the best student spy school has ever seen - he keeps flunking Advanced Self Preservation. But outside of class, Ben is pretty great at staying alive....

Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas—just as soon as he finishes Zoom school. Welcome to another wild adventure in Carl Hiaasen's Florida....

Welcome to the world of The Big Mess! This adventure-filled book from bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley is packed with humor, chaos, and of course, a big mess! This heartwarming and relatable story about two siblings who must learn to get along reminds listeners that, no matter how messy, life is better when shared with the ones you love. Follow along as big brother Mouse tries to bake the perfect dessert, only to be interrupted by his energetic yet clumsy baby brother Moose.

Macht euch bereit für ... Ruperts Tagebuch! Denn es ist an der Zeit, seine Sicht der Dinge zu hören. Eigentlich hat Greg seinen besten Freund nur damit beauftragt, seine "Biografie" zu verfassen - schließlich wird er eines Tages reich und berühmt sein. Doch schnell stellt sich heraus, dass Rupert nicht die beste Wahl für den Job ist. Denn statt Gregs Lebensgeschichte aufzuschreiben, schweift Rupert immer wieder ab und erzählt viel lieber von seinem eigenen Leben. Ob Greg das so lustig findet?

An underwater trickster tale is found in this rhyming picture book romp. A clever little girl "with a net for catching pearls" meets a shark who wants nothing more than to eat her for dinner. Listeners will find nothing short of a classic tale: a bully being shown up by his weaker and far more clever adversary! An ebullient and unabashedly entertaining story—One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea has enough bite to excite listeners of all ages.

Feelings and farts are facts of life. We all have them! And we have to live with them, even when they’re inconvenient, unpleasant, or surprising. They might come out of nowhere! It's definitely not a good idea to hold them in for too long. But among friends and family, they are usually no big deal. Striking a perfect balance of funny and factual, this charming audiobook encourages young listeners to accept their emotions (and their farts) without shame, even when they really stink.

J and K are the most creative fifth graders at Dean Ashley Public School (DAPS). J loves to draw and his wordless stories are J-ENIUS! K loves to write and his stories are K-LASSIC!! Both J and K are determined to win the DAPS annual creative storytelling contest or at least get in the top five. And when they find out that they are both entering The Contest, it's the beginning of one of the most intense rivalries the world has ever seen.

Lizzy is an ordinary girl. Or she wishes she was. Like all children, she’s grown up hearing all the fairy tales and nursery rhymes. But she never dreamed of being a princess, or going on a quest. Magical adventures sound dreadful and scary (and even annoying), Lizzy just knows she wants nothing to do with them. So she doesn’t follow after white rabbits with pocket watches, or speak to fairies, or kiss frogs, or go find siblings stolen away by goblins. (They eventually turn up.) Every time she comes across something peculiar like a talking fox or a magical lamp, she turns the other way. ...

Duke is not your average beagle—he’s a one-year-old ball of energy with a nose for excitement and a talent for causing hilarious trouble! Whether he’s diving into mud puddles, starting a midnight howl concert, chasing butterflies (and bees!), or getting into a stinky situation with a skunk, Duke’s days are never boring. With his wildlife friends—Nibbles the squirrel, Milo the raccoon, Pep the skunk, and more—Duke turns even the simplest days into unforgettable adventures. But no matter how much trouble he gets into, there’s always one thing he can count on: his loving owner, ...

Cranky, crabby Crow does not want to play with Squirrel or do loop-de-loops with Hummingbird. He doesn’t have time for Rat or Bat. From high atop a telephone pole, Cat warns Crow that he will soon be all alone if he turns his friends away with his very cranky “kaw!” one more time. But, unbeknownst to all, Crow has bigger, world-saving fish to fry—he must protect planet Earth from an asteroid headed our way!

Chowder and Crackers live in the quiet, coastal town of Kittybunkport, where they pass their time sitting in the sun, napping, scratching stuff, and of course, eating lobster. Until one day the town’s lighthouse—rumored to be haunted—suddenly goes dark. When no one volunteers to investigate, Chowder and Crackers are sent to fix the problem. But will these two scaredy-cats be able to save Kittybunkport?

When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness in this funny and thematically rich social and emotional story from the acclaimed creator of Red: A Crayon's Story.

Oh no—naughty puppy Patch has run away! Can YOU help find him? As you search, remember not to disturb the pirate. If you hear a Yo Ho Ho, a cannon's boom, or fierce AHOYS along the way, turn and run from all that noise! Sneak over, under, round and through the book, just remember … don't disturb the PIRATE!

Cette histoire pleine d'humour et d'aventure, écrite par l'auteur de « L'Histoire sans Fin », est destinée aux enfants à partir de 8 ans. Elle a été adaptée en dessin animé, sous le nom de Wounchpounch. 31 décembre, 17h07. Belzebub Laboulette, sorcier de profession, et sa tante Tyrannie Vampiral, n'ont toujours pas rempli leur quota de malheurs pour l'année : empoisonnement de fleuve(s), destruction d'arbres, propagation d'épidémies, etc. Ils risquent donc les foudres des Puissances des Ténèbres, qui leur octroient leurs pouvoirs. Ils ont jusqu'à minuit pour se sortir d'affaire.

One day, Bob finds a box, big enough to hide in. And from inside the box, Bob makes as much noise as he possibly can with anything that comes to hand, only falling silent to baffle any curious passersby. ​Packed with rhythm, sublime silliness and the mysteriously irresistible joy of a simple cardboard box, this hilarious book has terrific child appeal!​

Returning home to Chicago after spending the summer with her Meme Augustine in New Orleans, Opal is nervous to begin school. Despite her parents’ confidence, they worry about her making new friends and dealing with her Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease. When Opal gets paired with a new student, Ivy, to work on their history project together, she is hesitant—after all, she only needs her cousin, Frank, and her best friend, Madison. But school quickly becomes the least of her worries.

Neues Zuhause, neue Freunde – das erste Abenteuer von Jakob und Schisser! Der zehnjährige Jakob zieht mit seiner Familie ins idyllische Feuerviertel. Keine Autos, dafür viel Natur, jede Menge Platz zum Herumtoben und sogar eine geheime Kinderbande! Für Jakob klingt das ziemlich gut – aber auch sehr aufregend. Zum Glück hat er Schisser dabei, seinen alten Stoffhasen, der ihm in jeder Lage beisteht. Und das ist auch wirklich nötig! Denn um in die Phönix-Bande aufgenommen zu werden, soll Jakob eine Mutprobe bestehen. Na, das kann ja heiter werden!

Claire has hurt her knee so she sets off home to tell her mum all about it. On the way she meets her friends and tells them how the fall happened. But just how did it happen . . .? Was she dropped by a wolf, a slithering snake, an enormous dragon or a hairy gorilla?!

Benji McLaughlin is a visionary. He believes in things other people think are impossible, like that he and his brother Stanley will be happy living with their uncle, and that the Loch Lochy Monster is real, and that his parents will come home safely one day. So when he finds out that Uncle Hamish’s holiday business is struggling, Benji’s not worried. He has a visionary plan. Together with his new friends, Murdy and Mr Dog, he sets off to prove that the Loch Lochy Monster exists, and bring tourists flooding in. But Benji might have to confront different monsters to the one he expects.

When three best friends from Ontario—Judd, Sandy, and Mugsy—decide to fulfill their lifelong dream of renting a houseboat in the rugged Northwest Territories to hunt moose, they’re in for an adventure they’ll never forget. From navigating tricky river currents to outsmarting mischievous wildlife, the trio faces one challenge after another, with plenty of laughs along the way. But when a trophy moose leads them through the wilds of the north, unexpected wildlife encounters and some wild weather conditions, the friends must rely on their wits—and each other—to make it the trip a success.

Imagine That! tells a fun and exciting story of well-written events. The five-year-old character Rena and her ten-year-old sister, Adriana, are based on memories of the author's true childhood events reenacting how she used her imagination to create fun adventures and how her imaginary adventures affected her mother and sister. This story is created to bring fun and laughter to all children, inspiring them about just how fun using their imaginations can be. Imagine That! is friendly and enjoyable to all age groups. So sit back and get ready to go on an adventure with Rena and imagine that!

Listen as Winston, a little mouse living in an abandoned house, wishes for a friend. While he’s too afraid to venture outdoors in search of others, a human family unexpectedly moves in.

La grand-mère de Cléo meanait d'incroyables enquêtes lorsqu'elle avait 12 ans ! Cléo raconte ses aventures ! Cléo te raconte les enquêtes que sa grand-mère Noémie a menées avec son amie Mona quand elles avaient son âge. Automne 1966 : Valentin, un charmant garçon qu'elles ont remarqué dans le bus au retour du lycée semble avoir disparu. Qu'est-il devenu ? Que cache cet étrange mystère ? Avec détermination elles se lancent sur sa piste, dans une enquête qui va les mener de surprise en surprise.

Het spannende vijfde avontuur uit de Superjuffie-serie! Het is voorjaar en juf Josje geniet van het gezellige gekwetter van de vogels in haar tuintje. Maar dit keer zitten er wel erg vreemde exemplaren op haar schutting: vijf felgekleurde ara's om precies te zijn! Ze zijn helemaal van de andere kant van de wereld gekomen om haar om hulp te vragen: in hun bos wordt een super-de-luxe vakantieresort gebouwd.

JJ, un gamer pre-adolescente en el espectro autista, tiene sueños premonitorios sobre un perro de rescate que eventualmente llegará a su vida. En San Pedro de Macorís, Frijolito, un adorable perro al que le encanta comer salmón, está a punto de emprender un viaje en busca de su “persona para siempre”. En JJ y Frijolito, primera novela para jóvenes lectores de Victoria Cepeda, la búsqueda de Frijolito resulta ser el sueño de JJ.

In New Jersey, JJ, a neurodivergent preteen gamer, is having premonitory dreams about a rescue dog that will eventually come into his life. In San Pedro de Macoris, Frijolito, an adorable dog that loves to eat salmon, is about to embark on a journey in search of his forever person. In JJ and Frijolito, first novel for young readers by Victoria Cepeda, Frijolito’s quest turns out to be JJ’s dream. Treat yourself and the family to a tale about the power of unconditional love and how it shapes and strengthens us.

Remember the time we flew to the moon without a rocket? And remember the time we went to the bottom of the ocean and fought a high-voltage giant octopus? And how about the time we got lost in The Land of Lost Things? What? You don't remember? Really? Well, let me refresh your memory. It all started like this ...