DescriptionJason Taylor is 13, doomed to be growing up in the most boring family in the deadest village on earth. In 13 chapters we follow 13 months of his life as he negotiates the pitfalls of school and home and contends with bullies, girls, and family politics. In the distance, the Falklands conflict breaks out; close at hand, the village mobilises against a gypsy camp. And through Jason's eyes, we see what he doesn't know he knows and watch unfold what will make him wish his life had been as uneventful as he believed.
DescriptionIn Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant, the master of silliness introduces oddly wonderful and uniquely skilled creatures who are combinations of animals and objects. You will meet the Ballpoint Penguins, the Clocktopus, the tearful Zipperpotamuses, a Spatuloon, and a Tubaloon!
DescriptionThe clothes make the person, or do they? Find out in this story about a fashionable eighth grader who has it all, and her envious classmates who wish they did. But then again, maybe they don't.
DescriptionIn this eagerly awaited sequel to A House Called Awful End, Eddie Dickens narrowly avoids being blown up, trampled by horses, hit by a hot-air balloon, and arrested...only to find himself falling head over heels for a girl with a face like a camel's and into the hands of a murderous gang of escaped convicts, up on the misty moors, who have a "little job" for him to do. All the old favorites are here, including Mad Uncle Jack and Malcolm (or is it Sally?) the stuffed stoat, along with some worrying-looking new ones. Beware!
DescriptionEstablished Dear America author Kristiana Gregory kicks off The Royal Diaries series with the captivating story of a young Cleopatra's life. While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, 12-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to survive to become queen of Egypt some day.
DescriptionIn 1952, April is seven years old and adores her big sister, Annabel. But Annabel is failing her math class and desperately needs help with a tough math problem. April decides to write to Albert Einstein, asking him to give a hand. While she waits for his reply, April imagines everything he might be doing instead of working on math. Could he be riding his bike? Or working in his garden? Maybe he's playing his violin. But finally, Einstein sends the girls a clue to solving the puzzle. Lynne Barasch is the acclaimed author of several children's books. Ask Albert Einstein is based on an actual letter the famous scientist received from a young student and his unusual response. This delightful story conveys a teenager's fear of possible failure and the compassion of a younger sibling who ultimately saves the day.
DescriptionEnjoy these classic family stories! Joey Runs Away: Joey looks for another home when he doesn't feel like cleaning up his messy room. Titch: Titch's botanical triumph over his older siblings will delight children who are the youngest in their families. Wilford Gordon McDonald Partridge: In this gentle, moving story about caring and sharing, a small boy helps an old friend remember when her memory is not as sharp as it used to be. Not So Fast Songololo: Malusi, affectionately nicknamed Songololo by his grandmother Gogo, goes to the city to go shopping with her. John Brown, Rose, and The Midnight Cat: John Brown, Rose's loyal sheepdog, becomes very jealous when his beloved mistress befriends a cat.
DescriptionI'm Too Fond of My Fur!: When my old friend Professor von Volt called to ask for help, I agreed immediately, even though it meant trekking halfway around the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off alo…
DescriptionWhen 15-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder - much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears…
DescriptionListen to time-honored classic children stories including: The Tales of Peter Rabbit The Tale of Jeremy Fisher The Tale of Benjamin Bunny The Tale of of Two Bad Mice The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies The Tailor of Gloucester The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle The Tale of Jeminma Puddle-Duck The Tale of Tom Kitten The Tale of Ginger and Pickles The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse Appley Dappley's Nursery Rhymes…
