Books & Libraries - Kids Fiction

The Puzzler, a cunning enemy of the Library of Doom, has caught a group of students in his latest trap. Now the kids must navigate a mazelike park full of tricky riddles and twisted storybook creatures. Will they be lost forever, or can the...

At a comic convention, a boy picks up an issue showcasing an oozy villain named the Glob. But then the cover starts to swirl. Slime drips out. The Glob is free from the pages of the comic book, and it's hungry This looks like...

It's a dark and stormy night, perfect for ghost stories. But not all tales are fiction when a girl recognizes the strange events at her aunt's house. They're unfolding exactly like a scary story she read when she was little. Can the mighty Librarian...

Mother Ghoul's Nursery Rhymes isn't like other books. It doesn't have an end. Literally. When people trip and tumble toward it, they don't hit the book's pages. They fall inside them, and they keep falling, forever stuck in a nonstop nightmare. Can the Librarian...

There once was a town that saved its library. Eli loves going to the library for Story Circle, but, one stormy day, the nearby river threatens to flood it. Eli and his dad must brave the storm to help save the books, and, when...

27 illustrated short stories full of heart and whimsy, by the Carnegie Medal-winning author--a perfect read-aloud collection for middle grade readers who love folklore and fairy tales. In The Little Bookroom, Eleanor Farjeon mischievously tilts our workaday world to reveal its wonders and follies....

Some rabbits dream about lettuces and carrots, others dream of flowering meadows and juicy dandelions, but Ralfy dreams only of books. In fact, he doesn't just dream about them, he wants to read them ALL THE TIME--even if it means he has to STEAL...

Bella is reading the best book ever She's just gotten to the most amazing part when suddenly, Captain Bluebottom appears and invites her on an adventure. "I'm sorry, Captain," Bella tells him, "but today, I'd rather just sit and read my book." So Bella...

Effie and her gifted friends--Raven, Maximillian, Lexy, and Wolf--embark on another adventure to save the world from the evil Diberi. The second book in the magical Worldquake series, that's "tailor-made for Harry Potter's fans" (Kirkus Reviews), will leave you utterly entranced. Effie Truelove has...

Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming picture book will provide some...

The Page Turners, two powerful books from the Library of Doom, have fallen into the hands of an evil magician. He turns the books into two terrible tornadoes, to destroy the Librarian. But when the twisters suddenly head toward a small village, the Librarian...

Louella has used every excuse under the sun to avoid reading. That is until one day when her brother convinces her to listen to a story. Mason searches his bookshelf until he finds the perfect story for Louella. As he begins, a glittering spark...

Ella has moved to the spooky town of Windy Hollow to live with her Great Aunt Raven. She is kept busy by a series of odd jobs arranged by her mysterious aunt. Alphabetizing the shelves at Simon's Book Store seems like a simple odd...

Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut about a girl who fights back against banned books in the spirit of The View from Saturday or Frindle. When twelve-year-old June Harper's parents discover what they deem an inappropriate library book, they...

This Christmas season, join the girls of the mother-daughter book club for a variety of holiday-themed adventures Becca, Megan, Emma, Cassidy and Jess have plenty of reading material to bring on their trips, too, because the book club is tackling the Betsy-Tacy series before...

A clever tale that will charm book lovers Brother Hugo can't return his library book -- the letters of St. Augustine -- because, it turns out, the precious book has been devoured by a bear Instructed by the abbot to borrow another monastery's copy...

"The illustrations are fresh and comical and send a clear message about the importance of reading." --School Library Journal Step aboard, buccaneers and book lovers! On the Salty Carrot sails a wild, rowdy band of Buccaneer Bunnies, led by Barnacle Black Ear, the baddest...

From the beloved author of the Moonbear series, Frank Asch, comes a charming new picture book about a 'zoo-brary' that accidentally loses track of a tiger! Miss Perkins is happy to be the 'zoo-brarian' at The Lending Zoo, a 'zoo-brary' that lends out all...

Christina and Grant are shocked when Mimi decides to open a new bookstore in an old funeral home! Is it really haunted? If not, whats with all the clues and mysterious happenings? Read the book visit the store online.This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture...

This #1 New York Times bestseller is the first book in a new series set in Chris Colfer's Land of Stories universe, perfect for both new and longtime fans!When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers a book that...

Miss Nelson is Missing meets Drag Race in this vibrant picture book about a drag queen librarian from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman. Librarian Mr. Stephen is great at helping people find their books. But when it comes to crafts and...

When a young girl visits her favorite bookshop one rainy day, something isn't right. The building is dark and cold. Rats skitter past the door. Soft chewing and scratching sounds echo up from the basement. Can the mighty Librarian help the girl defeat the...

A boy is researching animals in the library. Most of the books are boring, but one is very lively . . . and hungry. Now the boy has been gobbled up Can he team up with the powerful Librarian and escape the belly of...

Maisy's plan to have a quiet read is put to the challenge by her giggling friends in this ode to the pleasures of the local library. Maisy likes going to the library.She loves to read a book in a nice, quiet place. Today, Maisy...

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for...

Part lullaby, part love song, this perfectly pitched bedtime book gives a nod to its classic predecessors as it champions the vibrant independent spirit of local bookstores. Join the Little Bookstore's friendly staff as they draw the curtain on another busy day of browsing...

Pig loves to read. He's never without a big stack of books He reads them one after another. His friends know they'll find him with his snout in a book, whether he's at home, on the bus or even at the beach. But one...

This is the story of a little girl named Goldilocks. Well, thats what it was supposed to be, but theres a problem. When Papa Bear discovers that hes inside of a book and there are readers out there looking at him, he gets very...

The publisher and author of Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of figs. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs. After all, what's the difference between two measly letters? What results...

The first page has Henry hooked. The second page has him captivated. The third page . . . BBBBRRRRIIIIINNNNNGGGGG! . . . will have to wait. That is, unless Henry ignores the bell, stays put, and keeps on reading the most awesome book. By...

Mother shares a book about love while Brother shares a book about friendship. Next Aunt Grace shares a book about adventure. Everyone in this family is eager to share books and have the newest member's affection and attention. But all kidding aside, this family...

This laugh-out-loud misadventure is perfect for persistent prehistoric pedants and those who have their heart set on a new pet. Once upon a time there was a boy who presented a well-thought out proposal for his teacher, Ms. Johnson, convincing her that bringing a...

Welcome to the Graveyard of Dead Letters, where evil silent letters, like the W of swords and the K of knives, are buried. Here they can do no harm. But the wicked Spellbinder has plans to revive the letters . . . and use...

In book three of the Mighty Adventures Series, "The Book That Ate My Brother," we meet Desmond's older sister Keira. Together, Keira and Desmond head to the library for a fun day of book hunting when a giant book swallows her little brother and...

Precocious Veronica Veetch is worldly beyond her years. She talks about opera and oysters. She fences, ballroom dances, and ties nautical knots. When her classmates decide she's too snooty to be their friend, Veronica invites them to her house to embark on an around-the-world...

Ages 8-11 Chapter Book Series Reluctant Readers Short Attention Spans Courage Grandpa's glowing book, talking with characters, and a plunge into the pages. This funny, action-filled series is perfect for adventure loving fans of the Magic Treehouse. My name is Riles, and I'm a...

Alma, the unicorn and her friends learn about the power of diversity during their big volleyball match. Find out what each character does to shape the outcome of the match and what lessons they have learned.Author: Angela Sun, Mike AlpersISBN-10: 8682940507ISBN-13: 9798682940509Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage:...

A school basement is packed with towering bookshelves, and it's a dream come true for two students. But then they discover drops of ink dotting the shelves. Something skitters in the dark. A ghoul is on the loose. Can the Librarian banish the creature...

Strange, towering creatures are crashing through the woods. They are travel books, and they will snap down and crush anything between their covers. When they stomp toward a group of young campers, it'll be up to the mighty Librarian to bring the books' destructive...

Award-winning author Amy Sarig King takes on censorship and intolerance in a novel she was born to write.When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake. But...

Return to the world of Nightbooks . . . if you dare. Dead stories--and dead witches--are back to haunt Alex and Yasmin. To find a happy ending, Alex will have to write it, in this sequel to Nightbooks from acclaimed author J. A. White....

One town's trash becomes the dump man's treasure in this inspiring tale by award-winning author Lynn Plourde. Mr. Pottle, who oversees the town landfill, just cannot bear to see books thrown out and destroyed, so he rescues and recycles them for the community to...

Honor Book, 2010 Horace Mann Upstanders Book Awards A 2010 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2010 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, Grades Pre K-3 A 2010 Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner 2009 NAPPA Gold Winner 2011-2012 Show Me Readers...

A retelling of the classic Little Red Riding Hood, starring our bookish heroine Red and a misunderstood, book-loving wolf desperate for a good story. Little Red Reading Hood loves--you guessed it--reading She applies everything she learns from books to the real world. So, when...

In this timeless picture book, a new reader trudges through deep snow with a mysterious suitcase in tow. He has something important to share with his faithful companion, who bolts ahead to wait at the top of a tall hill. Our small hero climbs...

The Berenstain Bears are always checking out books about outer space, medieval knights, cute animals, and more at the library. But then one day, the family finds out the library may be shutting down forever.The cubs know they have to do something But how...

Helen fears that lack of improvement in her reading may leave her stuck in the sixth grade forever, until a good teacher recognizes her reading problem.Author: Barthe DeClementsISBN-10: 0142413801ISBN-13: 9780142413807Publisher: Puffin BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/11/2008Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 7.78h x 5.04w x 0.43dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pinkalicious is surprised when the author of her favorite series, the Princess Plum books, turns out to be a man and not a princess But after talking to...

Join Ruby Starr for her second adventure in the Ruby Starr series, perfect for younger fans of the Dork Diaries and Story Thieves series. Ruby loves books, so she is devastated to learn that her favorite place in the world--the library--is in trouble!Ruby Starr's...

In Book 5 in the Creature from My Closet series, Rob Burnside is visited by an especially strange closet creature! Rob Burnside thinks he's getting the hang of things. It almost seems as if he has learned all he needed to from his unusual...