Boys & Men - Kids Fiction

The fourth book in the Iggy series about the lovable troublemaker from New York Times bestselling author of Ivy + Bean. Grownups are always changing the rules! When grown-ups make money, it's good. But when Iggy makes money, all of a sudden it's bad....

For fifty years, Encyclopedia Brown has been the best boy detective on the block and a favorite character for generations of middle-grade readers. Following the classic formula, this installment presents ten mysteries, complete with answers at the end of the book that allow the...

From award-winning author and illustrator Scot Ritchie comes this lively look at the journey of a West Coast tugboat towing a log boom, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. "I'm helping Dad on the tugboat. We're going to tow a log...

Having read every book in his tiny village, young Timo decides it is time to leave home and become a hero. And while that is easier said than done, Timo is determined to succeed. When he rescues an enchanted beast named Broof, Timo gains...

In The Missing Mitt, the boys must help their teammate find his lucky mitt before the last game, or their Little League season is doomedAuthor: Franklin W. DixonISBN-10: 1416993940ISBN-13: 9781416993940Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/27/2010Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.54w x 0.32dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

"A robust story of courage and danger" (Booklist). "A must for collectors of Cinderella variants" (Kirkus Reviews).Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that's an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella fairy tale. As Creativiteach.com says: "What would have happened if Cinderella were...

With more than 2 million books sold, the Baseball Card Adventures bring the greatest players in history to life On October 1, 1932, during Game Three of the Chicago Cubs-New York Yankees World Series, Babe Ruth belted a long home run to straightaway centerfield....

This thrilling Newbery Medal-winning novel about the Revolutionary War is a classic of children's historical fiction.Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his...

Not only does Corey's father make the best spaghetti, but he also dresses up as Bathman and acts like a silly dog with pajama legs for ears.Author: Anna Grossnickle HinesISBN-10: 0899197949ISBN-13: 9780899197944Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/1988Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.50h x 6.90w x 0.20d

Children will learn the importance of treating others with love, kindness, and respect. Follow the adventures of a young boy as he practices kindness throughout his day, from rescuing a puppy to standing up to bullies to helping his young sister tie her shoe....

From the author of Rhyme Schemer and House Arrest comes Knockout, now available in paperback Knockout is a middle grade novel written from the perspective of a kid who wants nothing more than to be treated as normal. When formerly medically fragile Levi discovers...

The perfect ring bearer gift to celebrate the importance (and fun!) of being littlest groomsman at the wedding!Make your ring bearer's role even more special with The Best Ever Ring Bearer, a heartwarming book that is the perfect gift for children participating in weddings!...

The Redwall series is soon to be a Netflix original movie The beloved Redwall saga continues in Eulalia The golden fox Vizka Longtooth and his scurrilous crew of Sea Raiders are bound for plunder and conquest; in their ship's hold, a young badger lies...

In this inventive, fast-paced novel, New York Times bestselling and Printz Award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi takes on hard-hitting themes--from food safety to racism and immigration--and creates a zany, grand-slam adventure that will get kids thinking about where their food comes from. The zombie apocalypse...

When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself not feeling at all well he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Pay a hospital visit to Paul as he learns more about where "modern medicine"...

Detective brothers Frank and Joe must solve another intriguing mystery in the fifth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series. Frank and Joe are excited for the class trip to Bayport Bear Park. When they arrive, the entire class is greeted with...

The magical, bestselling series from Pseudonymous Bosch, the author of the Secret Series! Magic is BAD. As in fake. Cheesy. Unreal. At least, that's what Clay, who has seen one magic show too many, thinks. When words from his journal appear mysteriously on his...

Terror at Bottle Creek by Watt Key is a harrowing survival story set in a gripping, man vs. nature situation. "This is Hatchet for the post-Katrina generation, and it's sure to find an audience." --Booklist In this gritty, realistic wilderness adventure, thirteen-year-old Cort is...

From the author and illustrator of Belinda Baloney Changes Her Mind, Benji Baloney Learns to be Brave is a children's book about a young boy coming to understand the true meaning of bravery.As Benji grows up and manages scraped knees and hurt feelings, he...

A lyrical picture book memoir of one boy and his beloved grandmother, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack. Every Saturday, a young boy rides his bicycle up and down country roads, past farms and a filling station, until he reaches his Mammaw's house. She...

Twice the quests means twice the adventure for Zeus and his fellow Olympians. After battling fireball-throwing Titans, the young Olympians find themselves on a double quest: Not only must they find more Olympians that Cronus has swallowed, but they're also in search of magic...

A Newbery Honor Book. Sasha Zaichik has known the laws of the Soviet Young Pioneers since the age of six: The Young Pioneer is devoted to Comrade Stalin, the Communist Party, and Communism.A Young Pioneer is a reliable comrade and always acts according to...

Giant Afro. Even Bigger Brain. Jaden Toussaint is a five year-old who knows it all. I mean, really knows it all. Animal Science. Great Debater. Master of the art of ninja dancing. There's nothing Jaden Toussaint can't do. The only problem is that grown-ups...

Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful eye of a great big God.The Tree Street Kids live on Cherry, Oak, Maple, and Pine, but their 1990s suburban neighborhood is more than just quiet, tree-lined streets. Jack, Ellison, Roger, and Ruthie...

The can't-miss final installment of beloved author Pseudonymous Bosch's bestselling Bad Books trilogy At Earth Ranch, Clay encountered a haunted library, a castaway boy, and a fire-breathing dragon--not to mention incredible magic. Now he faces his most dangerous foes yet: the mysterious white-gloved members...

This exuberant picture book tells the story of Tony, a little boy who helps his father in the family pizzeria. "The scenes are full of visually boisterous activity, with under-pinnings of humorous detail and a clear sense of family closeness so important to the...

The legendary history of thoroughbred heritage is artfully depicted alongside a tale of remarkable friendship between a boy and his horse in this classic story that won the Newbery Medal, now in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition. He was named "Sham" for the sun,...

On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind-and,...

Two brothers will need all their wilderness skills to survive when they set off into the woods of Wyoming in search of their absent father. Jake and Taylor Wilder have been taking care of themselves for a long time. Their father abandoned the family...

Transportation, housing, agriculture, communications...there are so many modern conveniences. But are they really modern? Where did they really come from? Paul Wahasaypa--Siha Tooskin--will learn about their origins and more on his walk home from school with Ade (his father). There's so much to learn...

Ty Taggart has always loved skating. But ever since his older brother, Nick, died in combat, Ty has been off his game. He skates recklessly and has lost all interest in the local skating tournament. But when Nick's best friend, Edwin, pays him a...

Caleb has always batted with the same wood bat--until the other team accuses Caleb of cheating by tampering with the bat! Now Caleb is forced to use the aluminum bat. How is he supposed to help his team win when he keeps striking out?Author:...

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined...

Ayan is fascinated with dinosaurs. His uncle tells him this story about Krishna and his friend's adventure with Cranosaurus. Cronosaurus does not belong to the real Dinosaur family as discovered by the Paleontologist and Scientific community.Author: Prasanta BeheraISBN-10: 1645602338ISBN-13: 9781645602330Publisher: Black Eagle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

From the author of the heartfelt Jade's Secret Ingredients: A Recipe for Managing Feelings, comes a new story that celebrates the unconditional love parents have for their children.With rhyming verse and statements of affirmation, author Ashley Finley shares the beautiful journey of a young...

Perseus and the Olympians face off against the Monstrous Medusa in this Heroes in Training adventure.Author: Joan Holub, Suzanne WilliamsISBN-10: 1481435159ISBN-13: 9781481435154Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2016Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.30w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.4Point Value: 2Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 181777...

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love--Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. Gentle Ben...

How will Gregory find his way back to Dad? Swish-swoosh . . . Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer--and soon...

Bestselling and beloved creator Todd Parr brings his trademark wit and wisdom to this celebration of all different kinds of brothers, perfect for children expecting new siblings Some brothers are big. Some brothers are little. Some brothers are quiet. Some brothers are a little...

Based on historical fact, this young adult novel tells the story of Will Cypress, a half-Seminole boy living among his mother's people during the Second Seminole War. He meets Chief Osceola and travels with him to St. Augustine.Author: Edwina Raffa, Annelle RigsbyISBN-10: 1561646199ISBN-13: 9781561646197Publisher:...

From a New York Times bestselling author, this heartwarming and richly illustrated story of love between a father and son lion is the perfect read aloud for Father's Day and beyond. Kito wants to be just like his papa, the protector of the pride....

Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!Author: Jake MaddoxISBN-10: 1434205142ISBN-13: 9781434205148Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages:...

A moving personal narrative in the form of a journal, this powerful poem tells the story of one boy's journey into war--and the horrible climax at Gettysburg.Author: Craig Crist-EvansISBN-10: 0618311076ISBN-13: 9780618311071Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2003Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Come along for legendary action with the first four books in the Heroes in Training series, now available in a collectible boxed set! The terrible Titans are merciless giants who rule the earth and are led by Cronus, the biggest, baddest Titan of them...

Jamie seeks a way to prove that he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade.Author: Eve Bunting, Jan BrettISBN-10: 0899191622ISBN-13: 9780899191621Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/25/1983Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 8.44h x 8.72w x 0.16dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Based on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu's childhood in South Africa, Desmond and the Very Mean Word reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness. When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride...

In award-winning author Ben Mikaelsen's riveting sequel to the acclaimed word-of-mouth bestseller Touching Spirit Bear, readers will be captivated by what Booklist calls a "hugely satisfying resolution."Life in the wilderness--exiled from civilization as a punishment for his violent behavior--had its own set of hurdles,...

This chilling, suspenseful indictment of mind control is a classic of science fiction and will haunt readers long after the last page is turned. One by one, five sixteen-year-old orphans are brought to a strange building. It is not a prison, not a hospital;...

In this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery, a missing bass guitar causes a few wrong notes at the Battle of the Bands. Frank and Joe are thrilled to learn that the popular band, Crush, is scheduled to perform in Bayport's huge Battle of the...

Young Lentil wants to learn to sing, but no matter how hard he tries he can't sing on key. He can't even pucker his lips to whistle So Lentil learns to play the harmonica instead and beautifully carries his tune through the winding streets...