After Eli
Three women encounter the most formidable of dangers—an enchanting man.
Three women encounter the most formidable of dangers—an enchanting man.
This memorable story is filled with universal fears and truths of two men chasing a hurrying sundown.
In this offbeat tale by a Grammy-winning storyteller, a young boy's hopes and an unusual bicycle bring about magical results.
How do you face life without a place to call home?
A young Nebraska girl discovers the courage to save others during a life-threatening snowstorm.
This hilarious field-guide parody is the second from the creators of A Field Guide to Little-Known and Seldom-Seen Birds of North America.
Horses are Lily’s life—just like they’d been her mother’s. But will her overprotective father stop her from fulfilling her—and her mother’s—dreams?
Just when you thought you could take birdwatching seriously again, Ben, Cathryn, and John Sill have taken another laugh-out-loud look through their bizarro binoculars. This time even the birdwatchers themselves aren't safe.
This sensitive and often humorous book tells the story of an adolescent boy who begins to find himself after the people he has always depended on let him down.
These thirteen tales of the Southern Appalachians evoke with crystal clarity the natural world of this rural environment.
This hilarious genre-bending YA mystery will appeal to fans of M. T. Anderson, Douglas Adams, and Neil Gaiman.
The Brain and his sidekick Sheldon McGlone encounter parallel universes, flying cows, carnivorous cuckoo clocks, and shrinking scientists in this new fast-paced adventure that features the silly side of physics.
An independent-minded girl and her crotchety retired grandfather find common ground when they work together to build an airplane.
"A black, smoking shell stood where our house had been. The barn that'd been near to twice as big as the house was nothing but a head of ashes too. 'Pa!' My voice cracked and floated up into the early morning sky. Eliza crept up behind me and slipped her hand into mine. ‘They're dead, ain't they, Jacob?'"
A new mystery based on a page from American history, featuring a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers.
This second book in a the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series features a trio of mischievous and determined young sleuths set against the backdrop of early twentieth century America.
The third book in the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series features a trio of young crime solvers and nonstop action set against the backdrop of early 20th century railroad expansion.
It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and ten-year-old Billy Cole is excited about the upcoming Fall Fish Fry fishing tournament and a visit from his cousin Mim.
Abandoned by her mother at Victoria Station in London when she is only four, Charlotte "Charlie" Collins is sent to live with her father in Dublin. Now fourteen, Charlie struggles to come to terms with the reasons for her mother's desertion, her father's silence, and the cruelty of her classmates.
Day after day, Hugh looks for signs of German spies. It seems like a harmless way to spend time...at least at first.
This lighthearted story features a fun-loving, appealing character wrestling with a situation familiar to young readers.
This moving, coming-of-age story follows a young white girl who overcomes family prejudice and cultural differences when she befriends a black girl in a small working-class town.
An afternoon hike in the Sierra Mountains turns into a struggle for survival when two teenage girls become hopelessly lost in an electrical storm and must rely on their own wits and strength to endure.
"This is not a game for you here," Matteo hissed. "Do you want to make us lose?"
Travel along the dangerous Natchez Trace in 1811 with two brave and determined young pioneers as they search for their families.
Samantha's quest to answer her questions about her past sets in motion a chain of events that will change her life forever.
A warm and funny coming-of-age novel featuring an adolescent boy who overcomes troubles at home and at school with the help of his beloved dog and a new friend.
Mike and Kyle must outrun both a hurricane and thieves who will do anything to get their hands on a fortune in Confederate gold!
Fred Bowen hits another home run in this action-packed story for diehard sports fans.
Horse-crazy girls and Titanic fans will love this action-packed adventure story set on a steamboat on the Missouri River in the nineteenth century.
In 1937, the Depression is in full force, Joe Louis is the new heavyweight champion of the world, and Champion Luckey has just arrived in Snow Hill, Alabama. Brother Sayre's life will never be the same.
Jess Huggins never expected to spend his vacation with the Featherbys.
Bird enthusiasts will love this feather-brained field guide parody!
Four friends who share a love of basketball have to go through tryouts for the school team. But will they all make the team?
As wildfires threaten his home, his stepfather's livelihood, and the raptors he has come to love, Luther struggles to resolve the conflicts in his community and the ones inside himself.
The Falcons have the skill but not the height required to win their games. Will they be able to win the dreaded end-of-the-season game against their much taller rivals? Now in a newly revised format!
In the first book of this engrossing middle-grade Civil War–era trilogy, a young Kentucky slave dares to pursue his dream of becoming a jockey.
“These last few months have been an incredible journey for you, Gabriel. You’ve been a slave, a son, a jockey, a soldier and a savior. But your journey isn’t over.”
In the second book in the Racing to Freedom trilogy, ex-slave Gabriel faces challenges and setbacks as he pursues his dream of becoming a famous jockey.
As Paul struggles to understand his family's livelihood, he learns that being a man has nothing to do with wielding the power to hurt people and animals.
“That’s the first step, you know. Admitting you’re afraid. But when there’s love,” Aunt Mari said, “there can be no fear.”
The sudden death of her beloved uncle triggers a chain of events that threaten to overwhelm Spider and her family.
Justin struggles with conflicting choices and important decisions about family, loyalty, and responsibility as he decides what his path in life will be.
Without his lucky glove, Jamie doesn't believe in his ability to lead his baseball team to victory. Then he learns that faith in oneself is the most important equipment for any game. Now in a newly revised format!
A verse novel for young readers that uses rich, evocative language to deliver a powerful story of the extraordinary magic that occurs everyday when ordinary people work together.
When a basketball team's star forward loses his confidence, he has to learn how to think like a winner again.
Between caring for her disabled brother, swimming on the swim team, keeping her grades up, and making time for her boyfriend, Skye is barely keeping her head above water.
What does it mean to be a hero?
When a teenage boy on a high-tech treasure hunt inadvertently stumbles into the middle of a crime, he finds himself in a dangerous situation that could turn deadly.
Jim, Julia, and Marcel get in over their heads when Jim and Marcel's boat washes ashore on an island that's abandoned…or is it?
Little white lies don't hurt anyone…right?
Jessie and Claire make their unique mark on the rural South.
Scott and his teammates can't find an adult to coach their team, so they must find a leader among themselves. Now in a newly revised format!
This 1934 Pulitzer Prize winner tells the story of a pair of young newlyweds in antebellum rural Georgia.
"I am sick of being bossed around by a dog. Roo has no idea how to sail a ship and I have no confidence in her whatsoever."
Hilarious and entertaining letters capture Grandfather and Roo’s charmingly eccentric personalities and the amusing calamities that befall them when they head across the pond in search of Roo’s grandfather.
Hilarious and entertaining letters capture Grandfather and Roo's charmingly eccentric personalities and the amusing calamities that befall them Down Under.
"How can I lead an expedition when my lead dog won’t get up in the morning?"
This book tells a complex story about small town life and displacement—both of humans and of wildlife
This book tells the eloquent, dramatic story of an adolescent girl's first glimpse into the problems of prejudice and the redeeming power of friendships.
Meet Misfits, Inc. Investigations…
*Peter, the genius
*Jake, the athlete
*Byte, the computer whiz
*Mattie, the "magician"
These four teenage super-sleuths have a knack for uncovering and solving unsolvable crimes.
Meet Misfits, Inc. Investigations…
*Peter, the genius
*Jake, the athlete
*Byte, the computer whiz
*Mattie, the "magician"
These four teenage super-sleuths have a knack for uncovering and solving unsolvable crimes.
Meet Misfits, Inc. Investigations…
*Peter, the genius
*Jake, the athlete
*Byte, the computer whiz
*Mattie, the "magician"
These four teenage super-sleuths have a knack for uncovering and solving unsolvable crimes.
Meet Misfits, Inc. Investigations…
*Peter, the genius
*Jake, the athlete
*Byte, the computer whiz
*Mattie, the "magician"
These four teenage super-sleuths have a knack for uncovering and solving unsolvable crimes.
Meet Misfits, Inc. Investigations…
*Peter, the genius
*Jake, the athlete
*Byte, the computer whiz
*Mattie, the "magician"
These four teenage super-sleuths have a knack for uncovering and solving unsolvable crimes.
Meet Misfits, Inc. Investigations…
*Peter, the genius
*Jake, the athlete
*Byte, the computer whiz
*Mattie, the "magician"
These four teenage super-sleuths have a knack for uncovering and solving unsolvable crimes.
A young girl's love for a beautiful Mustang mare fuels her fierce determination to save the life of the wild horse's orphaned filly.
This poignant coming-of-age story is set against the verdant landscape and sultry atmosphere of the Florida Keys.
A troubled adolescent girl rediscovers meaning in her own life as she investigates the complex circumstances behind a young boy's unexpected death
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the dangerous Natchez Trace in 1811, this sequel to The Devil’s Highway recounts the continued fast-paced adventures of brave young Zeb and Hannah.
This satisfying story explores the powerful impact of our actions on the world around us.
Chris yearns to be more than a benchwarmer on the Oak View Middle School basketball team. With the help of his best friend Greta and her mom, Chris begins to change his defensive strategy and successfully learns to keep his opponents from scoring. Now in a newly revised format!
Welcome back to FairAcres! Here’s another inspiring and humorous hit from Effie Leland Wilder, featuring Hattie McNair and her lovable cohorts at FairAcres Retirement Home.
Effie Leland Wilder revists the wacky cast of characters at FairAcres Retirement Home.
Marcus is the high scorer and best rebounder on his basketball team, but he's not so great at free throws, until the school custodian helps him overcome his fear of failure. Now in a newly revised format!
Another surefire hit by best-selling author Effie Leland Wilder featuring Hattie McNair and her fellow FairAcres Retirement Home residents!
"As an Air Force brat, moves were second nature to me. This was my seventh move in fifteen years, and I knew the drill—usually it was no big deal.
But this one was different."
The first of Effie Leland Wilder's raucous tales about Hattie McNair and the other residents of FairAcres Retirement Home
Hattie McNair and her cohorts at the FairAcres Home are back!
Against his family's wishes, a sixteen year old joins the Confederate Navy and learns that honor can be a smokescreen for arrogance and pride.
Strong characters, complex relationships, and believable dialogue combine to create an unforgettable story of loss and redemption.
Perfect Timing explores the mind of a man on a riotous adventure through heaven, hell, and Myrtle Beach.
Brendan is one of the best players in the league, but no matter how hard he tries, he can't make his team win. Now in a newly revised format!
A shy but spunky young girl from an unconventional family of strong-minded women learns valuable lessons in loyalty and loss from a unique first friendship.
"Buildings were weaving in and out and the street pitched like a stormy sea. The ground shook with such violence that Jacob thought the world was coming to an end."
This riveting narrative delivers adventure, suspense, and realistic characters while sending an important message about environmental conservation.
When Fish tries to escape from the responsibilities of his overachieving life, he gains a new understanding of the dangers of neglecting his connections and commitments to others.
Two grieving brothers learn the power of family and the power of white water.
A boy's account of growing up through the rituals of life on an ancestral farm in middle Georgia between the big wars
Three American siblings on holiday in a small Italian town encounter an extraordinary creature and find adventure, mystery, and a whole new world of trouble.
Shadow's life changed forever when his brother Daniel ran away. What will happen now that Daniel is home again?
A sensitive story of an adolescent girl uncovering her past and discovering the possibilities for her future.
An adolescent girl learns that realizing a dream requires a good deal more than stubborn, steely resolve as she risks everything to follow her heart.
Meet Hank Prince, Atlanta's most engaging private eye.
A fascinating historical back story and exciting soccer action combine in this second title in the new series from a popular sports author.
Philip Lee Williams makes the tale of a cemetary groundskeeper come alive with his lyrical storytelling.
Award-winning author Adrian Fogelin’s latest book for middle readers follows an unlikely but enduring friendship that is forged between two adolescent girls.
This fast-paced, emotionally satisfying story will please horse fans.
This dramatic and moving story set in the days of the Negro Leagues illustrates the true meanings of friendship, prejudice, and heroism.
A stirring story of survival set against the backdrop of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in the New World.
This well-plotted whodunit will hook readers from the start and keep them reading until the surprising solution is revealed.
T.J. is smaller than his teammates and his pitches just don't have the power to get the batters out. When he learns about 1940s player Rip Sewell, he may have found a solution. Now in a newly revised format!
This hilarious retelling of a classic children's story features a southwestern twang and a delightful surprise ending.
Jack has a sizzling fastball, but does he have what it takes to pitch his team to victory?
A moving story of love, grief, and coming to terms with death.
An action-packed story and an involving ethical dilemma will engage readers in the first book in this new series from a popular sports fiction author.
Sometimes, breaking the rules is the best thing you can do, especially when the rules don't allow you to be yourself.
A spirited young girl must travel far from home to finally find herself.
A confused adolescent boy learns that the best way to tackle life's problems is head-on.
You'll never forget this story of a young boy's struggle to find his place in the world.
In this sequel to Run With the Horsemen, the redoubtable Porter Osborne, Jr., a little older and slightly more worldly, leaves home for college.
Chris Platt’s beloved novel is back in print!
In order to win an important baseball game, twelve-year-old Kyle claims to have made a difficult catch, which he actually dropped. The attention he receives is not enough to silence his conscience. Now in a newly-revised format!
"It was an avalanche of water bearing down on them, rushing toward them. The pillar of water grew higher and higher...As if daring the sea to their final battle, the captain swung the Ethie around to face her enemy head on. All aboard saw the wave surge..."
What happens when everything you thought was true about your life turns out to be a lie?
Laminack and Cole's hilarious book reveals what happens when some foolish farm animals decide to trade roles-and discover just how hard it is to do someone else's job.
In this quirky twist on the fable The Boy Who Cried Wolf, a boy's outrageous excuses turn out to have an unexpected element of truth.
What happens when a girl, homeschooled by her counterculture mother, decides to spend her senior year in public school? First friendship, first love—and first encounters with the complexities of authority and responsibility.
In this playful homage to Charles Dickens, unlikely allies learn the lessons of a great friendship
In this action-packed historical adventure, a brave young man must rely on his wits and his friends to escape an unwelcome fate.
A spirited young girl's determination and affection turns a lame horse into a rising competitor in bestselling author Chris Platt's latest book for horse lovers