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Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher, The

In this offbeat tale by a Grammy-winning storyteller, a young boy's hopes and an unusual bicycle bring about magical results.

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Anna Casey's Place in the World

How do you face life without a place to call home?

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Anna's Blizzard

A young Nebraska girl discovers the courage to save others during a life-threatening snowstorm.

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Astra

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?

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Big Nothing, The

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.

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Bravo Zulu, Samantha!

An independent-minded girl and her crotchety retired grandfather find common ground when they work together to build an airplane.

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Bushwhacker, The
A Civil War Adventure

"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?'"

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Coastwatcher, The

Day after day, Hugh looks for signs of German spies. It seems like a harmless way to spend time...at least at first.

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Crossing Jordan

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.

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Defending Irene

"This is not a game for you here," Matteo hissed. "Do you want to make us lose?"

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Devil's Highway, The

Travel along the dangerous Natchez Trace in 1811 with two brave and determined young pioneers as they search for their families.

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Dog Sense

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.

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Double Eagle

Mike and Kyle must outrun both a hurricane and thieves who will do anything to get their hands on a fortune in Confederate gold!

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Dugout Rivals

Fred Bowen hits another home run in this action-packed story for diehard sports fans.

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Emma's River

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.

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Everlasting Now, The

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.

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Featherbys

Jess Huggins never expected to spend his vacation with the Featherbys.

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Final Cut, The
The All-Star Sports Story Series

Four friends who share a love of basketball have to go through tryouts for the school team. But will they all make the team?

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Full Court Fever
The All-Star Sports Story Series

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!

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Gabriel's Horses

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.

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Gabriel's Journey

“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.”

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Gabriel's Triumph

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.

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Gaff

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.

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Goatnappers, The

Justin struggles with conflicting choices and important decisions about family, loyalty, and responsibility as he decides what his path in life will be.

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Golden Glove, The
The All-Star Sports Story Series

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!

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Good Fortune
My Journey to Gold Mountain

In this dramatic memoir of early-twentieth century immigration, the author shares her family's journey from rural China to a new life in California.

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Grow

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.

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Hardcourt Comeback

When a basketball team's star forward loses his confidence, he has to learn how to think like a winner again.

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Hide and Seek

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.

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I Almost Love You, Eddie Clegg

Little white lies don't hurt anyone…right?

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Kid Coach, The
The All-Star Sports Story Series

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!

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Ladies First
Women Athletes Who Made a Difference

"When somebody tells me I cannot do something, that's when I do it." —Gertrude Ederle, first woman to swim the English Channel

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Last Castaways, The

"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."

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Last Cowboys, The

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.

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Last Gold Diggers, The

Hilarious and entertaining letters capture Grandfather and Roo's charmingly eccentric personalities and the amusing calamities that befall them Down Under.

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Last Polar Bears, The

"How can I lead an expedition when my lead dog won’t get up in the morning?"

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Last Wild Place, The

This book tells a complex story about small town life and displacement—both of humans and of wildlife

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Lost Goat Lane

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.

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Martha Berry
A Woman of Courageous Spirit and Bold Dreams

Martha Berry started a revolution that has changed the lives of more young men and women than she ever dreamed possible—and her dreams were big ones.

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Moon Shadow

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.

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My Brother's Hero

This poignant coming-of-age story is set against the verdant landscape and sultry atmosphere of the Florida Keys.

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Natchez Under-the-Hill

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.

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Night of the Spadefoot Toads

This satisfying story explores the powerful impact of our actions on the world around us.

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Off the Rim
The All-Star Sports Story Series

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!

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On the Line
The All-Star Sports Story Series

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!

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Play Ball Like the Hall of Famers
The Inside Scoop from 19 Baseball Greats

Nineteen baseball Hall of Famers share winning strategies with young players and fans!

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Play Ball Like the Pros, 2nd Edition
Tips for Kids from 20 Big League Stars

Major League ball players explain the mechanics of how they successfully field, pitch, catch, hit, and more.

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Playoff Dreams
The All-Star Sports Story Series

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!

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Pretty Like Us

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.

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Profiles in Sports Courage

Dramatic action-packed profiles of a dozen of the twentieth-century's greatest and most courageous athletes show how they overcame serious challenges to make a lasting impact not only on their sport but also on society.

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Quake!
Disaster in San Francisco, 1906

"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."

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Real Question, The

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.

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Saving the Griffin

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.

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SeaMan
The Dog Who Explored The West With Lewis & Clark

Explore the Louisiana Purchase with Lewis and Clark and SeaMan the dog.

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Sister Spider Knows All

A sensitive story of an adolescent girl uncovering her past and discovering the possibilities for her future.

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Sliding into Home

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.

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Soccer Team Upset

A fascinating historical back story and exciting soccer action combine in this second title in the new series from a popular sports author.

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Sorta Sisters, The

Award-winning author Adrian Fogelin’s latest book for middle readers follows an unlikely but enduring friendship that is forged between two adolescent girls.

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Storm Chaser

This fast-paced, emotionally satisfying story will please horse fans.

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Stumptown Kid

This dramatic and moving story set in the days of the Negro Leagues illustrates the true meanings of friendship, prejudice, and heroism.

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Surviving Jamestown
The Adventures of Young Sam Collier

A stirring story of survival set against the backdrop of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in the New World.

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T.J.'s Secret Pitch
The All-Star Sports Story Series

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!

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Throwing Heat

Jack has a sizzling fastball, but does he have what it takes to pitch his team to victory?

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Touchdown Trouble

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.

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Trouble With Rules, The

Sometimes, breaking the rules is the best thing you can do, especially when the rules don't allow you to be yourself.

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Truth and Salsa

A spirited young girl must travel far from home to finally find herself.

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Uncharted Waters

A confused adolescent boy learns that the best way to tackle life's problems is head-on.

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Where in the World

You'll never forget this story of a young boy's struggle to find his place in the world.

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Willow King

Chris Platt’s beloved novel is back in print!

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Winners Take All
The All-Star Sports Story Series

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!

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Wreck of the Ethie, The

"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..."

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Yes, I Know the Monkey Man

What happens when everything you thought was true about your life turns out to be a lie?

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Real Hoops

Can street ball and technical play mix it up on the court and score wins for the team? Can Ben convince Hud to leave his hotshot style back on the pickup court?

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Cheshire Cheese Cat, The
A Dickens of a Tale

In this playful homage to Charles Dickens, unlikely allies learn the lessons of a great friendship

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Chasing the Nightbird

In this action-packed historical adventure, a brave young man must rely on his wits and his friends to escape an unwelcome fate.

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Star Gazer

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