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Rudolph the little vampire moves into Tony’s apartment building in this spooky and funny second book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who loveHotel TransylvaniaandThe Addams Family!Rudolph the little vampire has been banished from his family’s vault over his association with humans. He now lives in the basement of the apartment building where his human best friend Tony lives. The two struggle to keep Rudolph hidden from Tony’s parents and nosy neighbors.When someone gets suspicious about activity in the basement, can the friends avoid discovery?

In this third “thrilling” (Kirkus Reviews) installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies help a fellow agent in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.After taking down a mole within their organization, the City Spies are ready for their next mission—once again using their unique skills and ability to infiltrate places adults can’t. The sinister Umbra has their sights set on recruiting a North Korean nuclear physicist by any means necessary, and the City Spies plan to keep an eye on his son by sending Paris to the chess prodigy’s tournaments in Moscow and Beijing.Meanwhile, Sydney’s embedded as a junior reporter for a teen lifestyle site as she follows the daughter of a British billionaire on tour with the biggest act on her father’s music label to uncover what links both the band and the billionaire have to a recent threat from an old Soviet missile base.F

Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this "wickedly funny" (Kirkus Reviews), deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated sequel to The Beast and the Bethany in which Bethany and Ebenezer try to turn over a new leaf, only to have someone--or something--thwart them at every turn. Once upon a very badly behaved time, 511-year-old Ebenezer kept a beast in his attic. He would feed the beast all manner of objects and creatures and in return the beast would vomit him up expensive presents. But then the Bethany arrived. Now notorious prankster Bethany, along with her new feathery friend Claudette, is determined that she and Ebenezer are going to de-beast their lives and Do Good. But Bethany finds that being a former prankster makes it hard to get taken on for voluntary work. And Ebenezer secretly misses the beast's vomity gifts. And neither of them is all that sure what "good people" do anyway. Then there's Claudette, who's not been feeling herself recently. Has she eaten something that has disa

In this stunning ninth book in theNew York TimesandUSA TODAYbestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power—and evil.Sophie Foster changed the game.Now she’s facing impossible choices:When to act.When to trust.When to let go.Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus ontheirprojects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else.Stellarlune—and the mysterious Elysian—might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen’s plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities’ greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same.

The Last Kids on Earth gets a fantasy twist in this exciting first book in a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about the adventures of a boy who's the only human student at an academy for future explorers.Coop Cooperson lives in the Land of Eem, a fantastical realm where many different species live together and there is always more magic to be discovered by those up to the task. The Dungeoneer Academy trains future explorers with classes like Dungeons and Mazes, Creatures and Critters, and Swords and Sorcery. Coop believes in the academy's mission and the Dungeoneer's Code, but being the only human student can make it difficult to fit insometimes he wonders if he really belongs. Lucky for Coop, his best friend Oggie the bugbear has his back, as do the two other members of their exploring team, Daz the boggart and Mindy the imp. They have to rely on each other more than ever as the test for their Junior Dungeoneer Badges looms closer. If Coop and his friends fail to run the f

2025 RICBA NomineesThe Magic School Bus meets Over the Moon in this first book in a new chapter book series about a young Indian American girl who loves science and has a big imagination! Sejal Sinha is looking forward to celebrating Diwali with her family. But when a hurricane appears, Sejal and her cousin Mira learn that the house is in danger from the imminent storm. With the help of Sejal's favorite stuffed animal, Professor Cheetah, the two girls use Cardboard Box Magic to build their own Hurricane Hunter and fly into the eye of the hurricane! They learn about a project from the 1960s called Project Stormfury, where a team actually tried to stop hurricanes. Can Sejal and Mira do what the previous Stormfury team couldn't and battle the superstorm?

An instant New York Times bestseller!​“Storytelling for young readers at its finest―equal parts summer adventure and environmental suspense…[a] love letter to family, friendship, and the natural world.” ―Kwame Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The CrossoverFrom New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe comes a beautiful story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature in her first book for middle grade readers.Eleven-year-old Jake’s life has just turned upside-down. His father was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mother is going to leave to care for him. That means Jake’s spending the summer on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother. The island is a nature sanctuary―no cars or paved roads, no stores or restaurants. To make matters worse, Jake’s grandmother doesn’t believe in cable or the internet. Which means Jake has no cell phone, no video games...and no friends. This is going to be the worst summer ever!He’s barely on the island before he befriends

The complete sequel series to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Unwanteds series, about kids whose creative abilities give them magical powers, are now available in a collectible paperback boxed set!Identical twins Fifer and Thisbe Stow have natural magical talent that is even greater than that of their brother Alex, head mage of Artime. But their powers are dangerously uncontrollable. When Fifer and Thisbe accidentally strike down a beloved creature, Alex threatens to lock them away until they can master their abilities.The threat is forgotten, however, when the dragon Hux comes to Artime seeking help for the land of dragons, which has been enslaved by the notoriously evil Revinir. Seeking a chance to right their wrong and escape their brother's wrath, Thisbe and Fifer, together with their friend Seth, sneak away to rescue the dragons from grave peril.From there a new adventure begins that will bring danger, shocking twists, and magical wonders for all the people of Art

Nikki Maxwell deals with the trials and triumphs of middle school in this fifteenth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!Ooh la la! Nikki Maxwell and her band are on their way to Paris, but they run into some roadblocks on the way… And Nikki’s French skills may not be as reliable as she hoped! Can she get them moving again in time to reach their destination?

From New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw—also known as Kitten Lady—comes the first four books in the exciting and heartwarming Adventures in Fosterland chapter book series, now available in one collectible paperback boxed set!In Emmett and Jez, a piglet and a kitten are two best friends who meet in Fosterland and plan to never be apart. But is there a Foreverland where they both can live out their dreams?In Super Spinach, a sick kitten becomes Super Spinach when she has an operation that gives her superpowers! And with her sidekick, Chickpea, she sets out to save the day.In Baby Badger, an orphan kitten loves his stuffed animal family—his plush friends are all he needs. Then a new cat moves into Fosterland, and Badger has a decision to make—will he stay with his stuffed animals or take a chance at new friendships?In Snowpea the Puppy Queen, a tidy kitten is joined by two puppies and finds out pups aren’t just fun—they’re slobbery and messy! Can Snowpea show the puppies the ri

In this thrilling and bestselling series Stuart Gibbs called “a must-read” from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, five kids from all over the world become real-life spies—perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls. The first three books are now together in a collectible paperback boxed set!Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention. Enter Mother, a British spy who not only gets Sara released from jail but also offers her a chance to make a home for herself within a secret MI6 agency.Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are five kids from various parts of the world. When they’re not attending the local boarding school, they’re honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow th

In the first book in this new graphic novel chapter book series, the dragons of Ember City each must discover their unique power!Drake, Li, and Runa are three young dragons in Ember City, where a dragon’s spark is their special power and every dragon’s spark is unique. Ember is a city that burns brightest when its citizens use their sparks to help each other and their community. The more they use their spark, the brighter Ember City glows and provides for all its dragons. Can Drake, Li, and Runa learn to get along after uncovering their powers?

Shamrock seeks a cure for his cursed hoof in the seventh book of this sparkly chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University―perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!Shamrock will do whatever it takes to ace his first project in Gardening―including visit a gnome village to cure his cursed hoof!

The second book in a new trilogy of twisted fairy tales from New York Times bestselling author James Riley, set in the world of his popular Half Upon a Time series, that’s perfect for fans of Fablehaven and Chris Colfer’s A Tale of Magic series!Lena might finally be accepted by the other giants after helping to defeat the Golden King and his faceless army in the Cursed City, but that doesn’t mean life has become any easier for her. The power-hungry Golden King wants revenge and has begun spreading shadow magic out over the kingdoms, taking over the minds of anyone it touches, and instilling fear and hatred as it goes.The fairy queens, the most magical beings in the kingdoms, say their sacred book, Tales of All Things, claims that there is one person who can defeat the Golden King and his dark spells: Lena. But only if she first proves herself worthy by completing three challenges.All Lena ever wanted was to prove she is really a giant. Now she has to be so much more. Can she and her ge

World-famous duck-tective Miss Mallard encounters a supposed psychic in Hong Kong in this engaging Aladdin QUIX mystery.When Miss Mallard visits Hong Kong, she encounters Marshall Gadwall, a retired English military duck, who seems to have the power to predict disasters. His predictions always come true, but as Miss Mallard examines the evidence, she finds someone’s story doesn’t add up.

Wonder Woman meets Hidden Figures in this action-packed adventure trilogy about a trio of young superheroes fighting for justice during World War II―now together in a collectible paperback boxed set!In the midst of World War II, Josie, Akiko, and Mae are chosen by a top-secret agency to help crack puzzles for the government. The trio bonds over their shared love of female superhero celebrities, from Hauntima to Zenobia to Hopscotch. But during one extraordinary afternoon, they find themselves transformed into the newest (and youngest!) superheroes in town. As the girls’ abilities slowly begin to emerge, they learn that their skills will be crucial in thwarting a shapeshifting henchman of Hitler, and, just maybe, in solving an even larger mystery about the superheroes who’ve recently gone missing.Inspired by remarkable real-life women from World War II, this pulse-pounding adventure series features bold action and brave thinking, with forty-eight pages of comic book–style graphic panels

In this fourth installment in the spooky and silly series that’s perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a boy ignites the wrath of the neighborhood squirrels!The last thing Dillon Ford should have done was to throw a tennis ball at the squirrel. He didn’t mean to hit it. And he certainly didn’t mean for it to fall out of the tree. But now the squirrels are after him. They have the house surrounded. They’re on the roof, at every window, and coming down the chimney and through the mail slot. Dillon is a boy under siege and one thing is for sure…the squirrels are pretty nutty!

From the author of the Pearls Before Swine comic strip and New York Times bestselling Timmy Failure series comes the second book in a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming, full-color graphic novel series about a quirky townperfect for readers of all ages, and just right for young readers starting to read longer books!Just when you thought things could not get any wackier in Trubble Town, the adult residents are abducted by aliens, leaving the town in the hands of all the kids. What could possibly go wrongbesides everything?

Storybook characters collide in this first book in a new trilogy of twisted fairy tales from New York Times bestselling author James Riley, set in the world of his popular Half Upon a Time seriesperfect for fans of Fablehaven and Chris Colfer's A Tale of Magic series!Five and a half feet might seem pretty tall for a twelve-year-old, but it's not when your parents are giants. Lena has kept the fact that she's a tiny giant secret, using magic to grow when out in the giant village. But hiding who she is has always felt wrong, even though she knows the other giants might not accept her. Fortunately, Lena has friends down in the Cursed City who understand that looking different doesn't make her less of a giant. Someone who knows not to judge by appearances is Jin, a young genie currently serving one thousand and thirty-eight years of genie training that requires him to fulfill the wish of whoever holds his magical ring. In Jin's case, it's the power-hungry Golden King. At least the king on

A ghoulish ghost and a slithery snake want their own home sweet home-no humans allowed-in this delightfully spooky graphic novel chapter book. Ghost and Snake live in an old, old house. All by their lonesome, with no one to bother them. They go about their days hooting and hissing, until a family-a human one!-moves in and disturbs their peace and quiet. A crying baby? A barking dog? A wailing saxophone? How will they ever stop all this noise and reclaim their home? Their plan involves lots of scaring and slithering, and they're sure once the family sees them, out they'll move! But could it be that having a noisy, barking, laughing family around isn't all that bad?

A group of silly superheroesa bean, a chip, a tomato, and a wedge of cheddar cheesecome to the rescue of a hangry babysitter in this second book in the silly and adventurous graphic novel chapter book series The Hunger Heroes!Meet the Hunger Heroes: Toots the Bean, Chip Ninja, Tammy the Tomato, and Leonard, a wedge of cheddar cheese, ready to save kidseven cranky, annoying onesall over the world while flying around in their taco hovercraft! Gabby the babysitter is stuck in a house without snacks! How will she survive without her mushroom pizza, chocolate donuts, and peanut butterfilled pretzels? The Hunger Heroes know it's only a matter of time before she's in the hangry danger zone. They think it's an open and shut case, but little do they know that an enemya giant green onelurks in the shadows to defeat them!

Hades is the center of the (under)world in the third book of the graphic novel adaptation of the popular Heroes in Training series!The Underworld usually isn't anyone's idea of a fun placeexcept for Hades. He loves the dark and even the stinky smell of sulfur! But there is one thing that Hades is not a fan ofdogs. And when Zeus and his fellow Olympians encounter Cerberusa mean, snarling, three-headed dogHades must conquer his fears and tame the dog in order for everyone to continue on to the Underworld and drop off their Titan prisoner, Oceanus, back where he belongs! With magical water that makes one forget, hot beds of lava, and another epic battle with two more Titans standing in their way, can Zeus and his heroes make it out of the Underworld with everyone intact? New readers and old fans alike will enjoy these full-color graphic novel adaptations of the long-running Heroes in Training series.

Aphrodite copes with unexpected feelings in the third book in the Goddess Girls Graphic Novel series.Aphrodite, goddess girl of love, must deal with jealousy after giving Athena a makeover. It doesn't seem fair that the god boys pay more attention to her friend when Aphrodite is supposed to be destined for love! She also copes with a crush from an unlikely sourcethe nerdy Hephaestus (god of the smith)and learns that love comes in many forms. New readers and old fans alike will enjoy these full-color graphic novel adaptations of the long-running Goddess Girls series.

Twin witch sisters' accidental magical outbursts risk exposing their hidden suburban monster community in this first book in a new middle grade series that's Wizards of Waverly Place meets Halloweentown.There are monsters among usand they're just trying to survive middle school! In Peculiar, Pennsylvania, the supernatural kids attend Y.I.K.E.S.S.S. (Yvette I. Koffin's Exceptional School for Supernatural Students), run by Yvette herself. From goblins to ghosts to werewolves and witches, the students learn the ins and outs of doling out the scares and blending in with the humans they live among. Mostly, the system works, but there's occasionally a young monster who shakes things upa pubescent werewolf who displays some suspicious body hair on the community basketball court or a scatterbrained ghost who goes through a door instead of opening it. But Peculiar has never seen a potential PR disaster quite like the Maleficent twins! While Bella and Donna's magic is powerful, they don't quite

A young girl grapples with her grief over a tragic loss with the help of a new perspective from Hebrew school and supportive new friends in this heartfelt middle grade novel about learning to look forward.Twelve-year-old Daisy and Ruby are totally inseparable. They've grown up together, and Daisy has always counted on having Ruby there to pave the way, encourage her to try new things, and to see the magic in the world. Then Ruby is killed in a tragic accident while on vacation, and Daisy's life is shattered. Now Daisy finds herself having to face the big things in her lifelike starting middle school and becoming a big sisterwithout her best friend. It's hard when you feel sad all the time. But thanks to new friends, new insights, and supportive family members, Daisy is able to see what life after Ruby can look like. And as she reaches beyond that to help repair the world around her, she is reminded that friendship is eternal, and that magic can be found in the presence of anyone who ch

Christopher finally uncovers the Raven’s identity in this sixth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.The stakes are higher than ever when the Raven sets Christopher up for a horrible crime, leading him to be locked away in London’s most notorious prison. This terrible act is the first in a series of games the Raven plans to play with Christopher…games that are as dangerous as they are challenging.Once free from prison, Christopher, Tom, and Sally engage in a cat and mouse game with the Raven that takes them all over London. Can Christopher outwit the Raven one final time and finally unmask him? And what price might he have to pay to achieve that? This is the thrilling conclusion to the Blackthorn Key series that fans have been waiting for!

The sequel to New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe’s The Islanders, a beautiful story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature.Jake Potter is back on Dewees Island for another summer with his beloved grandmother, Honey. This time, Jake is excited that his dad will be there as he continues to recover from his injuries sustained in Afghanistan. But Jake also knows they both need get used to a new normal, which isn’t easy.Jake also discovers that his two best friends, Macon and Lovie, are struggling as well. Macon is adjusting to being a big brother, while Lovie is navigating a new relationship with her dad, who has long been absent in her life. To cheer everyone up, Jake decides that the trio needs a new mission, just like they had the previous summer in saving the turtles. He discovers that his dad loved spending time in an old tree fort on the island, and there is a special treasure box hidden somewhere nearby. Jake just knows if he can find it, maybe his dad

Sapphire attends a summer camp for young foals in the sixth book of this sparkly chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University―perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!Sapphire is ready for a summer full of fun at Camp Explore, which is in the Great Forest of Sunshine Springs, far away from her ocean home. The famous Amelia Hoofheart, Sapphire’s role model, was a camper at Camp Explore long ago, and Sapphire dreams of following in her hoofprints. Sapphire will miss her home and friends, but Comet, Shamrock, and Twilight promised to send her postcards, and Sapphire is sure she’ll make new friends at camp.It seems like things are off to a good start when camp kicks off with some friendly pranks, but then Sapphire realizes the unicorns aren’t pranking her at all. They really think she’s Princess Nova, princess of the Five Kingdoms! But a princess wouldn’t be attending a summer camp in the middle of the forest…ri

Sapphire attends a summer camp for young foals in the sixth book of this sparkly chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University―perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!Sapphire is ready for a summer full of fun at Camp Explore, which is in the Great Forest of Sunshine Springs, far away from her ocean home. The famous Amelia Hoofheart, Sapphire’s role model, was a camper at Camp Explore long ago, and Sapphire dreams of following in her hoofprints. Sapphire will miss her home and friends, but Comet, Shamrock, and Twilight promised to send her postcards, and Sapphire is sure she’ll make new friends at camp.It seems like things are off to a good start when camp kicks off with some friendly pranks, but then Sapphire realizes the unicorns aren’t pranking her at all. They really think she’s Princess Nova, princess of the Five Kingdoms! But a princess wouldn’t be attending a summer camp in the middle of the forest…ri

Danny and Dino set off to rescue a princess in the latest Dinosaur That Pooped story by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter of the English pop punk group McFly.Danny and Dinosaur are convinced that a princess is in danger and needs their help…if only they could find her. The two friends journey through Fairy Tale Land to track her down, but things don’t go exactly to plan. Can Dinosaur make it through Fairy Tale Land without eating everything in sight? And does the princess really need to be rescued?

Three young girls have adventures in cities around the world in this paperback bind-up of three exciting and aspirational novels.In Lost in London, twelve-year-old Jordan hops across the pond to London in her school’s foreign exchange program. But after a big mishap, she finds herself stuck in the world’s largest department store with her host sister―and her wish for excitement abroad turns into a lot more than she bargained for!Gwen is excited for her big family trip to Paris in Lost in Paris. And the trip gets even better when she finds out her all-time favorite band is playing a one night only concert in Paris―and there are tickets available to the sold out show for three lucky people. The catch? Fans who want a golden ticket must work for it via a scavenger hunt around the City of Light―is Gwen up for the challenge?In Lost in Rome, Lucia “Lucy” Rossi thought she was going to be a camp counselor for the summer but ends up in Rome, Italy, helping out at her aunt’s restaurant, Amore P

Christopher’s homecoming takes a sinister turn when a murderous conspiracy is uncovered in this fifth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series.Christopher, Tom, and Sally are back in London at last. Everyone is relieved at their return―the plague has ended, and the king, pleased with their service, offers a surprising reward. But trouble has followed them home...First, an old friend is ambushed and left for dead. Then an anonymous letter arrives at Blackthorn―a mysterious warning hidden inside a riddle and secret code. As Christopher and his friends begin to investigate, they soon discover they’ve stumbled upon a plot to kill the king...and anyone else who dares stand in the traitors’ way.

Henry the Duck takes a trip out to the Wild West where he finds himself up to his feathers in merry misadventure in this fresh and lively picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush!Henry the Duck sure gets himself into some sticky situations! When he finally goes out to the wild, wild West to visit his friend Clara, he finds out that he has another surprise waiting for him back home.Children and parents alike will love following disaster-prone Henry through his adventures in travel, cleverly written and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush.

Henry the Duck tries to cure what ails him with lollipops in another merry misadventure in this fresh and lively picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush!Henry the Duck is not feeling well. His doctor keeps telling him to eat lots and lots of lollipops, but sometimes too much of a sweet thing isn’t the best cure!Children and parents alike will love following disaster-prone Henry through his adventures in travel, cleverly written and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush.

Join little Persephone on a sweet adventure in this tenth Little Goddess Girls story―part of the Aladdin QUIX line!Persephone and Aphrodite are continuing the quest to try and find some missing jewels. They end up meeting a lost bunny in their travels, who is looking for the Castle of What-Ifs. The girls end up in a magical, delicious land, where they meet a unicorn made of chocolate, with a very special crown―one that might be the key to finding one of the missing jewels!

Princess Mini and her friends at Royal Fairy Academy take care of sick unicorns in this super-sweet story in the QUIX chapter book line that's perfect for emerging readers.Oh, no! The unicorns of Candy Kingdom are sick. Princess Mini and her friends are worried the hot, red horns mean their poor unicorns are in danger. What is making them ill? And can everyone work together to find a sweet cure?

Princess Mini and her friends at Royal Fairy Academy take care of sick unicorns in this super-sweet story in the QUIX chapter book line that’s perfect for emerging readers.Oh, no! The unicorns of Candy Kingdom are sick. Princess Mini and her friends are worried the hot, red horns mean their poor unicorns are in danger. What is making them ill? And can everyone work together to find a sweet cure?

In the first book of a Shark School series spin-off, young hammerhead shark Harvey Hammer has his first day at school!It’s Harvey Hammer’s first day at Kelpmentary School. Harvey dreams of being just like King Krusher, his comic book hero, but as the new shark in town, he worries he’ll sink before he swims with the rest of the kids.

In the first book of a Shark School series spin-off, young hammerhead shark Harvey Hammer has his first day at school!It’s Harvey Hammer’s first day at Kelpmentary School. Harvey dreams of being just like King Krusher, his comic book hero, but as the new shark in town, he worries he’ll sink before he swims with the rest of the kids.

Join little Persephone on a sweet adventure in this tenth Little Goddess Girls storypart of the Aladdin QUIX line!Persephone and Aphrodite are continuing the quest to try and find some missing jewels. They end up meeting a lost bunny in their travels, who is looking for the Castle of What-Ifs. The girls end up in a magical, delicious land, where they meet a unicorn made of chocolate, with a very special crownone that might be the key to finding one of the missing jewels!