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Bestselling author John Grisham delivers a page-turning legal thriller for new generation of readers with The Accomplice, now in paperback with an exciting new series look.Theo has been worried about

The second magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to France to wander inside a peculiar book of fairytales. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and The Land of Stories. Tilly and her best friend Oskar are bookwanderers: a remarkable group of people who, using the magical power of books, can travel inside any story they choose. But on a wintry visit to Paris, the friends wander inside a book of fairy tales to find that peculiar things are happening: characters are getting lost, stories are all mixed up, and mysterious plot holes are opening without warning . . . It's up to Tilly and Oskar to figure out what--or who--is behind the chaos. And after the friends come face-to-face with an old foe, they realize that villains can exist outside the pages of books . . . and that sometimes, you don't get to live happily ever after. Praise for the Pages & Co. series: Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at P

BE CLASSIC with The Westing Game, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett.A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very stranger will of the very read Samuel W. Westing. They could become millionaires, depending on how they play a game. All they have to do is find the answer – but the answer to what? The Westing game is tricky and dangerous, but the heirs play on – through blizzards, burglaries, and bombings, Sam Westing may be dead … but that won’t stop him from playing one last game!Winner of the Newbery MedalWinner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book AwardAn ALA Notable BookA School Library Journal One Hundred Books That Shaped the Century“A supersharp mystery…confoundingly clever, and very funny.” —Booklist, starred review “Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand.” —The New York Times Book Review“A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges—a dema

The unforgettable, highly acclaimed story about surviving middle school with an unthinkable cancer diagnosis—now in paperbackTrying to be a normal seventh grader is hard enough, but now Ross Maloy has

BE CLASSIC with Heidi introduced by bestselling author Veera Hiranandani. At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of

BE CLASSIC with Pinocchio, introduced by award-winning, bestselling author Ruta Sepetys. Pinocchio, a lonely woodcarver''s puppet, magically comes to life then runs away and gets into a lot of trouble

BE CLASSIC with Little Women, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson.Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn''t be more

An uplifting story, told through the alternating voices of two middle-schoolers, in which a community rallies to reject racism.Karina Chopra would have never imagined becoming friends with the boy nex

BE CLASSIC with Jane Eyre, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman. As an orphan, Jane has a childhood full of trouble, but her sense of self and stubborn independence help her to

BE CLASSIC with Wuthering Heights introduced by bestselling author S.E. Hinton. Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuth

BE CLASSIC with The Wizard of Oz, introduced by award-winning, bestselling author Judy Blume. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her

New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden returns with another creepy, spine-tingling adventure in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Small Spaces. Now in paperback. Having survived si

“Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive. Padma infuses her story with hope and bravery that will inspire reade

“A standout among quest tales for middle graders.”—Kirkus ReviewsA heart-pounding adventure starring a strong heroine who is battling the challenges of being a legend—perfect for reading aloud with th

The seventh installment of New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica's Zach & Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!In this seventh sports-themed mystery, eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe go on a school field trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. On their tour, they discover one of the display items is missing from its case, and with the help of their classmates, they work together to figure out what happened. Once again, bestselling author Mike Lupica charms his youngest readers yet with a detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe of equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach & Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.

Two books in one! The first two adventures of Dory's beloved chapter book series come together in this volume.Dory is a little rascal with a BIG personality--and an imagination to match! As the younge

In this second book in the Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series, Eli and Morgan journey once more to Misewa, travelling back in time. Back at home after their first adventure in the Barren Grounds, Eli and Morgan each struggle with personal issues: Eli is being bullied at school, and tries to hide it from Morgan, while Morgan has to make an important decision about her birth mother. They turn to the place where they know they can learn the most, and make the journey to Misewa to visit their animal friends. This time they travel back in time and meet a young fisher that might just be their lost friend. But they discover that the village is once again in peril, and they must dig deep within themselves to find the strength to protect their beloved friends. Can they carry this strength back home to face their own challenges?

A Newbery Medal Winner For over thirty-five years, Ellen Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game has been an enduring favorite. This highly inventive mystery involves sixteen people who are invited to the reading of Samuel W. Westing's will. They could become millionaires-it all depends on how they play the tricky and dangerous Westing game, a game involving blizzards, burglaries, and bombings! Ellen Raskin has created a remarkable cast of characters in a puzzle-knotted, word-twisting plot filled with humor, intrigue, and suspense. Winner of the Newbery MedalWinner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book AwardAn ALA Notable BookA School Library Journal One Hundred Books That Shaped the Century A supersharp mystery...confoundingly clever, and very funny. --Booklist, starred reviewGreat fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand. --The New York Times Book Review A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges--a demanding but rewarding

Join Elliot and Uchenna on their very first quest as members of the Unicorn Rescue Society in this globe-trotting, fantasy-adventure series from Adam Gidwitz, the beloved bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitors Tale and A Tale Dark & Grimm. Illustrated throughout, the series is a perfect fit for newly independent readers looking for a story full of animals, adventure, fun, and friendship.9780735231726 The Creature of the Pines (Unicorn Rescue Society #1)Elliot Eisner isn’t exactly thrilled with the first day at his new school. His class is going on a field trip to a creepy forest called the Pine Barrens. The trip is being led by Professor Fauna, the weirdest teacher Elliot has ever met. And the only kid who will talk to Elliot, Uchenna Devereaux, isn’t afraid of danger. She likes danger.Elliot and Uchenna are about to become part of a secret group of adventurers, The Unicorn Rescue Society, whose goal is to protect and defend the world’s mythical creatu