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For the first printing only! This hardcover features exclusive painted edges while the special edition supply lasts. In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl's fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff. What's your myth? Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander's Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she's an Athena--all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas. But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander's, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn't placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that's just the beginning. She's given the world's w

In this fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies take on New York City in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls. The City Spies head to the Big Apple when a credible threat is made to a young climate activist who is scheduled to speak in front of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. With Rio acting as alpha and a new member in their ranks, the team's mission to protect a fellow teen takes them on an exciting adventure in, around, and even under the greatest city in the world as they follow leads to the outer boroughs, the UN Headquarters, and even the usually off-limits stacks that extend deep under the main branch of the New York Public Library.

From FOX and Friends First journalist Ainsley Earhardt, a lyrical lullaby to inspire children to follow their dreams and passions.FOX and Friends First news anchor Ainsley Earhardt’s debut picture boo

A little rabbit discovers the delight in a dreary rainy day in this splashing sequel to the witty and whimsical picture book, I Wish it Would Snow.One sunny day, Rabbit and his pals are playing outsid

For the first printing only! This hardcover features vibrant sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. A young pickpocket gets recruited into an elite group of thieves in this upper middle grade boarding school adventure full of heists, danger, and secret plots perfect for fans of Spy School and Keeper of the Lost Cities. Tom Morgan's life on the streets of London consists of shining shoes, picking pockets, and keeping his group of street kids out of the hands of snatchers. When he fails at the last and their home is raided, Tom is the only one not carted off to the workhouse. He's determined to rescue his friends, but breaking into the workhouse is a nearly impossible task, let alone breaking back out. Tom is at a loss until he's approached by a mysterious figure claiming to be an accomplished thief and Tom's ticket to the best training in the clandestine arts in the world: an elite international boarding school that would teach him all the skills necessary to help his fri

Lana must rescue her brother from an evil queen in this sequel to the illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure The Day I Fell into a Fairy Tale from actor, author, and comedian Ben Miller--perfect for fans of Half Upon a Time and Land of Stories! When Lana and Harrison stay with their grandparents, one of their favorite places to play is a large hollow tree that made their adventures feel magical long before they were first transported into a fairy tale. But during their latest visit, the two discover the tree is set to be demolished. That night, a magical golden thread leads them up through the hollow of the tree into a storybook land, where wind and rain rage and a fearsome beast terrifies all who live there. The siblings try to help, but things only get worse when Harrison gets kidnapped by the evil queen. Now, Lana must do whatever it takes to find him, save the villagers, and restore the balance of the storybook world in order to save their beloved landmark.

In this sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies stage a rescue in Rome in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. Cairo, the newest member of the City Spies, takes the lead when his sister disappears in Istanbul. Determined to save the family of one of their own, the team risks discovery as their search leads them to Rome. Meanwhile, there's been intel that seems to threaten the royal wedding about to take place in Westminster, bringing the team back to the UK on an official case for MI6. With so much security all over the city, it's harder than ever for the City Spies to go unnoticed. Will their skills be up to the task?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes the third and final book in the "cheerful" (The New York Times Book Review) and "charming" (People) trilogy about friendship, adventure, and celebrating your true self. Alice Mayfair, Millie Maximus, Jessica Jarvis, and Jeremy Bigelow face their biggest challenge yet when exposure of the sacred, secret world is threatened by a determined foe, someone with a very personal reason to want revenge against the creatures who call themselves the Yare. The fate of the tribe and its members' right to live out peacefully in the open is at stake. Impossible decisions are made, friendships are threatened, secrets are revealed, and tremendous courage is required. Alice, her friends, and her frenemies will have to work together and be stronger, smarter, and more accepting than they've ever been. But can some betrayals ever be forgiven?

Inspired by Hispanic folklore, legends, and myths from the Iberian Peninsula and Central and South America, this third book in the Charlie Hernndez series follows Charlie as he fights against an army of the dead.After hitchhiking across Central and South America to rescue the Witch Queen and face off against La Mano Peluda, Charlie Hernndez is pretty much grounded for life. But after all he's been through, some quiet time at home with his parents might be nice. Though it would be better if he didn't have to share his room with his obnoxiously perfect cousin Ral, who's staying with them. But quiet is hard to come by when you're the fifth and final morphling, and it's not long before death walks back into Charlie's life. Or at least, the dead do, starting with a mysterious young calaca who corners him at school, dropping cryptic hints about trouble brewing in the 305. With the League of Shadows focused on repairing fractured alliances and tracking gathering armies, this one's up to Charl

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!

Echo struggles to share her friends with a new student in this twenty-second Mermaid Tales adventure.Echo has always been fascinated by human inventions, so she’s especially interested when her class studies the history of the Titanic and the bacteria discovered there, Halomonas titanicae. When Mrs. Karp announces that the class will be going on an ocean trip to the sunken vessel, Echo is thrilled to have a chance to see it, since the ship is decaying and won’t be around much longer.The ocean trip isn’t the only big news at school―a new merstudent, Anita, will be joining the class! But Echo and Anita immediately don’t get along. Anita is rude to Echo the first time they meet, and all of Echo’s friends seem to like Anita better than her.As the trip approaches, the merfriends learn that the Titanic site isn’t wheelchair accessible, meaning Anita won’t be able to join the class. Her friends decide to boycott the trip, but Echo has been looking forward to it for weeks. Is Echo willing to l

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

Real-life Instagram sensation Piglet the Pink Puppy inspired this sweet and compassionate picture book about the deaf and blind pup finding his forever home.When the pup pack’s owner leaves to bring them a new friend, the dogs wonder who will be coming back to join their family. Will it be a little pooch like Zoey or Annie? Or maybe a big dog with lots of energy like Gina?But when Mom walks in carrying a teeny tiny box making lots of noise, everyone is confused. Pups don’t make sounds like that, and surely the creature is too small and pink to be a dog! And poor little Piglet is shy and nervous, the pack isn’t sure how to say hello. Will the dogs be able to make friends and show Piglet he has a place in his new home?

Perfect for fans of Stuart Gibbs and James Ponti, this hilarious and poignant middle grade sci-fi adventure set in 1980s Ohio follows a young girl who makes incredible discoveries about family and belonging while chasing a kidnapping robot.It’s the summer of 1983, and one by one, the kids of Far Flung Falls are disappearing.With sheer drop-offs at every turn, the woods behind Molly McQuirter’s house have always been a dangerous place―even before something big and metal started lurking in them. But when Molly’s little brother is snatched up before her eyes, she has no choice but to follow. Sure, Wally tends to ruin everything, and his finger practically lives up his nose, but she isn’t about to let him be abducted by some unknown enemy, especially since their mom ran off to Florida two years ago and their dad, who’s slowly morphing into a couch potato, won’t be any help. If Molly wants to protect the family she has left, Wally’s rescue is going to be up to her. So aided a crew of unusua

From New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw―also known as Kitten Lady―comes the first book in an exciting and heartwarming new chapter book series following kittens and other baby animals in Fosterland!When a tiny piglet named Emmett bounces off the truck carrying his mother and siblings, he’s lost, hungry, and stuck on the side of the road. He has no idea where he’s supposed to go, or where he belongs.Then a giant scoops Emmett up and takes him to a wonderful, magical place called Fosterland, where he meets a kitten named Jez. Emmett has a lot of questions, and once he hears all about life as a kitten, he decides it’s much better than being a piglet. So, Emmett decides to just become a kitten instead! Problem solved.But as both Jez and Emmett grow older and realize they might be headed off to different forever homes, Emmett will have to confront his fears and face the scariest question of all: Is there a Foreverland out there for him?

From New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw―also known as Kitten Lady―comes the second book in an exciting and heartwarming new chapter book series following a sickly kitten who wants to be a superhero for her fellow fosters!Spinach hates having her own cage in the animal shelter. It’s so boring! She wants to pounce on crinkly balls, chase ribbons, and climb up scratchers with the four feisty kittens that live beside her. But Spinach is sick, so she has to watch from the sidelines.Then Spinach is taken to the vet’s office, where they fix her right up. Now, she can jump, pounce, and play! The old tomcat at the vet’s said she’d have to be a superhero to get through the procedure so…that must mean she now has superpowers!Super Spinach is taken to Fosterland, where she gets her own sidekick, a roly-poly kitten named Chickpea, and a superhero uniform that she believes gives her the special powers. But when her super suit is taken away, will Super Spinach still be able to save the day

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?

命運之日來臨，Celia繼承家族長久流傳下來的預言之力。她的第一個預言竟是同學Jeffrey的死亡命運。每當她試圖拯救Jeffrey，預言卻再次指向另一場死亡。她該如何一邊度過水深火熱的中學生活，一邊扭轉宿命的安排？A young seer’s first prophetic vision upends her life and sets her off on a desperate quest to change fate in this contemporary fantasy middle grade novel.Most people inherit eye colors or heirlooms, but for Celia Cleary, the gift of prophecy has been passed down in her family for generations. And on the 4,444th day of her life, Celia will have her first vision. But nothing could have prepared her for what she sees―the quiet boy down the street, Jeffrey Johnson, is about to die.Determined to save him despite her grandmother’s warnings against it, Celia alters events to stop her vision from playing out. But for each prophecy she avoids, another one takes its place, putting Jeffrey in constant danger. Fate has made its choice, and it’s not giving up the hunt.Focusing on homework or friends isn’t easy when you’re going head-to-head with death, and keeping Jeffrey Johnson alive is th

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.

Perfect for fans of Storm Runner and the Aru Shah series, this thrilling middle grade fantasy follows a young girl who must venture to the undersea kingdom of the Dragon King in Korea to save her parents from an evil diviner spirit.Twelve-year old Lia Park just wants to fit in. Her parents work with a mysterious organization that makes them ridiculously overprotective. Lia’s every move has been scrutinized since she was born, and she’d love to have the option of doing something exciting for once. So when she gets invited to the biggest birthday party of the year―and her parents say she can’t go―Lia sneaks out.But her first act of rebellion not only breaks her parents’ rules, but also an ancient protection spell, allowing an evil diviner spirit to kidnap and ransom her parents for a powerful jewel that her family has guarded for years. With just the clothes on her back and some very rusty magical skills, Lia finds herself chasing mysterious clues that take her to her grandmother’s home

Mack Rhino searches for the school’s missing lost and found in this fourth mystery of this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that’s perfect for emerging readers!It’s Career Day at Coral Cove Elementary School! Mack and his assistant Redd Oxpeck have been invited to participate and Mack is extra excited to be this year’s honorary speaker. But soon after Mack and Redd arrive, they discover that the school’s Lost-and-Found is…lost! Luckily Mack and Redd are on the job.

Peggy wants to give Chloe a truly mer-mazing summer vacation in this fourth story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!Peggy the pug is going on vacation to the seaside! Her special friend Chloe is excited, too, and hopes that she’ll see a mermaid. But even though Chloe and Peggy search the beach, they can’t find a mermaid anywhere. Not wanting her friend to be disappointed, Peggy decides that she’ll just have to become a mermaid herself! But that means that she’s going to have to learn how to doggy paddle…

Flick journeys to a dangerous new world in this magical third book in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency series.Flick and Jonathan have faced countless dangers as members of the Strangeworlds Society and come out alive on the other side. But what do they really know about the society they are risking their lives for? Why does it exist? Who is Strangeworlds there to protect? And what in the worlds is happening to the multiverse now? With worlds everywhere under threat of collapse and mysteries abounding, it's up to Flick and Jonathan to discover the answers to these questions. And only if they can uncover the secrets of Strangeworlds, and the secrets of a mysterious new world called The Stormforest, will they have any hope of defending their worldand othersfrom the threat that is facing them all.

Perfect for fans of Newbery winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon, the adventurous and utterly relatable second book in the haunting and magical Thirteen Witches series from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson follows Rosie as she hunts the remaining witches.After twelve-year-old Rosie Oaks's triumph over a powerful evil witch, a whole new world opened up to herone full of witches who control many of the experiences that make life worth living and use their dominion to torment people. As the latest in a line of powerful witch hunters, it's up to Rosie to defeat them. With her loyal friend Germ by her side and her newly created witch-weapon at the ready, Rosie leaves home on a quest to find and vanquish the remaining of the original Thirteen Witches. With the help of an enchanted time-traveling whale, Rosie travels through the depths of the sea and across vast distances as she seeks to fulfill her destiny. The lives of those she loves hang in the balance and her skills ar

In this third 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.From a daring break-in at one

NYT Best Children's Books of 2021Set in the 1980s in California, this poignant yet powerful coming-of-age story follows a young girl and her new friend who learns about family, friendship, allyship, and finding your way in a complicated world over the course of one eventful summer. It's summer, and all ten-year-old Bug wants to do is go to the beach with her older brother and hang out with the interesting personalities around her Venice, California, home. But Danny is too big to want to spend time with her and Bug's mom is too busy. Fortunately, their neighbor Philip's nephew, Frankie, has come to visit. Bug's not too sure about hanging out with a boy at first, but when they decide to start their own search for a local criminal, they form an instant bond. And as the summer unfolds, old secrets and new truths bubble to the surface, teaching Frankie and Bug some important lessons about life and family, being your true self, and how to navigate in a world that's not always just or fair.

From the acclaimed author of My Life in the Fish Tank and Maybe He Just Likes You comes a middle grade novel about a young girl struggling to balance following her dreams with dealing with her unreliable mother. Twelve-year-old Wren loves makeup--special effect makeup, to be exact. When she is experimenting with new looks, Wren can create a different version of herself. A girl who isn't in a sort-of-best friendship with someone who seems like she hates her. A girl whose parents aren't divorced and doesn't have to learn to like her new stepmom. So, when Wren and her mom move to a new town for a fresh start, she is cautiously optimistic. And things seem to fall into place when Wren meets potential friends and gets selected as the makeup artist for her school's upcoming production of Wicked. Only, Wren's mom isn't doing so well. She's taking a lot of naps, starts snapping at Wren for no reason, and always seems to be sick. And what's worse, Wren keeps getting hints that things aren't goin

Peggy will do anything to bring back her family's Christmas spirit in this second story in the illustrated middle grade series about the adorable and silly Peggy the pug!With only a few days before Ch

In this second installment in the spooky and silly series that’s perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a girl’s dinner comes back to haunt her!Wolver Hollow is not a no

Meet the adorable and silly Peggy the pug in this first story in a middle grade series about a dog who wants to be many things, but more than anything wants to find her forever home!After Peggy the pu

In the thrilling finale to bestselling author Abi Elphinstone's The Unmapped Chronicles, a young orphan rises up to stop the evil harpy Morg once and for all.Eleven-year-old Zebedee Bolt is on the run

Astraea, Zephyr, Pegasus, and Tryn turn to an old enemy to save them from a desperate situation in this third book in a new series from bestselling Pegasus author Kate O'Hearn, who masterfully blends

In this hilarious and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Okay Witch, half-witch Moth Hush uses magic to boost her confidence with disastrous resultsperf

When kids of Fort Builders, Inc., go to summer camp, a friendly blanket fort competition turns serious in the third story in the fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that's perfect for emergin

The Critter Club meets Animal Planet's Amanda to the Rescue in this tale of three furry friends living at an animal shelter in this sweet, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that's perfect for emer

Chuckle your way through this easy-to-read graphic novel chapter book about a brother and sister who want a pig for a petif only they can convince their mother!Have you ever wanted to own a pig, but w

In this powerful middle grade novel from the acclaimed author of Things You Can't Say, a young girl navigates the social growing pains of middle school and struggles to find her place while her older

Packed with comics, diagrams, and ';secret diaries,' this book is a wondrous, encyclopedic glance at a dizzying host of different thingsfrom hearts to farts to coconutsand makes a hilarious and inform

Ten years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artim, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artim in the sixth novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwante