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Their friendship will warm your heart. Their bravery will make them legends. Don't miss the first in a thrilling three-book illustrated series based on the award-winning video game featuring adventure

Some family secrets really make waves―just ask Molly Seabrook, newly thirteen and part-mermaid!Molly Seabrook's dull seaside life is turned upside down when she turns thirteen and is let in on the fam

Odolf has been taken. Merle is a traitor. Necromalcolm is back."Over land and over sea, dark destiny is fled, carried on the wings of Fate--the living and the dead. A precious prize lies buried now amongst the ghostly hoard, but treasures lost may still be found and broken hearts restored." With her devious father back to his full power and Odolf and Fred gone, Emba Oak is at rock bottom, alone with her intelligent snake, Whip. It's enough to make anyone want to give up and hide. But Emba's not a giving up kind of girl. If she has to face ghastly ghosts, pirates, and a fearsome sea monster to bring Odolf home, then that's exactly what she'll do!

In a world where fiction is forbidden and truth is a matter of life and death, one young boy must write a story to save humanityGeorgie Summers has three priorities: survive middle school, perfect his slingshot skills, and take care of his dad. But when Georgie's father is mysteriously abducted, Georgie is determined to find him... even if he has to leave this world entirely. He finds himself in the fantastical world of Scatterplot, a hidden realm where trained Scribes record human memories to safeguard truth and order. But all is not well in Scatterplot: an evil force threatens to corrupt those memories and plunge the world into chaos. Georgie must team up with an unlikely group of friends to find his father, save Scatterplot, and preserve minds and memories of every person on Earth.Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Impossible Creatures, Isaac Rudansky spins a fantastical, heart-pounding tale about the importance of strength, hope, and storytelling. This exciting story is complete

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Nielsen's debut novel, now with fresh new cover art for a new generation of readers! A brilliant, hilarious, and unique fantasy adventure about a boy who has to save mythical creatures from their Goblin tormentors--and who learns how to stand up to bullies of the human variety.It all starts on Halloween night, when young Elliot Penster chases off some bullies who are attacking a girl in a brownie costume. A very realistic brownie costume. Okay, not a costume at all. Little does Elliot know by his eleventh birthday he will be named the King of the Brownies, will be responsible for provoking a war with the goblins, and--perhaps most terrifying of all--will become personally acquainted with the infamous Chocolate Cake of Horror. But as it turns out, Elliot is too busy to do much ruling: it's taking all his energy to dodge the many nasty goblin attempts to do away with him, not to mention an all-too-human bully at school. But when the goblins f

This Indies Introduce and Indie Next Pick is a tale of one family's perilous journey to cross the U.S. border during the Mexican Revolution that is every bit as relevant and heartbreaking today...now in paperback!It is 1913, and twelve-year-old Petra Luna's mama has died while the Revolution rages in Mexico. Before her papa is dragged away by soldiers, Petra vows to him that she will care for the family she has left―her abuelita, little sister Amelia, and baby brother Luisito―until they can be reunited. They flee north through the unforgiving desert as their town burns, searching for safe harbor in a world that offers none.Each night when Petra closes her eyes, she holds her dreams close, especially her long-held desire to learn to read. Abuelita calls these barefoot dreams: "They're like us barefoot peasants and indios―they're not meant to go far." But Petra refuses to listen. Through battlefields and deserts, hunger and fear, Petra will stop at nothing to keep her family safe and lea

From the author of Coop Knows the Scoop and The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle comes a quirky whodunnit that explores friendship, small town secrets, and a twisty mystery that will keep readers guessing.In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for mayor, the mail is always late, and nothing all that bad ever happens. That is, until thirteen-year-old Tucker finds Miss Geraldine dead at the bottom of her stairs. At first glance, it looks like an accident. But Tucker has always had a knack for noticing details that others overlook, and the details surrounding Miss Geraldine's death just aren't adding up.Miss Geraldine was miserable and mean. Miss Geraldine was murdered.The whole town seems to have reason to want her dead, which makes Tucker's search for the truth nearly impossible. The more he investigates for clues, the more danger he finds himself in, and the more he realizes that maybe Everson was never as safe as he once thought it was. Anyone could be the killer, and in

The second book in the acclaimed Time Villains series follows Puerto Rican Javi and his friends as they try to stop Count Dracula from taking over their schoolWith Blackbeard banished from their present time, life has gone somewhat back to normal for Javi, his sister Brady, and his best friend Wiki. But Finistere's principal takes an extended leave of absence, the new principal―Ms. Vlad―makes the school a million times less fun.Just when things are looking bad, Ms. Vlad's old friend Mr. Dragon arrives and becomes the vice principal. The students love him and all seems well.But Javi and Wiki soon grow suspicious that Mr. Dragon is actually Count Dracula in disguise. They soon learn that the Count is going to lead all the children to his castle, transform them into vampires, and take over the world. Yikes! Javi's going to have to summon help if he's going to stop Count Dracula before it's too late.

The second book in the acclaimed Time Villains series follows Puerto Rican Javi and his friends as they try to stop Count Dracula from taking over their schoolWith Blackbeard banished from their present time, life has gone somewhat back to normal for Javi, his sister Brady, and his best friend Wiki. But Finistere's principal takes an extended leave of absence, the new principal―Ms. Vlad―makes the school a million times less fun.Just when things are looking bad, Ms. Vlad's old friend Mr. Dragon arrives and becomes the vice principal. The students love him and all seems well.But Javi and Wiki soon grow suspicious that Mr. Dragon is actually Count Dracula in disguise. They soon learn that the Count is going to lead all the children to his castle, transform them into vampires, and take over the world. Yikes! Javi's going to have to summon help if he's going to stop Count Dracula before it's too late.

Story Thieves meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library in this wacky, funny, hilarious, and fast-paced middle grade series starter with the perfect combination of magic, imagination, and adventureJa

For fans of Rick Riordian Presents comes the thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed Emblem Island series inspired by real Latin American myths, filled with adventure on the high seas, terrifying creatures, and an unforgettable journey of three friendsTor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch's powers, with his best friends Engle and Melda by his side. But when a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore claiming a band of cursed pirates is on their way to Emblem Island, life changes fast.Vesper is from an underwater city that was destroyed by the terrible Calavera pirates and she warns Tor that his village is next. To stop the pirates, Tor, Engle, and Melda join Vesper on the hunt for the famed Pirate's Pearl, an ancient relic that would give them complete control of the high seas.But the journey is perilous, filled with legendary sea creatures that are determined to see them fail. To save his village and everyone he loves, Tor must accept his new abilities―and use them―in the race

From Youtube sensation Mia Fizz comes a funny and charming illustrated series starter for tweens about gaining confidence and taking risksFamous YouTuber Mia Fizz has two problems: one, she needs to s

Summer is more fun at the beach! Follow Jenna, Piper, Selena, and Ziggy in this exciting new series starter about the power of friendship, community, and being grateful for what you haveIt's summer on

A tale of one family's perilous journey to cross the U.S. border during the Mexican Revolution that is every bit as relevant and heartbreaking todayIt is 1913, and twelve-year-old Petra Luna's mama ha

A fast-paced, #ownvoices series starter steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time. Now in paperback!On Emblem Island, all are born knowing

When Glennon McCue moves into a lighthouse on a mysterious island not found on any maps, he must figure out why those who visit are never heard from again before he and his family fall victim to the island's curseWhen Glennon McCue's father takes an overseas position, Glennon finds himself relocated from Minneapolis to his uncle's light house on Isle Philippeaux, smack dab in the middle of Lake Superior. Surrounded by nothing but black, ominous waters, there are many stories about the island, but the worst one is that sailors wash ashore...and are never seen again.Just before his family is supposed to move home, a storm rocks the isle and a ship wrecks outside the lighthouse. The survivors seem off, especially one sailor who acts more like a monster than a person.Suddenly, Glennon finds himself in the middle of a real-life scary story, and unless he can figure out the mystery of the island... he and his family will be lost forever, too.

When Glennon McCue moves into a lighthouse on a mysterious island not found on any maps, he must figure out why those who visit are never heard from again before he and his family fall victim to the island's curseWhen Glennon McCue's father takes an overseas position, Glennon finds himself relocated from Minneapolis to his uncle's light house on Isle Philippeaux, smack dab in the middle of Lake Superior. Surrounded by nothing but black, ominous waters, there are many stories about the island, but the worst one is that sailors wash ashore...and are never seen again.Just before his family is supposed to move home, a storm rocks the isle and a ship wrecks outside the lighthouse. The survivors seem off, especially one sailor who acts more like a monster than a person.Suddenly, Glennon finds himself in the middle of a real-life scary story, and unless he can figure out the mystery of the island... he and his family will be lost forever, too.

From the author of The Wolf of Cape Fen comes a beautiful and lyrical story about one family with magic in their bones, and what happens when we have to give up what we love mostFor generations, Sybal

The second book in this exciting new series continues Emmy’s adventures dealing with a sinister organization, a missing father, and secrets she’s not sure who to trust withAfter spending the summer at home in Connecticut, Emmy is eager to return to her friends at Wellsworth. Before she leaves she receives a key to a safety deposit box and a letter from her father, telling her to hide the surviving relics and to trust no one.When she returns to school, she realizes her best friend Lola is being framed by the Order for a crime she didn’t commit. Jonas informs Emmy if she gives up her father, he’ll set things right.It all comes to a head at an exhibit on Medieval manuscripts at the British Library. Will Emmy be able to stop them once and for all?