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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

In this exciting series starter, four best friends are trapped in a book-themed inn during an ice storm and they must use each of their special skills, as well as a few tips from an armchair-detective grandma, to figure out who killed one of the regular customer. From #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms comes a thrilling murder mystery.Merrick McGee has been having a tough time. When her Grandma Ida gets sick and moves in, the family can't afford to keep sending Merrick to her beloved private school. So, she spends most of her time in the small room at the back of the bookstore/inn her mother works at being homeschooled, bored out of her mind, and lonely for her best friends.But when an ice storm hits their town, and fate brings her friends together to ride out the storm at the inn with her, she's stoked to finally be able to spend time with the people she loves the most. Until... the unthinkable happens, and someone is found dead--facedown in a birthday

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.

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

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

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

For fans of Small Spaces and the Goosebumps series by R.L Stine comes a chilling ghost story about a girl living in the decrepit and creepy mansion, who discovers something in the woods is after her.All Ginny Anderson wants from her summer is to sleep in, attend a mystery writing workshop, and spend time with her best friend. But when Ginny's father--a respected restoration expert in Chicago--surprises the family with a month-long trip to Michigan, everything changes. They aren't staying in a hotel like most families would. No, they're staying in a mansion. A twenty-six room, century-old building surrounded by dense forest. Woodmoor Manor.But unfortunately, the mansion has more problems than a little peeling wallpaper. Locals claim the surrounding woods are inhabited by mutated creatures with glowing eyes. And some say campers routinely disappear in the woods, never to be seen again.As terrifying as it sounds, Ginny can't shake the feeling that there's something darker . . . another st

A fantastic sequel to Curse of the Night Witch filled with adventure on the high seas, terrifying creates, and an unforgettable journeyTor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch's powers, with his

The thrilling conclusion to the award-wining Fairy Tale Reform School series, which has sold more than 250,000 copies!Rumplestiltskin is planning to cast a curse that will erase Enchantasia, and a fai

Words hold power―and Letta wields them fiercely in this conclusion to the ALA Notable book The List.The city of Ark is no longer safe. Before the rebellion, everyone could only speak List, a language

In this fast-paced adventure filled with mythology, mayhem, and peril, Tor must travel to a witch to save himself from a curse.On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show th

The Golden Compass for the digital age, about a coding star and her robotic companion that isn't what it seemsLacey Chu has always dreamed of working as an engineer for MONCHA, the biggest tech firm i

Senior citizens, a road trip, and a karaoke contest―Samantha’s summer is going to be a wild ride!Samantha's mom springs a big surprise at the start of summer vacation―the two of them are visiting Gram

Set in the same fantasy world as the Shadow Weaver duology, this series starter weaves a tale of secrets, power, magic, and the long path to homeSimone is a mind-reader. She knows many things, but she