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A power Surge is about to hit Central City! Can Sonic and friends stop her before it’s too late?Surge is angry and plots her comeback, but she needs more power, and she needs it now. Sonic’s friends race to stop her rampage, but there’s something different about her. As things start to look dire for Sonic and Tails, they find support in the form of Surge's old sidekick, Kit! He's on their side...right?But Surge’s plan is bigger than anyone thought! With a little help, she's going to turn the place of her greatest torment into the place of her greatest triumph: Dr. Starline's former base, now a trap for Sonic, Tails, Dr. Eggman, and Metal Sonic!

From the award-winning Rebecca Cobb, illustrator of The Paper Dolls and The Everywhere Bear, comes another lively tale about the very unusual babysitter, Aunt Amelia. The children are so excited! They are going to stay at Aunt Amelia's House. They always have a brilliant time with her, and can't wait to see what she has in store.But when they arrive, there seems to be no time for games. Instead Aunt Amelia has a long list of chores to do. But from the gardening to the laundry, cleaning the windows to feeding the pets, Aunt Amelia has her own special way of doing things, and fun will not be in short supply!A warm, witty, beautifully illustrated tale about an aunt like no other.

Things are about to get seriously spooky for Alex Neptune in his fourth action-packed adventure - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!When a creepy fog rolls into Haven Bay, Alex, Zoey and Anil are ambushed by terrifying crab-riding zombies, controlled by the evil spirit of Brineblood the pirate.The only weapon that can stop Brineblood's zombie army is a powerful trident - but it's been broken into three pieces. Alex, Zoey and Anil must enter three deadly worlds that have been magically trapped in bottles to retrieve the hidden pieces, all before the zombies can catch them. But with some penguins, an octopus and a frozen dragon on their side, how can they go wrong?

A poignant story full of love and gentle humour to help young children understand dementia.George’s granny is quite forgetful. Sometimes, she can’t even remember George’s name. But George doesn’t mind. Together they play in the garden, dance, and share chocolate biscuits. Granny might not always remember the little things, but George knows she loves him more than words can say.A celebration of the unforgettable love between a grandparent and grandchild, proving that even though the mind can sometimes forget, the heart will always remember.This is a topical and timely story from bestselling and award-winning writer, Jeanne Willis. Beautiful artwork from Spanish talent, Raquel Catalina, brings this heartfelt tale to life with tenderness and warmth.

In this new title in the Big Bright Feelings series from the author and illustrator of Ruby Finds a Worry, Tilda's world is just as she likes it―until it turns completely upside down!Tilda doesn't like change. Why would she, when her life is great just the way it is?But one day, Tilda's world turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging. Everything is just so different and hard.Can Tilda discover a way to persevere and embrace this change?Bold, bright, and empowering, this inspiring story about coping with difficult changes is perfect for helping children build resilience.

The perfect picture book for children with a big imagination, We Found a Cat is a laugh-out-loud story of a little girl and a little boy who find a furry friend. Cats have whiskers and love to purr... Cats love to play...Cats love to eat... When a brother and sister find a new furry friend, they decide that it most definitely is a cat. But something's not quite right.It's very loud... It's very hungry... And it doesn't use doors! They eventually decide that it is, after all, an *outdoors cat* and are very happy to leave it to all the outdoorsy things! Written and illustrated by the wonderfully talented Heidi McKinnon, author of I Just Ate My Friend A super hilarious read about two children who've become friends with a tiger! Full colour illustrations throughout in gorgeous orange and teal tones

I never really felt like I had a home. But with Emmy next to me, I think home is wherever she is . . .Emmy Hartwellhas waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she’ll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling DC Stars.Maverick Milleris the best player in the league, but he’s never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they’re total opposites.After a night of explosive tension that ends in bed, Emmy and Maverick swear it’ll be a one-time thing – just enough to clear the air so they can focus on their game. It’s meaningless, she insists, because she doesn’t date hockey players, and he’s a notorious playboy who doesn’t date at all. But 'just once' quickly becomes again and again, and while they promise their friends-with-benefits setup will end with the season, their chemistry off the ice proves impossible to i

From the author of The Revenge Game comes a twisty YA thriller about the underbelly of Manhattan's high society, where nothing is off-limits—not even murder.Aspiring journalist Noa has a secret she's been keeping. Ever since her sister's tragic death, she's felt almost...relieved. Noa and Leah had been locked in competition with one another since childhood, and things came to a head when her sister scored a glitzy internship at a New York society newspaper. Noa can't help but revel in her new found autonomy. But when she gets a lead about the sketchy circumstances surrounding her sister’s untimely death, she knows she needs to investigate−she owes it to Leah.Noa sets out to infiltrate the seedy underbelly of Manhattan high society to investigate her sister’s final days. Along the way she finds herself entangled with the glamorous Avalons' and their close-knit circle of friends and frienemies. But will Noa be able to resist the allure of the Avalons' world and uncover a shocking scandal

Now in paperback! For fans of Eerie, Elementary, Bailey School Kids, and The Notebook of Doom, the first in a magical, spooky new chapter book series about friendship, community restoration and involvement, and helping your neighbors . . . even if some of them may be monsters.Bella Gossi just moved from New York City to the Massachusetts beach town of Shiver-by-the-Sea to live with her Uncle Van. Bella’s excited about helping her mom fix up the old movie theater, but she’s already missing her old home and her old friends, and just driving through downtown, it’s pretty clear that this place has seen better days.After meeting Cooper and his adorable basset hound, Casper, things start looking up. But when mom tasks them with clearing out an old trunk from the theater and picking the first movie they’ll show, that’s when the trouble begins. Out of the trunk pops a bat! But not just any bat . . . a kid vampire. A very hungry, very scared kid vampire, who’s lost and doesn

Learn all about medieval knights and castles in this history-themed installment of DK's new educational fiction series for children, ages 7 to 9. Meet the Secret Explorers--a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration." In this fun, fact-filled children's book, Kiki the engineering explorer and Gustavo the history expert get caught up in a spooky adventure when a ghostly figure shows up at a castle before a big tournament. Let's explore! With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things nature. It's written for children ages 7 to 9 years old, with lots of information about medieval knights, castles--and ghosts! At the end of this fictional book, you'll find "Kiki's Mission Notes" which is a sum

The magical and exciting picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man. 'Madam Dragon ran a school, many moons ago. She taught young dragons all the things that dragons need to know.Zog, the biggest dragon, was the keenest one by far. He tried his hardest every day to win a golden star.' Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees and even setting his own wing on fire.Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess? Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers A magical picture book about dragons, knights and princesses from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The perfect story for children starting school with bravery, kindn

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. Fall's here, but things are only heating up at Kimetsu Academy! Halloween turns scarier than ever when one of the Twelve Kizuki wanders into a spooky water balloon battle, though that's got nothing on how frightening it is when the principal sees the state of the teachers' lounge. Then there's trouble with a demon selling snake oil, all while Mitsuri explores mascot art, a terrible drawing is misunderstood, and Uzui's wives check the cafeteria's suggestion box.

Get ready for a wild ride through the world of THE ANIMAL KINGDOM! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of animals, their behaviour, and habitats in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Did you know that elephants are the only animals in the world with four knees?• A panda bear goes to the bathroom 40 times a day?• Or that every zebra has a unique pattern of stripes?Explore these big ideas, and so many more, in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets David Attenborough. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Sco

Join Duggee and the Squirrels for some summertime fun!It’s time for some summer fun with Duggee and the Squirrels!What will they get up to this summer? They have a splash-tastic time at the waterpark, a cosy evening at the campfire and get creative during arts and crafts at the clubhouse.Join them on their exciting adventures and spot lots of things along the way in this packed search-and-find book.Don’t miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Where's Duggee? A Search-and-Find BookHey Duggee: Hide and SeekHey Duggee: Where’s the Dragon?Hey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the

The record-breaking sequel to SPUD, now in paperback!The record-breaking, bestselling sequel to Spud!It?s 1991, and John ?Spud? Milton?s journey to manhood is still creeping along at a snail?s pace. Nearly fifteen, Spud?s starting his second year at boarding school and?to his utter mortification?he?s still a spud!To make things worse, his dorm mates, the legendary Crazy Eight, have an unusual new member (Roger the cat), and his house is home to a new batch of unruly first years. Spud is soon plagued with women trouble, coerced into expulsion-worthy adventures, and frustrated to find his dreams of fame in tatters after landing the part of the Dove of Peace in a disastrous production of Noah?s Ark.Join Spud as he takes another tentative step forward while all around him the madness continues. . . .

校外教學日到了，全班興奮不已，但 Henry 對即將到來的博物館行程感到猶豫。那裡或許有他最喜歡的恐龍，也同時意味著吵鬧的校車、回音滿滿的走廊，以及迷路的可能。故事以溫和幽默的方式，陪伴 Henry 在不確定中慢慢前進，找到讓自己安心的節奏。"Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humor make this a remarkably satisfying read." --Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review The second book in the acclaimed series is now in paperback! From the creators of the Schneider Award-winning books A Friend for Henry and Henry, Like Always, this delightful beginning chapter book about embracing new experiences stars a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum. It's Field Trip Day! Henry's class is excited to visit the museum, but Henry is not so sure. The museum means maybe seeing dinosaurs, Henry's favorite. But it also means a lot of things that are new: a noisy school bus ride, a building full of echoes and hallways, and plenty of chances to get lost! Will he find something that makes all of this new worth the trip? Come along with Henry in this funny, bighearted tale about trying new things, exploring

本書以戲法開場，帶領孩子在驚嘆聲中學會從一數到十，再從十數回一。這是繪本大師 Maurice Sendak 為幼兒設計的經典作品之一，延續他在《Where the Wild Things Are》中展現的想像力與節奏感。透過舞台上小小魔術師 Mino 的表演，數字、圖像與節奏自然交織，讓閱讀如同欣賞一場奇幻的表演。插圖細膩又帶著幽默感，既能吸引初學者，也蘊含 Sendak 對童年的溫柔觀察。For the first time available to everyone, this magical picture will encourage young readers to count from one to ten and back again, from Maurice Sendak, seven time Caldecott Honor recipient, National Book Award winner, and the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.Maurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books—a journey that will continue for many years to come.Prepare to be. . .Amazed. . .Dazzled . . .And mesmerized by Mino’s magic show!

Discover namaste’s many meanings in a simple, lyrical text, paired with a charmingly detailed visual narrative about a little girl’s kindness.Namaste calms your heart when things aren’t going right.Namaste is saying “You matter.”What is namaste? It’s found in a smile, a friendship, a celebration. It exists in silence; it can be said when you’re happy or when you’re feeling low. For one small girl in a bustling city, namaste (“I bow to you”) is all around her as she and her mother navigate a busy marketplace―and when she returns with a little plant and chooses to give it to an elderly neighbor, it can be seen in the caring bond between them. In a sweet, universal text, debut author Suma Subramaniam shines a light on a word with significance far beyond yoga class, while artist Sandhya Prabhat makes the concept of mindfulness come alive in delightful illustrations likely to draw children in again and again.

Beautifully illustrated in two colour, this new series from the world of Isadora Moon introduces Isadora's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. She's not very good at waving to crowds and royal headdresses just aren't her thing - her hair is too spiky and wild. Emerald's wriggly pet octopus, Inkibelle, doesn't much like living at the royal palace either.The annual Ocean Parade is coming up. Will Emerald be brave enough to be a mermaid princess but do it her own, special way?Beautiful gift edition packed with extra activities and things to make and do.

A 2020 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookMeet Flubby--the lovably lazy feline who prefers a purr-fectly laid-back lifestyle!Flubby is a large, sleepy cat who refuses to do the things that other pets do. He won't sing, catch, or even jump! But when a scary situation brings Flubby and his owner together, they realize they really do need each other--and that makes Flubby a good pet after all.The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala books, make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime and progressing readers.

Martin Waddell's uplifting modern fable and Helen Oxenbury's humor and pathos make this a very special collaboration.Farmer Duck isn't your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm—all because the owner of the farm is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally collapses from exhaustion, the farmyard animals come to the rescue with a simple but heroic plan.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and after you. Just in time for Halloween, a super special edition!It's Halloween and that means time for trick-or-treating. And scary parties. But this year things are taking a turn for the terrifying. Scott and Amanda throw a bash at an old haunted house. There won't be any treats, only traps. Traps for a few bullies that are always bugging them at school. What could possibly go wrong? How about a haunted house with a mind of its own? A house that would rather play its own tricks and set its own traps...

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and finds things are magically changing allaround them, whether they like it or not. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book perfect for early elementary school readers!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. It's Fallnow but Blue doesn't want to let go of the sunshine from summer. Does everything have tochange? Then, Blue discovers they aren't the only one who's not ready for change. Asthey deliver magical baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to newthings. . . and in the process finds the magic of change!Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the besthelper they can be in their whimsical little townFresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #1:Sweet Magic!

For fans of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared, comes a hilarious picture book about using humor to combat fear, from actor and director Ben Falcone.It's time for bed, but Claire can't fall asleep. There's a storm outside, and the thunder is so loud and scary! Good thing her parents are there to help. They tell Claire there's no reason to be afraid. After all, there are plenty of things that are scarier than thunder...like a scorpion named Finn who plays the violin! A snake with big fangs and uneven bangs! And a dragon named Rance with ants in his pants! The hilarious list gets more and more outsized, building on itself in the most outrageous ways possible, until Claire is giggling herself right to sleep.Actor/Director/Writer Ben Falcone delivers a delightfully silly story—brought to bouncy life by Kevin Cornell—that reminds us that sometimes a good belly laugh is just the thing you need.

The third book in a laugh-out-loud early graphic novel series perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly! Quiet-loving Moose's life is turned upside down by free-wheeling Duck. The two will need to put their differences aside if they're ever going to be neighbors...or friends!It’s time for a best-friends-slash-roommates sleepover! Duck is prepared for everything: he’s got snacks, his karaoke machine, and a stack of movies for Moose and him to watch. But is Duck ready for how early it gets dark now that it’s winter in Denali? Moose sheds some light on the situation and shows Duck that sometimes things aren’t as scary as you imagined.Filled with zany hijinks and slapstick humor, Kirk Reedstrom's Duck and Moose series showcases unlikely friendships and the power of compromise.

This YA romance all about friendship and adventure is the perfect summer read for fans of The Kissing Booth, To All The Boys I Loved Before and Sex Education.Ori Reynolds has just made the biggest mistake of her life. One that’s resulted in:losing all but one of her friends,feeling like the World’s Most Terrible Person, andhaving all her fun summer plans cancelled.And, as if things couldn’t get any worse, she now has no choice but to go on a road trip with her estranged grandad Claude to his home in the French countryside. Talk about life giving you lemons! However, while Ori scoffs at her mum’s suggestion to “make lemonade”, her sour situation is about to turn significantly sweeter than she could ever have imagined…

Timekeepers小隊穿越回1903年，來到美國北卡州，正值萊特兄弟試飛的重要時刻！當飛機螺旋槳被壞蛋DeLay偷走，他們必須及時修復歷史。融合知識與冒險，適合7至9歲喜歡歷史與故事的讀者！Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a collection of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover. Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right. This children's chapter book series offers: - An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a no

A joyful Geisel Honor-winning series! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Lab Magic, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. Science exploration, imagination, and play are highlighted in this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6.Ty and Corey love to visit the museum. When they step through the doors, they become scientists. They study bugs and hunt for fossils. They catch the wind. When Ty can't participate in a lab activity because of his age, he uses his big imagination at home. Discovering new things is so much fun!Join Ty on his science adventure in this My First I Can Read for beginning readers. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this My First I Can Read book, Guided Reading Level I, is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, e

Now in paperback for the first time, featuring all new covers, the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians middle-grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. The Evil Librarians are up to their antics again and it's up to Alcatraz Smedry to put a stop to it! This second Alcatraz adventure takes Alcatraz and company on an exploration of the Library of Alexandria, which--despite Librarian rumors--was never destroyed. It is a mysterious place and everyone knows that it holds dark secrets. Can Alcatraz, with his talent for breaking things, break into this secret world? Or will the Evil Librarians once again prevail? The Scrivener's Bones is the second book in this action-packed fantasy series for young readers.

★寶寶的第一本聖誕節操作書★訓練孩子手部小肌肉★陪孩子感受溫暖的聖誕節氣氛一起跟著Magical Santa來場神奇的平安夜之旅。藉由書上的轉盤與推拉設計，並且搭配可愛溫暖的插圖與英文韻腳，讓孩子可以從遊戲中來認識聖誕老公公送禮物的過程，定感受濃濃的聖誕節氣氛。 Share Christmas Eve with the most magical Santa of all in My Magical Santa !With a sparkly foil cover wheel and push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones will have lots of fun delivering presents with Santa and finding out just how he gets down all those chimneys!Yujin Shin's beautifully coloured illustrations are paired with gentle rhyming text to create a perfect magical world, with bright, sparkling detail and things to spot in four magical scenes.My Magical Santa is another exciting addition to the My Magical series, based on the popular Busy Book format.Enjoy more festive magical adventures with My Magical Snowman, My Magical Easter Bunny and My Magical Witch.

愛比賽的兔子遇上剛醒來想堆雪人的熊，兩人為了誰的雪人最棒鬧出不少笑話，還引來一場雪崩和一隻餓狼！從「便便」到友情，笑點不斷的圖文小說，適合喜歡《Oi Frog!》系列的小讀者。Hilarious, gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is the next step up for readers of Kes Gray and Jim Field's bestselling OI FROG!'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send your children to bed early, so you can read it to them.' Neil GaimanFrom novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, comes a laugh-out-loud funny story of a rabbit and bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend ...Bear wakes up early from hibernation. If she can't sleep, then at least she can make a snowman. Rabbit has never made a snowman, but he definitely wants to make one that's better than Bear's. But with an avalanche and a hungry wolf heading his way, Rabbit soon realises

The beguiling second entry in the innovative shape trilogy by multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. This book is about Square. Square spends every day taking blocks from a pile below the ground to a pile above the ground. This book is also about Square's friend Circle. Circle thinks Square is an artistic genius. But is he really? With the second story in a trilogy of tales about Triangle, Square, and Circle, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen nudge readers toward a more well-rounded way of looking at things. Understated and striking in its simplicity, this funny, thoughtful offering from two of today's most talented picture-book creators emphasizes the importance of keeping your eyes -- and your mind -- open to wonder where others see only rubble and rocks.

Welcome to The Game - an exciting summer camp where you will make new friends, build resilience and test your limits! You will be put into a team of five with strangers, no screens, no shortcuts. Everyone starts from scratch and has to make friends and find a way to the finish line together.Tig has been packed off to Game Camp to gain confidence, but is immediately wary of the other team members: bossy and ultra-competitive Maya, intense Joni, grumpy screen-addicted Frank and quiet, sporty Jake. They are all so different: but must find a way to work together. They embark on a series of physical and mental challenges, with Tig (and therefore the reader) choosing the path. When the team start noticing strange things happening around them in the woods - ghostly noises, wild weather and suspicious-looking Game Camp staff - they uncover a mystery to solve. Will you lead the team to victory, or into chaos? And will they all find out a lot about their true selves during the process...? You, t

Fourth book in the doodle-packed diary series – now with a fresh new look and exclusive bonus content."Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering" – Mail on Sunday"You must read these books" – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs MonkeyAs an extremely talented and handsome god, whenever I try something new I am immediately good at it...Loki, the mighty trickster god, has been banished by Odin to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy. When he falls out with Georgina, yet another name is added to Loki's long list of enemies, but things get much worse when an elf called Vinir challenges Loki to a magical duel TO THE DEATH.BONUS CONTENT: Loki-style "facts" about his fellow Norse gods, more Asgard vs Midgard, a Viking Name generator and a lesson in how to draw Georgina.There’s a whole world of Loki to read:A Bad God’s Guide to Being GoodA Bad God’s Guide to Taking the BlameA Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the WorldA Bad God’s Guide to Making Enem

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a poignant middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience as an Asian American boy fights to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus. When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evans's mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move--and for leaving his dad, who has to stay for work. At his new school in California, Knox struggles with being the new kid. His classmates think that because he's from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, Mom just got fired and is panicking over the loss of health insurance, and Dad doesn't even know when he'll see them again, since the flights have been cancelled. And everyone struggles with Knox's blurting-things-out problem. As racism skyrockets during COVID-19, Kno

There are rules for murder mysteries. There must be a victim. A suspect. A detective.Grant McAllister, a professor of mathematics, once sat down and worked all the rules out—and wrote seven perfect detective stories to demonstrate. But that was thirty years ago. Now Grant lives in seclusion on a remote Mediterranean island, counting the rest of his days.Until Julia Hart, a brilliant, ambitious editor, knocks on his door. Julia wishes to republish his book, and together they must revisit those old stories: an author hiding from his past and an editor keen to understand it.But there are things in the stories that don’t add up. Inconsistencies left by Grant that a sharp-eyed editor begins to suspect are more than mistakes. They may be clues, and Julia finds herself with a mystery of her own to solve.Alex Pavesi’s The Eighth Detective is a love letter to classic detective stories with a modern twist, where nothing is as it seems, and proof that the best mysteries break all the rules.

The Perfect Score (The Perfect Score Series)The Perfect Secret (The Perfect Score Series)Perfect Star (The Perfect Score Series)From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt and its sequels comes The Perfect Score, a new middle-grade school story with a very special cast of unforgettable characters who discover that getting the perfect score—both on the test and in life—is perhaps not so perfect after all. No one likes or wants to take the statewide assessment tests. Not the students in Mrs. Woods’s sixth-grade class. Not even Mrs. Woods. It’s not as if the kids don’t already have things to worry about. . . . Under pressure to be the top gymnast her mother expects her to be, RANDI starts to wonder what her destiny truly holds. Football-crazy GAVIN has always struggled with reading and feels as dumb as his high school–dropout father. TREVOR acts tough and mean, but as much as he hates school, he hates being home even more. SCOTT’s got a big brain and an even bigger heart, e

From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt and its sequels comes The Perfect Score, a new middle-grade school story with a very special cast of unforgettable characters who discover that getting the perfect score—both on the test and in life—is perhaps not so perfect after all. No one likes or wants to take the statewide assessment tests. Not the students in Mrs. Woods’s sixth-grade class. Not even Mrs. Woods. It’s not as if the kids don’t already have things to worry about. . . . Under pressure to be the top gymnast her mother expects her to be, RANDI starts to wonder what her destiny truly holds. Football-crazy GAVIN has always struggled with reading and feels as dumb as his high school–dropout father. TREVOR acts tough and mean, but as much as he hates school, he hates being home even more. SCOTT’s got a big brain and an even bigger heart, especially when it comes to his grandfather, but his good intentions always backfire in spectacular ways. NATALIE, know-it-all

This stunning, hilarious, and action-packed graphic novel co-written by New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor winning author Shannon Hale re-imagines Rapunzel's story . . . in the wild west!Once upon a time, in a land you only think you know, lived a little girl and her mother . . . or the woman she thought was her mother.Every day, when the little girl played in her pretty garden, she grew more curious about what lay on the other side of the garden wall . . . a rather enormous garden wall. And every year, as she grew older, things seemed weirder and weirder, until the day she finally climbed to the top of the wall and looked over into the mines and desert beyond.Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale teams up with husband Dean Hale and brilliant artist Nathan Hale (no relation) to bring readers a swashbuckling and hilarious twist on the classic story as you’ve never seen it before. Watch as Rapunzel and her amazing hair team up with Jack (of beanstalk fame) to gallop around

New York Timesbestselling authorNatalieD. Richards's middle grade debut about a group of four classmates forced to navigate the wilderness for an extra credit project with nothing but the pages of a survival handbook—and each other—to save them.When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they’re forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra credit project. They think things can’t get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness help them stay out of trouble in school?What starts off as a weekend of team building takes a scary turn when their instructor goes missing and they are given nothing but pages of a survival guide to complete a series of challenges.They soon learn the woods around them have unexpected surprises. Will they discover a way to work together to find their teacher and overcome the dangers of winter in the mountains?