Synopsis: Amanda and Josh think the old house they have just moved into is weird, spooky, possibly haunted but their parents do not believe them. You'll get used to it, they say. Go out and make some new friends. So Amanda and Josh do but these new friends are not exactly what their parents had in their mind because they wanted to be friends, forever.

Synopsis: An exciting, eye-catching repackage of acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers' bestselling paperbacks, to coincide with the publication of SUNRISE OVER FALLUJA in hardcover."Those shackles didn't rob us of being black, son, they robbed us of being human."This is the story of one family. A family whose history saw its first ancestor captured, shackled, and brought to this country from Africa. A family who can still see remnants of the shackles that…

Synopsis: A fast, fun, friendship read from the Newbery-award winning author of Maniac Magee.It's the first day of school at Plumstead Middle School and already there's trouble. It starts with Sunny, who is determined to do whatever it will take to get herself suspended. Then there's Eddie, who has a three-point plan for fitting in, but still gets beaten up on the morning bus. Salem is all too pleased to witness Eddie's troubles--as a future famous writer…

Synopsis: Billy thinks that life at camp is a tad creepy, but when other campers start to disappear and his parents do not answer his letters, Camp Nightmoon becomes Camp Nightmare.

Synopsis: Discovering the creatures of his basement worm farm in unlikely and unwanted places, like his bed, his toothbrush, and his spaghetti, worm-obsessed Todd finds himself grossed out by the very things with which he used to torture his sister. Original.

Synopsis: The laughingstock of the girls' basketball team, klutzy Samantha Byrd is determined to pay back mean Judith Bellwood for making fun of her on the court, but she never expects her revenge to get so out of hand. Original.

Synopsis: Summary: After eleven-year-old Ollie's school bus mysteriously breaks down on a field trip, she has to take a trip through scary woods, and must use all of her wits to survive. She must stick to small spaces.

Synopsis: Experience the enchanting world of The Wind in the Willows that whisks readers away to a captivating realm where anthropomorphic animals embark on thrilling adventures. Join Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger on their unforgettable journey filled with friendship, bravery, and the wonders of nature. Friendship flows as gently as the river. An adventure-filled classic Perfect for readers of all ages Features whimsical and perilous landscape of the…

Synopsis: The adventure and humor of the Pokémon animated TV series springs to life in this full-color comics collection!Kids who love Pokémon won't want to miss this cool comic compilation! This book includes two full-color graphic stories jampacked with action and Pokémon battles. Join Ash, Pikachu, and their friends and Pokémon pals on a search for Infernape--and Moltres--and an encounter with Cresselia and Darkrai!With tons of art on every page from…

Synopsis: Gloria Whelan's National Book Award–winning novel, chronicles the breathtaking story of a remarkable young woman who dares to defy fate. Like many girls her age in India, thirteen–year–old Koly faces her arranged marriage with hope and courage. But Koly's story takes a terrible turn when in the wake of the ceremony, she discovers she's been horribly misled; her life has been sold for a dowry. In prose both graceful and unflinching, this…

Synopsis: Flora, the world's most educated mouse, saves her family during a crisis.