Synopsis: Birdie Gaux's dog, Bowser, considers himself in charge of security at 19 Gentilly Lane, so when the house is broken into Bowser wants to find the man with the limeade aftershave (and the cat) responsible--but nobody seems to know what the culprits were looking for, or why a strange girl is asking questions about Birdie's father, a policeman who was killed in the line of duty years before Bowser was adopted.

Synopsis: "A witch called Old Auntie is lurking near Dan's family's new home. He doesn't believe in her at first, but is forced to accept that she is real and take action when his little sister, Erica, is 'took' to become Auntie's slave for the next fifty years"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: The Worst Years of My Life

Synopsis: Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, will see Raymie's picture in the paper and (maybe) come home. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton; she also has to contend with the wispy, frequently…

Synopsis: A humorous oral history that chronicles twelve-year-old twins Reese and Claudia Tapper's heated competition to become sixth grade class president of their New York City private school, through text messages, photographs, screenshots, and more.

Synopsis: The story of America's little known war-within-a war -- that of the "silent service"--U.S. submarine warfare during World War II.

Synopsis: It's been a year since Marty Preston rescued Shiloh from Judd Travers, and since then, Marty and Shiloh have been inseparable. Anywhere Marty goes, the beagle's at his side. And Judd Travers is even working to improve his reputation. But just as townsfolk grow more accepting of him, a fire in the woods destroys many homes. Doubt, blame, and anger spread faster than the flames, flames that are fanned by a new minister, who seems fonder of fire…

Synopsis: Key Features Description Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the politics of the young United States of America put them in constant conflict. Their extraordinary story of bitter fighting and resentment culminated in their famous duel.For young patriots who may not yet know the shocking and tragic story, Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History captures the spirit of…

Synopsis: Explore real stories and facts about the Boston Tea Party with American Girl BeForever character Felicity!Discover the stories of the real people and events that shaped American history in the Real Stories From My Time series. Perfect for book reports with full-page illustrations throughout, these nonfiction chapter books also include historical photos, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and a bibliography at the back. Plus, in each book, an American…

Synopsis: A biography of the woman who, with the assistance of her devoted teacher Annie Sullivan, achieved success and fame despite being blind and deaf.

Synopsis: Looks closely at Anne Frank's life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding from the Nazis, and the legacy of her diary.

Synopsis: Seventh-graders Jin, Alexandra, and Elvin come from very different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all live in Harlem, and when Elvin's grandfather is attacked they band together to find out who is responsible--and the search leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune, and into conflict with an ambitious politician who wants to turn Harlem into an historic amusement park.

Synopsis: Struggling to adjust to their psychic visions as their 12th birthday approaches, the twins plan what they hope will be a fun-filled party and receive a package with a connection to the father they have never known.

Synopsis: Go behind enemy lines through the eyes of famous four-legged heroes in history's biggest conflicts. In G.I. Dogs #2, you'll meet Sergeant Stubby, the most decorated canine soldier of World War I!Meet Stubby: a stray pup who was taken in by a group of American soldiers-in-training and soon found himself whisked off to the frontlines of World War I as the official mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment! Stubby served bravely by his soldiers' sides…

Synopsis: Owen and Bethany have sworn off jumping into books for good. But they didn't make any promises about not jumping through strange portals that lead to a comic book world. Jupiter City was once filled with brightly costumed superheroes and villains, but nowadays, there's nothing left but the Dark. Even the villains are terrified of the Dark's shadows, and most of the heroes have either disappeared or been lost to mind control. The one hero who…

Synopsis: "I peered out the second-floor window of my grandparents' villa. Through an early morning haze I saw men in German uniforms jumping off trucks. The Germans were carrying rifles and kicking in the doors of houses up and down the main street. Some of the men restrained big barking dogs on leashes. I heard people screaming and watched as men, women, and children scattered in all directions . . ." Fanya and her family run to their secret hiding…

Synopsis: Explore real stories and facts about the March on Washington with historical American Girl character Melody.Discover the stories of the real people and events that shaped American history in the Real Stories from My Time series. Perfect for book reports with full-page illustrations throughout, these nonfiction chapter books also include historical photos, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and a bibliography at the back. Plus, in each book, an…