Synopsis: Thirteen-year-olds Madeleine, Theo, and Lulu, and fourteen-year-old Garrilson are back for a second summer at the highly clandestine, word-of-mouth institution know as School of Fear.

Synopsis: Two funny, adventurous tales that are perfect for both girls and boys, from the incomparable Jacqueline Wilson. Dip into "Jacqueline Wilson's Biscuit Barrel" -- it's deliciously funny and full of unexpected treats! In "Cliffhanger, " Tim hates sports, so he's dreading a week of action-packed games on an adventure holiday. Luckily, his new friend Biscuits isn't very interested in the activities either -- except for eating!…

Synopsis: Flat Stanley and Arthur go on a snorkeling trip and make a dazzling discovery--sunken treasure! But what happens when a storm hits and the waves get bigger and bigger?

Synopsis: For Luna's birthday the whole family goes out for dim sum, but when Luna drops her pork bun she and her two brothers argue over how to divide up the remaining buns.

Synopsis: In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper's return to an island off the coast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself.

Synopsis: "Hugo is a young Sasquatch who longs for adventure. Boone is young boy who longs to see a Sasquatch. When their worlds collide, they become the unlikeliest pair of best friends"--

Synopsis: "The life of a red fox is a mystery to most people. You might catch a glimpse of blazing red fur or hear a far-off bark, but the fox's daily activities are known to few. Filled with fascinating facts and illuminating details, this nonfiction book invites readers on a yearlong journey with a red fox named Vixen. Follow her as she hunts for food, escapes from danger, and raises playful kits with her mate ... preparing them for the day when they…

Synopsis: Max Cassidy can escape from anythingOnly fourteen years old, Max is the world's foremost escape artist. Chained, handcuffed, locked in an airtight water tank, there's nothing he can't get himself out of. He learned the art from his father—a man who just two years ago was murdered, and Max's mother went to jail for the crime.Now a mysterious man has shown up backstage after one of Max's shows, telling Max that not only is his mother innocent, but…

Synopsis: An assortment of animals tries different ways to get a big box open, only to be VERY surprised by what is inside.

Synopsis: In this charming story about an unlikely friendship, Mouse tucks his friend Bear into bed and promises to wake him in spring--when flowers bloom and best friends sing! Full color illustrations throughout.

Synopsis: Pandas build a house for their friends.

Synopsis: Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else's mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to appreciate her.

Synopsis: Peter wants a perfect little pig for a pet. Not a bad little pig and not a good little pig, Peter wants a good little bad little pig! So his mom sends the farmer a letter. Does Peter get what he asks for? From the hidden treasures of Margaret Wise Brown, author of children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny, this adorable book is beautifully illustrated by Loretta Schauer.

Synopsis: From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, Pete's magic sunglasses help him turn his mood from grumpy to awesome!Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy—nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along.Fans of Pete the Cat will love watching him take his positive outlook and transform a grumpy day into an awesome day!The fun never stops—download the free groovin…

Synopsis: "It's bright and early on a Saturday morning, and the little red chicken wants cookies for breakfast. What better way to persuade Papa than by jarring him awake and gleefully interjecting cookies―and herself!―into every nursery rhyme they read together? Though the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe heartily endorses the little red chicken's plan, Papa has his own idea for a sweet breakfast for his determined daughter."--Publisher's website.

Synopsis: Pairs of fiction and nonfiction books share high-interest topics and encourage children to compare and contrast, distinguish between fact and fiction, and make the transition between fiction and nonfiction reading strategies.

Synopsis: Amalia learns to play basketball with the help of her grandfather and a grasshopper.

Synopsis: "A coral reef is colorful. Many different animals live nearby." --

Synopsis: When Nick decides to teach his cats to read, Verne is very much interested, especially in books about mice and fish, but Stevenson wants nothing to do with the project--or does he?

Synopsis: A little boy just knows that a carrot will grow from the seed that he plants--whatever his family may believe--in this brief (101 words) classic story of childhood faith rewarded. Two- and four-color illustrations.