Boys & Men - Kids Fiction

Seeing a role model that are adult versions of yourself can do wonders for the psyche of a child. This book is the first of a series of children's books that will motivate and inspire kids of different races to aspire to professions otherwise...

In her debut, children's book, "Liam's First Cut: 'Taye Jones weaves together the beauty of fatherhood, community, and neurodiversity as Liam, an autistic Black child prepares for his first visit to a barbershop by using support from his family and school to manage his...

Classics for Your Collection: goo.gl/U80LCr --------- Frank Fowler, the Cash Boy by Horatio Alger, Jr., as the name implies, is a story about a boy. Through some conspiracy, the hero of the story when a baby, was taken from his relatives and given into...

Steeling himself against the agonies of returning to his hometown where memories of his lost family can no longer be buried, Matt McKendrick spends a tumultuous summer working on a guest ranch with four of his closest friends and one of his oldest enemies....

If you don't want to be noticed, you certainly will be. Just ask Zip. A 2023 AFCW CAROL AWARDS finalist, Zip Zilch: Nobody's a Nothin' Book One, is a fast-paced, hilarious new entry into the middle school (and beyond) genre.Corey "Zip" Zilch didn't want...

"Dramatic, daring, and authentic, Jelani's Key is a page-turning epic chock full of culture, history, and all the things that will enlighten and inspire young readers."-Kwame Alexander, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Door of No Return TrilogyTa-Ta was now among the...

The simple playthings, the everyday moments, picking up that hundredth rock -- all of these are brimming with possibility...if you slow down and let the future begin with the small moments of today. Because everything depends on letting a little boy...be a little boy.Author:...

It's lights, camera, disaster for a film crew unless Frank and Joe can track down a saboteur in this cinematic Hardy Boys adventure--a fresh approach to a classic series. Joe and Frank Hardy are excited to be cast as extras in the zombie movie...

Brother detectives Frank and Joe follow a crooked trail of artistic deception in the fifteenth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series. The Hardy Boys are visiting Paris! Joe is excited to check out all the street art he's heard about. And Frank...

Brother detectives Frank and Joe face perils in the wilderness as they try to track down their missing teacher in this thrilling Hardy Boys adventure. As part of a research unit, Bayport High's Green Environment Conservation Club (GECO) is taking a field trip--camping on...

Frank and Joe find themselves in a cattle-rustling tussle when a prized horse is snatched from a nearby ranch in this exciting Hardy Boys equestrian adventure. The Wild West hits the East Coast when Welch's Annual Rodeo and Wild West Show arrives in Bayport....

When Frank and Joe set out to explore caves and tunnels, they dig themselves into some dark and dangerous trouble in this Hardy Boys adventure. When a sinkhole opens up and swallows one of Bayport's historic statues, Frank and Joe suspect something--or someone--shady at...

Frank and Joe must take the shine off a jewel thief who sends ominous riddles in this Hardy Boys adventure. First a priceless painting disappears from the museum; then two ancient samurai swords vanish from a private collection. A string of robberies has hit...

The Society of Scientific Discovery's cloned dinosaurs have escaped their cages, and Kid-zillionaire Benji Franklin's outside-the-box approach to problem solving is the only thing that can get these pre-historic pests back to their pensAuthor: Matthew Vimislik, Raymond BeanISBN-10: 1434264173ISBN-13: 9781434264176Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

"A mix of prose and colorful comic panels make for a fast-moving story, affirming the power of kindness and empathy."?Kirkus Reviews, review of The Good Guys Agency: Kind Like Fred RogersWelcome to the fifth book in the Good Guys Agency series! Boys need better...

Anthony and Keith are excited about leaving England to visit their grandmother Rose in America. But the journey to North Carolina turns from the ordinary to the mysterious when their grandmother dies before they arrive and the boys encounter the strange secrets of the...

Gail Gibbons, creator of beloved STEM picture books, presents an apple tree's changes through all four seasons, as witnessed by the child who loves it. In bright illustrations and simple text, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a treehouse in summer, makes apple...

In the land of Dresserville, every sock has a match. So when Socky's mate Nocky is lost, it is up to Socky to find him. Enlisting the help of Calvin, the t-shirt and Bob the underwear, Socky makes it his mission to reunite with...

Amiri loves school and can't wait for the first day of third grade. However, when he arrives he is faced with the ugliness of racism and bullying in his class by his classmates. He is heartbroken by the constant taunts about his dark brown...

35th Birthday Gift This 35th Birthday Journal / Diary / Notebook makes an awesome unique birthday card / greeting card idea as a present This journal is 6 x 9 inches in size with 110 blank lined pages for writing down thoughts, notes, ideas,...

Twelve-year-old Calvin is skating his hardest in the hockey tournament. He's ready to bring the Blades a win! But then he takes a hard bodycheck during the first game. The hit leaves him feeling rattled. Nervous. Terrified. Now he's freezing up every time another...

Chipwood, Kentucky. A small superstitious town where everyone has a past, young and old alike. Benjamin, Noah, Adam, and Isaac are the best of friends. The teenagers are walking in the footsteps of their fathers, best friends since childhood. The freshmen need to do...

A basketball prodigy learns the importance of valuing others' skills when a terrible storm decimates their hometown and he's unable to use his talents to help.Afolabi and Bongani live in the Heart of Malawi. Afolabi is gifted with height and jaw-dropping basketball skills and...

A basketball prodigy learns the importance of valuing others' skills when a terrible storm decimates their hometown and he's unable to use his talents to help.Afolabi and Bongani live in the Heart of Malawi. Afolabi is gifted with height and jaw-dropping basketball skills and...

Will these kid detectives succeed where the professionals failed? A fun adventure appropriate for all ages. Daniel just can't seem to stay out of trouble. One day, after finding himself grounded and home alone, he decides to face his fears and explore the old...

The Adventure Continues... With fourth grade finally winding down, 10-year-old Nathan Rockledge is looking forward to a fun and relaxing summer at home with his friends. That is, until his mom decides he has to go to overnight camp with his annoying older sister....

We are off on a race against time, through such specific geography from West Coast to East - Seattle to Savannah - that the land itself is part of the adventure. J. Marshall Martin (in his second novel) slips 16 year old Tripp into...

A discarded drum and a dream, at the dawn of the American Revolution. Twelve-year-old orphan, Gabriel Cooper, dodges Tories, overcomes sickness and the perils of a patriot, as he journeys from New York to Boston along the Post Road, to join the fight for...

Golf is all about mental toughness, but Ben has never faced the challenge...until now. Fourteen-year-old Ben is a hack. He can't hit his driver straight and hasn't sunk a putt in his life. So when his grandad signs them up for a tournament, Ben...

How do you prepare for disaster? When John Dexter's solo canoe crashes during the first day of a canoe trip in the wilderness of northern Maine, he is lost, injured and alone in some of the deepest, uninhabited wilderness in the state. Will this...

Trapped. For eleven-year-old Gopal and his family, life in their rural Indian village is over: We stay, we starve, his baba has warned. With the darkness of night as cover, they flee to the big city of Mumbai in hopes of finding work and...

Looking for baseball action? Check out this Sports Story Series book from Washington Post KidsPost columnist and author Fred Bowen--perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green. Baseball season is under way, and Coach Skelly just quit! Worst of all, Scott and his...

Jamie's lucky glove is the most precious thing in the world to him. He's spent all winter oiling it while readying his skills for the upcoming season. But what happens when he loses the glove? After an unsuccessful search and a disappointing first game,...

"Did you know that constellations are ancient maps that help adventurers find their way?" Rajiv has feelings for everything. He can feel confident. He can feel happy. He can feel silly. But today, he feels angry, and he doesn't know why. With the help...

Four sports. Four friends. In Game Face, each boy gets to narrate his own story, focusing on his sport of choice. Whether it's a basketball rematch against a rival school or an unexpected turn as the soccer team's replacement goalie, Torry, Javon, Marcus, and...

Two brothers try to lead lost campers to safety in the fourth adventure of the Wilder Boys series. The boys help out at a wilderness camp near Sequoia National Park, a day's drive south of the Sierras. The camp's main draw is a multi-day...

Two brothers fight to save their grandmother's land from developers in the third "fun, fast-paced, crisp caper" (School Library Journal) of the Wilder Boys series. When a run-in with the local bully means the boys risk losing their beloved dog, Cody, they hatch a...

Jesse Rigsby hates video games--and for good reason. You see, a video game character is trying to kill him. After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of vaporizing man-size praying mantis while...

What would you ask for if you knew the answer would be 'yes'? This sweet rhyming book celebrates the relationship between grandfather and grandkid. Peek inside to find out what this little boy wanted to do!Author: Alise CurranISBN-10: 8987059901ISBN-13: 9798987059906Publisher: Alise CurranLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/06/2023Pages:...

Known for his crazy fastball pitches, Jack has never had a problem striking a batter out. Until now. This season, he's playing in a new league where the distance to the catcher's mitt is a lot greater, and he can't get seem to get...

This book contains Rudyard Kipling's 1907 short story, 'The Brushwood Boy'. First published as part of 'The Day's Work' (1898), it is the curious story of a boy's adventures both in real life and within his dreams. 'The Brushwood Boy' is a timeless tale...

Have you ever struggled to help your child establish a new, positive habit? Did you ever wonder how you can help them find the motivation to do so...every day? Wouldn't it be wonderful to engage your child in a simple daily task that could...

Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, first published in 1726 was universally read from the cabinet council to the nursery. It was, however, the children who laid claim to the book. In Part One Lemuel Gulliver is washed ashore after a shipwreck and finds himself a...

Simon didn't say go to sleep...did he?After he's tucked into bed, Simon and his favorite toys get ready to play...Simon Says! The nighttime comes alive, and imaginations run free as Simon issues his commands to his little friends. There's just one rule: you'd better...

This story, as with the other books in the Marcus series, invites young readers to explore their natural world and experience its wonders through the eyes of its loveable protagonist. The syllabic highlighting of text provides young readers greater ease in applying phonetic understanding...

Publishers Weekly BEST Books for Summer 2016 "Sea Change is like a dip in cold Canadian waters: just step inside, and soon you're completely swept away, finding yourself overwhelmed and breathless, entranced by this whirlwind of a book. Bravo, Frank Viva. And glub, glub,...

When sent to Uncle Hank's ranch for the summer, Wade begins to dream of rodeo glory. Although Wade is athletic, he's got a knack for falling off of horses rather than staying on them. Can Wade find a way to buck the system?Author: Jake...

A gorgeously illustrated glimpse into the mind of a young Edgar Allan Poe. When young Eddie is falsely accused of destroying the Judge's chicken coop, he is given one day to find the true culprit. Guided by logic, but entranced by the poetry of...

Fly across the sky and visit strange countries where you will meet new animal friends along the way in this lustrous, brilliantly illustrated story about a boy who travels through his imagination, visiting distant climates and terrains. Along the way, he gathers a group...

46th Birthday Gift This 46th Birthday Journal / Diary / Notebook makes an awesome unique birthday card / greeting card idea as a present This journal is 6 x 9 inches in size with 110 blank lined pages for writing down thoughts, notes, ideas,...