Boys & Men - Kids Fiction

A fun camping trip turns dangerous when James, Greg and Ahmed stumble across a dark secret in the beautiful Welsh wilderness. Separated on a mountainside in the dead of night, the boys must face their greatest fears as they are hunted by a ruthless...

Father-and-son writing team Gary and Jim Paulsen pick up where their Road Trip left off. Ben has been invited to try out for a special hockey academy. But Dad wants Ben to catch up to the school field trip instead. So Ben, Dad, and...

In her latest New York Times bestseller, Anderson tackles a controversial subject--what it means to be a man today--as a string of events and changes has high school senior Tyler Miller questioning his place in school, in his family, and in the world.Author: Laurie...

From Dixon Douglas' "Adventures of Lovey" series comes this sweet story about a puppy and his friend as they embark on their first boat ride with Grandpa Buddy. Little ones will delight in this whimsical voyage complete with beautiful illustrations by Jordan Wray. It's...

Bookstagang Best of 2023 Picture Book Award Winner Best Read Aloud For every young artist scolded for using the "wrong" color crayon, every boy teased for wearing a pastel shirt, every girl denied blue shoes, here's the perfect response: All colors are for everyone....

There are five guys on the Wildcats who always start, and forward Daniel Friedland isn't one of them. But when the star forward goes on vacation, Daniel gets his chance at the spotlight. It's his turn to shine. Daniel has worked hard at improving...

Atticus and his goldfish Chip share memories in this tender and beautifully illustrated picture book about losing a pet. Atticus wakes at his usual time, ready to feed Chip. But when he reaches the fishbowl, Chip is gone. When Atticus asks his loved ones...

A family reconnects to their joy after the loss of one of their own in the full-color picture book Where Did Benjamin Go?--perfect for fans of The Heart and the Bottle and Ida, Always. When the snow falls, Charlie misses his brother more than...

Liam and Landen are fun-loving, high-energy boys, and when they play, they play hard. Smash! There goes a race car. Crack! A board game got busted. Whenever Nana and Papa come to visit, Papa has the DIY skills to fix the broken toys. Good...

Liam and Landen are fun-loving, high-energy boys, and when they play, they play hard. Smash! There goes a race car. Crack! A board game got busted. Whenever Nana and Papa come to visit, Papa has the DIY skills to fix the broken toys. Good...

57th Birthday Gift This 57th 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,...

Ugly to Start With punctuates the exuberant highs, bewildering midpoints, and painful lows of growing up, and affirms that adolescent dreams and desires are often fulfilled in surprising ways.Author: John Michael CummingsISBN-10: 193597808XISBN-13: 9781935978084Publisher: Vandalia PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2011Pages: 178Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.48h x 5.54w...

In early 1800s Korea, news from the countryside reaches the king through signal fires. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his place, in this book by Newbery Medalist Park ("A Single Shard"). Full color.Author: Linda...

A boy who's the last in his class to go through puberty tries to fake it till he makes it through a series of cringe-worthy and hilarious events in this balls-and-all coming-of-age novel that's Judy Blume for boys! Jack Sprigley isn't just a late-bloomer....

The instant New York Times bestseller! "Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it's needed most. This is one of those books." --Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal-winning, The One and Only...

By Authority of Czar Nicholas, the families of Molovsk are to present their sons for induction into the military. Terms of conscription is 25 years. The Czar's soldiers are riding into villages throughout Russia, seizing boys for the military. Mendel knows that he too...

Luke is a very curious boy who loves exploring new places with his mama. He loves to taste and feel and talk about the things he sees around him. His curiousity leads him to learn about fruits at the farmers' market with the help...

Benjamin is an awesome, happy-go-lucky boy, except for one small problem. His bum. He has no control over it, as it talks all the time.Grab your school bag and join our unique 7 year old.His busy bum just wants to play - All day!Benjamin's...

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: 8987059936ISBN-13: 9798987059937Publisher: Alise CurranLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/06/2023Pages:...

From the same team who brought families Girl Dad comes a picture book celebration of boy dads everywhere!A fun read-aloud written in upbeat rhyming verse, Boy Dad is a picture book that honors the loving men who raise, nurture, and uplift their boys. Share...

The Potty Book for Boys is a stress-free, low-pressure, routine-building toddler potty training book, charmingly illustrated and told in rhyming verse! Your little boy will follow Henry and his teddy bear friend as he discovers that he's ready to be a big kid and...

From Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a new bedtime favorite featuring a persistent Little Man who refuses to sleep without his sheep-sheep.It's time for bed! But Little Man can't get to sleep without his beloved...

A Newbery Honor BookFrom the depths of a cave in the Vermilion Sea, Ramon Salazar has wrested a black pearl so lustrous and captivating that his father, an expert pearl dealer, is certain Ramon has found the legendary Pearl of Heaven.Such a treasure is...

"Gold!" Jason shouted at the top of his lungs. "Read all about it! Gold discovered in Alaska!"Within hours of hearing the thrilling news, fifteen-year-old Jason Hawthorn jumps a train for Seattle, stow away on a ship bound for the goldfields, and joins thousands of...

My Truck Is Stuck. Rotten luck. Can't go My truck is stuck. Tug and tow. Two engines roar. But the truck won't go. Not one inch more. Does anyone know how to make my stuck truck go? In this lyrical read-aloud, young drivers are...

World War II. Hitler is threatening to take over the world. Eddie Carl thinks America should stop him-it's just plain right. But Eddie's too young to fight, and their farm in Illinois is a long way from the fighting. Ellisville, where the big news...

A funny and fast-paced story about two best friends whose innocent game could make them not-so legendary, from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman.Best friends Jeff and Wiley are legends. There is practically no one in their school who hasn't been nicknamed by...

World War II. Hitler is threatening to take over the world. Eddie Carl thinks America should stop him-it's just plain right. But Eddie's too young to fight, and their farm in Illinois is a long way from the fighting. Ellisville, where the big news...

Discover the unexpected beginnings of author Robert Louis Stevenson in this story about following your dreams.Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's letters and life, this book imagines the author as a child with dreams of becoming a writer. As he and his father visit one...

From the bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a middle-school band of brothers -- five friends who need to stick together after they set up a hideout in an abandoned bomb shelter and discover that the only way to be true friends is...

This is not a once upon a time story with fire breathing dragons, aliens from outer space, nor giants climbing down beanstalks.Even something as disgusting as manure can take on magical qualities that lead to adventures in your own backyard. In the summer of...

This is not a once upon a time story with fire breathing dragons, aliens from outer space, nor giants climbing down beanstalks.Even something as disgusting as manure can take on magical qualities that lead to adventures in your own backyard. In the summer of...

By Authority of Czar Nicholas, the families of Molovsk are to present their sons for induction into the military.Terms of conscription is 25 years.The Czar's soldiers are riding into villages throughout Russia, seizing boys for the military. Mendel knows that he too will be...

His name is Decker. Sam Decker.He's a nine-year-old boy who loves playing video games. But he's not like all the other kids you know who love video games. Sam Decker is a game-runner. He rescues kids who have been sucked into video games. All...

From Jess Townes with illustrations by Daniel Miyares, this poignant picture book deftly tackles the wide array of emotions experienced in childhood, and especially reminding readers that there's nothing wrong with crying.Sometimes I cry. . . when I'm angry.. . . when I'm scared.....

Boundless energy is great...until it isn't. Always fidgeting? Have trouble focusing? Feel like the teacher is always calling your name? Aaron feels the same way. At school, Aaron consistently struggles to meet behavioral expectations. As he says, he's always doing the "wrong thing at...

Newbery Medalist Avi explores the American Revolution from a fresh perspective in the story of a young Loyalist turned British spy navigating patriotism and personal responsibility during the lead-up to the War of Independence.When his father is killed by rebel vigilantes, Noah flees with...

"Peace, King! Give yourself permission to be you!You define who you are; always stay authentic and true."The follow-up to "You Go Girl, A Letter to Young Queens," readers get to meet Queen Amaya's big brother, King Yoshaun, and his friends. "Peace, King" is a...

An exhilarating alphabet board book filled with trucks, bulldozers, forklifts . . .and even a roller coaster!Author: June SobelISBN-10: 0544108086ISBN-13: 9780544108080Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2013Pages: 32Format: Board BookWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.40h x 6.70w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 67816...

I'll get out my wiggle, be someone worth knowing.It may take forever; I'd better get going!When you're just two inches tall, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. And for poor little Herm the Plain-Banded Carrot Worm, life can sometimes feel...

This unsparing tale of a young Victorian orphan is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that's a perfect gift for today's young readers. ​Oliver Twist, a poor orphan, escapes the miserable workhouse, only to fall into the clutches of a band of pickpockets...

The popular toddler potty training book, The Potty Book, is now available as a potty training video for boys! Watch on your own TV as Henry graduates from diapers in this humorous and cute rhyming story.Henry needs to have his diaper changed before he...

Mark Twain's adventurous story of boyhood is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today's young readers. Whether he's tricking others into doing his work or running away with Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer always manages to wiggle his way out of trouble. But...

This children's book is a tale of a young boy who is nervous about his first football game, but with the help of his coach, family and friends, he prepares to play his best. This book helps young readers understand the importance of teamwork,...

I'll get out my wiggle, be someone worth knowing.It may take forever; I'd better get going!When you're just two inches tall, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. And for poor little Herm the Plain-Banded Carrot Worm, life can sometimes feel...

Hans Christian Andersen Award winner David Almond conjures the imaginative bond between a father and son as they pool their resources to defeat gravity and realize a dream. Joe is starstruck, determined to find his way up, up, up to the magical lights in...

What surprises lie in wait on Beemer's Island?In the dramatic conclusion of The Legend of Black Eyed Bart, Tom and Andy learn about a MacNay family heirloom. A precious gold pendant was stolen by Black Eyed Bart, and Gerald MacNay wants it back. The...

Outrage surges through the community when EJ White, sixteen-year-old son of the wealthy and powerful District Attorney, is accused of raping his childhood friend, Kendra Daniels. When new evidence surfaces that appears to contradict Kendra's testimony, EJ takes the chance to get his conviction...

It's the thrilling conclusion to the Alien in My Pocket series With a page-turning plot, plenty of fun science facts, illustrations throughout, and a do-it-yourself, hands-on experiment at the end, this is an appealing chapter book series for young readers. And it's all from...

"Toby, if you get twenty wickets and ten tries before the end of the year, Mum and I'll buy you a new GameBox V3.'Can you believe it? One minute I'm in trouble for double-bouncing my sister and the next Dad is telling me I've...