Boys & Men - Kids Fiction

A Newbery Honor Book. Sasha Zaichik has known the laws of the Soviet Young Pioneers since the age of six: The Young Pioneer is devoted to Comrade Stalin, the Communist Party, and Communism.A Young Pioneer is a reliable comrade and always acts according to...

Giant Afro. Even Bigger Brain. Jaden Toussaint is a five year-old who knows it all. I mean, really knows it all. Animal Science. Great Debater. Master of the art of ninja dancing. There's nothing Jaden Toussaint can't do. The only problem is that grown-ups...

Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful eye of a great big God.The Tree Street Kids live on Cherry, Oak, Maple, and Pine, but their 1990s suburban neighborhood is more than just quiet, tree-lined streets. Jack, Ellison, Roger, and Ruthie...

The can't-miss final installment of beloved author Pseudonymous Bosch's bestselling Bad Books trilogy At Earth Ranch, Clay encountered a haunted library, a castaway boy, and a fire-breathing dragon--not to mention incredible magic. Now he faces his most dangerous foes yet: the mysterious white-gloved members...

This exuberant picture book tells the story of Tony, a little boy who helps his father in the family pizzeria. "The scenes are full of visually boisterous activity, with under-pinnings of humorous detail and a clear sense of family closeness so important to the...

The legendary history of thoroughbred heritage is artfully depicted alongside a tale of remarkable friendship between a boy and his horse in this classic story that won the Newbery Medal, now in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition. He was named "Sham" for the sun,...

On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind-and,...

Two brothers will need all their wilderness skills to survive when they set off into the woods of Wyoming in search of their absent father. Jake and Taylor Wilder have been taking care of themselves for a long time. Their father abandoned the family...

Transportation, housing, agriculture, communications...there are so many modern conveniences. But are they really modern? Where did they really come from? Paul Wahasaypa--Siha Tooskin--will learn about their origins and more on his walk home from school with Ade (his father). There's so much to learn...

Ty Taggart has always loved skating. But ever since his older brother, Nick, died in combat, Ty has been off his game. He skates recklessly and has lost all interest in the local skating tournament. But when Nick's best friend, Edwin, pays him a...

Caleb has always batted with the same wood bat--until the other team accuses Caleb of cheating by tampering with the bat! Now Caleb is forced to use the aluminum bat. How is he supposed to help his team win when he keeps striking out?Author:...

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined...

Ayan is fascinated with dinosaurs. His uncle tells him this story about Krishna and his friend's adventure with Cranosaurus. Cronosaurus does not belong to the real Dinosaur family as discovered by the Paleontologist and Scientific community.Author: Prasanta BeheraISBN-10: 1645602338ISBN-13: 9781645602330Publisher: Black Eagle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

From the author of the heartfelt Jade's Secret Ingredients: A Recipe for Managing Feelings, comes a new story that celebrates the unconditional love parents have for their children.With rhyming verse and statements of affirmation, author Ashley Finley shares the beautiful journey of a young...

Perseus and the Olympians face off against the Monstrous Medusa in this Heroes in Training adventure.Author: Joan Holub, Suzanne WilliamsISBN-10: 1481435159ISBN-13: 9781481435154Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2016Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.30w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.4Point Value: 2Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 181777...

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love--Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. Gentle Ben...

Bestselling and beloved creator Todd Parr brings his trademark wit and wisdom to this celebration of all different kinds of brothers, perfect for children expecting new siblings Some brothers are big. Some brothers are little. Some brothers are quiet. Some brothers are a little...

Based on historical fact, this young adult novel tells the story of Will Cypress, a half-Seminole boy living among his mother's people during the Second Seminole War. He meets Chief Osceola and travels with him to St. Augustine.Author: Edwina Raffa, Annelle RigsbyISBN-10: 1561646199ISBN-13: 9781561646197Publisher:...

From a New York Times bestselling author, this heartwarming and richly illustrated story of love between a father and son lion is the perfect read aloud for Father's Day and beyond. Kito wants to be just like his papa, the protector of the pride....

Anton loves playing football until Malik, the talented quarterback, starts acting strange. Instead of working with the team, Malik is just showing off. Anton has to fix the problem fast, before the quarterback ruins everything!Author: Jake MaddoxISBN-10: 1434205142ISBN-13: 9781434205148Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2008Pages:...

A moving personal narrative in the form of a journal, this powerful poem tells the story of one boy's journey into war--and the horrible climax at Gettysburg.Author: Craig Crist-EvansISBN-10: 0618311076ISBN-13: 9780618311071Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2003Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Come along for legendary action with the first four books in the Heroes in Training series, now available in a collectible boxed set! The terrible Titans are merciless giants who rule the earth and are led by Cronus, the biggest, baddest Titan of them...

Jamie seeks a way to prove that he is not too young to march in the big St. Patrick's Day parade.Author: Eve Bunting, Jan BrettISBN-10: 0899191622ISBN-13: 9780899191621Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/25/1983Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 8.44h x 8.72w x 0.16dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Based on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu's childhood in South Africa, Desmond and the Very Mean Word reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness. When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride...

In award-winning author Ben Mikaelsen's riveting sequel to the acclaimed word-of-mouth bestseller Touching Spirit Bear, readers will be captivated by what Booklist calls a "hugely satisfying resolution."Life in the wilderness--exiled from civilization as a punishment for his violent behavior--had its own set of hurdles,...

This chilling, suspenseful indictment of mind control is a classic of science fiction and will haunt readers long after the last page is turned. One by one, five sixteen-year-old orphans are brought to a strange building. It is not a prison, not a hospital;...

Young Lentil wants to learn to sing, but no matter how hard he tries he can't sing on key. He can't even pucker his lips to whistle So Lentil learns to play the harmonica instead and beautifully carries his tune through the winding streets...

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. They flee to the big city of Mumbai in hopes of finding work and a brighter future. Gopal is eager to help...

"Celebrates boyhood and encourages boys to embrace all the many things that make them each unique. Readers will meet boys who love to create, explore, try new things, ask questions, share feelings, team-up with others, pursue dreams and do things they've never tried. The...

Four best friends, one raging creek. What could possibly go wrong?When four friends set out on a canoe trip down Milligan Creek during spring runoff season, little do they realize their voyage through small town Saskatchewan is about to turn into one of the...

Zeus and his friends discover another Olympian who might be able to help in their quest to defeat King Cronus in this Heroes in Training adventure. With a clue from their trusty oracle, Pythia, Zeus and his Olympian friends are off to the "Land...

Hoopers is about a Black youth who wants to live the basketball dream of fame and acclaim. Jojo and his friends know that once they make their high-school team, they will have the time of their lives. But their no-nonsense coach is strict, even...

Olympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from Michael Jordan's mother, author of the New York Times bestselling Salt in His Shoes. Long before he became a professional All-Star basketball player, Michael Jordan had dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal--and with...

Perfect for gift-giving, a boxed set of three brilliant picture books by the illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit, Oliver Jeffers Ten years ago, Oliver Jeffers' first picture book, How to Catch a Star, featured an unnamed boy in a red-and-white striped shirt...

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...

Zeus and his fellow gods-in-training attempt to capture the king of hell's hound in this latest Heroes in Training chapter book Zeus and his fellow gods-in-training face a new challenge in the underworld when they attempt to capture Cerberus--the three-headed guardian and cherished pet...

A new baby due any day AND a visit from his grandparents Siha Tooskin (Paul) takes his expert bike riding to a whole new level to make sure he doesn't miss a thing. At home, Mugoshin (Grandmother) is creating a very special gift to...

Some superheroes wear rocket-propelled boots, drive super-powered cars, and have X-ray vision.But other superheroes wear army boots, drive tanks, and go away for long trips to make the world a safer place. It's a tough job, but superheroes can do it.With Melinda Hardin's simple...

This humorous graphic novel picture book shares an unexpected friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbor as they discover they have a lot to learn from each other. As an elderly man wonders if his days of adventure are behind him, across...

The second book in the Iggy series about the lovable troublemaker by New York Times bestselling author Annie Barrows (Ivy + Bean). One thing led to another . . . Have you ever heard those words? Sometimes it means "Things got better." That's not...

In this compelling, action-packed book, Watt Key gives us the thrilling coming-of-age story of the unique and extremely appealing Alabama Moon, the basis for the film of the same name starring Jimmy Bennett and John Goodman. For as long as ten-year-old Moon can remember,...

Teddy Fitzroy's back for another zoo mystery--this time it's a koala caper--in this action-packed follow-up to Belly Up, which Kirkus Reviews called "great fun." School troublemaker Vance Jessup thinks Teddy Fitzroy's home at FunJungle, a state-of-the-art zoo and theme park, is the perfect place...

Zeus and the Olympians are tasked with finding a magical horse in this Heroes in Training adventure. When Zeus meets a young boy named Hermes, he claims to have their next quest from Pythia, the Oracle at Delphi. But he wants something for the...

Are you looking for a ring bearer gift book from the bride and groom? A wedding book keepsake your ring bearer will treasure for years to come? In this beautifully illustrated full-color wedding book for kids, Robert has a great time practicing for his...

Berk always plays goalie for his soccer team. But when a new kid, Ryan, moves to town, Berk has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent, but he's also wildly unpredictable. Can the team survive the season?Author: Jake MaddoxISBN-10: 1598898965ISBN-13: 9781598898965Publisher:...

Get ready for a ride through the alphabet at a busy construction site. There's a big yellow Bulldozer, a tall shiny Crane, a rusty red Dump truck--and the construction crew is hard at work. But what are they building?Author: June SobelISBN-10: 0152057749ISBN-13: 9780152057749Publisher: Clarion...

Gender biases and prejudices about "boys" who dance are not a new story, The inclusion and acceptance of boys who dance is often predicated on an argument that dance is not macho This is a poem based book to inspire, uplift and encourage all...

Ares, Zeus, and the other Olympians encounter a huge snake and a sharp challenge in this Heroes in Training adventure. After overcoming many challenges, Zeus and his fellow Olympians arrive at the temple at Delphi--only to find a giant snake guarding the entrance! Beyond...

Ethan's grandfather is a war veteran. One day, Ethan comes home from school with a lot on his mind, and asks Grampa some questions. History and imagination flow colorfully through their talk. Grampa gives Ethan a lot more to think about.Author: Nate CrewISBN-10: 1734182997ISBN-13:...

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE IS A POWERFUL THING!It's raining on Saturday morning and Mateo is bored and cranky.He can't find anything to do... except make a list of things he can't do.He sits, he sulks. His brain feels stuck.Readers can follow along as Mateo...