Boys & Men - Kids Fiction

Last season, thirteen-year-old Cal Kelliher was the star quarterback of the middle school football team. The only seventh grader in a starting line-up of eight graders, he spent the year playing ball and hanging out with the older boys. Now everything's changed. The eighth...

Fros, Braids, Fades, & Waves: A Celebration of Black Boy Hairstyles is a book every Black boy needs!This book holds a mirror up to Black boys and shows them their true reflection.Fros, Braids, Fades, and Waves is a celebration of Black boy hairstyles. Black...

Follow one rip-roarious day in the life of an antsy (if lovable) boy named Bug, guided by E. S. Redmond's humor and wit. If seven-year-old Benjamin (aka Bug) Blonsky were a superhero, he'd be "Bug Boy with the Power to Annoy." That's what his...

What's the Project? Whether it's the holidays or another special occasion, handmade gifts are always wonderful to give and to receive. Your friend holds a pretty, shiny gift, all wrapped in red paper with a glittery silver bow. From across the room, you watch....

My father had taught me about facing my fears. I pushed past that bully as everyone cheered Playing ball is all fun and games ... until you're confronted with a bully. Fortunately, when it comes to bullies, dads know just what to do In...

A school field trip to the local Wetlands Unlimited marsh just outside the small prairie town of Milligan Creek, SK, gives best friends Matt, Chad, Dean, and Andrew a brilliant idea: hijacking the radio signal that transmits a recorded message about the marsh and...

It's the first day of school for third grader Cody Skittle. He is so excited to see all of his friends again and meet his new teachers. Cody's morning has just begun but he is already having THE WORST DAY EVER! He missed the...

A summer adventure you'll never forget, from a beloved Newbery Honor winning author Dad and Ben haven't been getting along lately, and Dad hopes a road trip to rescue a border collie will help them reconnect. But Ben is on to Dad's scheme, and...

One of the classics of English children's literature, and one of the earliest books written specifically for boys, this novel's steady popularity has given it an influence well beyond the upper middle-class world that it describes. It tells a story central to an understanding...

It's time for the fourth grade's annual hoedown, and best friends Raymond and Graham are ready to wow the whole school with their great dance moves. But Raymond faces a tough choice when it's time to pick a dance partner: the most annoying girl...

Forget what you know about prophecies--this epic middle-grade fantasy about a clumsy boy born into a family of thieves is fresh, fun, and anything but predictable! The first in an unforgettable trilogy, this Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the Year takes everything you...

Boys Do Cry is a book showcasing how boys experience different emotions, and encourages normalizing those experiences for them, to support healthy emotional development. Join Shiloh as he is faced with friends who tell him that boys don't cry, after he hurts himself on...

Boys Do Cry is a book showcasing how boys experience different emotions, and encourages normalizing those experiences for them, to support healthy emotional development. Join Shiloh as he is faced with friends who tell him that boys don't cry, after he hurts himself on...

A boy wakes up beside his beloved pet mutt for just another ordinary school day, but some surprises lie ahead Here is one of Norman Rockwell's most popular works, paired with a rhyming text that's perfect for reading aloud or sharing with a grown-up....

Tom dePaola's classic illustrations accompany his heartwarming story about his relationship with his grandfather as a small boy. "A delightfully offbeat vignette of boyish mischief reinforcing the bond between generations."--Kirkus Reviews "DePaola champions the special relationship he had with grandfather. . . . Youngsters...

What if your canine best friend began a nightly crime spree just to be closer to you? This is a reality for four-year old Dawson. Dawson's Pajama Drama, a picture book for children, tells the story of Dawson, his parents and their family dog,...

Louie and Hector are best friends -- but when some funny secrets get revealed, their friendship is put to the test.Louie and Hector are the best friends in the universe. Get ready to laugh out loud as the two boys fall in and out...

For fans of Captain Underpants and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this sequel to The Adventures of Beanboy combines comic illustrations, a small-town bully facing off against a budding artist, and a rousing, decisive game of dodge ball.Perfect for kids transitioning between graphic novel...

The Hardy Boys - Lucky Fellows is the author's look back at the book series that intrigued him at the age of twelve. Through full-color photos of the books, quotes and a solid recall on the Hardy Boys' adventures over forty volumes, a genial...

From the creators of the New York Times bestselling series Clementine comes another chapter book collection that will keep readers engaged and laughing until the very last page. Waylon can't wait to participate in the Boston Science Expo on June 14. He's confident that...

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...

Perseus and the Olympians face off against the Monstrous Medusa in this Heroes in Training adventure.Author: Joan Holub, Suzanne WilliamsISBN-10: 1481435167ISBN-13: 9781481435161Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2016Pages: 128Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.70w x 0.50dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.4Point Value: 2Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 181777...

A clash between the Titans and The Olympians at sea leaves Zeus and his friends shipwrecked--and in a tidal wave of trouble--in this Heroes in Training adventure. After an encounter with Uranus, God of the Sky (and father of the Titans), the Olympians find...

When a group of bullies decide they own the local skatepark, Conner and his best friend, Hannah, are forced to practice elsewhere. Conner and Hannah have to outsmart the bullies if they want to practice for the upcoming competition. Because in the end, the...

Taking a rare day off from the DAILY PLANET newspaper, CLARK KENT relaxes with his new sci-fi novel, Little Green Men. Then suddenly, the mild-mannered reporter hears a scream Unable to ignore his other job as SUPERMAN, the world's greatest hero, he soars toward...

Kirkus Award Finalist Schneider Family Book Award Winner Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book When two brothers decide to prove how brave they are, everything backfires--literally--in this "pitch-perfect contemporary novel" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) by the winner of the Coretta Scott King - John...

"WHAT IS THE TURTLE'S NAME?" "MY NAME'S FINN," I SAID. THE PIRATES GASPED. THE GIANT PEERED DOWN AT ME. I FELT LIKE A BUG UNDER HER BOOT. "FINN," SHE SAID. "A GOOD NAME FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL JOIN THE FISH." Swept overboard during a...

ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Good thing you're in Egypt, because we have a mystery on our hands. A man has been murdered, possibly over a map to a precious golden mummy. Could there be a curse surrounding the ancient...

ATAC Briefing for Agents Frank and Joe Hardy MISSION: Investigate and put a halt to the recent rash of jewelry store robberies. Potential danger on the ground and in the air. LOCATION: Ocean Grove, NJ. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: All jewelry store owners in and around...

Eager to find his place at his elite new school, ninth-grader Tim Beeman is torn between running track and trying out for football. Where will he feel most comfortable and be able to put his fast running skills to best use? When Tim sets...

Charlie and his best friends are finally on the same soccer team. But is it a winning combination? Charlie Bumpers and his best friends are finally on the same soccer team and are sure the Pirates will be the best team ever! But their...

A rare look at emotional bullying among boys from the best-selling author of My Secret Bully.D.J.'s friend Vince has a habit of teasing D.J. and then saying, Just kidding " as if it will make everything okay. It doesn't, but D.J. is afraid that...

Sam Graham is a mystery man. But when there are no mysteries to solve, Sam comes up with a plan to find one in this hilarious fourth chapter book in the Sam the Man series from Frances O'Roark Dowell. Sam Graham loves solving mysteries....

Sam Abernathy prepares to leave home for the first time in this charming follow-up to award-winning author Andrew Smith's The Size of Truth. Vampires have just moved into the haunted house next door. All twelve-year-old Sam Abernathy wanted to do was make the most...

The Crew is a children's book inspiring young boys of color to dream beyond the stereotypes placed upon them. Step into each crew members' world as they share with you their dreams and aspirations Author: Chaunetta A. AndersonISBN-10: 1735064327ISBN-13: 9781735064321Publisher: Chaunetta AndersonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/26/2020Pages:...

A quest for knighthood motivates Myles Falworth through rigorous training and dangerous jousting tournaments to confront a lifelong enemy and claim his true love. Myles Falworth determines that the only way he can restore his family's honor, undo the false charge of treason placed...

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...

If you are looking for books for black boys that are dedicated to black boy joy, inspire creativity, promote self-confidence and celebrate diversity, look no further I Am Smart, Strong, and Successful is the coloring and activity book for you. Complete with activity pages,...

This elementary grade-schooler is playful, curious, mischievous, adorable and has four wheels -- that's Monsty, the Monster truck! He is an only child who lives with his parents and has amazing friends and helpful neighbors. His adventures often take him to interesting places, but...

Have you ever hunted with a bow or been hunted by a mountain lion? Have you ever seen a bear face to face standing on its hind legs protecting her cub behind her? Do you know the value of a smile or a prayer...

When Ben and his Grandson Charlie build a fort out of blankets one evening, little Charlie feels the fort is magic. They fall asleep in the fort, and little do they know that the next morning they will wake up in a magical land.Every...

Are you up for a thrilling adventure?Meet Joe, Amy, Sarah, and Will. Together, these intrepid youngsters spend their holidays solving mysteries in 1950's Britain. Enjoy these three exciting stories: The Mystery of Smugglers CoveWhen twelve year old Joe and his two younger sisters visit...

Meet Matthew, a rambunctious 7-year-old who loves to sing, dance, and be silly! In this first book in the series, a mysterious visitor flies in and lands right in daddy's coffee! How will dad react? What will happen to the moth? Young readers will...

When a young boy's tantrum sends him into outer space, can he stop the aliens from controlling his thinking?Joseph doesn't want to go to bed. When his mom asks him to turn off the TV, the imaginative boy's meltdown launches him on an intergalactic...

Jackson's mom is dating. Gig's dad is going to serve in the Middle East. Isaac might be going to a new school. Diego spends his spare time working. These four friends lead different lives, but on the baseball field, they're a strong team--the top...

After visiting his family in England, Felix is on his way back to Spain when he's shipwrecked off the coast of France. He is taken in by monks to recover from his ordeal--but it soon becomes clear to him that he is actually being...

Roy Tucker and his Brooklyn Dodgers teammates summon every ounce of their collective skill to fight for the greatest title in baseball--World Series champs. Includes an introduction by Bruce Brooks.Author: John R. TunisISBN-10: 0152056548ISBN-13: 9780152056544Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2006Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.85h x...

Our families love of hunting, fishing, and the outdoors brought countless hours of interaction with my boys, my brother, and my friends that created treasured memories. I always wanted to publish one of the many "Jimmy and his Dad" stories I wrote which are...

Teen special agents investigate a deadly plane crash in the ninth book of the CHERUB series, which Rick Riordan says has "plenty of action." CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented--and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not...

Tom and his dad are in the park testing out Tom's new invisibility suit when suddenly a van pulls up -- and kidnaps Mr. Swift Tom is panicked -- who would want to abduct his father? A strategy meeting is held and the FBI...