Boys & Men - Kids Fiction

ATAC Briefing for Agents Frank and Joe Hardy MISSION: To located Ryan Carraway, who has mysteriously gone missing while his movie star brother, Justin, was filming on location in Bayport. And to find out what, if anything, Justin is hiding. LOCATION: New York City....

Goober McGee has a bad habit. He eats his boogers His older brother, Sludge, warns him that he could come down with a case of Boogeritis.Goober thinks Sludge is pulling his leg. Then one day he wakes up and he's green-everywhere Goober begins to...

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...

Black boy, fly is a powerful book for young boys designed to encourage them to be unapologetic about their identity, history, and giftedness. Fly with MJ as he defies societal stereotypes in this beautifully illustrated and fun family read, a touching story, perfect for...

All Ahmir wants is to be a "big kid " With every attempt, he fails, makes mistakes, makes messes, and loses. Big Kid Book takes children on a journey through Ahmir's eyes. Ahmir realizes that defeat is a stepping stool for success, and being...

For twelve-year-old Catholic school kid Albert Davidson, skateboarding in the hills and parks of San Francisco provides a sense of freedom and adventure to an otherwise cautious lifestyle. He's always been one to keep things steady and under tight control (even if he has...

13th Birthday Gift This 13th 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,...

A Deployment Book for Kids Age Level: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Pre-K-3 A Read-Together 32-page, Fully Illustrated Picture Book Reading Level: H-L Lexile Measure: 500L - 600L DRA: 14-20A heartwarming story of love, courage, and comfort during deployment for military families with...

Brother detectives Frank and Joe dive deep into the Florida Keys to find a missing person in the twenty-first book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series. Frank and Joe Hardy have been invited to take part in a conservation mission by a marine...

World War II looms over the U.S. while fourteen-year-old Junior Bledsoe struggles with anger and identity after his father's death. As World War II threatens the United States in 1941, Junior Bledsoe fights his own battles at home. He struggles with school and with...

Joe and Frank's winter break skiing holiday turns to horror in this Hardy Boys adventure--a fresh approach to a classic series. Frank and Joe are thrilled to spend winter break hitting the slopes at the Granite Peak Lodge ski resort. What could be better...

Twice the quests means twice the adventure for Zeus and his fellow Olympians. After battling fireball-throwing Titans, the young Olympians find themselves on a double quest: Not only must they find more Olympians that Cronus has swallowed, but they're also in search of magic...

In the second book of this gripping trilogy, Frank has gone missing in the woods and it's up to Joe to stop his brother from becoming one of the LOSTAuthor: Franklin W. DixonISBN-10: 1442402563ISBN-13: 9781442402560Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/12/2010Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.75h x...

Kyle is the star of his junior high wrestling team's A squad. Not only does he win most of his matches, but he's also the heavyweight . . . the wrestler that gets to go last in a tournament and hopefully clinch the victory...

Isaac isn't thrilled when his family moves from the snowy town of Winterfall to the beach. The move means he'll have to leave his friends behind, and worst of all, he can't snowboard on the sand. Isaac decides to give surfing a try, but...

The Eagles have two talented defensive linemen who tackle the game of football in opposite ways. Mike Bravis outmuscles his opponents, while Trenton Kubrick prefers to outsmart them. The two defensive stars may have different playstyles, but the outcome is always the same: they...

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...

"When Genie and his older brother spend their summer in the country with their grandparents, he learns a secret about his grandfather and what it means to be brave."--Provided by publisher.Author: Jason ReynoldsISBN-10: 143284931XISBN-13: 9781432849313Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/21/2018Pages: 403Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Frank and Joe Hardy have been sent on a mission to live on the edge A new theme park, Galaxy X, is about to open. But someone out there obviously wants Galaxy X to go away. The park owner has received threatening e-mails, and...

The Hidden Valley Eagles have the championship in sight--but will chicken pox get in the way? The Hidden Valley Eagles are on track to make the playoffs. Full of focus and determination, every player is at his best, and the team is working better...

ATAC Briefing for Agents Frank and Joe Hardy MISSION: To finally get to the bottom of the ongoing deadly scares taking place on the set of the reality TV show Deprivation House. LOCATION: A huge villa in Beverly Hills, CA, without a single luxury...

ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Investigate the murder of Evan Davis, a runaway teen who was pushed off a subway platform. LOCATION: New York City. POTENTIAL VICTIM: Other teens living at the Haven, a shelter for runaways in the city....

What Tom's about to find is truly out of this world! It's the grand opening of APOGEE, the world's first space hotel, an orbital space station designed expressly for the tourist trade. As Swift Enterprises is a major investor in the project, and provided...

ATACK BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: The son of Don Ricardo, the UN Ambassador from St. John, has gone missing -- and we are sending you to locate him. LOCATION: St. John, USVI POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Esteban Calderon, the son of the...

Blake Easton loves playing wiffle ball with his friends, so when they encourage him to try out for the local traveling baseball team, he decides to give it a shot. Blake has never played organized sports before, and the tryouts are tough, but he...

A boy must untangle the web of lies he's created in order to prove his innocence in this humorous and cheeky illustrated middle grade novel that's perfect for "fans of Timmy Failure and Big Nate" (Kirkus Reviews). Sam Lyttle is prone to stretching the...

This bestselling classic mystery from Willo Davis Roberts about a boy who witnesses a murder is "taut with suspense" (Booklist, starred review). Though Rob saw Mrs. Calloway fall to her death, strangled by the leather strap of her binoculars, he wants to believe that...

Zeus and the Olympians head to the Peloponnese to save Apollo's twin sister, who's under a sleep spell, in this Heroes in Training adventure. Zeus and the Olympians are off to find Apollo's twin sister, Artemis, who was captured by the Cronies and separated...

When Neil survives a deadly plague and plunges into solitude, he must question everything in this gripping adventure from critically acclaimed Tripods author John Christopher. Neil's world is shattered when he and his family are involved in a horrible car accident that leaves him...

Ryan Dean West is back to his boarding school antics in this bitingly funny sequel to Winger, which Publishers Weekly called "alternately hilarious and painful, awkward and enlightening" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). It's his last year at Pine Mountain, and Ryan Dean should be...

The first edition of this magnificent, graphically original book from François was first published in New York in 1958A book about a little boy with a huge imagination. The marvel and enchantment of this story is its revelation of the mind as it belongs...

Eighth grader Matt Monroe is a shoo-in for starting quarterback for the Parkside Middle School football team this year. Or so he thinks. Devro, a new seventh grader, looks impressive. He's consistent and can run the plays almost as well as Matt. And he's...

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...

Can street ball and technical play mix it up on the court and score wins for the team? Ben and Logan are looking for a new point guard for their team, and they are sure they've found one in Antonio "Hud" Hudson, the new...

One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons. Luke sees the ghost of his father but can't figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with...

"The topic of feelings is still a taboo subject for young boys. Boys are brought up to be "brave", "strong", "no crying" and to keep their feelingshidden. This, at times, creates all kinds of behavioral problems for our children.It is time to help our...

With vibrant double-page spreads featuring a big rig at work on the road and minimal text explaining what the driver, Dad, does along the way, the audience rides along with the big red truck from morning until day's end, when father and son are...

Griffin Lane loves playing soccer in the local league. His three best friends are there. It's competitive but more relaxed than school sports. And he's right where he wants to be, playing defense out in front of the goal. But when the goalie is...

In this outrageously funny picture book, a bad hair day seems like the end of the world. But Aidan Allen's hair isn't just bad - it's MAD And over the course of one crazy day, Aidan's hair takes its revenge. But can Aidan stop...

Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a hilarious, boy-friendly series . . . Meet Caveboy Ooga booga Caveboy is just like any other boy . . . he loves playing base-skull, running really fast, and especially whacking things with...

The second and last children's book by the extraordinary Holocaust survivor and Hebrew-language author of the award-winning Adam & Thomas. A mystical and transcendent journey of two wanderers, an eleven-year-old boy and an old man to whom the boy has been entrusted by his...

Who is The Invisible Boy in this children's story? Six-year-old Zac is having trouble fitting in at school. Plus, he does not have any "problem-solving" strategies that could help him. Unaware of his own emotions, Zac is suffering from anxiety. He finally builds up...

Monty the Malodorous is a daring pirate. He is brave. He is bold. He is feared by all who sail the six or seven seas. But Monty has a secret: he can't swim. He never goes into the ocean --- and he never takes...

A brave young protagonist must rely on his wits and his friends to navigate dangers and escape an unwelcome fate in this action-packed historical novel. As the son of famous Black Jack Valera, the best whaler on the eastern seaboard, thirteen-year-old Cape Verdean Lucky...

Tom Brown is energetic, stubborn, kind-hearted and athletic, rather than intellectual. He follows his feelings and the unwritten rules of the boys. The early chapters of the novel deal with his childhood at his home in the Vale of White Horse. Much of the...

One day, a handsome teenage boy named Satan appears in the village. He explains that he is an angel and the nephew of the fallen angel whose name he shares. Young Satan performs several magical feats. He claims to be able to foresee the...

Ten-year-old Harry can't wait for a week of summer camp in the mountains at Camp Awonjahela. Unfortunately, his older brother Randy is coming too. If that weren't bad enough, his Cabin Eleven is cursed. Or at least that's the legend. Even worse, a girl...

A young boy recounts all the reasons he doesn't like to go fishing, including biting mosquitoes, the heat, staying quiet, and haing to go to the bathroom in the trees. But he goes, because he loves the opportunity to spend time with his dad,...

Just Indian gives a glimpse into the life of a modern Native American boy. As he tries to find out how he fits into this world, he also tries to break the mold of the negative Native stereotype. With the help of his elaborate...

Smelcer clearly knows his way around Alaskan mountains.--David Roberts, author of The Mountain of My FearPraise for Edge of Nowhere: A survival story, but one with a strong heart.--ForeWord ReviewsA thought-provoking and moving coming-of-age story.--Publishers WeeklyAnother gripping literary triumph for Smelcer.--Midwest Book ReviewPraise for...