Family - Kids Fiction

A powerful psychological thriller with a shocking twist from the New York Times bestselling author of the Wake trilogy. Ethan was abducted from his front yard when he was just seven years old. Now, at sixteen, he has returned to his family. It's a...

Sixteen-year-old Samar--aka Sam--is an Indian American teenager whose mom has kept her away from her old-fashioned family. It's never bothered Sam, who is busy with school, friends, and a demanding boyfriend. But things change after 9/11. A guy in a turban shows up at...

Bestselling author Gary D. Schmidt tells a coming-of-age story with the light touch of The Wednesday Wars, the heart of Okay for Now, and the unique presence of a wise and witty butler. Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a...

Meet the NeeNy Haired Family. The tiniest family of forest people anywhere. Because of their small size and shiny skin, they are really cute and chased away from their home. Can they ever find a place where they can truly belong? A nice warm...

Ally and Jake put true love to the test in this "funny and sensitive" conclusion to the He's So/She's So trilogy that's filled "with depth and wit" (Kirkus Reviews). After their long summer apart, Ally and Jake were hoping for a drama-free senior year....

When an earthquake shakes California, Alys, Janie, Charles and Claudia suspect it isn't just a typical earthquake. A year and a half after their journey into the Wildworld, they believe that the Passage between their world, the Stillworld, and that parallel universe of legend...

When Claudia Hodges-Bradley meets a fox, she knows it will be an extraordinary day. Not just any fox, this vixen is the magical familiar of the sorceress Morgana Shee. For years Morgana has guarded the solitary gate between Earth and the Wildworld, a shimmering...

Amelia embarks on her most epic adventure yet in this final addition to the Amelia Rules graphic novel series. From surviving her parents' divorce, to withstanding the terror of Joe McCarthy Elementary, to handling devastating crushes (not-so-)gracefully, Amelia Louise McBride has weathered her share...

When one pup's up, the other nine are sure to follow Young readers will love counting along as ten pups gradually wake up to nuzzle, wiggle, dine, and play. Count back down as the puppies fall asleep again, all in a fuzzy doggy jumble....

Tee (short for Leticia) Woodie and her family have moved into a big, old house that is a part of her father's inheritance from Great-uncle Sebastian. While exploring the contents of Great-uncle's antiques-and-junk store, they find a parcel marked FOR DEAR LETICIA, MY SHABTI...

Princess Bess has loads of clothes made with satin, snaps, and bows. And she changes them all day, for her lessons and ballet. But if a certain truth be told, her favorite clothes are much less bold. She carefully keeps them out of sight...

In the year since the Morning Star sailed away from Nantucket, Patience Goodspeed has navigated a ship and outwitted mutineers, but this time she faces her biggest challenge yet: boarding school Now, instead of mathematics and navigation, Patience is forced to study sewing and...

The long-awaited and highly anticipated sequel to the Newbery Honor winner Our Only May Amelia, by the bestselling and cherished author Jennifer Holm. May Amelia Jackson captured readers' hearts in the Newbery Honor Book Our Only May Amelia. Now, after more than ten years,...

Wendy's imagination never runs away from her -- it flies. Wendy Darling is not the perfect girl her parents would like her to be. Intrepid, outspoken, and willful, she's always getting into trouble. One evening, confined to the nursery by her horrible nanny, she...

Do you have relationships that are sometimes tense and disconnected? Discover one simple practice that dissolves tensions while adding to continuous harmony. Find out the four most important words to repair any relationship It seems too simple. But it is.Two elves are traveling up...

Edison packs a bag to get ready for an overnight visit with Grandma. He can't wait to show her some of his favorite things. Will Edison pack everything he needs in his overnight bag? What will Grandma like the most?Author: Meghan ColvinISBN-10: 0998136603ISBN-13: 9780998136608Publisher:...

WiFi Kicked the Bucket is about a bunny family who looks forward to over-using and abusing the Internet while on summer vacation. They love to use Snapchat, play online video games, use Instagram, Facebook, as well as other social media networks. Watching funny YouTube...

Over the Moon and past the stars is a whimsical story about loving people as they are. A bedtime tradition full of heartwarming illustrations and rhymes to remember. This bilingual book is a simple way to introduce children to the Spanish language through repetition...

With a new dress comes responsibility...Can she handle it?What happens when you have a girl, a new dress and a little misfortune? You get the book Devin's Dress written by first time kid author. Originally written from the mind and creativity of a 7...

This book is written by Barb Chrysler, illustrated by Magdalena Sawko, and designed by Philip McIvor. Where's Brennan is a book about the excitement of a child when his mom takes a few minutes to play with him. Even a tired mom can get...

Blue-eyed Madi has a difficult gift. From a distance she looks just like most other kids her age, but Madi has autism. The delightful illustrations and simple rhyming text help us see the world through Madi's eyes and makes a great classroom read-aloud. This...

Blue-eyed Madi is growing up, and now it is time for her to go to school. It's not always easy for Madi to cope with change because she has a difficult gift - she has autism. At school, Madi learns many things and so...

Blue-eyed Madi has a difficult gift. From a distance she looks just like most other kids her age, but Madi has autism. The delightful illustrations and simple rhyming text help us see the world through Madi's eyes. It makes a great classroom read-aloud. This...

How do you support a child with a sick relative?How do you empower them (and their family) to help?You'll find the answer to these questions and more in "What Does Super Jonny Do When Mum Gets Sick?"Jonny is a little superhero with a BIG...

Louis is a fourth grader who is moving into his grandmother's house and is starting his first day at a new school. Louis' father is absent from his life because he is in prison. Louis' denial and disappointment in his father's absence is displayed...

In this updated version of the popular turn off TV book, the mouse family is up at night, glued to the TV. But there is many a squeaky squabble because all ten mice favor different channels. History, mystery, how-to, where-to, comedy, drama, sports ......

"What Do You Do, If You Lose Your Lalabaloo?" Should you get in a Rocket and zoom off to space? Goodness knows, you've looked all over the place This Limerick-style story takes children on a silly and fun adventure to find their own Lalabaloo....

Author: Ryan DunlapISBN-10: 0985997672ISBN-13: 9780985997670Publisher: Fictionsmith InkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2014Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.09d

Hailey, Logan and their friends from around the world go on a flight of fantasy on an ever changing rainbow. Logan is excited to add the new postcard from Africa to his collection. As his sister Hailey pulls her favorite doll off the shelf,...

While tossing pebbles into a pond, Hailey and Logan are amazed to see the face of The Lady of the Rainbow in the water. She reveals to them the "Colors of Love" in the swirling rainbow circles: Be Kind, Care, Give, Share, Respect, Enjoy,...

This bilingual book is about a little school bus that had served many years transporting elementary children to and from their schools. Now he was "retired" and left in an old barn. Tizzy cried because he didn't want to be alone. One day he...

A heartwarming and delightful story about a boy who grows from pre-school to adulthood, learning important lessons through the power of his mother's love. She teaches him how to overcome life's challenges and that anything is possible when he believes in himself. A feel-good...

Sadie the skunk thinks she is a cat until a sibling kitten points out Sadie's differences from the rest of the family. When Sadie asks her parents about it, they answer all her questions, telling her they found her as a baby alone in...

Shango's Son is a short story based on ancient African knowledge (Yoruba Ifa). Shango and Oya have a son who becomes Shango's companion and protector. The son has amazing abilities that help Shango succeed. The story, the colorful imagery, and even some African Yoruba...

Billy can't wait for New Year's Day He loves Grandma's special cake-and he hopes to win the golden coin inside so he can have a lucky year. As the family gathers around the table to hear the historic legend behind the traditional Greek Vasilopita,...

Calvin Cooper Carter longed for his big day. He longed for the day when he would be able to go to school. He wished that he could go to school, too. When his big day finally arrives, he is both excited and even a...

The Sprite Sisters: 4 sisters, 4 elements, 4 powers. Fire. Water. Earth. Air. The Mystery of the Locked Room is the 8th title in the bestselling Sprite Sisters series, which has had sold over 550,000 copies. A feature film about the sisters is now...

Lauren is angry with her father for having their dog Scout spayed, dashing her hopes of having the fun of raising puppies. To show Lauren why they made the decision not to breed Scout, Lauren's dad takes her to visit a large animal shelter....

Through stories, art, and photographs, Honoring Our Ancestors will inspire children and their families to gain strength from the past as they ask themselves, "Who do I honor?"This remarkable book brings together fourteen outstanding and diverse artists to honor the ancestors who most touched...

I'll teach you everything I know, and guide you as you learn and grow, because you are my baby. A mama coyote sings moon songs through the night just as a mama human cuddles her baby and lays her down to sleep. This precious...

An energetic little dog wants to go on an adventure-- and make new friends along the way. Come along with Pug in this Guided Reading Level C story, perfect for beginning readers to read on their own! Looking out the window, Pug sees Peg...

For use in schools and libraries only. Little Critter does his enthusiastic best to help his babysitter, although his efforts frequently make a bad situation worse.Author: Mercer MayerISBN-10: 0808579282ISBN-13: 9780808579281Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1998Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.36h x 8.30w x 0.32dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

At school she's called "wimpy Wendy" - but Wendy isn't afraid of Slinky, Grandpa's snake. When she takes Slinky to school and he wriggles out of her school bag, Wendy will brave anything to rescue him.Author: Michael MorpurgoISBN-10: 0778709981ISBN-13: 9780778709985Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2006Pages:...

"Macadoo's response to his struggles will resonate with readers." --School Library Journal When Macadoo is just a colt, he challenges his father--a huge Belgian stallion--in order to protect his dam. From that moment on, Mac knows that his purpose in life is to help...

Best-selling author Liz Kessler makes her first foray into early fiction with a funny tale about an aspiring pirate dog who is afraid of boats. Poppy the dalmatian can't wait to go on a seaside vacation with her family. And when they tie a...

Middle-grade readers drawn to Judy Moody or Clementine will find a funny and charismatic companion in Cody, star of this delightful series. For whimsical Cody, many things are beautiful, especially ants who say hello by rubbing feelers. But nothing is as beautiful as the...

"Story hour alert! Here's a book with a clever premise, a bouncy text, and sunny, funny pictures. . . . Supremely satisfying." -- Booklist (starred review)Mama Duck has a good hunch that the big brown creature waddling behind her babies is no duck! As...

For high-energy toddlers, here's a playful poem that celebrates the thrill of making noise.Author: Patricia HubbellISBN-10: 0694010723ISBN-13: 9780694010721Publisher: HarperFestivalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/1998Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.70h x 8.60w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 06/01/1998 pg. 109Booklist 08/01/1998 pg. 2015Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1998 pg....

Written by the niece of a missionary in Honduras, My Cousin Lili is the story of how Lili taught her new cousin, Amy, about life and inspired her to love and work with children with disabilities. The book highlights Lili's uniqueness as a child...

Hoofen Floofen Island is a magical place where palm trees sway, the ocean sparkles, and sandy beaches and the sunshine bring smiles aplenty. Come along to hear the squawk of the seagulls, see the billowing sails and smell the salty air as Lena and...