Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

Inspired by the life of pioneering female baseball player Alta Weiss, and dramatized by Terry Widener's bold illustrations, Girl Wonder tells the unforgettable story of a true American original. Alta Weiss was born to play baseball, simple as that. From the age of two,...

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to a ticket booth. Cam, Eric, and Aunt Molly are in line to buy concert tickets when a person in a ghost...

A chapter bookk sequel to New York Times bestseller and finalist Kate Greenaway Medal, Amazing Grace and Boundless Grace. School's out . . . and of course that means it's time for fun Grace and her friends are always ready for a little adventure,...

Meet Nancy, who believes that more is always better when it comes to being fancy. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to make everything she and her family do as fancy as possible. With this...

Cousins Iris and Cora love being tall. They love it so much they formed a club! Then one day, when faced with hurtful words, Iris begins to question her feelings about being tall. As Iris's confidence sinks, Cora's love for her soars - lifting...

There are so many AMAZING moms in the world: the chefs, the singers, the athletes, the costume makers... "My friends have the BEST moms. I'm hoping I might trade. They're never late for anything. They know each kind of braid."Have you ever felt that...

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There is the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Set some six months later than the earlier book, Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can...

Discover a fun collection of stories about the wonders of natural, curly afro hair Are you searching for the perfect way to teach your daughter about the basics of afro hair maintenance? Looking for a fun collection of stories that explain hair maintenance in...

Aria has always dreamed of being a jazz dancer. When some kids bully her and call her "flamingo feet", Aria drops out of the dance competition. Will Aria find the courage to stand up for herself? With a beautiful story and eye-catching illustrations, this...

One of the strangest cases of Cherry Ames' absorbing career comes her way while working as a staff nurse at Hilton Hospital in her home town. A young man, victim of a car accident, is brought to Emergency with a broken leg. Shortly after...

Think you know Nancy Drew? Think again--and help solve myriad mysteries in a boxed set of the first four books in this new take on the classic series. Nancy Drew is a spectacular sleuth, one who relies on her wits more than her smartphone....

In this fun, exciting and inspirational book, Khloe Can Be: A Police Officer, Khloe learns the steps she needs to take in life to achieve her dream of being a police officer. Khloe learns that she needs to be a good person and citizen....

The Library of America presents deluxe illustrated editions of Hodgson Burnett's beloved children's classics, The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy, now restored to their original versions--a perfect collection for every family. You are a story--I am a story. Introduce to...

Follow Nancy's Genius Plan to sneak a sweet treat in this delicious and devious board book Nancy has a genius plan: sneak through the house without disturbing anyone and enjoy a warm piece of Aunt Fritzi's delicious cornbread. But it's not quite as easy...

Jasmine, Maggie, Becca, and Scarlet love jamming together, but are they ready to perform in front of a real audience in a Battle of the Bands competition? Find out in the first book of this early chapter book series! Jasmine, Maggie, Becca, and Scarlet...

Combining traditional Appalachian folktale plots with a contemporary sensibility, writer and storyteller Anne Shelby creates fourteen lively, original stories of a funny, magical, yet familiar world.Many of the stories feature a girl named Molly Whuppie, who is clever, brave, and strong. Encountering witches, giants,...

Join Lottie Paris in her world and you'​ll never look at yours the same again in this exuberant picture book! Lottie Paris may be precocious, but she still knows how to act like a kid. She dresses up, she plays on the slide, she...

Bess, George, and I volunteered to go to Costa Rica for some R&R: rest and research. See, Corcovado Ecologica, a popular resort and preserve, isn't only a beautiful getaway; it's also a great place to study three species of monkeys. Or so we thought....

When Nancy Drew stumbles on an old diary full of secret clues in her own house, she finds a mystery that begins with one little old book--and ends with one big surprise!Author: Carolyn KeeneISBN-10: 0671008196ISBN-13: 9780671008192Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1998Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 7.56h...

Cast Away is a girls' adventure story that has everything: shipwreck, remote survival, encounters with strange animals, cross-cultural friendship, buried treasure, evil villains, kidnapping, threats of torture, all against the stunning backdrop of Western Australia's rugged south coast and virgin forests.Katie O'Donoghue, an eleven-year-old...

Together in this one book are the two original Nancy Drew's mysteries, which began the classic series of the girl detective Nancy Drew investigates two cases sending her on dangerous adventures. In The Secret of the Old Clock, Nancy Drew must solve a mystery...

With her usual warmth, perceptiveness, and humor, Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary creates the joys and worries of a young girl's first crush.It seems too good to be true. The most popular boy in school has asked Jane out--and she's never even dated before....

Free-spirited Marabel must defy expectations to rescue her brother--and their kingdom--in this charming, action-packed, and magical story perfect for fans of Ella Enchanted and Dealing with Dragons. In Magikos, life is dictated by the Book of Fate's ancient predictions, including the birth of a...

Praise for VIP: Battle of the Bands: "[Sufficiently] suffused with the realistic energy of a preteen fan traveling with her favorite band.... this offering's high-energy, high-interest diary format interspersed with Mac's comics keeps the pages turning.... A fast read frothing over with sugary pep...

Join Fancy Nancy in a fabulous story about the love and battles between siblings, complete with fancy stickers JoJo is telling all of Nancy's secrets--she just can't help it Nancy begins to think she's the worst secret keeper ever. But when Bree comes over...

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community. I gather the books in my arms, and give them a hug. "Welcome back," I whisper. Nicky is a shy girl who feels most at home in the safe space...

Kimmie is too on edge to get excited by Myron's small army of robots that promise to score them 300 pounds of Halloween candy. Her dorky inventing nemesis, Harold Adams, has been tormenting her with spooky pranks. Kimmie is bent on revenge. And their...

Meet Winnie: She's the most popular girl in school. Everyone wants to eat lunch with Winnie, dress like Winnie, and play with Winnie. But there's more to Winnie than you think. In fact, this girl has a deep, dark secret that is about to...

Dragonville was written for young beginner readers, and their families and friends. Everywhere on the planet, we are dealing with gender equality where little girls are considered lesser than boys. A little girl dragon gets in trouble for doing something she is not allowed...

Love Your Hair Coloring Book for GirlsLove Your Hair is a children's story follow-up to Dr. Phoenyx's bestselling natural hair care book, "If You Love It, It Will Grow."This fun and engaging coloring book version contains 32 beautiful illustrations and coloring pages designed to...

A Magical Mermaid Fantasy Adventure for children ages 8-12 and all who love middle grade books!An evil plot proceeds and a young mermaid learns about respect and fairness. Can Brynn Finley admit her mistakes and put a stop to the sea witch's plot to...

Three years have passed since the events narrated in Little Women, and the four March sisters are approaching adulthood, with all its accompanying challenges and expectations. Meg is preparing for her wedding, Beth continues to struggle with her health, Jo is more than ever...

A curious chrysalis changes Jackie's life forever.Ten-year-old Jackie excels at being in charge. Her skills keep everything from gardens to five unruly brothers in line. So, when a curious chrysalis appears in Jackie's front yard, she naturally decides to take charge of it. The...

Jenneli is a young girl who feels that she is nothing special until she learns about the M tis Red River Jig from Grandma Lucee. One day Grandma Lucee enters Jenneli into the jigging contest, and Jenneli is both horrified and excited. With Grandma...

Rosie and Nona are sisters. Yapas.They are also best friends. It doesn't matter that Rosie is white and Nona is Aboriginal: their family connections tie them together for life.The girls are inseparable until Nona moves away at the age of nine. By the time...

It was once again time for the annual Science Fair at East Creek Elementary School. Anna wasn't excited about the upcoming event because of the embarrassing projects she'd come up with during her 3rd and 4th grade years. This was her last year of...

A gorgeously written novel in verse about three girls in three different time periods who grew up to become groundbreaking scientists. Maria Merian was sure that caterpillars were not wicked things born from mud, as most people of her time believed. Through careful observation...

Twelve-year-old AJ is dreading spending the summer with her uber-strict grandmother--that is, until she's recruited to join Grandma Jo's heist club--in this hilarious and quirky twist on a summer vacation story. AJ does not, under any circumstances, want to spend an entire month living...

It's five times the mysteries--and five time the fun--with this paperback boxed set of the first five books in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series! The first five books in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew chapter book series are now...

Cowgirl A.K. saunters around in her two-quart diaper insisting that she aint kiddin when she says shes got no time for the potty. Until one day when she meets her idol Wild Wilma Wilkeea real cowgirland realizes that Wilma doesnt wear any diapers at...

This time, I may be in way over my head. What started out as a simple undercover mission at a beauty pageant in New York City has turned into complete chaos The pageant's sponsor, Pretty Face Cosmetics, knows that I've uncovered a big secret...

When George's mom asks Bess, George, and me to help her cater a benefit for the library, we're all on board. The event is a Jane Austen-themed party, and George even agrees to wear a dress for the occasion. It seems like the party...

The sixth book in this delicious series by New York Times bestselling author Sheryl Berk and her cupcake-obsessed daughter, Carrie.The cupcake club goes international! The girls visit their advisor in London where they face a royal cupcake dilemma.As the founder and president of Peace,...

A girl tries to choose between fitting in and playing the game she loves in Basketball Blues by Thalia Kalkipsakis, the eleventh book of the Go Girl chapter book series. When Angie is told that she plays basketball like a boy, she is heartbroken....

Will Maylie's dream be crushed by her own imagination?Ten-year-old Maylie Montes's dream is to become an author, but she has a problem. She can't finish a story. Not a single one.Her second problem is Camden, her annoying twin brother, who is determined to ruin...

Myka and her three BFFs have fun and work together in this fourth installment of the relatable and empowering The Invincible Girls Club chapter book series that fans of The Baby-Sitters Club will love! Myka's Gammy is coming to stay with her family for...

Some girls burp during breakfastAnd some girls burp in the showerSome girls burp on the school runTheir burps give them a super powerFrom the creators of the bestselling book Girls Love to FartGirls burp, sometimes subtly but other times with powerful force. Girls Love...

Confident, empowered girls are celebrated in this follow-up to Happy Hair, a flower-filled, nature-loving, read-together children's book that encourages growth and positivity, Lovely and wise, shine at sunrise! I am growing each day! Beautiful Black and Brown girls with gorgeous natural hairstyles full of...

A Magical Mermaid Fantasy Adventure for children ages 8-12 and all who love middle grade books!Brynn Finley faces her most massive challenge yet as Phaedra prepares to unleash the Great Old One! Can a mermaid in middle grade stop a powerful and clever sea...

This story was inspired by true events. The real Katie was 41 years old with three young children when she was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart that was all too familiar to her family. Her father has the same condition....