Humorous Stories - Kids Fiction

Discover this "shivery treat" (Booklist), a funny, fantastical adventure from the bestselling author of My Teacher Is an Alien and the upcoming Diary of a Mad Brownie. Now available in hardcover! Toad-in-a-Cage Castle was filled with secrets. Secrets such as the hidden passages that...

From award-winning author P.W. Catanese comes a fascinating novel about a twelve-year-old boy who must prevent the new kinder, gentler underworld from returning to its previous terrifying incarnation. Twelve-year-old Donny Taylor was rescued from certain death in a burning building. His savior, a mysterious...

"An undeniably enjoyable read." --Booklist "A charming sequel." --School Library Journal Roxie and the Hooligans are back and this time, Smoky Jo is swiped by a kidnapper who is as blunder-prone as Roxie, Uncle Dangerfoot, and Lord Thistlebottom are clever. Roxie is back And...

I became aware of a fierce, stabbing pain in my shoulder where Hengist's lance had struck. I'd felt the blow of a blunted tournament lance many times before -- a dull, bruising ache. But this was different. I put my hand to my shoulder...

"Wake up, Sir Knight! Wake up!" My eyes snapped open, and I sprang to my feet, drawing my sword as I did so. There was the merchant, the whites of his terrified eyes glinting in the firelight. He was raving. "It's out there!" he...

Several competitive bunnies compete in an epic battle to claim a single carrot in this hilarious and sweet debut picture book about sharing. Mine! No, Mine! No, Mine! Yours? Wait...ours? Who does the carrot belong to? For a bunch of adorable bunnies, that question...

A baseball stadium comes to life in this magical picture book brought to you by legendary sports icon and role model Derek Jeter. Seven-year-old Gideon is overjoyed to be at Yankee Stadium watching his favorite team win! And when the game is over, he's...

In this spooky addition to Jane King's Ghoul School series, a pair of twins set out to discover the secret of the mystery meat in Cook Count's food. Twins Adam and Sophie Blake are so hungry, they're dying for lunch. But when they see...

Join Adam and Sophie Blake as they attend Chillsville Elementary and begin to question the spooky sights and sounds in the hallways of their new school. Twins Adam and Sophie Blake think everything about their new school is creepy.... The other kids have strange...

Nigel Mullet (vampire, diarist, not-so-heroic hero) puts his leadership--and romantic--skills to the test in this fun, funny, and not-at-all-lame conclusion to the Totally Lame Vampire series. Nigel Mullet finds himself in charge of a vampire coven on a remote Scottish island. As if trying...

Unconditional kindness is the key in this National Book Award Finalist from the author of The Wainscott Weasel about nontraditional families, adoption, love--and a little peace and quiet. Margaret is a mean, cranky human toddler from a family of nine. She is such a...

Eliza Boom--assistant inventor, junior spy, and full-on fantastic--investigates a case of puppy love in this second book of a chapter book series packed with jokes, doodles, and dear-diary secrets! When Einstein, Eliza's faithful (and furry) lab assistant and best friend (and dog), falls in...

Two quirky creatures. One box of crayons. Unlimited laughter. This colorful friendship story with minimal text is a treat for the imagination! One little creature has a red crayon. The other has a blue crayon. They're ready to color, and they're just getting started....

Peter's off on an outer space adventure in this sci-fi companion to Bruce Coville's bestselling My Teacher Is an Alien--now with a great new look! Peter Thompson has had some pretty weird teachers in his life. By the time he discovers that his newest...

The sequel to Bruce Coville's bestselling My Teacher Is an Alien has a new look--and the same great (and gross) sci-fi adventures! The first day of seventh grade is probably the worst day of Duncan Dougal's life. He knows that things are really bad...

George Washington meets his match in a wily fox in this legendary tale from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Cinnabar is a fox. He lives in a den with his family, Vicky and four little cubs....

Becky Thatcher has her side of the story to tell--and it's a whopper--in this creative spin on Mark Twain's beloved The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, complete with illustrations, that Publishers Weekly calls "a rewarding read on many levels" (starred review). Tom Sawyer's and Huckleberry...

Maggie's mouth dropped open. "I don't believe it. You got discovered?" "Well," Annabel said, "maybe not exactly discovered. But maybe very close to being almost discovered." When aspiring actress Annabel sees the movie company vans roll into her neighborhood, she is determined that this...

When a little boy gulps down a glass of orange juice the size of Texas at breakfast, it is just the beginning of a wet and wacky adventure that prompts his never-ending urge to use the bathroom - all day long From one fantastical...

A little girl is excited when her parents tell her she can have a pet. But what kind of pet should she get? She wonders if a baby dinosaur would be a good choice, and how she could take care of it.A picture book...

Does cleaning your room sound like fun? Probably not, unless... Fred and Fiona are doing the cleaning In this introductory book, authors Renu Mansukhani and her daughters, Natasha and Serena, introduce readers to twin, friendly, fuzzy monsters with well...finicky fur What does that mean?...

Harry loves recess. Well, he used to love recess. A new kid starts picking on Harry and his friends, and now nobody likes recess. Harry decides to use one of his super inventions to defeat the bully and teach him a lesson, but will...

After winning a national funny-kid competition and starring in his own TV show, kid comic Jamie Grimm is out to conquer the world--with laughter, of course! Comedian Jamie Grimm can't help feeling like he's reached the top. But now he's taking his fame and...

Super Mario Bros meets Captain Underpants in this action-packed comedy sure to make a splash James Patterson presents: The Titans of the Toilet The Wonders from Down Under Nitro City's very own sewer superheroes: The Plumbers Thirteen-year-old Sully Stringfellow has always admired the great...

Where will Anthony go now?Today, our lovable Anthony Ant travels to Egypt...A land of pyramids, temples, and mummies...Anthony travels to places all over the world, all in the comfort of a suitcase.In Anthony Ant Goes to Egypt, he travels to Cairo, where he meets...

Where will Anthony go now?Today, our lovable Anthony Ant travels to France...A land of castles, gardens, and beautiful churches...Anthony travels to places all over the world, all in the comfort of a suitcase.In Anthony Ant Goes to France, he travels to Paris, where he...

You've never met a babysitter like Mr. Pudgins When Mr. Pudgins comes to watch John, Pete, and Janey, all kinds of crazy things happen. Faucets run soda pop instead of water, the bathtub takes them for a ride, a case of the hiccups releases...

One autumn morning, Farmer Brown gets on his tractor and heads to town. Along the way, he picks up a cat in a hat, a goat in a coat, an ox in socks, and other animals who love their clothes--and each animal sings a...

Me and My Big Mouse!Me and My Big Mouse!Me and My Big Mouse!Even though "my big mouse" is lovable, he can also be annoying.Like sticking too close.Having bad breath.And shouting "Squeak-a-boo" when friends come over.So how can a boy get his adoring pet to...

Two orangutans jump for some yummy, juicy mangoes and the next thing they know, Thump Bump Crash --they fall into a gooey, gummy mess and start rolling through the jungle, completely oranguTANGLED Soon they are passing by a nosy boar, and then he's quickly...

Benny the bull shark is a big bully. Every day he makes the other sea creatures tremble and shake with his bossy ways. Benny even tries to bully his way to friendship--but no one wants to be friends with a bully! Then Janice the...

Meet Poco Loco. He's a very unusual rat. He likes to invent wacky things. When Poco Loco's Waffle Iron-Weather Forecaster predicts mal tiempo, Poco Loco runs to tell his barnyard friends. But it's still sunny out, and the other animals don't believe him. Then...

Every kid dreams of being a superhero, and they should, because being a superhero is awesome, right? But how do you be one? Join Superior Guy, the world's greatest hero*, as he teaches you the way of the superhero This sequel to How to...

Twelve-year-old Henry Hewitt has been living by his wits on the streets of London, dodging his parents, who are determined to sell him as an apprentice. Searching for a way out of the city, Henry lands a position in Hampshire as an assistant to...

My name is Charlie Chucky, I love playing Minecraft, and I am the son of an International Super Spy.Monday started out like any other day - until a spaceship crashed into my yard My Super Spy Dad explained that there are aliens flying a...

My name is Charlie Chucky, and I am the son of an international super spy. When people began to go missing in a creepy forest next to my school camp, it was up to me to find them. But I didn't expect to be...

When they discovered aliens had moved in next door, The neighbours nearly fell through the floor. They really didn't need very much persuasion, that there was going to be an all out alien invasion The Aliens At Number 23 is another laugh out loud...

As the only cow on the farm Celeste could be excused, for not knowing what she was and being confused She could be a chicken, or a dog - or a sheep of course. Perhaps she was a pig - or maybe even a...

The Strangest Creature You've Never Seen! If you were to describe the Thingamajig, you'd say he's a bit like a Whatsit but not as big. Sort of a Watchamacallit but not as scary, or an Oojamaflip - but not as HAIRY!The Thingamajig is another...

My name is Charlie Chucky. I am in the sixth grade, I play soccer and I am the son of an international super spy. On Wednesday, a group of ninjas attacked and captured all the world's super spies Luckily, I was able to escape...

Sukey gives a tiny plant to Harry's mum as a gift, and Harry places the pot on the window ledge in the sun to grow. Read what happensAuthor: Hanneke Koop, Fionna SheppardISBN-10: 1505216222ISBN-13: 9781505216226Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2014Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.50h...

All Creatures Great and Small - This Boy Has Got Them All! Jimmy's got a poodle, a bulldog and a golden retriever, plus a badger, a fox and a Canadian beaver. He's also got a rabbit, a gerbil and a hare, as well as...

Little Iffy is a griffin who is afraid to fly. Flying means up. What if he goes up and never comes down? But his friends are always here to help, and Eggs Pegasus is hatching a plan...This sweet, funny story of friendship is a...

Stu Truly is the coming-of-age story of 12-year-old Stu as he struggles to navigate the murky waters of adolescence when he finds himself living a lie-that seems to be growing beyond his control-to impress the new girl in school. When Stuart Cornelius Truly first...

In book eight of the Ella and Owen series, the dragon twins finally make it home, only to find it overrun with uncontrollable gremlins! lla and Owen return home to chaos caused by their dad's destructive new pet gremlins. Then Owen remembers that hair...

In the seventh book in the Ella and Owen series, the dragon twins meet unicorn twins who just cannot seem to get along. On their journey home, Ella and Owen come across unicorn twins who each believe they are better than their twin. The...

Everyone's favorite veggies with wedgies are back...and ready to rock in this rollicking board book about the Elastic Band and their big new hit, "Doin' the Wedgie!" It's time for Farmer John's annual talent show, and the Veggies with Wedgies are all set to...

Emma needs a break from big-sister duty--or her summer will be anything but sweet Emma is not thrilled with always having to rearrange her schedule so she can babysit her younger brother, Jake. Now Emma's parents have broken some news that really threatens to...

Yuck creates an amazingly gross invention and tries to outlast his sister on an outdoor adventure in these two delightfully disgusting tales. In "Yuck's Robotic Bottom," Yuck is determined to win first prize for the best invention in school. He's got gross gadgets galore...

Zack wants to go back to Earth for a white Christmas--but it turns out a green Christmas is just as cool Christmas is just a few days away and Zack Nelson can't wait to get back to Earth and spend it with his relatives...