School & Education - Kids Fiction

Mrs. Connor's class is off on a field trip to pick apples But one member of the class is not so sure he wants to add to the piles of this yummy fall fruit. Can Mrs. Connor and the rest of the kids convince...

The price of power... After Cheyenne Martin's death, everyone at Easton Academy is struggling to recover from yet another tragedy--especially the girls of Billings Hall. With Cheyenne gone, they need to elect a new leader. And who better than Reed Brennan, the ultimate Billings...

It isn't that Abby Carson can't do her schoolwork. She just doesn't like doing it. And in February a warning letter arrives at her home. Abby will have to repeat sixth grade--unless she meets some specific conditions, including taking on an extra-credit project to...

From the author of Frindle, Ben and his friends have just three days left to save their school or it will be bulldozed before their very eyes. The conclusion to Andrew Clements's dynamic Keepers of the School series! The Keepers of the School--known to...

Because paying attention can be tricky. Veronica Conti's on a mission. She wants a trophy. She needs a trophy. She will not rest until a glorious golden trophy is in her hands! So when her school's 100 Day Contest is announced, Veronica vows to...

Lonnie the Loon is curious about the scenery that surrounds him and questions his mom about the clouds, wind, and river. As he practices flying, he imitates nature by changing shape, carrying seeds from one place to another, and gliding around his mom. In...

This is a delightful children's story for Purdue fans and their families. An officially licensed product of the university, this book explores some of the possible paths children can take when they grow up, including being graduates of Purdue University.Author: Terry HutchensISBN-10: 0997396547ISBN-13: 9780997396546Publisher:...

A good night sleep, a good breakfast, and loving parents may not have been enough to quiet the jitters. Tolly Turtle is a little nervous about his first day of kindergarten. Most importantly, he doesn't want to be late. His fears leave him as...

When the coolest girl in the class invites you to her exclusive after-school club, how can you say no? Even if it means skipping out on Songwriting Club? Even if she's always been too popular to give you the time of day? Even if...

It's always hard to start at a new school . . . and even harder if you're in a new country. Back home, nine-year-old Ana? was the best English student in her class, but here in Crazy America it feels like she doesn't know...

School's in session for little monsters learning the fine art of fright! On darkened autumn nights, unusual students head to school--Fright School! In this hilarious story, little monsters learn the art of scaring trick-or-treaters. Follow zombies, ghouls, ghosts and many more creepy creatures as...

Emily's Pop-Pop is shocked when he hears that Emily and Vincetta Louise don't know what a veteran is. With Veterans Day coming up, he volunteers to talk to their class about the holiday and the people it honors. But Emily is worried. Pop-Pop sometimes...

A brand-new friend and a big class project put Judy in an international mood in this comical adventure. Judy Moody cannot believe her ears. There at the lunch table, a girl called Amy Namey is interviewing Judy's best friends, Rocky and Frank. Even worse,...

After the fence gate is left unlatched, Amy's playful new puppy, Brada, escapes The other kids want to help Amy and her parents look for Brada. But to find her quickly, they will need to figure out where she's most likely to go. They'll...

What if school was sports, and sports were school? A talented teen athlete questions reality--and the role she plays in it--when a mysterious injury upends her world. Athletics are everything for eighth-grader KT Sutton. She's a softball star, and she's on track to get...

This inspirational and timeless story for young children endorses the concepts of service, confidence and teamwork in describing a school bus named Henry, who travels the rolling hills of a rural town, safely delivering children to school and home. Henry, driven by Ed, confronts...

It's the first day back to school after winter vacation, and Richard Best is off to a bad start. Who ever heard of a January without any snow? And as usual, he has already forgotten something--the ruler Ms. Rooney had told him to bring...

Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to leading nature walks. Everyone loves him. . . except for Eugene Esterhause. "Mean Gene" hates everyone who's different. He's a bully, a bad student, and he calls...

Ellie McSnelly and Carrie O'Toole were running and laughing-their first day of school was today And they wondered just what was in store.Would this be a good year?Would school be a bore? Everyone remembers feeling excited and nervous each fall on the first day...

THE LITTLE BOY who loves to read is back, and this time he and his classmates are visiting a big public library In their signature catchy, rhyming verse, Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom give readers a taste of the variety of books that can...

Crazy teachers; best friends turning pretty overnight; "The Unbreakable Laws of Cafeteria Line Cutting".... Junior high is rough, and Jessica Darling needs help! Enter older sister Bethany and her "It List," meant to help Jessica uphold "The Darling Domination of Popularity." In Jessica Darling's...

Kat can see spirits, but what's even worse is the fact that spirits can also see her, especially the exceptionally needy ones. As this medium-in-training discovers, having an entourage of dead people can be kind of overwhelming-and a tad scary. So when an exploration...

In The Tea Party Adventure, best friend's Sicily and Paige embark on an exciting travel experience to a new city. Follow the girls as they visit iconic landmarks, enjoy traditional food and speak some of the local language. This book encourages young readers to...

Eleven-year-old Army BRAT Max Brinkley is less than thrilled about his family's latest military move-a move that will once again take him away from the people and places he has grown to love. Max feels like his world is already complicated enough as he...

RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback. Includes audio book read by award-winning author Julia Cook.Author: Julia CookISBN-10: 1934490504ISBN-13: 9781934490501Publisher: Boys Town PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2013Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.90w x...

This gorgeous picture book is based on the inspirational story of Lemon the Pekin duck (as seen on MSNBC and in TIME for Kids), who was born in an elementary school classroom. Neurological issues make Lemon unable to walk, but with the support of...

Debate. French film club. Bagpipes. Can Andrew do it all? From the award-winning creator of The Most Magnificent Thing comes a book about an charming chickadee who learns - with the help of a "deer" friend - that busy isn't always better. Andrew loves...

Things really heat up when you bring your dragon on a field trip to the fire station. Between the bus ride and rules and the fire trucks and hoses, there are lot of things that could go wrong. Stop, drop, and roll into this...

Hubie is being sent far away to summer camp and he can't even bring his TV or computer. Will he survive his vacation? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.Author: Mike ThalerISBN-10: 1614796084ISBN-13: 9781614796084Publisher: Chapter...

A blizzard covers the town with snow and school is cancelled. Hubie, who doesn't like winter, is convinced it will mean a no day--nothing moving, nothing happening. But after spending all afternoon putting on so many layers of clothes that he can barely move,...

Hubie has no costume for the scariest Halloween party ever. Too bad he can't just go as the invisible man and stay at home. Plus, there will be a ton of monsters at the party. He'd better find a costume quick or he might...

"Especially notable." -- Booklist "At the school gate Sarah waves at Mom, then runs away. She sees Lisa And Adam And some of her other friends. There's also a boy who Sarah has never seen before. There is a new boy at Sarah's school,...

Bernie Bridges has it all figured out. April-May June--the hottest girl in the fourth grade--will ask him to the annual girl-invite-boy school dance. They'll dance the night away, and April-May June will totally fall for him. There's only one problem: Reality. April-May June doesn't...

Just how far will Ellie May go to be chosen as class flag leader during the exciting week leading up to Presidents' Day? Quirky and funny, second-grader Ellie May enjoys learning about US presidents. But she absolutely loves the idea of being class flag...

Razia is excited when her grandfather tells her there's a school for girls being built in their Afghan village. At last, girls will have the same opportunity to be educated as boys. "Every night I fell asleep dreaming about going to school like my...

A simple, clever text paired with utterly adorable animal characters makes school-day jitters seem not so big after all Bear is so big, and he's ready to start school But even if you're SO BIG, you might feel a little nervous at times. Can...

An out-of-control pizza party. A lizard-feeding mishap. An overdue school project. What could go wrong? The world's greatest underachiever is back Hank Zipzer has a few tips for hosting an epic pizza party. No parents at home? Check. Pizza and ice cream galore? Accomplished....

When Class 3T starts to study the human body, Judy gets in a medical mood, but her better-than-best-ever third-grade projects may create trouble for Judy and her friends. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.Author:...

Perfect for middle school readers of Sideways Stories from Wayside School and My Weird School!The quirky Mr. Bambuckle might be gone, but the students of class 12B have a plan to get their favorite teacher back!The students of class 12B are up to something...Principal...

Sometimes a little white lie can land you in a whole lot of trouble...Pippa's new BFF Catie Brown is perfect. So perfect, that Pippa tells her a teeny tiny lie--that she once auditioned for Voice Factor--to impress her. And it works. It works so...

Age Level: 9 and up Grade Level: 3 to 6This heartwarming, coming of age story is the perfect book for middle school girls. Featuring a strong female character named Ratchet, who identifies as a motherless daughter, this relatable story with its illustrated format is...

Traffic safety matters. One of the first chances we get to teach this subject is as young ones start riding the bus. In School Bus Safety, Deputy Becky Coyle uses adorable rhymes and illustrations to teach young students, in a fun and engaging way,...

Can Beatrice's top-secret plan stay top-secret? Beatrice Zinker's top-secret plan, Operation Upside, is finally in full swing! And she's REALLY EXCITED ABOUT IT! But when Beatrice impulsively awards her teacher, Mrs. Tamarack, an UPSIDE of her own--with the words Most Strict lettered in gold--the...

The internationally bestselling book that inspired the Pay It Forward movement is now available in a middle grade edition. Pay It Forward is a moving, uplifting novel about Trevor McKinney, a twelve-year-old boy in a small California town who accepts his teacher's challenge to...

Travis Gardner lives to play quarterback. He's a standout QB by middle school, and he's prepared to put everything he has into the game. Then Gainesville University's head coach makes Travis a promise: Travis will have a place on the team, and a scholarship...

Steve details his descent from bright star to burnout in this newly repackaged edition of the definitive, highly acclaimed novel from the creator of Veronica Mars and Party Down. Houston, sophomore year: Steve is on top of the world. He and his friends are...

Bree acts in her first play in this scary You're Invited to a Creepover tale. Bree Hart has secretly wanted to act on stage for as long as she could remember--it's all she ever thinks about. Determined to make her dream come true Bree...

When Noa refuses to swap food from her lunch one day, her friends wonder why. She explains it's because it's Passover. For the rest of the week, she brings Passover foods to school to share with her friends to let them enjoy the holiday...

This is an inspirational and contemporary story of a young, African-American girl who goes to visit her grandma for a family reunion. While there, she tries to become the family hoops star. She wonders if she has the skill and the will. The story...

Pleskit and Tim's last-minute project for the science fair leads to disaster in this fifth book in the hilarious, fast-paced, and accessible sci-fi series Sixth-Grade Alien from the bestselling author of Aliens Ate My Homework, Bruce Coville. It's science fair time again, and Tim...