School & Education - Kids Fiction

Never has an invisible friend caused a girl so much grief. From acclaimed children's author Lauren Barnholdt, a laugh-out-loud chapter book series for precocious kids everywhere Meet Hailey Twitch.She's just like you. Well, sort of. She loves pink sparkly pencils and ice cream. But...

"This book is the song of my middle-school heart." --Michelle Schusterman, author of the I Heart Band series Sam knows she wants to be a drummer. But she doesn't know how to afford a drum kit, or why budget cuts end her school's music...

From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt and its sequels comes The Perfect Score, a new middle-grade school story with a very special cast of unforgettable characters who discover that getting the perfect score--both on the test and in life--is perhaps not...

Join CJ and Kayla as they have fun learning to save their money. CJ and Kayla are twins in the Pyggy family and by working together they find many ways to get money to add to their kyddy pyggy bank. Let their excitement teach...

In this chapter book for young readers or readaloud, seven-year-old Hanna has just moved to a new town from her home in the mountains. Hanna struggles to make friends, first with two girls across the street who go to school, then with children in...

Jealous of his dog's simple life, a boy makes a wish to switch places with his pet in this hilarious tale from New York Times best-selling author Kelly DiPucchio. Charlie thinks his dog, Norman, has got it good: he gets to spend his days...

"Classroom dynamics and a diverse cast add a realistic element to this fast-paced tale of go-go dancing, rapid bilingual alphabetization, and general mayhem." -- Booklist When the third-graders of Room 11 learn that they all must take part in a musicale, Smashie can't wait...

Aaagh Crawl slowly for your lives Stink kicks off his second decade with a super-funny homage to an oozy-goozy organism. Glip Glop Gloop What looks like dog vomit, smells like a corpse flower, and stars in one of the scariest movies Stink Moody has...

Silas the Snake's First Day of School by Vanessa Crane is about a snake named Silas, who struggles with being still in his everyday life. He is super excited to start school for the first time and make friends. However, he is also worried...

"The students at West Charm School will soon be going on their first EVER field trip . . . to New York City!"It's time for another magical adventure, and this time, magic is traveling to New York!In Waverly the Witch: A Magical School Trip,...

Most children would say that the ocean is blue, but when Bowen looks at it he sees white where the waves crash, deep black on the ocean floor, and green when there's a storm. He wonders whether fireflies are hot, and notices how the...

Young Michael goes to sleep dreaming of a snow day, only to awaken to bare roads and clear skies. He heads to school in his clunky, black snow boots and prepares for an ordinary day in the classroom. About halfway through the day, though,...

"Juvenile delinquency has never been so fun!" --Jon Stewart, comedian, filmmaker, television host Meet the Beef Squad: a group of unforgettable kids who are serious about pranks but also about doing whatever it takes to help the people and places they care about. Nick...

Technology could enable students to set their own pace and make learning personalized. Learn how we might use tech such as interactive screens, holo projectors, and virtual reality in the schools of the future.Author: Carrie LewisISBN-10: 1728423554ISBN-13: 9781728423555Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 32Format:...

Middle school is a very riveting place to navigate. There are many things to learn and experience. Throughout the numerous middle school journeys that have taken place since schools began, there are obstacles. Obstacles can lead you to problem solving and new ideas, or...

Is sharing a hard task for your child? Trust the adorable puppy Marley to encourage your child to share through this beautifully illustrated picture book. The teachable lessons in this children's fiction book will warm you and your young reader's hearts. This book is...

NEW IN PAPERBACK! When Emma and her two best friends find themselves at odds with one another, can Emma find a way keep the trio from becoming a duo? Find out in this second book in the brand-new middle grade series, Ask Emma, from...

Will Hank's school photo be another disaster on his parents' shelf of shame? The latest novelization of the TV series based on the best-selling books by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. As seen on Universal Kids Hank hates school photos. Something always goes wrong...

Lovingly illustrated adaptation of Andersen's classic fairy tale. Bilingual edition (English and Spanish), accompanied by online audiobooks and videos in English (British as well as American) and Spanish."The Wild Swans" by Hans Christian Andersen is, with good reason, one of the world's most popular...

This edition uses a larger, more clearly defined font to aid the reading of children with dyslexia or visual impairment. A standard version is also available.A magical suit of armour has gone missing in suspicious circumstances and there's only one person who can help...

This edition uses a larger, more clearly defined font to aid the reading of children with dyslexia or visual impairment. A standard version is also available.Trixie's back at Monstacademy, and this time she's got Mummy trouble Summer's over for Trixie Grimble and her friends...

With the help of Miss Brooks, Missy's classmates all find books they love in the library--books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all--"Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity." Still, Miss Brooks remains undaunted. Book Week is...

All is going well for Zombie Steve - until the tides change Young, adventurous Zombie Steve has everything going for him. He adores his lovely girlfriend Viv, and his construction business is booming. In fact, he has just won a bid to build a...

On the one hoof, others tease him.On the other hoof, they don't reallyknow him. Sam's a secret yogi.Join the barnyard menagerie on a yogajourney. Who knew a mule could be socool? Sam doesn't at first. Sometimes itjust takes confidence (and yoga) to believe.Author: Jenna...

Mortal rock star Orpheus steals the spotlight in this Goddess Girls tale of love and lyres Orpheus is a mortal rock god, and the girls at Mount Olympus Academy are wild about him With his lyre and singing voice, Orpheus can charm pretty much...

Something strange is happening to the sixth grade--and it's up to student scientist Wilmer Dooley to crack the case in this hilarious mystery "filled with entertaining twists and nutty characters" (Publishers Weekly). If there's one important thing Wilmer Dooley's dad always says, it's this:...

The start of a mischievous new middle-grade series has trouble written all over it. Twelve-year-old Seamus Hinkle is a good kid with a perfect school record--until the day he accidently kills his substitute teacher with an apple. Seamus is immediately shipped off to a...

In the conclusion to the bestselling Secret Language of Girls trilogy, Marylin and Kate find that boys can be just as complicated as friendship. Marylin knows that, as a middle school cheerleader, she has certain obligations. She has to smile as she walks down...

It's the end of the semester, and the students are in the grip of finals fever until a real fever takes over. The only possible cure lies in a distant nebula, but with the whole school under quarantine, who will be brave enough to...

Edward Egg Garrison is excited to take pictures in the Grand Canyon on a field trip, but like always, mysteries get in the way!Author: Steve BrezenoffISBN-10: 1434237885ISBN-13: 9781434237880Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2012Pages: 88Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.40w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.3Point...

Track season is about to begin, and Gerald Sully Sullivan is ready and raring to run. But on the first day of tryouts, no other students show up! If the Titans don't get more members, there won't be a track team. So Sully pays...

New York Times bestselling author Deborah Diesen's picture book Perfect School Picture is the funny tale of a boy's trials about having his portrait taken. It's picture day, and the boy at the center of this charming story wants to make sure his picture...

For use in schools and libraries only. Teachers and students will enjoy this early chapter book series about A.J., a boy who hates school, and his weird experiences at school with his unpredictable teachers.Author: Dan GutmanISBN-10: 1417774304ISBN-13: 9781417774302Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/24/2007Pages: 98Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Mr. Hynde, the substitute music teacher, thinks he's a rock-and-roll star -- and he even shows up on TVAuthor: Dan GutmanISBN-10: 1417701846ISBN-13: 9781417701841Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2005Pages: 97Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Fiona lands herself in a fairground fluster in this conclusion to the mischievous and charming Not-So-Ordinary Girl trilogy. Fiona is tired of hearing "no" from everyone. Especially when it is followed by: "You're not old enough." Can she go all the way to California...

From NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, a story of teamwork and determination--in the classroom as well as on the field. The eighth-grade season couldn't be going better for the Barbers' team, the Hidden Valley Egales. Everything is off to a strong start--until one...

The threat to the Keepers doubles in the fourth Keepers of the School adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story. Benjamin Pratt and his friends Jill and Robert are determined to save their school from destruction. But just when it seems...

Time is ticking as the countdown to Ben Pratt's school's total demolition continues. Ben has been given a handful of clues that could help them save the school, but they are all written in maritime riddles. "After five bells sound, time to sit down."...

Benjamin Pratt's school is about to become the site of a new amusement park. It sounds like a dream come true! But lately, Ben has been wonder if he's going to like an amusement park in the middle of his town--with all the buses...

Ruby is starting third grade, and she can't wait In third grade you get to join clubs, like for knitting and ballroom dancing and yoga. In third grade you get to sign up for a musical instrument (Ruby is convinced that she is destined...

Billy is a nice boy who likes school until he encounters a bully named Fred.Author: Beth BrackenISBN-10: 1404867953ISBN-13: 9781404867956Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 149291 / Little...

In book three of the Major Eights series, Maggie has to ace her science fair project or she won't be able to perform with the band at the annual arts banquet! Maggie is thrilled to perform with the Major Eights at the school's annual...

After school, a boy boards an odd-looking bus. Inside, the floor, the seats, and even the ceiling are covered with chewed-up wads of gum. Soon, the sticky wads grow thicker, climb higher, come alive ... and the bus windows will not open Can the...

Pendleton Library is proud to host an exhibit of original manuscripts by the famous horror author Gordon Price. But when a shadowy figure appears and the lights go out, the priceless manuscripts disappear Did a spooky ghost really steal the scripts, or is something...

Worried that he'll be bored to tears by a school assembly, Billy Burger decides to bring along his own excitement--the class pet ferret, Franklin The only problem is Franklin gets away from him, taking over the stage and leaving chaos behind. Now Billy's in...

Joey is struggling to learn the difference between the mean, median, mode, and range. His tutor, Miss Tammy, invites the "Average Family" into her home to explain how each one has a different purpose. After Joey's meeting with this zany family, he cannot help...

A crucial lesson is delivered in this gentle tale about the importance of not letting strangers into the school -- even if that stranger is just a furry puppy! Author Deputy Becky Coyle learned firsthand how a child's trusting innocence can put them in...

Included in this book are eight Chinese wisdom stories that teach children how to think outside the box. It is designed for advanced readers or to be told by the parents to younger ones.Author: Robert Chi LeeISBN-10: 1484825519ISBN-13: 9781484825518Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Penelope tries to impress her father with her booth at the school fair in the third book in the charming Penelope Perfect chapter book series. Penelope Kingston is absolutely certain that her stall at the school fair will be a huge success. She and...

After getting a truly terrible grade, Penelope Kingston makes a plan to perfect her grades in the fourth book in the charming Penelope Perfect chapter book series. Penelope Kingston has never, ever messed up on a test--until now. After this Truly Terrible Mistake, Penelope...