School & Education - Kids Fiction

A new dual perspective middle-grade novel from The Pros of Cons coauthor, Alison Cherry.When Abby enters sixth grade at her new boarding school, Brookside Academy, she is determined to reinvent herself. She sheds her shy personality and starts playing the part of confident, bubbly,...

The Neighborhood Kids series is a collection of stories written in dedication to the amazingly bright and promising kids in Alachua, FL. Young readers will be encouraged and empowered as they join twins Taj and Tiarra through fun adventures and valuable life lessons. Their...

IS YOUR BED MADE?IS YOUR ROOM CLEAN?It better be! Or you'll be headed to The Children's Horrible House!Sounds terrifying, right? I assure it, it is!!! ... not ... "that" ... "terrifying". Unless you're scared by untidy rooms, howling monsters, and night gardening ghosts who...

"When you ask me what I did today, and I answer, "I just played," don't misunderstand.I am a child, and my work is play."A delightful introduction to the joys of early childhood and the very important work children do as they play. Every child...

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...

Jordan believes God made a mistake on him because of his hair texture. This beautifully illustrated, full-color hardback book teaches an invaluable lesson in love and self-esteem for children ages 4-8.Author: Edward L. Spruill, Sonya SpruillISBN-10: 0817014845ISBN-13: 9780817014841Publisher: Judson PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2005Pages: 16Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Ramona feels quite grown-up taking the bus by herself, helping big sister Beezus make dinner, and trying hard to be nice to pesky Willa Jean after school. Turning eight years old and entering the first grade can do that to a girl. So how...

What do Katie-Rose, Yasaman, Milla, and Violet all have in common? Other than being named after flowers, practically nothing. Katie-Rose is a film director in training. Yasaman is a computer whiz. Milla is third in command of the A list. And Violet is the...

The only thing scarier than having to go the principal's office is finding out that the principal is the former "Teacher from the Black Lagoon". This is a humorous sequel to the bestselling backlist title, "The Teacher from the Black Lagoon".Author: Mike ThalerISBN-10: 0785704302ISBN-13:...

Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the United States talking to thousands of kids. And you'll never believe what they talk about: MATH Stuart shows kids that they use math every day -- to share a pizza, spend their allowance, and even sort socks....

A clever, comical re-imagining of the classic "first day of school" story, with a circus twist! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages! It's the most amazing day on earth: the first day of school! It can be a daunting prospect, but...

Maizon takes the biggest step in her life when she accepts a scholarship to boarding school and says good-bye to her grandmother and her best friend, Margaret. Blue Hill is beautiful, and challenging-but there are only five black students, and the other four are...

This book is a lively and lyrical story about unlikely neighbors, a goat named Mr. Fact and a pig named Miss Opinion.Miss Opinion shares a flavorful meal with Mr. Fact, attempting to show him that opinions can add spice to his life. This educational...

Learning about My FeelingsLearning about my Feelings is a resource that focus on 10 core feelings often expressed by children. This book introduces the feelings in three ways. Visually by showing the emotion. Explaining by providing an easy to follow meaning of the emotion....

When Jessica tries to read aloud in class, she stumbles over the words and everyone laughs. Now the upcoming Reading Theater day has her more worried than ever. What if she makes a mistake in front of all the parents? With the help of...

Emily Luccock thought the worst was behind her; she had survived the horrors of Sugar Hill Hall and been reunited with her beloved Aunt and Uncle Twice. Now she is devastated to be left at Mrs. Spilking's Select Academy while her aunt and uncle...

Ready-to-Read Level 3 Reading Proficiently Rich vocabulary More-challenging stories Longer chapters Are you a wolf? Chip asks. Are you the big, bad kind? Fitch does have long, shaggy fur and tall, pointy ears. If he is a wolf, should Chip be afraid? Or can...

"I closed my eyes and held on tight to Hank. That's when I decided that going to the very first day of school was NOT a good idea." When a child gets ready for the first day of school, it feels very exciting. But...

Third grade brings lots of surprises, but one thing hasn't changed a bit -- Harry and Sidney are still sworn enemies. And their relationship only get worse when Sidney accidentally kills Harry's pet spider. But Harry comes up with a horribly funny way to...

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow...

Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, will want to join Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters as they tackle gravity, comets, and many moons in the third book of the Mad Scientist Academy series. When Dr. Cosmic's class meets Commander Nova, the school astronomer, they...

Katie Carew (nicknamed Katie Kazoo by the class bully) always wished that she could be anyone but herself. Now her wish has come true - and she keeps turning into other people When Katie gets caught breaking the rules, first passing a note, and...

When Zack and Spencer get the late-night munchies at a sleepover, they curb their hunger with some freeze-dried food that Zack got at the Air & Space Museum. After devouring freeze-dried ice cream and pizza, they come across an extra package of freeze-dried something....

In 1964's Freedom Summer, one girl sees that nothing--not hatred, not fear, not anything else--can stand in the way of her learning about the world. Jolie has a lot to be scared about since the new Freedom School teacher, Annie, came to town. Bricks...

'Mothers can forgive anything Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.'It has been ten years since Jo and her husband founded their school for orphans. The first of Jo's boys...

'It takes so little to make a child happy, that it is a pity in a world full of sunshine and pleasant things, that there should be any wistful faces, empty hands, or lonely little hearts.' Jo March - now Mrs Bhaer - is...

Hide your wings . . . we're going undercover! Elly is a fairy. She even has wings and the latest-model wand to prove it. But she isn't a typical fairy. Every time she goes to a new fairy school, things end in disaster! But...

Meet Sophie LaCroix, a creative soul with a desire to become a great film director someday, and she definitely has a flair for drama! Her overactive imagination frequently lands her in trouble, but her faith and friends always save the day. From best-selling author,...

An Amish girl, Esther feels like "one black bird against the sky" in her plain clothes. So when she's forced to attend public school she's terrified. She fears the new world she must enter, fears the way she sticks out next to other kids,...

The Shadow Club starts simply enough: the kids who are tired of being second-best get together and, for the first time, talk about how they feel. But soon the members decide to play practical jokes on the first-place winners they envy, and things begin...

Charles is a mouse of few words. He doesn't like to talk, and he's perfectly happy playing by himself. But his parents are not happy. "It's time he played football or joined the ballet," says Charles's father. So off Charles goes to ballet class,...

A child's great-grandfather reminisces about the times he and his dog Three Names went to school on prairie roads in a wagon pulled by horses.Author: Patricia MacLachlanISBN-10: 0064433609ISBN-13: 9780064433600Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/22/1994Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 10.03h x 7.86w x 0.13dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.1Point Value:...

A heartfelt, sweet, social justice-themed ode to blended and unconventional families--perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Lisa Graff, and Sara Pennypacker. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way...

Award-winning digital media star Zach King brings his unique brand of magic to the second installment of a lively, fun-filled trilogy about Zach, a middle schooler trying to figure out what his magical powers are while navigating the crazy, confusing world of middle school.Zach's...

Award-winning digital media star Zach King brings his unique brand of magic to the first installment of a lively, fun-filled trilogy about Zach, a middle schooler in search of his magical powers while navigating the crazy, confusing world of public school.Big Nate meets DanTDM...

Splash It's a shark Woof No wait, it's a dog Hey It's Shark Dog: a one-of-a-kind pet And this time, he's joining Ms. Ablett's class on their school trip.For Shark Dog, a trip to the woods means: Jumping in a pond full of frogs...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this seventh book in the My Weirdest School series, it's picture day at Ella Mentry School! This year, Mr. Klutz has hired a weird photographer, Ms. Joni. She...

Go back to Splat's first day of school in New York Times bestselling author/artist Rob Scotton's board book edition of Splat the Cat It's Splat's first day of school and he's worried about making new friends. What if no one likes him at cat...

It's the second adventure from the smelt-it, dealt-it, you-can-fasten-your-seat-belt-but-they-might-melt-it . . . fearless FART SQUAD This laugh-out-loud chapter book series is perfect for Captain Underpants fans. With black-and-white illustrations throughout and port-a-potties full of bathroom humor, young readers will be giggling from start to...

Join Mercer Mayer's classic and loveable character, Little Critter(R), as he sets out on a new adventure in this brand-new My First I Can Read storybook Little Critter is not too happy when a new student gets special treatment. But when the teacher's pet...

In The Northern Frights, the third book in the spooky Scary School series, Charles "New Kid" Nukid and his friends, including Lattie, a girl ninja, must fight an epic battle with an ice dragon to save their school. But first they must survive going...

A classroom adventure that will have readers racing to the shelves, from Mrs. Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna!Tyrone rules the school! He's king of the monkey bars, a math machine, and a science whiz.The only thing he doesn't like about school is reading....

It's the night of the Halloween play. The auditorium is packed. Roger has a small but important role. . . .Author: Felicia BondISBN-10: 0061357960ISBN-13: 9780061357961Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2008Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.56h x 7.56w x 0.13dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

Miss Thornapple's school is not like most other schools--it's a school for little witches Little witches must learn how magic broomsticks fly and how to whip up their own potions. Sometimes they swim in swamps, and other times they explore the haunted old forest....

Mary IngalLs lost her sight after a devastating bout of scarlet fever. Now Mary has the opportunity to attend the Iowa College for the Blind, where she will get a fresh start with her education and can learn the skills she needs for an...

More hilarious stories in the CLUMSIES series - shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010It's Clumsies on Sea as Howard and the Clumsies head to the seaside for what Howard calls a "conference" and the Clumsies call a "holiday" Will Howard manage to...

The hugely popular Sleepover Club series is back with a gorgeous new look. Meet Frankie, Kenny, Fliss, Rosie and Lyndz - five best friends who just want to have fun!Fliss persuades the rest of her pals to come along for moral support when she...

Join the Sleepover Club: Frankie, Kenny, Felicity, Rosie and Lyndsey, five girls who want to have fun - but who always end up in mischief! Fliss is desperate for a pet in The Sleepover Club at Rosie's, and volunteers to look after the school...

A humorous picture book on the dislike of math. The author did not like math as a child but learned that numbers and math are needed every day whether she liked it or not. Even after 80 years she still prefers letters over numbers....

Sometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet? Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr. Daria Deerwin to join...