“The careful writing will hold [the] secret under wraps until the startling conclusion.” —School Library JournalWhen college reporter Mike Mavic finds out that a body’s been found in the small town of Steepleton, New Jersey—...

A father and son go fishing, with a big fishing rod for the daddy and a little one for the child.

"You will have a powerful Gift, but it's how you use it that will show you to be good or bad."The second thrilling book in Sally Green's "highly entertaining and dangeously addictive"* HALF BAD series. In a modern-...

A hard-hitting and inspirational novel about the redemption of a bully from international icon 50 CentThirteen-year-old Butterball takes readers on a journey through the moments that made him into the playground bully he is today. Loo...

Does your kid also hate mistakes and would love to never have to make mistakes again?  Join David on his way to discover that a world without failure might would be less thrilling than expected. The whimsical illustrations will show ...

In this hilarious, coming-of-age novel that's "Ready Player One for the middle grade crowd" (School Library Journal), twelve-year-old Bryan Biggins wakes up to find that his life has become a video game.Meet Bryan Biggins. M...

One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.Luke sees the ghost of his father but can't figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with...

The Hidden Valley Eagles have the championship in sight—but will chicken pox get in the way?The Hidden Valley Eagles are on track to make the playoffs. Full of focus and determination, every player is at his best, and the team is wo...

This is a bright, fun, and colorful story that is centered around a mother and son. The mother understands that with her support, her son can dream as big as he wants. And her son clearly gets it. Not only will he dream but he will a...

"The Catcher in the Rye meets On the Road"*-The Printz Honor book is a classic in the making! September 1973: The beginning of Karl Shoemaker's senior year in stifling Lightsburg, Ohio. For years, Karl's been part of "t...

Pee-pee! Willy! Weenie! Ding-a-ling! Wiener... that's the topic you say? Yes, we're discussing privacy today! In The Wiener Book, author Brooke Bates has created an exceptional book on the topic of boys' bodies and privacy. Combini...

Set in 1759, fourteen-year-old Saxso is one of the few men left to guard the village when British soldiers attack and then take his sisters and mother hostage, but despite being all alone, Saxso sets out to track and fight the raiders...

Get ready for riffs on hot girls, health class, and social hell! The outrageously funny boys from Swim the Fly return to rock their sophomore year.In this hilarious sequel to Swim the Fly, told from Coop's point of view, it's the begi...

And . . . action! As the uproarious trio returns, sensitive Sean takes the spotlight — scripting a low-low-budget film while fielding unexpected female fans.Coop is cooking up another sure-misfire scheme (big surprise), and this tim...

The exciting sequel to Slam Dunk! Julian Pryce was once the star center of the Tornadoes. But when he joins a new team after his family moves, he suddenly finds himself the star benchwarmer. It turns out the Warriors already have a st...

Cody Parker is the new kid in school. He's overweight, scared and hates his new life in Dullsville, Maryland., aka Baltimore, where he's a target-okay, a big target-for brutal teasing. But he loves baseball. And despite his size, he p...

Monsters have never been this much fun!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 illu...

Monsters, monsters, everywhere!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 illustratio...

Jesse Alvarez is tired of being the new kid every time his dad takes a job on another ranch. It doesn't help that Cade Savage, the boss's son, is a bully who has everything Jesse wants—money, a permanent home, horses, and most of al...

Sticky is a beat-around-the-head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. He started out life so far behind the pack that the finish line seems nearly unreachable. ...

Kidd is spending his summer at the beach. He'd do anything to get away from his group home and the dark memories there of his past. He's working as a caretaker at the campsite, and he'd be blind if he didn't notice Olivia. Blond hair,...

When Ben Candido and his friends, Ricky and John, decide to post a YouTube video of themselves surfing on top of a car, they finally feel like the somebodies they are meant to be instead of the social nobodies that they are. Overnight...

In this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery, a missing bass guitar causes a few wrong notes at the Battle of the Bands. Frank and Joe are thrilled to learn that the popular band, Crush, is scheduled to perform in Bayport's huge Battle of ...

The boys track down an unusually undead suspect in this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery.Bayport is buzzing with excitement when a film crew sets up shop to film the latest zombie flick. Frank, Joe, and their friends are really psyched...

A robot robbery suggests science fair foul play in this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery.It's time for the annual Bayport Science Fair, and Frank, Joe, and their friend Phil are determined to have the winning entry. With their spiffy h...

Everyone's favorite young detective duo is in for wild ride in this all-new Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery!Frank and Joe are excited to learn that Thrill Kingdom, their local amusement park, is having a contest for kids to design a b...

"Families who prefer the wear-'em-out strategy over lullabies and gentle good-night poems might consider opening their own DMV." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)Hop in for a hilarious, heartwa...

Trey Hampton is an only child growing up in the northern state of Minnesota. He has a very strong relationship with his family and he and his father have a wonderful bond between them. At the age of ten Trey loses his father in an aut...

Alex Myers is a triple-threat athlete - great at football, basketball, and baseball. But he'll have to fight for a spot on the varsity team. Alex is a quarterback, but from the first day of football practice, it's clear that that posi...

Galen and his apprentice, Raffi, are searching for the ancient relics with the power to save their city, Anara. First they hear of Flian's Coronet, which might be the only way to defeat the encroaching evil—but the Coronet has not b...