What do you do when your mother makes you invite the most obnoxious kid in your class to your birthday party? - Or when you have to wait another thirty-three and a third years to see a shower of stars?- Or your parents ship you off t...

A retired college president is determined to best a young beachcomber' A store manager accuses a boy of shoplifting' A tour guide strikes a bargain with an enterprising orphan' A boy recovering from a broken arm befriends an elderly ...

Meet Manuel, a young man who wears hand-me-downs from his older brothers until he finally gets a brand-new pair of shoes. And Jose Luis, who watches the vet bills rise after he buys a sick rooster to save it from becoming someone's di...

In thirteen stories full of wit and energy, Gary Soto illuminates the ordinary lives of young people. Meet Angel, who would rather fork over twenty bucks than have photos of his naked body plastered all over school; Philip, who discov...

Now children of all ages can enjoy listening to the inspirational words of Jan Karon. On this one- of-a-kind CD audiobook compilation, the author and her daughter, Candace Freeland, read The Trellis and the Seed, Miss Fannie's Hat, an...

Soren is born in the forest of Tyto, a tranquil kingdom where the Barn Owls dwell. But evil lurks in the owl world, evil that threatens to change Soren's life forever. Soren is captured and taken to a dark and forbidding canyo...

This book of short stories explores how New Mexico's fascinating history and geography connect people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Â"MeyerÂ's writing style is accessible and engaging, making this a good read ...

As a group of fiery dragons from the North sweeps down on her peaceful home, only Adara, a winter child born during the worst cold anyone can remember, who possesses a powerful affinity for the ice dragon, can save her world from utte...

A Junior Library Guild Selection and Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children."A literary treasure."—Philip Pullman"My happiest discovery this year."—Los Angeles TimesThe complete collection of twenty-fo...

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag is a classic romance story by Louisa May Alcott. As grandmothers rummage their piece-bags and bundles in search of gay odds and ends to make gifts with which to fill the little stockings that hang all in a row on C...

What does it mean to be free? Top authors donate their talents to explore the question in a compelling collection to benefit Amnesty International.A boy who thinks that school is "slavery" learns the true meaning of the word...

Robin Hood was the legendary hero of England who stole from the rich to help the poor. The stories about Robin appealed to common folk because he stood up against--and frequently outwitted--people in power. Furthermore, his life in th...

Adored by generations of readers of all ages, these classics feature witty stories, rhyming couplets, and hilarious drawings. Cautionary Tales relates the miserable — but funny! — fates that befall naughty children. Bad Child's B...

In these spunky stories, popular young adult and children’s author Diane Gonzales Bertrand creates a raucous collection of rowdy fun in a bilingual format for intermediate readers. Ten-year-olds Miguel and Ángel get so excited abo...

This edition of Can Such Things Be? by Ambrose Bierce is given by Golden - Million Book Edition

Funny Girl is a collection of uproarious stories, rollicking comics, rib-tickling wit, and more, from 25 of today's funniest female writers for kids. What could be funnier than family? Read stories about Ursula Brown's grandmother ...

An illustrated treasury of stories for kids, including two Christmas tales, from the beloved Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author of The Good Earth. This collection of more than twenty stories brings readers back to the timele...

A summer in Barbados! For most this would be a luxurious vacation. But for young Jasu who lives in the U.S., it’s more than that. It’s a trip to visit his grandparents soak up his heritage, and get back in touch with his roots....

Rodney is a brown and black tabby cat with a perfectly straight tail which hooks over at the top like an upside-down coat hook, so no matter where he is hiding, his tail gives him away. Rodney lives in the countryside surrounded by gr...

"Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed." (Booklist starred review)Acclaimed author and Pura Belpre Award honoree Lulu Delacre's beautifully illustrated collection of twe...

From the master of thrillers and the supernatural comes a collection of thirteen short stories that have never been published before in book form. Written in the Stars contains Lois Duncan's earliest stories—one published at the age...

From an acclaimed anthologist, a stellar collection of stories about teens with disabilities — and the tenacity, spirit, and humor that drive them.Chris Crutcher takes us on a wild ride through the mind of a teen with ADD, while Dav...

All it takes to rewrite the rules is a little fresh ink in this remarkable YA collection from thirteen of the most recognizable diverse authors writing today including Nicola Yoon, Jason Reynolds, Melissa de la Cruz, and many more, an...

Pure delight! These lovely little stories, charmingly illustrated, are both amusing and informative. Each one contains a valuable lesson to be learned. They are suitable for young children, and they make excellent bedtime reading. The...

This compilation of Caldecott winners unites three wonderful children's picture books, written and illustrated by a gifted husband-and-wife duo. The stories combine imaginative color drawings with enchanting storytelling, and all thre...

Geared for children, An Unusual Nest of Stories is a delightful collection of illustrated short-stories, poems, and alphabetical collections. These entertain and educate dealing with the emotions a child might encounter. A special se...

Stinkwaves is a PG-13 literary magazine for readers of middle grade and young adult fiction. With talented authors, poets, and illustrators from around the world, Stinkwaves has a little bit of something for everyone.

Lately Keith Williams has been thinking a lot about his place in the world. He's thirteen now and is discovering that being black in San Jose, California offers an interesting set of challenges. Between having a crush on the cutest gi...

The iWRITE Non-Profit Organization showcases the writing and art of 100 young authors and illustrators, grades 3 through 12, in our short story and poetry compilation. Enjoy this 10th Anniversary Edition and the imaginative works that...

Inside these pages you will find magical nights, a mischievous elf, an alien queen, dragons, mystery, and most of all, inspiring words filled with courage, hope, and resilience. Society of Young Inklings' thirteenth annual Inklings...