Story Stack: Action-packed story starters for ages 6-8 and 9-12


Karen Inglis - 2016
    The Secret Lake is Karen's bestselling time travel mystery adventure story, enjoyed by over 7,000 readers. Karen has been praised by teachers, librarians, parents and reading charities for getting the most reluctant readers turning the pages. Full books available to order in print and/or for Kindle once the kids have had their say :) Order with one click for free today - we think the kids and preteens will be back for more...!

Whatever After: Sugar and Spice


Sarah Mlynowksi
    

The Art Contest: No Cheating Allowed! (Spongebob Squarepants)


Steven Banks - 2006
    However, when he discovers that his archenemy, Squilliam Fancyson, is not only a member of the club but a judge at the contest, Squidward vows to win no matter what it takes -- even if it means tricking SpongeBob into cheating for him!

Pilot & Huxley: The first adventure


Dan McGuiness - 2009
    Things get weird when they traverse a swamp of bees, battle a sea monster, and end up in the nose of a giant dragon. But with help from a girl who can transform into a monster, they might just make it back home.

School for Bandits


Hannah Shaw - 2011
    But he doesn't act normal at all. He's disturbingly well behaved, clean and tidy, shockingly polite, and he even brushes his teeth!  Mr. and Mrs. Raccoon are worried—how will Ralph ever become a great raccoon bandit like Grandpa Cutlass or Uncle Whiskers?  It's time Ralph learned some bad manners . . . at Bandit School.Ralph has no chance of winning the "Best Bandit in School" competition—he's not very bandit-like at all. But sometimes good manners can be useful, and Ralph just might surprise everyone--including himself.

Running Back Dreams (Team Jake Maddox Sports Stories)


Jake Maddox - 2010
    But when another player is injured, Coach puts Noah in. And soon, the outcome of the game rests on his shoulders.

WhoBob WhatPants? (SpongeBob SquarePants)


Emily Sollinger - 2008
    Along his way, he falls and bumps his head. Suddenly he can't remember anything, not even his own name! He stumbles into New Kelp City, overthrows a ruthless gang of anti-bubble-blowing thugs, and is elected mayor!

Trixie Ten


Sarah Massini - 2012
    Wanda ONE is always sneezing, Thomas TWO constantly has hiccups, and Nathaniel NINE loves pretending to be a lion!Tired of her noisy siblings, Trixie TEN packs her bag and creeps away into the night in search of somewhere quiet. But it isn't long until she begins to feel lonely . . . and realizes she's actually much happier back where she belongs—with her noisy family.

The World's Greatest Valentine


Terry Collins - 2001
    Based on a prime-time Valentine's Day episode. B&W illustrations.

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me & Esio Trot


Roald Dahl - 2013
    

Horrid Henry's Wicked Ways


Francesca Simon - 2005
    Read about his cunning plan to get out of doing chores, his inspired idea for saving himself the trouble of writing thank you letters and his brilliant scheme to get rich by selling his little brother.

Peanuts Vol. 6


Charles M. SchulzStephanie Gladden - 2015
    Schulz, starring all your favorite characters and even some underrated ones like Belle and Rerun. Collects issues #17-20.

Mercy Watson: Three-Treat Collection


Kate DiCamillo - 2007
    Porcine wonder. Fan of toast with a great deal of butter on it. Mercy Watson’s disarming personality and hilarious hijinks are captivating early chapter-book readers everywhere. Now it’s easy to jumpstart a Mercy Watson collection with this enticing boxed set combining the first three adventures of the series: MERCY WATSON TO THE RESCUE (an American Library Association Notable Children’s Book), MERCY WATSON GOES FOR A RIDE (winner of a 2007 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor), and MERCY WATSON FIGHTS CRIME.

Helen Keller (Dk Biography)


Lesley Garrett
     In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, definitions of key words, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read.

Amelia Bedelia Goes Back to School


Herman Parish - 2004
    But don't give Amelia Bedelia any problems. Or ask her to take her seat. Or tell her to paint anything. Amelia Bedelia is ready to learn, but it's the class that getsa lesson -- in reading, writing, and ridiculousness! Pull back the flaps to peek at Amelia Bedelia's school day.