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...!

Big Nate: 7 Book Set


Lincoln Peirce
    7 book Book Collection of Big Nate, includes:- Big Nate From the Top- In a Class by Himself- On a Roll- Big Nate and Friends- Boredom Buster- Strikes Again- Out Loud- Goes for Broke

Watch Out For The Bears!


Gillian Rogerson - 2014
    Approx 1,550 words and 6 chapters. The man who looked after the weather said to his son, “Tom, it’s time you learnt how to do my job. I’m going into town tomorrow and I want you to look after the weather huts.” “Yes, Father, I can do that,” Tom said with a smile. So the next morning Tom waved bye to his Father as he got into his van. His father called out, “Watch out for the bears!” “Watch out for the what?” Tom called back. “The bears that live in the forest!” his father shouted. Tom shook his head. Bears that lived in the forest! He’d never seen any bears. What was his father talking about? Tom soon finds out ...

Stories from the Panchatantra: 5 in 1 (Amar Chitra Katha)


Anant Pai - 2008
    Animals are portrayed with human characteristics and they talk and have emotions. Each story has a moral and has beautiful pictures describing the stories. Each story talks about doing a good deed and how negative acts are met with punishment.The Jackal and The Drum is a story about a jackal who hears is scared of a sound but eventually decides to investigate the origin of the sound. of Crows and Owls is a story about the birds deciding on who their king will be and they decide on the owl. But a crow steps in to give his counsel, resulting in the end of the relationship between the crows and the owls. How the Jackal Ate the Elephant is a story of how the jackal plotted a way of defeating the king by telling him that he had done the impossible task of devouring an elephant. The Dullard and Other Stories is the story of a failure of a man, a man who has good common sense and how he uses it to succeed in life. Stories From The Panchatantra: 5 In 1 (Amar Chitra Katha) was published by Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited in 1998 and is available in hardcover.

Dork Diaries Collection


Rachel Renée Russell - 2016
    From the first not-so-fabulous adventure, to the interactive How to Dork Your Diary, to the latest pet-sitting catastrophe, these books are filled with dorktastic fun!This boxed set includes:Dork Diaries #1: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life Dork Diaries #2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl Dork Diaries #3: Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star Dork Diaries #3 1/2: How to Dork Your Diary Dork Diaries #4: Tales From a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess Dork Diaries #5: Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All Dork Diaries #6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker Dork Diaries #7: Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star Dork Diaries #8: Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After Dork Diaries #9: Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama QueenDork Diaries #10: Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter

The Day My Mommy QUIT!


Kally Mayer - 2013
    Funny Rhyming Picture Book for Beginner ReadersSuitable for ages 2-8Beautifully Illustrated Story that will have both parents and children laughing out loud!Find out what happened to this family when Mom gets fed up and decides to stop doing all the chores.How will the family cope when they are so used to Mom doing so much for them?What happens next is hilarious, but also includes a valuable lesson for the entire family, even the cat and dog!What would you do if your Mommy quit on you?You and your children will love how the family resolves the issue in this adorable and humorous tale.

The Contented Little Baby Book: The Simple Secrets of Calm, Confident Parenting


Gina Ford - 1999
    You've heard horror stories about babies who cry constantly, need to eat every two hours, and never learn to sleep through the night. And now, whenever you think about your soon-to-be-born bundle of joy, you can't help wondering how you're going to manage those two a.m. feedings and non-stop crying jags--and how you're going to live your already-hectic life on little (or no) sleep.Relax! If you follow the practical, real-life advice in The Contented Little Baby Book, your baby should be sleeping through the night at around six to ten weeks. You'll learn why you shouldn't follow the conventional "feed on demand" advice. You'll understand why even older babies can benefit from sleeping and eating schedules. And soon you'll have what every parent wants--a happy, healthy, contented little baby.Drawing on twelve years of experience researching and studying the natural sleep rhythms and feeding patterns of young babies, one of Britain's top maternity nurses shows you how to...* Recognize the difference between hunger and tiredness * Hear what your baby is really saying * Establish a good feeding and sleeping pattern from day one * Choose baby equipment and clothes * Set up the nursery * Deal with crying and colicky babies * Wean baby from breast to bottle * Introduce solid foods

The Complete Crafting Handbook (For Minecraft): Your Complete Guide To Every Minecraft Crafting Recipe


Markus Bergensten - 2015
    Inside you'll learn how to craft everything imaginable!

Ruskin Bond Collection


Ruskin Bond - 2016
    The Night Train at Deoli is a story of adolescent infatuation, expressing the narrator's love for a poor basket-seller whom he encounters at a small station while on his way to Dehra Dun. The Blue Umbrella is based on an Indian novel by Ruskin Bond, which was adapted into a Hindi film by the same name, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Overall, this is one compelling volume, which is a must-have for every Ruskin Bond fan and a fine introduction to the writer for those new to his work.

I'm 13 Years Old And I Changed The World


D.K. Brantley - 2018
    He's got to find a cure. That’s right—Adam's 13 years old, and he's about to change the world.From the Publisher: The follow-up to D.K. Brantley’s I’m 12 Years Old And I Saved The World, this book tackles the difficult topics of childhood cancer, dealing with death, and battling addiction. I’m 13 Years Old And I Changed The World is an open admission that bad things happen to good people. And while you often can’t fix the bad situation, you can make it better if you’re willing to be a friend.We hope this book comforts those who are dealing with childhood cancer, death, or addiction and increases empathy for all.

Franky the Frog


Arnie Lightning - 2015
    Franky is a very happy frog. Do you want to find out why he is so happy?This is an excellent storybook for early readers, reading aloud at home, and as a bedtime story.5 fun short stories for kids Includes funny frog jokes for kids Perfect for a bedtime story for kids Excellent for early and beginner readers Big and cute illustrations for early and younger readers.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck The Interactive Quiz Book


E.L. Lee - 2014
    This interactive quiz and trivia book will not only test your knowledge as a hardcore fan of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series, but also give you lots of fun time and interesting information that you might not even know. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck is a children's novel written by Jeff Kinney and the eighth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The book's existence was announced at the end of the previous book in the series, The Third Wheel. Hard Luck was released on November 5, 2013 in the United States with a print run of 5.5 million copies and on November 6 in the United Kingdom, where it had a printing of 800,000 copies. Following what happened in The Third Wheel book, the book follows Greg Heffley as he finds himself facing a new streak of bad luck. His best friend Rowley Jefferson, has betrayed him and is also currently ditching him for Abigail, and Greg is finding it extremely difficult to find new friends. His mother tells him that friends come and go, but family is forever. Greg, though, believes that he and his family weren't meant to be. (Source Credit: wikipedia.org)

Bunnicula in a Box: Bunnicula; Howliday Inn; The Celery Stalks at Midnight; Nighty-Nightmare; Return to Howliday Inn; Bunnicula Strikes Again; Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow


James Howe - 2013
    Join Harold, Howie, Chester, and of course, Bunnicula for seven thrilling adventures—all together for the first time in one fur-raising boxed set! This complete collection includes paperback editions of Bunnicula, Howliday Inn, The Celery Stalks at Midnight, Nighty-Nightmare, Return to Howliday Inn, Bunnicula Strikes Again, and Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow.

Spike: The Penguin With Rainbow Hair (Ocean Tales Children's Books)


Sarah Cullen - 2021
    When one young penguin realizes his hair is all the wrong colors, how far will he go to stop the stares?Spike the Penguin wishes he wasn’t different. Even though his parents tell him his bright red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple mohawk is beautiful, he still wants to hide his head under his flippers. Determined to find a way to be like everyone else, the sad little guy sets out on an Antarctic adventure!Diving deep into the ocean to seek a solution, Spike tries out seashell hats, squid-ink dye jobs, and a seal hair salon. But when no one can make him look just right, he fears he’ll never be happy… until his friends share something unexpected.Can this little penguin learn to appreciate his perfectly awesome plumage?Spike, The Penguin With Rainbow Hair is a heartwarming children’s picture book written in playful rhyme that shares a great message about self acceptance.

HERO Academy Book 1: Superheroes-In-Training


Bolaji O. - 2013
    :)EVER WANTED TO BE SUPER?What if you were?And what if EVERYONE ELSE at your school was as well?If everyone is SUPER, does that mean no one is?So goes the first day of school for 5 new kids at Hero Academy in Superville. -- Who's sabotaging the class at every turn?-- How does Susie keep getting away with stuff?-- And what will happen when people find out that the new kid is an alien?From flight and super-strength, to invisibility and even the power to create ice cream cones... HERO ACADEMY is full of the type of super powers we all wanted to have! :)Along with the sometimes awkward interactions we wish weren't part of growing up. :(