Ben Pratt is a 6th grader at Oakes Elementary School. When the school janitor shoves a mysterious gold coin into Ben's hand and makes him promise to save the school, Ben is thrust into an adventure to save his historic school from developers wanting to build an amusement park. Together with his super smart friend Jill, they begin a quest to uncover the mystery of Oakes Elementary by uncovering a series of ancient clues.
Based on a true story. It is 1941 and the world is at war. The Germans are on the move and have begun occupation of a small town in Greece. To 12-year old Petros this seems very exciting - secretly helping his older brother outsmart the evil Nazi's. But when a German colonel moves into their house, Petros finally understands how dangerous war can be.
Thomas yearns to be a knight. Because he is so small for his age, his job is primarily a babysitter for his younger siblings. But, an unexpected meeting with a knight leads to Thomas' training as a squire. Soon, Thomas is sent on a quest to rescue the kidnapped Princess Eleanor from a wicked dragon. With only his few meager belongings, Thomas sets off on his quest. When he finally arrives he discovers a few stunning surprises!
A streetwise alley cat is adopted by Jack, a young magician in training as his "familiar". But when Jack and his magician friends are kidnapped by an evil queen, it is up to the cat and the magician's other familiars to save the day.
Who hates recess? 10-year old Caitlyn Smith does. It is just too noisy and too crowded. Caitlyn has Asperger's Syndrome and dealing with noise, chaos and problems are hard for her. When her older brother is killed in a school shooting, Caitlyn's world fall apart. After all it was her older brother Devon who helped her cope and make sense of the world. What is Caitlyn going to do?
As a killer murders his family, a young toddler narrowly escapes their fate by crawling out the family house. He soon finds himself across the street in a graveyard and is adopted by the ghostly residents. As the boy grows up, he is renamed Nobody, Bod for short, and kept safe from his family's killer. But, when the killer tracks him down, it is a showdown of the supernatural kind!
Pandy has a problem. She has to find a really good project for school and is all out of ideas. After all she has already shared her father Prometheus' famous liver, the one that Zeus returned after he helped defeat his father Cronus. But, when Pandy finds a mysterious box given to her father by the Zeus, king of the gods himself, she is convinced she has found her project. Although she knows the box contains seven plagues that if unleashed will destroy the world, she is sure she can just take it to school as her project and her father will never know. But, when the box is accidently opened, disaster strikes – the plagues are unleashed! What is Pandy going to do?
What is going on with the Fludds? Nate's parents are reported missing in action and he is dumped by his governess on his Aunt Phil. Aunt Phil is the last in a long line of family beastologist's and soon expects him to continue the family tradition. Soon they are whizzing through the skies in an old airplane to the Arabia where they will witness the birth of the very rare phoenix. But, when Nate is separated from Aunt Phil he must outwit the evil Bedouins who want the phoenix egg for themselves! Will Nate be successful?
Laurie Valentine's best friend in the world has polio - a disease which, in 1955, has no cure and destroys the lungs and body. But, when Laurie visits her friend in the hospital, she is able to take his mind away from his body with a wonderful story of giants, unicorn hunters and the Swamp Witch - a woman who is half witch and half baloney!
Did you know that the story of Hansel and Gretel is true? Parents gave away their naughty children to an old witch who cooked and ate them! Do you also know, that the witch is still here with us in our modern world? Her name is Fay Holaderry and instead of living in a forest, her house is now in a town called Grand Creek. Her latest prey are a young brother and sister named Sol and Connie. Sol is a brilliant young scientist and Connie is younger sister. Soon, the siblings find out Fay's secret but will it be too late?
Emily has a problem. When her mother is unexpectedly killed, Emily inherits a fortune. Now, instead of going to live with her kind hearted Aunt Hilda, her evil gold digging Uncle Victor wants her instead! He wants to get his hands on her fortune and spend it all! Will Emily be able to outsmart Uncle Victor and get to Aunt Hilda?
Sam is 11 years old and dying from leukemia. As he enters the last year of his life, he records a book of his experiences - his questions, lists and observations of his family and the world around him.
Eddie loves to read mystery and horror books. His favorite author is Nathaniel Olmstead - the famous author who mysteriously disappeared 13 years ago. When Eddie moves into Nathaniel's home town, its a dream come true. But when he begins to visit the authors old house he soon finds his dream turning into a nightmare! Horrible beasts begin to appear and terrorize Eddie! Who are they and what do they want?
Pablo Neruda is a dreamer. As a young child he loved staring at the forests and watching the ocean - listening and experiencing the poetry around him. As he grows to an adult he begins to publish his own poems about nature and develops into an award winning poet.
