Is there buried treasure at Summer Lake? Best friends Cora and Rayna can’t wait to find out. The girls are opposites. But they both like to hike. The trip is a little risky with all the wildfires. But the idea of finding treasure is too good. It’s all set. Then Rayna backs out. Cora decides to go it alone. Maybe not the best decision ...
Torres, who works for the security manager, knows it. But who will guard the security team?
Jair Nobles still remembers how great it felt. After he and Zander Peterson rescued two girls at a party that got out of hand, other students were full of admiration. Acceptance felt great. But the attention was short-lived. His old life hadn't been happy, but at least it felt familiar. Looking back, he could remember one bright moment. The night everyone thought he was a hero. He would do anything to feel like that again. Anything.
Best friends Silas and Will are obsessed with aliens. When a group of them, called Ramlix, suddenly land on Earth, the boys jump at the chance to join their mission. Soon Silas starts to wonder if everything is as it seems. Why are the Ramlix here? Do they really come in peace?
Nate Thompson is excited to go camping with his dad and brother and see a solar eclipse from high up in the mountains. Then something very strange happens. What does it mean for Nate and his family? Will they ever be the same?
Antonio slid down the rope. He held on for dear life. It got darker as the twister moved closer. It was loud. Like a giant freight train! These traditional reads are brimming with spirited characters and positive values—but with a little extra excitement and bite, so hold on to your hats! Family is the main theme of these titles. And one particular Latino family is the focus with their uncanny knack for finding humor, hope, and colorful personalities—even in unusual circumstances.
Stuck in a boring little town, Mia wants something exciting to happen. But getting kidnapped on the way home from school is not what she had in mind. Now Mia is trapped in a world she knows nothing about, and her time may be running out.
The worst snowstorm in years. They were trapped in a farmhouse. The owners seemed innocent enough. Quiet. Stoic. But something was not quite right.
Surely Valerie Monroe's nightmare was not real. But it felt real, and the news on the television frightened her even more. Was she a witness to a real crime? Maybe it wasn't a dream!
Danny’s family is full of superheroes. His mom is Stunner. His dad, Raven. And his sister, Marta, Vanish. Each has their own gift. Danny is Fish Boy. But in landlocked Arizona, there is not a lot of need for a superhero with amazing water talents. Then Danny overhears a secret plot that will endanger thousands of people. Will anyone believe his story?
It was decided; survival was key. Ryan, Michael, and Henry would return to the outside. So they headed north toward LoDo and the richer suburbs, like Cherry Hills Village. Ryan splintered from the group, hoping for more success. He found Jesska. She had a secret. Who else could possibly know?
When Eric visits his cousin Tate, they stumble upon a mysterious sea cave. Eric goes inside to explore, ignoring Tate’s warning that the place is haunted. Soon after, Eric realizes he should have listened to Tate. Will Eric ever find a way out of this nightmare?
Asher isn’t happy when his parents go out of town and leave his older brother, Clayton, in charge. After all, Clayton is no fun. To liven things up, Asher and his little sister play a prank. When their joke goes horribly wrong, they soon realize they’re not just in trouble... they’re in danger!
Dan and Pete are excited to have a sleepover at Dan's house while their parents are away. Their excitement turns to fear when the dam breaks and a killer flood smashes through town. The boys decide to stay put until they realize that Dan's elderly neighbors may be in danger. When they reach the neighbors' house, they find one of them near death. His lifesaving medicine is under water, and his wife is too old to make her way to town to get more. Both boys brave the flood to go find help.
"I know you're tired of the beach. This is just like being in the Heights. Only warmer. What do you want to do?"
A family on vacation see a huge shark. They decide swimming in the ocean is not the best idea. They play games, build sand castles. Then Dad has an idea. Off they go on a rented boat. Time for fishing. Will they see the shark again before heading home?
Carson Schwartz is used to being the best at everything. When he gets the hottest new toy, a Cube Spinner, all he can think about is becoming the best spinner in the world. But something about this Cube Spinner is different. Each time Carson uses it, strange things happen. People even get hurt. Can Carson put aside being the best in order to keep his friends and family safe?
Calvin and Dana are spending the summer at the family's lake house. Strange things happen, and they both learn some new things. How will Dana use what she learns to save her brother's life?
"What a thrill!" Rafael thought. But then he looked over his shoulder. Rafael was terrified. It was time to jump.
Ken Talbot heads to Florida where his real father lives when he flunks out of college in Detroit. He hasn't seen the man in years. What will their reunion be like? But with a Category 5 hurricane heading their way, will he ever get the chance to find out?
Reggie and Joanna can't resist exploring the burned-out amusement park. Before the evening is over, they take some terrifying rides and meet an even scarier old man. They barely escape with their lives before they learn what bitter disappointment can do to a person's sanity.
Franco was an hour into his morning dive. He swam to the edge of the reef. Something caught his eye. When he swam closer, he gasped. There was a huge ship's mast!
Mr. Flinn's best students go to the space museum a few hours away from Tellis, their planet. But Mr. Flinn is fed up with them. They argue. And they don't get along. They certainly aren't setting an example for the best and brightest Tellis has to offer. But on the way home, Mr. Flinn is knocked out when their self-driving space bus is hit by a space rock, which knocks out the engine. The eight sixth graders have to figure out how to work together, especially when they learn something more sinister than a rock disabled their bus.
Raul and Juan set out for a few hours of kayaking. The weather is in their favor. It should be an easy ride. Raul, who is nicknamed the Cloud Warrior, prides himself on knowing good weather from bad. But once on the river, storm clouds appear. Their only choice is to keep moving and try to beat them. Soon they learn that a storm is the least of their worries. Some unexpected campers are in the area causing trouble not only for Raul and Juan, but for a girl Raul likes.
Day one at her new school stinks. Andrea wears the wrong outfit. Every subject seems challenging. The two students who show an interest in her spend the afternoon in detention. Only an upcoming ski trip sparks joy. Back home, she was on the ski team. There was nothing like cutting through fresh powder. As the new kid, Andrea hopes to impress her classmates. At the resort, the loose snow is too tempting. The girls ski out-of-bounds. But after a few turns, the mountain rumbles.
