An anonymous e-mail threatens to steal a priceless violin called The Dark Lady. When the culprit is finally revealed, the manager of the symphony orchestra is amazed. It's the last person he would have suspected!
Never in his wildest dreams could he imagine his best day turning into his worst. Chad and Marcus ruled the school. Smart. Athletic. Popular. A looming wrestle off for their weight class made Chad jumpy. Marcus told him to chill. But with one slam to the mat, Marcus would be dead.
Will has left his troubled teen years behind. He's stayed out of trouble. Traveled. Worked odd jobs. Matured. Now he's coming home. No one could be more thrilled than his mother, Nia. But old family secrets keep them apart. And one shattering event may destroy their relationship for good and ruin everyone's shot at happiness.
Follow along with Josh as he practices day and night for the tournament.
Dez and Jax love sky watching for their school. They’re talented, and they take pride in their work. But can they chase down thieves and return a special item back to its owner before it’s too late?
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?
At Carmichael High, the bullies always get their way. Would it be a different story if their victims joined forces?
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?
Sara Duck is very afraid to do this one thing. Find out how Olive Cat helps Sara overcome her fear. A great low-level fiction story for building character.
Someone is leaving secret notes for Daisy's best friend, Justin. He turns to Detective Daisy to help solve the mystery.
Spooky sounds are coming from behind the door of an empty classroom. It's up to Detective Daisy to figure out why!
The students in Ms. Bixby's class aren't happy. Someone stole their afternoon snacks! Leave it to Detective Daisy to find out who did it and why!
Diners are lined up outside of Chef Kate's restaurant on a cold day. They don't know what she'll be serving, but can't wait to try it! Chef Kate is busy making her special Campfire Stew. When it's ready, Kate invites everyone to join her around the campfire for a warm bowl of stew and some fireside fun!
Diners line up outside Chef Kate's restaurant on a rainy day. She's inside making Mac-and-Say-Cheese. When the dish of the day is ready, she invites her diners into the restaurant, helps them dry off, then serves big plates of creamy Mac-and-Say-Cheese. Diners go home dry, full, happy, and with a special photo to remember the meal.
What happens when you don't choose a favorite color? They take you to court! You are the judge as popular colors take to the stand to prove they are the best shade of the rainbow. After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Harmony, a music fairy who arrives late to a piano recital and can't get into the auditorium to cheer on all of the boys and girls who have been practicing hard all year. Can the Fairy Friends find a way to help Harmony celebrate all of the boys and girls who love making music?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Pearl, a tooth fairy trying to leave a special treat for a little boy who lost a tooth. Pearl is scared the big dog in front of the house will wake the little boy. Can the Fairy Friends help Pearl deliver the special treat?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Holly, a Christmas fairy on her way to deliver holiday gifts to a party of kids. But a snowstorm has made it dangerous for Holly to deliver the gifts alone. Can the Fairy Friends make their way through the snow to help Holly deliver some special holiday gifts?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Blossom, a summer fairy on her way to create a rainbow for a family on a campout in the woods. But Blossom is lost in a summer storm. Can the Fairy Friends help Blossom find the campsite so she can create a rainbow?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Buzz, an animal fairy with a broken wing. Buzz is mad! He wants to go to the zoo to visit his animal friends, but he can't do that with a broken wing. Can the Fairy Friends fix Buzz's wing so he can get back to doing what he loves best?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Kiki, a birthday fairy on his way to deliver a cart full of gifts and a cake for a girl celebrating her birthday. But Kiki's cart is stuck on a muddy road. Can the Fairy Friends help Kiki move his cart and get to the birthday party on time?
Elements of magical realism turn a grandmother/grandson day of fishing into an extraordinary experience. When this duo casts out their lines, they catch some fish and a snapping turtle. But with a little time and patience, they catch all sorts of unexpected things in Magic Lake--rollerblades, fuzzy slippers, a fire-breathing dragon, and a ferry that takes them to faraway places. The young boy learns that life is an adventure filled with the magic of possibility.
In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts, she always seems to fall short. Will Olive ever shine like Charlotte? Readers will root for loveable Olive on her journey toward self-acceptance.
Luna's dad is having a birthday, and Luna has a lot of surprises planned to help him celebrate, including a pancake breakfast, a trip to the pet store, a treasure hunt, and a princess tea party. She keeps Dad busy all day with a string of fun surprises. But Luna gets a surprise herself when dad falls asleep during a late night movie. Kids who love to stay up late and sleepy parents will laugh out loud as they find out who gets the final surprise.
