Have you ever eaten pink spider web? What are the 79 zaniest things to bring to show and tell? Is it possible to earn three thousand dollars without anybody else finding out? And how do you stop random people texting you? Find out in this hilarious collection of short stories....

How do you protect yourself from a stalking mother? What are the 79 cheekiest excuses for not doing your homework? Why is your pencil case holding dangerous secrets? And what happens when you discover your teacher it not who you think they are? Find out in this hilarious collection of...

Have you ever been followed home by a giant, psychotic seagull? What are the 79 craziest excuses for talking in class? What happens when the pages of a book go to war against each other? And why is a simple chicken soup recipe one of life’s more difficult tasks? Find...

What are the 79 wackiest excuses for being late to school? How do you stop a maniac dentist from terrorising children? Why is the new smartphone so ridiculously dumb? And what does it take to get every single student at Milford Junior School put on detention? Find out in this...

Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award honoree Lulu Delacre’s beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States. In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from...

Heroes and Villains, the seventh volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read Library of Great Reading, is chock-full of adventure featuring an array of characters—with and without capes. Featuring ten all-new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to comics to contemporary adventure to nonfiction,...

An inspired collection of short stories by an all-star cast of best-selling storytellers based on the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg’s The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. For more than twenty-five years, the illustrations in the extraordinary Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg have intrigued and entertained readers...

Special introductory price and bonus story--just for Halloween. Monsters, magic, goblins, zombies and more. Be prepared to sleep with the lights on. This collection of short stories will have you looking over your shoulder, avoiding mirrors and jumping at the slightest sound. From fiendish creatures hiding in your bathroom mirror...

Includes two free additional short stories. That's three 'terrorific' short stories for one low price. Playing hide-and-seek in a cemetery is disrespectful. When it happens to be cursed, the results can be deadly. Or even worse, as Jason finds out when he takes a bet to play an ill-fated game...

Follow the adventures of delightful young farm animals who are just like you. Fern Valley is home to a group of wonderful animals who have fun and face some of the same problems children everywhere do. Roberta and Mildred Cornstalk are creative chickens dealing with the loss of their beloved...

'The Tale of Greta Gumboot and Other Stories’ is an exciting collection of magical, illustrated fantasy children's tales about the adventures of brave (and not so brave) boys, girls, wizards, witches and talking animals. The stories are set in strange and wonderful worlds, sparkling with magic. There’s also a selection...

Nanette L. Avery presents three of her most popular stories for twenty-first century readers. This Teachers' Select Book is a collection to be read aloud or to captivate the silent reader. These imaginative and beautifully crafted stories will soon become a family favorite to pass down for years to come....

Here are 12 horse stories grouped by the seasons. Meet Richie, Brent, Lynda and Janelle, and the special horses that are part of their lives. Together, horse and rider come face to face with danger and adventure--and love and laughter, too. With a pleasing blend of humor, adventure, mystery, and...

"These are my scariest stories ever," says R.L. Stine, "because I wrote them at the Nightmare Hour." You know when that is...it's when the lights fade, the real world spins into shadow--and the cold, moonlit world of evil dreams takes over your mind. What horror awaits a boy who has...

This set of ten original fairy tales is designed to inspire and delight. Each tale serves the dual purpose of gently and sweetly forming the heart while stimulating the mind with beautiful description, original characters, and traditional values. "The Astonishingly Beautiful Orb" teaches about taking good care of valuable things...