The Pecan Sheller is a moving historical novel set in 1930s San Antonio, following thirteen-year-old Petra as she is forced to leave school to work in a grueling pecan factory.

A magical food stand appears across the country to offer comfort and connection to Indigenous teens.

Thirteen-year-old Sage struggles to navigate life and grief after her best friend unexpectedly passes away on her birthday.

The August House Book of Scary Stories is a thrilling collection of spooky tales designed specifically for oral storytelling and middle-grade readers.

Discover a heartwarming collection of stories about growing up in the rural Midwest during the 1950s.

Beneath the Blazing Sun is a powerful collection of 18 stories that explores the African American experience from its roots in West Africa to the present day.

This spine-chilling collection features terrifying tales where computers take "delete" keys literally and unruly students are turned into chalk dust. Perfect for middle-schoolers who love a good scare, these stories prove that high school can be much more frightening than just exams and homework.

Uncover the true stories of history's most notorious outlaws in this exciting collection of pirate tales by expert treasure hunter W.C. Jameson. Move beyond the movies to explore the real-life adventures, sunken ships, and buried gold of swashbucklers like Blackbeard and Calico Jack.

Eleven Nature Tales: A Multicultural Journey is an engaging collection of ancient legends that celebrate the beauty and balance of our natural world. Author Pleasant DeSpain shares traditional stories from diverse cultures, including China, Australia, and Native American tribes, to teach vital lessons about the environment.

This action-packed book shares true stories of famous bandits like Jesse James and Belle Starr and the secret riches they hid across the country. It is the perfect read for anyone who loves history, mysteries, and the adventure of searching for lost gold.

Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.

Fifteen-year-old Amadou counts the things that matter. For two years what has mattered are the...

Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways...

Meet San Lee, a (sort of) innocent teenager, who moves against his will to a new town. Things get interesting when he (sort of) invents a new past for himself, which makes him incredibly popular.

Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions...

When Alice's dad moves out, leaving her with her troubled mother, she does the only thing that feels...

Twelve-year-old Mattie is thrilled when she learns the eighth grade play will be Romeo and Juliet...

Riya and Abby are best friends. Complete opposites. Living on different continents. Currently mad at...

This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.

What do you wish for most? It's a question that Oswald, Sarah, and Millie think they know the answer...

Kimi Nakamura loves a good fashion statement. She's obsessed with transforming everyday ephemera...

Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal's Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she...

In the early 1960s, Betty and Barney Hill had a wild story to tell: they believed they were abducted...

Strange sightings around the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia set off a town-wide hunt...