Kidlit Stories

Life is good. Life with pancakes? AMAZING!

Boy + SAD + some funky lightning = one fried school bus and one super-strong middle schooler. Tristan's got the power, but he's also got a worthy adversary: a teacher whose sense of right and wrong got confused in the lightning fiasco. If he doesn't stop her, she'll continue blackmailing him into doing awful things (besides singing in the kids' theater musical.) If he does try to stop her...well, who doesn't like being experimented on by mad scientists?

Stubbing your toe is bad. Dropping a scoop of ice cream on the ground is worse. But vegetables? Veggies are just the worst!

Miss Cockerill is a few flapjacks short of a breakfast. Miss Foo is as evil as an earwig. Fans of Lemony Skicket and Roald Dahl will love this new zany adventure! To 12-year-old Eli, botanist-in-training, the women are little more than a bad bedtime story, town bogey-monsters used to scare children to sleep at night. But when he falls into their clutches, Eli will find that the stories are all too true, and the horrors lurking in their crumbling mansion are worse than he could have imagined. If Eli is to escape, he will have to outsmart the cunning Ms. Foo, outdumb the witless Ms. Cockerill, and outmaneuver the bloodthirsty Stranglervine. And that's not even to mention the terrible secret the Misses are hiding in the basement. Some days, escape isn't enough. #1 in kidlit #4 in youngreader #10 in kidsbook #12 in middleschool #18 in middlegrade Runner-up in PIPBC - Humor 2020

A dead goldfish can cause a lot of trouble.

"He's found us!" That's not what eleven-year-old Trevor Tate expects his mom to say when she gets his third suspension noticed in three months. He doesn't expect a robotic tentacle to shoot out of the bathtub and drag her through an otherworldly portal, either. Now to rescue Mom, Trevor must follow her to Nil-- a world of giant bugs, monstrous machines and disturbing lack of working toilets. Then there are the Dark Crows, an army of superkids who think Trevor is a legendary champion sent to save them from the tyrannical teens. To Trevor, those short temper has always branded him a bully, the idea that he could be anyone's night in shining armor is a pipe-dream. But while rescuing Mom, he uncovers a secret about his past that will forever tip the balance between the villain he was, and the hero he was meant to be.

Eight-year-old Lila discovers a hidden gate behind her backyard and meets Tuffie, a gentle calico cat who becomes her first Forest Friend. Together, they explore a soft, magical world where courage grows quietly and friendship begins in unexpected places.

There is a young wizard who doesn't know he is a wizard. When summoned by the sister of the fairy queen to help the fairies keep their kingdom safe by helping them guard the sigil stone, which acts as a magical barrier that protects the realm of the fairies from their foes the goblins, Josh is chosen to study with the keeper of sigil stone and guard it from being stolen. If stolen the stone can shattered to release powerful spells that can be used to resurrect the dead and summon demons from the underworld!

After a long long long rainy day a misfit cat and her tail that sometimes get along, go out to do their business and accidentally poop on a crab's home, trying to do the right thing they have a mind daring adventure to try to clean up the crab. "The Toilet Affair" is part of the "Stories Interrupted" Series of short stories for families that want fun storytime. What is Stories Interrupted? When The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets 1001 Nights and has a kid with Seinfeld these stories were born, where an artist mom and her son go on fantastical adventures from their backyard with 3 misfits cats and a dog.

Three siblings: Ambrosio, Olivia, and Marco Santiago find a magical key that opens the door to the world of Casa Christmas where the Christmas Celebration is always going on. But they soon find that not everyone in this new world is feeling the joy of the season. The Santiago children will have to solve a mystery if they want to save their new friends and the festive world they walked into.

When orphan Cameron Billings is named sole heir to the properties of the neighborhood hermit and becomes ward to their current inhabitants, his life changes dramatically and he makes some stunning discoveries about his benefactor, the mansion in which he now resides, and the many secrets hidden on and beneath the property. His only guide on the journey to discovery is the sardonic ghost of a young girl whom he is not sure he can trust.

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This is your formal welcome to the forest of friends. I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and welcome you to the world of real pets and equally real emotion from the pet prospective.

Mistamek has lost his way, and is convinced a new identity is the answer.

In a gritty medieval world where the ruling houses are based on the constellations, betrayal, intrigue, and a king's murder force the royal sisters of the Bear House on the run! Moody Aster and her spoiled sister Ursula are the daughters of Jasper Lourdes, Major of Bears and lord of all the realm. Rivals, both girls dream of becoming the Bear queen someday, although neither really deserve to, having no particular talent in... well, anything. But when their Uncle Bram murders their father in a bid for the crown, the girls are forced onto the run, along with lowly Dev the Bearkeeper and the Lourdes's half-grown Hemoth bear Alcor, symbol of their house. As a bitter struggle for the throne consumes the kingdom in civil war, the sisters must rely on Dev, the bear cub, and each other to survive - and find wells of courage, cunning, and skill they never knew they had. THE BEAR HOUSE is coming from Holiday House October 5th wherever books are sold! Please enjoy this sneak peak that will be up for a limited time :)

"Adventures in a Colorful World" invites readers on an exhilarating journey through a realm where imagination knows no bounds. In this enchanting tale, readers join a group of young friends-Ruby, Skyler, Sage, and Phoenix-as they embark on a daring quest through a vibrant and fantastical landscape. Guided by the wisdom of an ancient map, the intrepid adventurers traverse a world alive with hues of every shade imaginable. Each step brings them face to face with a new challenge, represented by brilliant bursts of color. From the fiery depths of the Red Canyon to the tranquil shores of the Azure Lake, our heroes confront obstacles that test their courage, resilience, and friendship. As they navigate through the verdant Green Forest, the characters grapple with doubt and uncertainty, learning to trust in themselves and each other. In the midst of a swirling Purple Mist, they confront their fears and discover the strength that lies within. And when they find themselves dazzled by the blinding brilliance of the Yellow Plains, they learn the importance of staying focused and true to their purpose. Through their trials and triumphs, the young adventurers grow in wisdom and understanding, discovering that true courage comes from facing challenges head-on and embracing the beauty of life's journey. With its captivating blend of colorful imagery, heartwarming friendships, and empowering messages, "Adventures in a Colorful World" is a timeless tale that will ignite the imagination and inspire readers of all ages to embrace the wonders that await them.

Building rockets is easy! It just takes a little work and a lot of imagination

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