The Shoe Creeper
'Like Patrick Ness and Roald Dahl got together to write a spooky story' - Phil Hickes, author of the Aveline Jones seriesHave you ever seen a random shoe on the side of the road?Halloween is approaching, and in the seaside town of Seaton, Devon, Ethan Halston's life is changing. His parents are arguing, his gran is losing her memory, and his best friend has a secret.Things begin to spiral when a child is nearly kidnapped. Has a monstrous shoe creeper come to town, and does Ethan's gran know more than she's letting on?
The Case of the Heartbreak Heist
An action-packed early chapter book full of humor and adventure, featuring pigeon detectives and a cohort of other animals. Lights. Camera. Heartbreak. The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives--PPD for short--are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack? Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor, as she did in The Case of the Missing Tarts and The Case of the Poached Painting.
Lucy Lancaster It's Opposite Day!
Lucy Lancaster celebrates Opposite Day at school in this fifth book in a chapter book series full of magical mishaps and everyday childhood adventures. It's Opposite Day at Brewster Elementary! The whole school is going all in as they talk in opposites and play opposite games. But then Lucy's magical hiccups take the silly hijinks one step too far. What can she do--or not do--to avoid spoiling the fun? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Lucy Lancaster chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Hidden Sea
Fans of the Unicorn Rescue Society and Wildlore series will flock to this cozy, fantasy quartet about a young girl who discovers she's a wildsmith--someone who can communicate with magical animals. On the heels of another successful rescue, Rowan finds herself far from home. She and Mouse, the Pegasus foal she is protecting, seek refuge on Thornback Island, hiding away from the relentless poachers who will do anything to capture the mystical creature. Though she makes new friends and her days are filled with unexpected adventures on the island, Rowan worries...will she ever find her way home?
Lucy Lancaster It's Opposite Day!
Lucy Lancaster celebrates Opposite Day at school in this fifth book in a chapter book series full of magical mishaps and everyday childhood adventures. It's Opposite Day at Brewster Elementary! The whole school is going all in as they talk in opposites and play opposite games. But then Lucy's magical hiccups take the silly hijinks one step too far. What can she do--or not do--to avoid spoiling the fun? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Lucy Lancaster chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Tale of the Vanishing Circus (Are You Afraid of the Dark? #3)
The third spine-chilling book set in the world of Nickelodeon's hit TV show Are You Afraid of the Dark? written by NYT-bestelling author Kayla Cottingham! Thirteen-year-old Riley Beasley is focused on her future--especially her goal of leaving the small town of Lake Glory to attend an Ivy League school. It's a lot of pressure, and her mom's reminders to live in the moment only make her feel more misunderstood. Even Riley's best friend, paranormal-obsessed Genna, just doesn't get it. On the night of the Blood Moon, Genna convinces Riley to sneak out and investigate some strange lights that beckon from the woods. There the two friends discover a mysterious circus and its teenage ringleader, Starr. At first, both girls are drawn to the magic of the big top. But soon, they can't shake the feeling that something isn't quite right. Where did all these circus kids come from? Why aren't there any adults around? Like anyone, Starr certainly has her secrets . . . but can she be trusted? As the girls become more entrenched in Starr's hypnotic world, their friendship faces the ultimate test. Will they be best friends forever? Or will the sinister truth tear them apart?
