Mystery & Suspense

This Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Sunny Day, the all-new animated adventure series from Nickelodeon! Join Nickelodeon's Sunny Day as she and her friends rock the Friendly Falls talent show. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step...

The shy little kitten stars in her first-ever Christmas adventure, and her second Step into Reading book! Fans of the classic 1946 Little Golden Book The Shy Little Kitten (and its Step into Reading adaptation) will be thrilled to see Shy enjoying her...

It takes a special kind of animal to survive in the Arctic. The animals who live there are well suited to their polar environment from a young age. This book introduces early readers to several adorable baby animals, from Arctic foxes to reindeer...

It takes a special kind of animal to survive in the Arctic. The animals who live there are well suited to their polar environment from a young age. This book introduces early readers to several adorable baby animals, from Arctic foxes to reindeer...

When sent to Uncle Hank's ranch for the summer, Wade begins to dream of rodeo glory. Although Wade is athletic, he's got a knack for falling off of horses rather than staying on them. Can Wade find a way to buck the system?

Ben is the son of the head groundskeeper at Strongwood, the swankiest golf club around. When entered in a tournament at Strongwood by his wild sidekick, Javi, Ben worries that the competition might be too rich for him. Can he find a way to calm his...

When sent to Uncle Hank's ranch for the summer, Wade begins to dream of rodeo glory. Although Wade is athletic, he's got a knack for falling off of horses rather than staying on them. Can Wade find a way to buck the system?

Ben is the son of the head groundskeeper at Strongwood, the swankiest golf club around. When entered in a tournament at Strongwood by his wild sidekick, Javi, Ben worries that the competition might be too rich for him. Can he find a way to calm his...

Pilar Ramirez loves ice-skating, and she's never let the fact she was born without part of her right foot hold her back. So she's decided to join the hockey team. But being a rookie isn't easy, and what's worse, a fellow player accuses Pilar's newbie...

Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather's ranch for the summer, and she's feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowboys and...

Pilar Ramirez loves ice-skating, and she's never let the fact she was born without part of her right foot hold her back. So she's decided to join the hockey team. But being a rookie isn't easy, and what's worse, a fellow player accuses Pilar's newbie...

Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather's ranch for the summer, and she's feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowboys and...

When Katie sees gymnasts on TV, she thinks the girls are so cool! So she jumps at the chance to take a gymnastics class. But it turns out that somersaults and cartwheels aren't as easy as they look. Will Katie ever learn to land on her feet?

When Katie sees gymnasts on TV, she thinks the girls are so cool! So she jumps at the chance to take a gymnastics class. But it turns out that somersaults and cartwheels aren't as easy as they look. Will Katie ever learn to land on her feet?

Poppy has outgrown her bike and is ready for a bigger one in this early chapter book. But when her dad brings home the new bike, she is surprised by just how big it is. In fact, it seems way too big for Poppy, and she does not want to ride it. Can...

Poppy has outgrown her bike and is ready for a bigger one in this early chapter book. But when her dad brings home the new bike, she is surprised by just how big it is. In fact, it seems way too big for Poppy, and she does not want to ride it. Can...

A true magician never reveals their secrets or takes "you can't" as an answer. Fourteen-year-old Kylie really wants to be a part of the magician's showcase. The problem is, the director has already decided that, because she's a girl, Kylie would be...

Fourteen-year-old Blue (a human) should be upset that his new friends Salix (a Nixie) and Finola (a Faerie) have tricked him into going on another adventure into the Faerieland. But he's actually quite excited. Especially since their quest to find the...

Through the teachings of their sensei, Riley and his classmates come to understand that aikido is not about winning or losing or about being perfect. In the dojo, Riley meets boys who are much rougher than he is and a girl who is tougher than all the...

A heartwarming, funny, fast-paced story about the bravery it takes to live as your true self, no matter the cost. Ten-year-old Caspar "Caz" Cadman loves baseball and has a great arm. He loves the sounds, the smells, the stats. When his family moves from...

Morgan feels like she is too short to be good at basketball. But all that changes when her friend Alexis helps her practice.

After his broken arm heals, Andre is nervous to play quarterback in the next football game. Will his arm be ready to throw?

"Recommend this poignant novel to fans of Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park and The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin" (School Library Journal). It's a heartwarming celebration of sisterhood and summertime, and of finding the courage to get back in the...

It's Juneteenth! Yasmin and her parents want to learn more about this holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. During a trip to a Black history museum, Yasmin is so amazed by the exhibits that she gets lost! As Yasmin looks for...

Yasmin and her classmates are learning about Indigenous Peoples' Day. They attend a powwow and festival to celebrate the holiday, enjoying the beautiful regalia, the rhythmic music, delicious food, and more! Then something special catches Yasmin's eye,...

Princess Tiana from Disney The Princess and the Frog warms up the winter in this Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader! When the heat goes out in Tiana's Palace, Princess Tiana from Disney The Princess and the Frog warms everyone up with sweet treats!...

A luminous fantasy debut about a young girl who must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present. Since her mama died, thirteen-year-old Lavender has a...

A luminous fantasy debut about a young girl who must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present. Since her mama died, thirteen-year-old Lavender has a...

When a 7th grader is forced to join her school's hockey team, she discovers unexpected friendships and a budding crush on the team captain. This fierce and heartfelt queer romance explores the courage to face your fears, even when your dreams are on thin...

When a 7th grader is forced to join her school's hockey team, she discovers unexpected friendships and a budding crush on the team captain. This fierce and heartfelt queer romance explores the courage to face your fears, even when your dreams are on thin...

Celebra todas las que cosas que te hacen una fuerza de la naturaleza! Un fuerte aplauso para todo lo que te hace la persona tan fantástica, increíble e inspiradora que eres... Tu curiosidad y creatividad. Tu valentía y bondad. Tu sentido del humor y...

An unforgettable story of grief and the support of community as a young girl, faced with aching loss, begins to understand that what we love will always be with us. Ayla and her best friend Kiri have always been tree people. They each have their own...

An unforgettable story of grief and the support of community as a young girl, faced with aching loss, begins to understand that what we love will always be with us. Ayla and her best friend Kiri have always been tree people. They each have their own...

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all. In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids'...

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the lion dance, bringing good luck and fortune to all. In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids'...

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with this sweet story of food and family! In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and...

Here we go! Keep the pedal to the metal with Mario, Luigi and all their friends in this Mario Kart(TM) Step into Reading level reader! Nintendo and Mario Kart(TM) fans ages 5-8 will love to meet Mario, Luigi, and all their friends and foes in this Step 3...

Here we go! Keep the pedal to the metal with Mario, Luigi and all their friends in this Mario Kart(TM) Step into Reading level reader! Nintendo and Mario Kart(TM) fans ages 5-8 will love to meet Mario, Luigi, and all their friends and foes in this Step 3...

A groundbreaking, action-packed, and ultimately uplifting adventure that intertwines elements of Jewish mythology with an unflinching examination of the impacts of transphobia, from Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff "Rare and beautiful--a novel that...

When Lawrence makes a new friend, Sophia feels left out . . . and then acts out. It's a scenario that so many kids can relate to, told here with loads of laughs and charm. Lawrence and Sophia do everything as a pair. Together, they are big and bold and...