Mystery & Suspense

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story. When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the...

A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world. Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The...

A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book. SIX STARRED REVIEWS ★ "Lucky readers, climb...

Eighth-grader Jared Shotpouch loved lacrosse--until his grandmother moved them off the reservation. Now he's at a new school and on a new team where nothing feels right. The other kids tease Jared about everything from his last name to his long, braided...

First baseman Maya isn't known for her calm demeanor on the softball field. Sometimes her teammates appreciate her passion. But when Maya blows up at a rival team following a playoff game, her outburst gets the whole team in trouble--and mad at her. Can...

Jacob dreams of scoring goals in front of a crowd of cheering soccer fans. Unfortunately for him, he's stuck playing defense on a team with only four regular players. At this rate, his team will never be the best, and Jacob's dream of being the star...

Audrey Miller isn't thrilled about moving to a new town or starting eighth grade at a new school. Things start looking up when she meets Ryan, a wide receiver on the school's football team. Audrey loves playing football and decides to join the team. But...

In this Spanish translation of My Friend Won't Talk to Me, a choose-your-own-ending picture book, Joey makes fun of his friend Presley in front of the whole math class. Presley gets so angry that she won't talk to him. Will she accept his apology and...

In this Spanish translation of My Friends Spread a Rumor, an illustrated choose-your-own-ending picture book, Harper's friends spread a rumor that she wets the bed. Will Harper confront them or let it go? Will she forgive her friends? Readers make...

In this Spanish translation of My Best Friend's New Friend, Tife (TEE-fay) and Phoebe (FEE-bee) have been best friends for a long time. But lately, Caitlin has been interrupting their games and asking Phoebe to play. Tife feels left out, and she's...

A Spanish-language kindergarten-level introduction to Hanukkah, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the menorah and the dreidel.

This book describes how a ship was found with no crew aboard and people's theories about what might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

This book describes the amazing stone statues on Easter Island and people's theories about how people created them. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

This book describes how a man hijacked a plane and took $200,000, as well as people's theories about who he might have been. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book...

This book describes how the city of Cahokia was abandoned and people's theories about why this might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

This book describes how a ship was found with no crew aboard and people's theories about what might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

This book describes the amazing stone statues on Easter Island and people's theories about how people created them. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

This book describes how a man hijacked a plane and took $200,000, as well as people's theories about who he might have been. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book...

This book describes how the city of Cahokia was abandoned and people's theories about why this might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

New English-Spanish bilingual edition gives young children strategies to ease anxieties and worries and feel better again. Everyone feels worried or anxious at times, and young children are no exception. Friendly and supportive, this bilingual...

2020 New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award Master List In 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued a challenge to the nation: land astronauts on the moon by the end of the decade. The Apollo program was designed by NASA to meet that challenge,...

Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader about Barbie, her sisters, and her puppies having fun building the perfect snowman. It's perfect for Christmas and winter. A sparkly cover and over 30 shimmery stickers...

Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader about Barbie, her sisters, and their puppies as they go apple picking! It's perfect for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. A sparkly cover and over 30 shimmery stickers...

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An enthralling novel for all ages by award-winning author Dave Eggers, told from the perspective of one uniquely endearing dog--featuring beautiful artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris. "Johannes...

Join Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol for a special mission in Barkingburg. Chase is invited to guard the royal crown, when but it's stolen, he needs help from Ryder, Rubble, Zuma, Skye, and the rest of the pups! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 who love PAW Patrol...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this festive Step 1-leveled story from the Step Into Reading program, perfect for beginning readers and bakers during the holidays or any time of year! The...

Just in time for spring training! Don't take Big Dog Bill out to the ballgame! This hilarious Step 1 early reader is about a dog who loves T-ball! Well, he loves the ball. Jack and Jill bring Big Dog Bill to their T-ball game. Crack! The moment the ball...

This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the...

Rallo is a young goaltender, one of the youngest guys on the team trying to make the squad for nationals. But standing in the way of his goal, literally, is first-string goalie, Buck. How Rallo handles Buck's bullying soon becomes even harder than...

When Gina, a hardworking young gymnast, moves away from home for professional gymnastics training, she improves her skills but longs deeply for home. Coming from a hardworking farming family in Pennsylvania, Gina feels a bit lost training with the other...

Arianna Gold -- yes, her parents gave her the middle name "Gold" for a reason -- is following in the footsteps of her mother, a famous former Olympic figure skater. But Arianna's quest to skate at the World Junior Skating Championships leaves her...

Anderson's baseball team wants to win the Little League World Series. To help his team, Anderson serves up his fastball with a side of flames. But when his older sister is faced with a cancer, Anderson finds out that his heat can't strike out a disease...

Rallo is a young goaltender, one of the youngest guys on the team trying to make the squad for nationals. But standing in the way of his goal, literally, is first-string goalie, Buck. How Rallo handles Buck's bullying soon becomes even harder than...

When Gina, a hardworking young gymnast, moves away from home for professional gymnastics training, she improves her skills but longs deeply for home. Coming from a hardworking farming family in Pennsylvania, Gina feels a bit lost training with the other...

Arianna Gold -- yes, her parents gave her the middle name "Gold" for a reason -- is following in the footsteps of her mother, a famous former Olympic figure skater. But Arianna's quest to skate at the World Junior Skating Championships leaves her...

Anderson's baseball team wants to win the Little League World Series. To help his team, Anderson serves up his fastball with a side of flames. But when his older sister is faced with a cancer, Anderson finds out that his heat can't strike out a disease...

Dominic doesn't want to play soccer, but when his mom signs him up, he has no choice. So Dominic just messes around on the field during practice, even though he secretly admires the skills of Carlos, his star-player teammate. When Carlos has to miss a...

Seventh grader Ian Shin loves his baseball team -- they're like a family. So when Ian's dad's valuable signed baseball goes missing after a team sleepover, he can't believe it. The culprit could only be the pitcher, Hunter Yates. Not only is he new, but...

Brian Worth Jr. is excited to try out for his middle school's basketball team. His hoop dreams are in jeopardy, though, after his dad forces him to volunteer at the local senior center. But Brian really needs to practice -- he's always relied on his...

Seventh grader Ian Shin loves his baseball team -- they're like a family. So when Ian's dad's valuable signed baseball goes missing after a team sleepover, he can't believe it. The culprit could only be the pitcher, Hunter Yates. Not only is he new, but...