**There’s always more to the story.In the latest middle grade speculative novel from Spontaneous author Aaron Starmer, Roman follows the twisted threads of bizarre family legends and magical secrets to write his own chapter in his peculiar family narrative."A triumph of imaginative storytelling…"—Booklist, starred review**The Toe Beast looms large in the Barnes family lore—a tale concocted by twelve-year-old Roman’s grandpa to explain his missing t...

**A high school senior gets an unwanted front row seat to the most absurd—and explosive—epidemic as it races across her New Jersey high school in this "wildly inventive" (Entertainment Weekly) coming-of-age dark comedy.“Truly the smartest and funniest book about spontaneous combustion you will ever read.”—John Green, #1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars“A blood-soaked, laugh-filled, tear-drenched, endlessly compelling read.”—Kirkus Reviews

Feathers fly when a true crime podcast and burning obsession meet head-on in this darkly comedic young adult novel.For decades, the Sutton Swans, beloved birds that nest in a small town’s local pond, have been the targets of brutal attacks. And ever since seventeen-year-old Mason Barnes learned about the swans’ sordid history and his dad’s connection to one of the crimes, he can’t seem to shake his growing interest in the white-feathered fowl.Desperate to b...

"Call it coincidence, call it fate. This is the place you come. There's no one else. This is the entire world."These words welcome Martin Maple to the village of Xibalba. Like the other children who've journeyed there, he faces an awful truth.He was forgotten.When families and friends all disappeared one afternoon, these were the only ones left behind.There's Darla, who drives a monster truck, Felix, who uses string and wood to rebuild the Internet,...

A smart and funny tale of perseverance, teamwork, and the true meaning of success.Strange things are happening at Ho-Ho-Kus Junior High. The cafeteria is covered in a sea of burger wrappers. Bullies aren’t bullying anymore. And there’s an eerie growling coming from the walls.If anyone can get to the bottom of these mysteries, it’s Denton, Wendell, Eddie, Elijah, and Bijay. They may be misfits, but they’re also the smartest kids in the eighth grade. There’s just one...

**From the author of Spontaneous comes a '90s mixtape of a young adult novel that delivers a summer romance with an unearthly twist. Perfect for fans of The Gravity of Us.“Starmer’s eerie love story is spooky, sad, and sweetly funny—a highly original ’90s retro mixtape of a book that will have you wishing you could go night swimming with Sarah and Trevor, until chills go down your spine and you realize what a very, very bad idea that would be.”—E. Lockhart, author...

Math Mysteries: The Triplet Threat—where solving crimes means solving equations!It's the first day of fourth grade at Arthimos Elementary, and things are already off to a strange start—poisonous cookies, a zipline disaster, a missing iPad, and what are those strange sounds coming from the school custodian's wheelbarrow? Luckily the Prime Detectives—Abby "the Abacus" Feldstein, Cameron "Cam" McGill, and Gabriel "Gabe" Kim—are on the case!Using arith...

**Brewster Gaines just wanted to make a video and get a million views - he didn't count on needing friends to get there. From the author of Spontaneous and the Locker 37 series comes a heartfelt story of friendship, family, and filmmaking.“A well-rounded, heartfelt tale of creativity and family.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“A Million Views turns its lens on YouTube fame in a way that’s fun, educational, and inspiring.”—Ryan North, New York ...

**"A laugh-out-loud tour de force." --Kirkus, starred reviewEver wish you had a way to magically solve all of your problems? The kids at Hopewell Elementary School might have exactly what you're searching for--just walk down the hall and stop at Locker 37. This highly illustrated series is a fun and accessible read, perfect for reluctant readers looking for a little magic!**In the first book of the Locker 37 series, Carson Cooper realizes that he has a ver...

Alistair Cleary is the kid who everyone trusts. Fiona Loomis is not the typical girl next door. Alistair hasn't really thought of her since they were little kids until she shows up at his doorstep with a proposition: she wants him to write her biography. What begins as an odd vanity project gradually turns into a frightening glimpse into the mind of a potentially troubled girl. Fiona says that in her basement, there's a portal that leads to a magical world where a creature called ...

A tense, psychological thriller about the destructive combination of self-important goals and self-serving plans.Cole Weston—former friend, former boyfriend—was becoming erratic, dangerous.Something had to be done.Getting rid of Cole is practically a public service. So high school seniors Holly Morse, Grayson Hobbs, Logan Bailey, and Meeka Miller devise a plan: Kill Cole. Bury him in the woods behind Meeka’s house along with four old cell phones, wi...

Wilderness abounds in New York State. From the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, from the Adirondack Mountains to the Catskills, from the St. Lawrence River to the Hudson, millions of acres of public lands are dotted with hundreds of campgrounds--but you probably only have a precious amount of limited time. Which campgrounds do you choose? Where should you go? When should you go? That's what Best Tent Camping: New York State is for--to help you make the wisest use of your...