In a world strangely similar to our own, everything the brothers knew had been determined by the binoculars permanently affixed to their eyes. But as they listened to Grandpa's stories about the Revolution, they began to ask themselves the most dangerous question of all: Why? Suitable for adults and young readers, Project Inversion mixes science-fiction, humor, and a gruff, curmudgeonly narrator to explore the relationship between technology, morality and success. Readers who love ...

Living in the city is hard for a shape shifter, especially one as young as Shawn. He's been anticipating the coming trip out to the country for months. The fact that he's going to be allowed to run around unescorted only makes things better.The vacation turns serious when he decides to leave the estate. A pack of hunting dogs is more than capable of bringing even a shape shifter to bay, and he's starting to understand that more than just his own survival hinges on what he does next...

Dan is not sure he'll survive the boring field trip to a remote heritage farm.How could a place with no running water, telephone or electricity be anything but dull? The farmer knows nothing about farming and seems angry about having to conduct the tour. And what's with his tattoo? The teacher requests a private word with the farmer and then mysteriously disappears. Dan decides to investigate and uncovers a deadly plan. But will he be able to get help in time to sa...

The Masoi army is at its weakest, and the peoples' spirits are falling. In the most dire of situations, the underdog will rise to the challenge. Who knows of what will become of our untrained hero? Is he really alone? You'll have to find out - follow the adventures of Damian, our young protagonist, through the heat of war.

He's scrawny. He's got huge glasses. He's bad at sports. He's Dodson, and he's a great big dork. But somehow he always seems to get into zany situations with his best friend Squishy. Join him this time as he faces the most challenging foe he could ever imagine: GYM CLASS. Kids of all ages will enjoy Dodson's very first journal entry, which includes lots of fun pictures to go with the story.

Lou is a little girl who lives in the countryside. Her playmates are animals and insects in the meadow where she spends most of her days. Among them there are Flagondry the dragonfly, Ladybug, Chipolata the little dog, Hip Hop the grasshopper, Bzzz the cross-eyed bee, Bruno the field mouse, Hulu and Berlu the goblins, Clochette the cat, Batty the bat and Gertrude the spider. Her life will be turned upside down when her friends decide to give her a magical power to communicate wit...

In an America devastated by war and plague, the only way to survive is to keep moving.In the aftermath of a war, Americas landscape has beenravaged and two thirds of the population left dead froma vicious strain of influenza. Fifteen-year-old StephenQuinn and his family were among the few that survivedand became salvagers, roaming the country in search ofmaterial to trade for food and other items essential forsurvival. But when Stephens grandfat...

Magic is in the air, and it makes the rules. Teenagers Gabe Common and his girlfriend, Millie Themmes, have settled in Angels Camp, California. As a high school dropout with little education and no future job prospects, Gabe is forced to work as a sideshow attraction with Millie at his side. They spend their days taking people on airborne excursions, and Gabe longs for some stability in his life.However, all things have to change, and change they do when the magic returns with a ve...

Who needs a stupid prom date? Not Lacey. Not ever. Unlike the rest of her squealing, screaming softball team, Lacey needs no one.Certainly not some mousey nerd she bowls over in her rush to leave the field. Because for girls like Lacey, the perfect date...Never exists.Another story of love and understanding, and of finding yourself. In the popular Little League series, where dreams and second chances... come true.

This moving story historical novel from master storyteller Avi will reach the wide audience it deserves with its beautiful and compelling new cover treatment.Ben is away at school when his father mysteriously falls ill in the spring of 1855. With no adults to help, he and his brother and sister must take over the family farm in Oregon Territory's rugged Willamette Valley. Despite his siblings' doubts, Ben is determined to build the barn Father had planned, in the hope of waking him...

Dottie, the Spottie Dalmatian dog is off on the road to adventure again! Now quite at ease in her new home on Grand BahamaIsland, she finds lots of exciting adventures to keep her very busy! She discovers first hand exactly what a jet ski is, bravely saves the life of an abandoned puppy, and almost gets roasted alive in an enormous bush fire! As usual Dottie triumphs over adversity and is once again the heroine of the hour! Join Dottie on her Bahamian adventures, enjoy a taste of Island li...

What do you get when you mix together three girls with different personalities and tastes? A recipe for excitement and maybe a little magic. Three girlfriends embark on the mission of their lives when they come across an ancient potion and learn how to use it to benefit their community. Unearthing their new found powers is the first step. Discovering how to gauge their suspicions is the hard part.