Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Set in the 1960's, this is an adventure story, with just a dash of mystery, for 6 to 12 year-olds. Older children will be able to read this on their own; younger children will need the help of an adult. Parents or grandparents of a certain age are warned...

James is a typical 9 year old boy who loves to play ball games but is always being told off by his mum for kicking a ball around the house! He is stuck in his bedroom one wet and horrible day when he is transported to the Land of Orsavia by a magic...

Punished by his mother, Charlie must spend his Halloween weekend far from his friends at an old aunt's house. It's guaranteed to be deathly dull, but a huge surprise is waiting for him...A shiver-inducing tale.For all readers 10 years and older.

If you go down into the woods today beware of a big surprise. Baby Boy Blackbird now rules the woods, only he's no longer small but a giant blackbird after a spell transformed him from a tiny baby bird into an enormous and very angry bird!Fairy Buttercup...

For 16 year old delinquent, Gareth Firkins, a good time is stealing instruments from the local drum and bugle corps. However, when his luck runs short, Gareth is faced with community service in the most unlikely of areas - the very band he stole from...

Mauvinda. A delightful but scatterbrained robust witch who lives in Spellbury with her familiars Cracklenac and Thistlethorne. Moonlight Meadows sees a change of Wizards in this continuation of her life.

Inspired by his cinema heroes, Robert dreams of performing good deeds and rescuing people from dangerous situations. However, he is also accident-prone!He joins forces with five friends, who have an agenda of their own.Will their combined efforts be...

A series of interlinked adventures about a prince and princess and their friends, both human and animal. This book combines the everyday life in the castle with exciting adventures involving unicorns, wolves, cliff cats, pirates, this book should...

Making decisions can be difficult at times. Being slow to choose can cause decisions to pile up. Failing to choose can cause decisions to be forced upon you. Lisa learns how easy and fun making prompt decisions can be.

Mommy Goes to Work, is the simple story of Toffee, the miniature poodle who finds ways to enjoy his time while he waits for his mom to come home. He plays with his toys and daydreams about his treat. He is visited by his friend, Kitty Kat, who wants him...

The Family Curse and Other Stories is a collection of short stories ranging from twisted fairy tales to the paranormal.There are ghosts, vampires, and other things, which go bump in the night.

Short story collection for all ages. Sories include Bigfoot trying to locate a pair of shoes so he could go to school, a birthday gift to a young girl, a bully discovers friendship, and a pledge to watch over future generations.

Augmented reality is an excitingnew technology thatimplements 3D visuals and invarious fields from medicine toarchitecture to gaming. Jointhree young people in this bookof short stories celebrating theart of augmented reality.

"The Big Helper" is the very first book in The Shadow Series by Portia C. Thomas - a collection of humorous and insightful children's books dedicated to bringing awareness by giving a voice to children whose feelings are often overshadowed by the needs...

Augmented reality is an excitingnew technology thatimplements 3D visuals and invarious fields from medicine toarchitecture to gaming. Jointhree young people in this bookof short stories celebrating theart of augmented reality.

6 x 9 -- black & white -- This book is written to help children understand how families should always be there for each other...even when the needy family member has made life choices that are considered harmful. Unconditional love must be the 'core' of...

Szayel is a teenage werewolf who is dedicated to taking down the werewolf hunting organization K.L.L and everyone else who was involved in the murder of his best friend. Unfortunately, he will discover that taking them down won't be as easy as it seemed...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

Los viajes de Mario es un cuento infantil. En este cuento, Mario, el personaje, realiza una serie de viajes mientras que está dormido. La forma que él tiene de viajar es SOÑANDO.Libro dirigido a niños de 0 a 2 años, donde vemos narraciones básicas de...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

The Well-Bred Dolls: Or Happy Play In Grassy Places is a children's book written by Caroline Stetson Allen and published in 1913. The book follows the adventures of a group of dolls who live in a beautiful garden and enjoy playing together in the grassy...

The Three Witches is a classic children's book written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth. The story follows three witches - Hilda, Zara, and Verena - who live in a castle on the top of a hill. Despite their fearsome reputation, the...

The Rebellion of the Princess is a novel written by Mary Imlay Taylor in 1903. The story revolves around a young princess named Mariska who is forced to marry a prince against her will. Mariska rebels against the arranged marriage and escapes from her...

The Cadets Of Putnam Hall: Or Good Times In School Or Out is a novel written by Arthur M. Winfield and first published in 1905. The story revolves around a group of young boys who attend Putnam Hall, a military school located in the United States. The...

""The Boy Scout of Lenox: Or The Hike Over Big Bear Mountain"" is a novel written by Frank V. Webster and published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Roy Blakeley, who is a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Roy and his...

The Border Boys Across The Frontier is a novel written by Fremont B. Deering and published in 1911. The book is set in the American Southwest and follows the adventures of three young boys, Jack, Pepper, and Andy, as they explore the region and encounter...

""Ruby And Pearl Or The Children At Castle Aylmer"" is a children's book written by Emma Marshall in 1880. The story revolves around two sisters, Ruby and Pearl, who live in a grand castle called Aylmer with their parents. The book follows their...

Oriole Stories For Beginners is a book written by Martha Luther Lane and published in 1900. The book is a collection of short stories that are aimed at beginner readers. The stories are centered around the life of an Oriole bird and its adventures in the...

Between Boer and Briton: Or Two Boys' Adventures in South Africa is a historical fiction novel written by Edward Stratemeyer and published in 1900. The book tells the story of two young boys, Frank and Archie, who travel to South Africa during the Second...

Bertram Noel: A Story For Youth is a novel written by Edith J. May and published in 1859. The story revolves around the titular character, Bertram Noel, a young boy who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by his wealthy uncle. Bertram struggles to...

At School With An Old Dragoon is a novel written by Mac Kenna, which was first published in 1874. The story is set in a small town in Ireland and revolves around the life of a young boy named Tim O'Brien. Tim is a mischievous and adventurous child who...

Of course the first time a beautiful woman pays attention to Gavin, she's a spy that thrusts him into a world of lies, manipulation and conspiracy. While this new life is filled with lies, Gavin will learn more truth about himself and who he is than he...

Becoming a Therapy Dog: The Trials and ChallengesPiper Learns to Serve (Book 2) is the true story of Piper's intensive training in South Texas to become a registered therapy dog. Beginning her special training with a group of registered dogs, Piper...

A book that sparks imagination and belief in our dreams.International Latino Book Awards winner. Best Fiction Children´s Picture Book. Honorable Mention.La Nota Latina Award.The Moon, Julia, and the Telescope is a touching father and daughter complicity...

Berkley has a huge nose and is always sticking it where it doesn't belong, always getting into trouble. Can Berkley ever find a way to put his super sniffer to good use? This is a fun and funny story of how being a little bit different can be an asset,...

Raise your hand if you've been a bit afraid of dirt, mud or germs? Have there been times you've wanted to wear gloves or a mask to keep safe like Peyton in her hazmat suit? Dive into Book 7 of the Coping Crew Series and find out just how similar you...

Debber has done a lot of traveling in her eight years, but she's never seen tractors and farmland as big as what she sees near her family's new piece of land in Illinois. Her Daddy takes her to Alliance Tractor in Newton, Illinois to see many of the...

Perfect gift idea for kids ages 5-9! Packed full of colorful illustrations and games!Join Strawberryhead & Gingerbread's black Labrador Solomon and his "barking lot" friends: Einstein, Jake, Lucy, Bella, Binniy, Duncan, and Gianni as they trek...

Daizee y los Duques de Chuco: Rally Mundial Chuco-Juárez es la segunda novela gráfica de DUKEScomics. En esta historia ilustrada, Daizee y sus inventivos primos corren para salvar el medio ambiente de los contaminantes y las corruptas industrias del...

A little boy asks his dad to play the tooth brushing game at bedtime. As the dad brushes, he is shocked to find various colors on the boy's teeth. When asked what he ate to color his teeth, the boy imagines various items he played with...

Meet Max, the most talented mockingbird you'll know! Max loves soaring through the sky and imitating all the sounds he hears, from chirping crickets to clanging bells. There are few things that he cannot mimic! Max is excited to show off his special...

The Giver meets Fahrenheit 451 in a fun middle grade dystopian novel.Hoverboards are cool. Gaming is fun. But what if that's all you had?Twelve-year-old Blythe is restless, and she doesn't know why until one day she finds a mysterious black-and-white...

 Kito, a giraffe who lives on the Serengeti in Africa, is tired of hearing 'No, Kito, No!' from his friends. With a little help from other animals, he learns what he needs to feel better and how to ask for it. That turns everything around, and now,...