Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Young Princess Linnet has been given a grave task. If she succeeds, it could end her life. If she fails, it could destroy her people. She must kill a prince. But first, she must marry him.Prince Rajak of the Badi, son of the conquering desert king, has...

The hunt for Professor Winchester's treacherous informant begins, drawing Victoria into the heart of London's deadly underground...With Sherlock out of the city on a case, it is up to Dr. John Watson, and his new patient, to help Victoria with the...

In the wake of the devastating Lich Lord Wars, an era of peace should have dawned. But darkness still lurks in the shadows of the realm. Forged in Fire and Shadow is the first book in the Yucaipa's War series, a new epic fantasy adventure picking up the...

It's 1959 in Cross Keys, Jamaica, and Janelle is excited to go to Portsea and spend time with her cousins, Selena and Diana. But things are not all going well. At home her baby brother Mikey is showing worrying developmental delays, and her parents are...

Ben and his friends are back in a new adventure with Beanie, a retired genie who now owns an ice cream parlor. One day, Beanie received a wood sculpture of Kwan Yin as a gift. The kids quickly learn that the Kwan Yin is the goddess of fortune and...

Bashir and Brad must leave their friends and Furr Street Elementary behind to embark on a new journey in junior high. Things are going well until an old nemesis returns, which throws everything into disarray, including the strong relationship between...

Meet Herbert, the lovable golf cart with a mind of his own. Ben and his friends are back in this adventure book. On a trip to their Grandparents' farm, Ben and Beth discover Herbert, an almost human golf cart stashed in the back of the barn. Ben has big...

In the hushed whispers of the kitchen, where the hum of the refrigerator serenades the air, lies a portal to a world unseen, a world where the crisp chill of the fridge breathes life into a tale most extraordinary-'Dandy Ahuruonye's Fridge of Secrets.'...

Follow Antwerp, an upbeat mythical creature, and his friends in their adventures through a day full of emotions and fun. Learn with Antwerp as he navigates the highs and lows of life's experiences in an educational and imagination-filled journey through...

Dottie has hypoglycemia. That means she has to take special care to track her blood sugar and make sure it doesn't go too low. This book explores the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar in children and the ways that families can work together to...

Funny and imaginative Children's story about our Sun wishing to take a holiday after trillions of years dedicated to Earth and its surrounding solar system. The Sun's name is Rayer. "I have a name and it's Rayer. SUN is only a title. It is what I do - -...

Sassy, witty Alyssa and her friends are back! It's the end of the school year and Alyssa and her travel soccer team, the NokeTown Meteors, are headed to SPAIN for an International Tournament! Alyssa has never been away from home before, except that one...

Gidgett the Pretty Kitty Detective must first solve the case, before we find out who will win 'The Big Race'. Will Peanut our new puppy dog pal have what it takes to go the distance? Whether you find the clues fast slow, help Gidgett and put your...

In this delightful tale, Cam and his playful friend, Sloth set out to play their favorite game of hide-and-seek. As Cam searches high and low for his friend Sloth, he encounters baby animals eager to lend a helping paw, wing, or tail. Along the way, Cam...

Embark on an enchanting journey with "The Adventures of Skylark", the first installment in a charming series for young kids. Join, Scout and Ella, two spirited children, as they set sail aboard their beloved ship, Skylark, for an adventure brimming with...

The students at creek are continuing to learn. They welcome a new friend into their framily and learn what it means to be inclusive. Follow along as Charly and friends learn how to include their new friend.

It was the perfect fort - until it rained. How does a boy overcome his loss and move on? A wise little bird has the surprising answer that the boy never saw coming.The Fort That Was is a simple illustrated story for all ages that shares a...

Art wondered how it would feel to sail the skies alongside his mama in her hot air balloon. Now that she's gone, Art fears his memories may also fade.When his father builds an apparatus that can take flight, they travel on a journey to rediscover the...

Hey! Look what I found! It's a hole in the ground!Where does it lead? Where does it go?Join Benjamin Bunny as he feeds his curiosity and ventures into a world where rabbit holes lead to mysterious places.From pirate caves to Mars and aliens with cars,...

Dunne loves his Mommy. Dunne loves his Daddy. And Dunne loves The Moon - - His Moon! Dunne feels deeply about the moon's changes as it keeps getting bigger and bigger and ....BIGGEST! Grab your Rocketship to enjoy reading Dunne's moon travels. Blast-off...

Teeny! Tiny! Mini Monkey! is an illustrated story of a tiny monkey who finds friendship. Mini Monkey learns what makes him different is also what makes him special. This book is a perfect gift for preschool children and young readers.Mini Monkey is...

GALAXY GIRL: Ari's Great Adventure is a wonderful story that is packed with adventure, inspiration, hope, love, and wisdom. It is perfect for girls and teens as they go through the highs and lows of growing up. The book will inspire, motivate, and...

Gigi Graffiti New Kid on the Block is the story of a young sidewalk chalk artist who finds herself in need of friends in a new town; so she uses her "graffiti" to leave clues to introduce herself to the neighborhood crew. Gigi Graffiti is all about...

A Christmas AdventureAdorable and a little rambunctious, Feisty the Elf loves working in the Workshop. But when she accidentally breaks a toy, she realizes she must do the right thing and admit to it to the Big Guy himself, Santa! But then something...

Join the ittiest bittiest dragon on an enchanting adventure to discover her very own dragon hoard! With a different color on every page, come along as she finds happiness in the beautiful world around her.

"The World's Smallest Letterpress Shop: a not-so-ordinary day" is the story of a woman and her three dogs, Kosmo, Wally, and Rufus, who accompany her to her very small print shop every day. The woman prints day after day on very old letterpress printers...

"THE STORY OF THE LAST DODO BIRD" is a tale about the last Dodo bird, presented as a narrative told by a fictional Dodo historian character. This book for children is based on Harri Kallio's award winning book, "Dodo and Mauritius Island, Imaginary...

On a charming little farm nestled in the countryside, lives a friendly donkey named Albert. Albert spends his days doing chores on the farm and exploring the nearby lands with his best canine companion, Eddie. Together, they laugh and play and share in...

"The Neighborhood Bully" transports readers to the bustling community of 1985, where eleven-year-old Katie grapples with the complexities of friendship and bullying. Alongside her gang of friends, Katie encounters a mix of personalities, from genuinely...

No Bed for Jackson will be loved by children and caregivers alike. It's the perfect read-aloud for any child who never EVER wants to go to bed! Jackson's parents try everything and finally give up. They move his bed outside so he'll have more space in...

This is the Greek translation of Nina & The Really, Really Tough Decision, an enlightening and awareness-raising story based on the Enneagram. Nina goes on a journey to find out how her friends make decisions, so she can use that advice in...

Khloe was excited for her first day of school! That is until the other students weren't very nice to her. They laugh at her dreams and make fun of her hair. The bright light that Khloe began the day with quickly begins to fade. Follow along as she meets...

Adventures On The Can Do Trail is a richly illustrated large format picture book for 3-8 year olds with a strong positive message about fighting back against challenges that seemingly hold one back but which can be conquered. The book consists of seven...

This is a book to help your little one navigate the new confusing time of what they should, and should not, put in their mouth. From Veggies to Marbles, this book gives some guidance and helpful tips about what your kids should and should not be eating -...

Come along on Eva's adventure as she finds out how being yourself is the best gift of all.Eva is a little girl whose big, curly hair matches her big appetite for answers.She is curious, asks a lot of questions and talks a lot.Everyone from her babysitter...

The author's purpose for writing My Beautiful Sunshine is to help bring awareness to bullying. To show kids what bullying looks like and how it makes someone feel when they're being bullied. She aims to inspire kids to be a friend and not a...

miss gratz the cow is a pasture cow who starts to eat flowers. The farm boy chases the cow in amazement, and wonders if he should eat flowers himself. i hope you enjoy the beautiful flowers and the poetic way it was written.

Bumble Bear has always been different. He is clumsy and smaller than all of the other kids on Woodbend Lane. Bumble is now in fifth grade and excited to play football like his big brother. But will he be good enough to play? Is he big enough or fast...

Reading his favorite book at home, Sheldon the crab has the dream day planned for any introvert, until his friends want to play. Sheldon finds himself trapped between wanting to make his friends happy and catering to his own needs. What will he do?

Rhonda The Red-Nosed Unideer is a take-off on Richard L. May's children's holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It is a story geared for children ages three-eight years old. It features Rudolph's twin sister Rhonda, born with a...

"Ronin, where are we?" Nina asked nervously.Ronin walked to the doorway and looked down the hall, hoping to see something familiar. He turns back to Nina with wide eyes. "I think we're lost..."Anyone who's ever felt underrepresented or unheard in the...

Billy Bully Frog is big and mean, and he often bullies others with hurtful words. That changes when he meets the pond friends-Bernie Beaver, Toby Turtle, Duffy Dog, Dolly Duck and her six little ducklings, and, most important, Flory Frog-who all teach...

Cardi B was one fabulous English bulldog with furry dog friends of all shapes and sizes. Some were tall, some were fluffy, and some were tiny. Follow along with Cardi B on this rhyming journey where she introduces you to all of her different family and...

Once upon a beautiful day in Karalasia, Zalipher discovers a terribleblight of colorlessness has come upon the land. A dark grey fog makeseveryone, including her best friend Pooker, sick and colorless.Determined to save her friend and the jungle,...

Disabled best friends Zed and Gretchen are barely staying afloat through an adolescent riptide of relationships, ableism, and pickles when their new neighbor and instant crush is mysteriously replaced by an inexact duplicate.Along with a tough as nails...