Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Sam's mum said young people didn't know the meaning of worry. She was totally wrong. It might have been OK if he'd had a Worry Doll from Guatemala to put under his pillow but only girls like Charmaine would do that. It was a sort of charm, a bit like a...

Harry Horse, Private Detective re-read the advert he'd put in his local evening paper for an assistant and general dog's body and suspiciously eyed his first and only applicant and then asked the simplest of simple questions, 'what's your name?''Baldy...

Renee Rabbit, Private Detective, slowly and very deliberately read the ransom note again that had just been hand delivered by messenger and wondered why it had been sent to her because she didn't have any friends, or relatives, that had been kidnapped...

The future success of the once famous and prestigious Glen Graham distillery depends on finding the lost 50 bottles of the King's Malt, but will a gang of bungling smugglers, villains and black-marketeers get away with the biggest job of their lives?From...

Táhirih and me, is about a twelve-year-old girl and a beautiful chestnut pony.The story tells about her struggle accepting the loss of the old family horse that she learned to ride on and later her devastation when a nasty accident means she can not ride...

Paddy Dog is a much loved family friend. This book tells of snippets of his life (so far!) in his voice. If Paddy could speak this is how he'd tell stories. Written by his owner (Mum) in his voice for his family (children aged 13,4 and1) and illustrated...

The bright sunlight shone through Mark's green and white hooped curtains and filled his small room with hundreds of tiny green and white football shapes that always made him think of paradise because that's where his favourite football team played and...

When Mags eventually woke she had the feeling that she wasn't at home anymore not only because she was colder than cold but because her usual red tartan night light wasn't anywhere to be seen and she'd never ever have gotten to sleep without it being on...

Will Nelly the Wizardess and her brain friend Betty be able to defuse the bomb and save His Highest Majestic Majesty and stop the whole universe from going boom-bang-a-boom and is the stolen diamond real or something more sinister.

M. T. BOULTON Library Today's children will love to listen to M. T. Boulton's traditional and timeless stories at bedtime as a rewarding end to the day and for a peaceful night's sleep.Titles of M. T. Boulton's Library:The Good Old Rocking Hose The Toys...

William Bridges needs 10.000 in a week, because his family face losing their house if he fails, the bailiffs will come and evict them, making them homeless. There is a problem, he has been spawned into a video game and must defeat eight levels to reap...

Nessie is a sea monster goes on adventures, meets a lady and gets married.

Handy Andy and Friends is a colouring in book to encourage children to design their very own tartan

Cornelius Crocodile is an excellent swimmer, a fantastic friend and great at using his describing tools, but he doesn't know what getting creative means.Mr Barn Owl has given Cornelius and his class a task. They have been asked to GET CREATIVE...

Morgan's Magic follows a little girl named Morgan, and takes us along on her magical discoveries.Morgan has a wand, a wooden star-shaped wand, with ribbons as colorful as a rainbow.Morgan knows her wand is special and has an interesting backstory from...

Loofey the Cat is here!Meet Loofey the Cat, a very shy yet loving cat who is rescued from the shelter by Mr. McDaniel. Follow them as Mr. McDaniel calms Loofey's fears and encourages him along the way.

Hairy Harry is a positive young boy with an open mind, always looking to explore new adventures. Hairy Harry welcomes the fears and adversities that we all face in life.Join Hairy Harry as he sets out on daily adventures, as you never know what's next.

Follow the heartwarming story of Lisa, a young girl who befriends a homeless man and goes on a journey of compassion and understanding. Through her kindness and perseverance, Lisa helps the man find a new home and a new life. A touching tale about the...

This story is about a honeybee called ZeeZee who struggles with her appearance. On a day out in the meadow away from the rest of the hive, she meets a new group of friends that help her discover new things she did not know about. Join up with the...

When Zoe decides to take the training wheels off her bike, she winds up with a monkey on her back.Come on a ride with Zoe and Posso while they learn about positive self-talk and how it can help in overcoming life's obstacles.

The book follows Sami, a biracial baby, who grows up in a bicultural home mixed with Bangladeshi and American culture. The story embeds common Bangla transliterated words throughout Sami's nighttime routine. From the foods he eats (kichuri = a common...

Have you ever felt like you were not as special as someone else? You are not alone! Join our bug friend on his journey to discover what makes him special. This children's book will captivate little minds with an encouraging message of self-love and...

As a volunteer firefighter myself, I participated in Fire Prevention Week every year. This is observed during the week in which Oct. 9 falls. The teachers and parents were looking for books to read to their children. They would ask us for books about the...

I'm afraid to say that since you are about to read this story, your life won't be the same anymore. You might wish you had never picked this book up. And in fact you have, so it is my duty to inform you that massive change is happening now. So staying...

The planet may be in trouble, and Keefer the Dog has decided it is his mission to save it. Join Keefer on his journey to discovering how we can all come together to make the planet a better place in the future!

Join little Crimson on a journey as she tries to find her fur-ever home. What will she see and do in this story based on true events?With the help of an animal shelter, Crimson might be able to find something worth purring for...

My daughter, Monique F. Gray, was a Peace Corps volunteer who served in Guinea, West Africa. Monique served in Guinea for 27 months. Visiting Monique for two weeks gave me a chance to explore the community, learn about the culture, and help make a...

FINNA LIT tells the story of a young boy who shows creativity, heart and, most importantly, the entrepreneurial spirit in his journey to becoming a kid entrepreneur. He uses his wits and experiences to create his own path to financial independence. His...

This book is an engaging read-aloud for children to ask questions and relate. Unique traits and/or disabilities are implied but not labeled. It is the reader who may ask "why is she reading music with her fingers?" or "why does she have a tube in her...

Odessa Ann finds herself communicating with a special fly, while playing alone at the park where other children are nearby. Startled at first, the special fly helps her recognize the light within herself.

When Little Dino goes missing, a community of friendly creatures come together to help find him. Through acts of kindness, unusual friendships are made and a beacon of light is created to guide Little Dino home.Ten percent of all proceeds of this book...

After being suddenly overcome by a mysterious case of the Chilly Willies, nine-year-old Victoria James navigates her way through a day as a fourth grader at Riverview Elementary School. With the help of her best friend Janie Finch, an oversized sweater,...

My name is Lateefah Butts. I am from Philadelphia, PA and currently live in Atlanta, GA. I have a two-year-old daughter who is my world! The children in my life have inspired me to write a children's book. This book represents all of the children around...

After 11 years of trying different fertility treatments, we were blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Wanting to express to him just how special he was, I wrote this book for him on his first birthday. This story about a family of ducks introduces the...

This is a rhyming tale of a young girl who takes the reader on a journey through her hometown, sharing all of the things that make it mighty! Slides are super-duper fast. Buildings are mighty tall. But the mightiest thing about this town, you ask? You'll...

This story is about a mischievous little puppy and his exciting adventures to make a cozy bed in his doghouse. Join Pepper and his owner, Mrs. McGinty, on a journey of love and compassion, as they find a way to make bedtime comfy and special again.

Oh no, the coral reef has been damaged by pollution!Join Sonny on his quest to save the Seven C's and make the reef safe for everyone.Sonny Saves the Seven C's discusses the importance of being reef-smart and ways we can all help protect coral reefs as...

The Pip's Giving Series is dedicated to giving back to the world. Pip's Giving Series is written about my grandson, Pip, and the very special people in his life.Each book in the Pip series donates a portion of the proceeds to a different charity - a...

Magic is everywhere. You just have to believe.Follow Edy on his magical adventures into the human world while he tries to save the last Golden Believer left on earth. A magical adventure for young and old alike!

A family of black bears-a mother and her two cubs-lives in a valley on the outskirts of a forest in the Eastern Townships, Quebec. Quebec is blueberry country. This is well-known far and wide by two-legged and four-legged creatures.As the story unfolds,...

Fish Can Not Climb Trees was inspired by a foster family whose adopted daughter was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at the age of six.Illustrated colourfully and written for a young child, it is a simple story about the power of...

Sizzie & Vaila are cousins who have something very special in common - they both live on the 60th parallel north. Sizzie lives in the Yukon, Canada and Vaila lives in Shetland Isles, Scotland.As the bond grows between shy, introspective Vaila and...

Outback Bob is determined to save the rare creatures of this planet. In this book he is searching for the 20-Foot Purple Ape that is making the villagers of Jioni Hatari, in Tanzania, frightened to go out at night.

"Quelle horreur!" Well-meaning hotel mouse, Zazou LeRou, has found himself in a jam again. After pesky ducks foul the pool, Zazou attempts to help by dumping a full box of hotel laundry soap into the muddy waters. Chaos ensues as bubbles fill...

Costain, a precocious brown-haired little tot, lives with her mother, Shirley, in New York City. Shirley is a fiery redhead who is married to a cheating bum. Costain longs for a peaceful and happy life. When Shirley inherits her aunt's mansion in Denny...

If Nature Thought Like a Human is a rhyming poem inspired by the endless beauty of nature. But imagine what nature would be like if it were to think like a human.Would the trees grow all their leaves, but never let them fall?Will birds embrace the gift...