The Kazillion Wish

Harlan and Ainsley Banana are on a mission. An exciting, dangerous, once-in-a-lifetime quest for the perfect stepmom to cheer up their sad dad. Harlan and Ainsley bump into a wish-granting creature called a frongle (not ever to be confused with a fairy!), & they learn that their wish can come true if they solve a magical riddle. With a rainbow-colored creature named Zucchini Spacestation as their unreliable guide, the brother and sister head off. But help from unexpected allies — such as a pair of purple martian twins — might just make Harlan and Ainsley's wish come true after all!

Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp

Philip Pullman garnered every accolade around with the breathtaking His Dark Materials trilogy. Now he turns his storytelling gifts to one of the most famous of the Arabian Nights tales, "Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp."

I, Freddy: Book One in the Golden Hamster Saga

Freddy is not happy with his boring treadmill life at the pet store. He continaully embarrasses himself in an attempt to get adopted. Freddy believes he will have a more civilized and exciting life as soon as he has a home.

Freddy to the Rescue: Book Three in the Golden Hamster Saga

A smartly written, humorously told adventure story, with a nod to environmentalism propels this third installment in the increasingly popular Golden Hamster Saga—as only Freddy Auratus can write it!

Scholastic Reader Level 3: Batman #6: Double Trouble

Two-Face has embarked on a bizarre crime spree, stealing only halves of priceless works of art. Batman believes Two-Face is actually snatching the real masterpieces and replacing them with half-wrecked forgeries. But will Batman be able to stop Two-Face before the entire art world is ruined?

Geronimo Stilton #18: Shipwrecked on the Pirate Islands

My sister had come up with a new way to torment me. She'd combined my two least favorite things - travel and ghosts! Thea had heard rumors of a haunted pirate treasure buried on a desert island. And before I could say "avast ye scurvy rats," she'd dragged me into her treasure hunt!

Mijos #2: Save Mijos Park

The Mijos love kickin' it in Mijo Park! It's a safe place to chill and stay out of trouble. But now, greedy developers want to buy the park and fill it with fancy buildings. The idea is whack, and the Mijos won't stand for it. They'll go straight to the mayor if they have to. Those developers better not mess with the Mijos! But can the kids get the grown-ups to listen? Or will this be adios for Mijo Park?

The Secrets of Droon #25: The Riddle of Zorfendorf Castle

There's only one passage between the Upper World and Droon — the magical rainbow staircase. At least, that's what Eric and his friends have always believed. But now Ko and his beasts are attacking Zorfendorf Castle, a magical fortress that's hiding a huge secret: the Fifth River, another passage to the Upper World. Ko will do anything to get to the river — and to the Upper World. And Eric, Julie, Neal, and Keeah will do anything to stop him!

Goosebumps: The Girl Who Cried Monster

She's telling the truth . . . but no one believes her! Lucy likes to tell monster stories. She's told so many that her friends and family are sick of it. Then one day, Lucy discovers a real, live monster: the librarian in charge of the summer reading program Too bad Lucy's told so many monster tall tales. Too bad no on believes a word she says. Too bad the monster knows who she is . . . and is coming after her next.

Goosebumps: Why I'm Afraid of Bees

Right brain. Wrong body.Gary Lutz needs a vacation . . . from himself. Bullies are constantly beating him up. His only friend is his computer. Even his little sister doesn't like him. But now Gary's dream is about to come true. He's going to exchange bodies with another kid for a whole week. Gary can't wait to get a new body. Until something horrible happens. And Gary finds out his new body isn't exactly human . . .

Spy X #4: Tunnel Vision

Andrew and Evie have found Mom at last. But she had to come out of hiding to get to the twins, and now the Company is on to her aliases. There's only one solution: Mom has to go underground again, and this time, she's bringing Andrew and Evie with her.

On the Run #1: Chasing the Falconers

Aidan and Meg Falconer are their parents' only hope. The Falconers are facing life in prison — unless Aidan and Meg can follow a trail of clues to prove their innocence. The problem? Right now they're trapped in a juvenile detention center.

Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman

When a petty thief falls through a glass roof while fleeing from the police, it should have been the death of him. Instead, it marks the beginning of a whole new life. Soon he has become the most successful — and elusive — burglar in Victorian London, plotting daring raids and using London's new sewer system to escape. He adopts a dual existence to fit his new lifestyle, taking on the roles of a respectable, wealthy gentleman named Montmorency and his corrupt servant, Scarper.

Montmorency on the Rocks: Doctor, Aristocrat, Murderer?

Five years after giving up his life of crime in the sewers, Montmorency is back in London. But his evil alter ego, Scarper has returned too, pulling him back into a dark world of crime. Montmorency's old friend and fellow government agent, Lord George Fox-Selwyn, fights to rescue him from disaster and risks calling in Montmorency's prison doctor, Robert Farcett, to help. However, when Montmorency turns up on a Scottish Island, he finds himself caught in another web of mystery.

The Life of Times: Maïa of Thebes, 1463 B.C.

The intrigue and mysticism of ancient Egypt comes to life in Ann Turner's spectacular addition to The Life and Times series. In the time of the Pharoah Hatshepsut's rule, the Egyptian days could pass as slowly as the Nile's lazy waters, or as quickly as the Nile's rising floodwaters.

The Royal Diaries: Anacaona, Golden Flower, Haiti, 1490

With her signature narrative grace, Edwidge Danticat brings Haiti's beautiful queen Anacaona to life. Queen Anacaona was the wife of one of her island's rulers, and a composer of songs and poems, making her popular among her people. Haiti was relatively quiet until the Spanish conquistadors discovered the island and began to settle there in 1492.

The Year of Secret Assignments

The Ashbury-Brookfield pen pal program is designed to bring together the two rival schools in a spirit of harmony and "the Joy of the Envelope." But when Cassie, Lydia, and Emily send their first letters to Matthew, Charlie, and Sebastian, things don't go quite as planned. What starts out as a simple letter exchange soon leads to secret missions, false alarms, lock picking, mistaken identities, and an all-out war between the schools—not to mention some really excellent kissing.

The Cry of the Icemark

After the death of her beloved father, headstrong princess Thirrin Freer Strong-In-The-Arm becomes warrior queen of her homeland, Icemark, defending it from a formidable invader. Despite Thirrin's bravery and the support of Oskan, the Witch's son, the task proves more difficult than Thirrin ever dreamed. She must assemble a force to rival her opponent. And, in the chill winter of Icemark, she only has until spring to unite the strange beasts and frightening creatures who live just outside her country. Ultimately, it is Thirrin's vision and determination that will see her through to victory.

First Person Fiction: Finding My Hat

Jin-Han Park's story opens with his first memory: losing his hat to a sudden gust of wind. He never gets it back. But his Uhmmah buys him many more hats, and Jin-Han discovers that he can reinvent himself with a change of headgear, be it a bright red cowboy hat or a cap with earflaps. So he tries on hat after hat, searching for his place in America while clinging to his Korean culture and traditions, keeping them from the wind. Being different isn't always easy. But somewhere between kimchee and corn dogs, Jin-Han will make a place for himself . . .

First Person Fiction: The Stone Goddess

Twelve-year-old Nakri's beloved home in Cambodia is shattered when the nation's capital is overrun by government rebels. Her family is forced to flee, and she and her siblings end up in a children's labor camp, separated from everything they've ever known. At long last, Cambodia is liberated and Nakri's family sets out for America, a place to begin again. There, Nakri learns that she can leave Cambodia behind, but the memories will be a part of her forever.

It's Happy Bunny™ #2: Life. Get One.

Is the glass half-empty or half-full? Who cares? Learn to focus on the things that truly matter—like yourself and money. In this charming collection of ancient bunny wisdom, you'll find painfully honest twists on age-old advice as Happy Bunny shares the secrets to a happy and rewarding life. YEAH, RIGHT.

Splintering

It's about the aftermath. It's about what happens after a stranger breaks into a house and attacks a family. It's about the sisters who must barricade themselves behind a splintering door while tethered on the phone to 911. It's about the father who nearly dies. It's about the son who hides. And everything after.

Maya & Miguel: My Twin Brother/My Twin Sister

With a different sizzling story on either side of this chapter book, find out how Maya and Miguel REALLY feel about each other when the chips are down!

Maya & Miguel: The Matchmaker

Maya decides Abuela Elena is lonely. Now nothing can stop her from fixing her grandmother up with the handsome mailman Senor Filippe! Will Miguel need to rescue his twin from a matchmaking mess . . . or is love really in the air?

Maya & Miguel: Big Ideas

Maya and Miguel are always full of big ideas for having fun! With this awesome guide, you don't even need a twin to have amazing adventures of your own! Maya and Miguel, their friends, and the rest of the Santos family share their favorite party plans, recipes, decorating ideas, quizzes, and games with you . . . as well as tips on how you can make you own neighborhood a cooler place to live!

BIONICLE Adventures #8: Challenge of Hordika

Transformed into strange half-Toa, half-beast Toa Hordika, the heroes of Metru Nui must master new powers and skills while struggling against the power of their darker natures. Aided by the mysterious Rahaga, the Toa Hordika explore a ruined city of legends in their mission to save the Matoran.