The Keys to the Kingdom #2: Grim Tuesday
By Garth Nix

Arthur doesn't think he will ever have to return to the strange house that nearly killed him on Monday -- the house that contains an entire world. But Tuesday brings new challenges -- in the form of an enemy named Grim Tuesday, who threatens the well-being of both Arthur's family and his world. Arthur must retrieve the Second Key from Grim Tuesday in order to save everything -- an adventure that will include stealing a Sunship, surviving a very weird work camp, befriending a bearlike spirit, fighting the voidlike Nithlings, and traveling to the scary Far Reaches for the ultimate showdown.

A Corner of the Universe - Rate It!
By Ann Martin

The summer Hattie turns 12, her predictable smalltown life is turned on end when her uncle Adam returns home for the first time in over ten years. Hattie has never met him, never known about him. He's been institutionalized; his condition invovles schizophrenia and autism. Hattie, a shy girl who prefers the company of adults, takes immediately to her excitable uncle, even when the rest of the family -- her parents and grandparents -- have trouble dealing with his intense way of seeing the world. And Adam, too, sees that Hattie is special, that her quiet, shy ways are not a disability.

Belle Teal - Rate It!
By Ann Martin

Belle Teal's life isn't easy, but she gets by. She lives with her mother and grandmother far out in the country. They don't have much money, but Belle Teal feels rich with their love. As school begins, Belle Teal faces unexpected challenges. Her best friends are up against some big problems. And there are two new students in Belle Teal's class: a shy boy caught in the town's furor over desegregation, and a snob who has problems of her own. As her world falls apart, Belle Teal discovers the importance of sticking together.

Secrets of Droon #21: Flight of the Genie
By Tony Abbott

The city of Ut is a city of secrets. Mysteriously, it only appears once every one hundred years. And to enter, you need the key, which is kept in the magical bottle of Ut. Eric, Keeah, and the others need to get inside the city to help a friend. They have discovered the secret of the magic bottle, and so they know they can get inside the city walls. But what they don't know is that Ut holds other secrets. Dark, dangerous secrets. Secrets that involve a certain sorcerer named Sparr...

Guardians of Ga'Hoole #3: The Rescue
By Kathryn Lasky

Now that Soren has been reunited with his sister, Eglantine, he must face his next challenge: making sense of the mysterious disappearance of his mentor, Ezylryb. When Soren discovers that Ezylryb is in danger, he and his friends Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger devise a plan to save the beloved teacher. In this process, Soren must fight a ferocious foe who wears a terrifying metal beak, sharpened for battle. It's not until the confrontation is over that Soren discovers the true identity of his opponent. The metal beaked warrior is Soren's evil brother, Kludd.

Doll Hospital #6: Charlotte's Choice
By Joan Holub

The girls visit a Shaker village and their grandmother tells them the story of Charlotte, a doll owned by a girl named Daisy. In 1832, Daisy's family died in a cholera epidemic that hit New York. Daisy and Charlotte were sent to live with the Shakers, who often took in orphans, until Daisy was retrieved by an old family friend.

The Best Love Poems Ever

The beauty. The pain. Being together. Being separated. Love has long been one of the greatest inspirations for poetry. Now read some of the greatest poets of all time as they take on love in all of its forms

Winter
By John Marsden

For twelve years Winter has been haunted. Her past, her memories, her feelings, will not leave her alone. And now, at sixteen, the time has come for her to act. She must head back to her old home, where a pair of family tragedies forever altered her life. What she discovers is powerful and shocking -- but must be dealt with in order for life to go on.

Ghostville Elementary #3: New Ghoul in School
By Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey

The new boy in Nina, Jeff, and Cassidy's class is strange! He's see-through. He floats above his chair. And he never seems to leave the classroom. Could the new boy be a new GHOST? Nina and her friends are afraid to find out. And so are the other ghosts! Could this mean more fun for the class in the basement...or more haunting?

History's Mysteries: The Dead, the Doomed and the Buried
By Jane B. Mason and Sarah Hines

Welcome to history's dark side, where long-buried secrets are revealed -- and nothing is what it seems. You'll meet sneaky students who steal dead bodies, unlucky passengers on a sinking ship, and even a few mysterious mummies. Come learn all about them, but be careful: once you're drawn to the dark side, you may never want to leave . . .

Blushing: Expressions of Love in Poems and Letters
By Paul B. Janeczko

Love poems of classic poets and writers like Shakespeare, Dickinson, Whitman, Millay, Angelou, and many more.

The True Confessions of Charolette Doyle
By Avi

In 1832, Charlotte Doyle, a thirteen-year-old school girl, is returning to her family in America from her school in England. Charlotte's voyage takes place on the Seahawk, a seedy ship headed by a murderously cruel captain and sailed by a mutinous crew. Charlotte gets caught up in the bitter feud between captain and crew, which eventually leads to her being found guilty of a murder.

Nothing But the Truth
By Avi

Ninth grader Philip Malloy is forbidden to join the track team because of his failing grades in English class. Convinced that the teacher just doesn't like him, Philip concocts a plan to get transferred into a different homeroom. Instead of standing silently during the national anthem, he hums along. And ends up on trial.

A Girl Named Disaster
By Nancy Farmer

The humorous and heart-wrenching story of young girl who discovers her own courage and strength when she makes the dangerous journey from Mozambique to Zimbabwe. Nhamo is a Shona girl living in a traditional village in Mozambique in 1981. When her family tries to force her into a marriage with a cruel man, she flees. What was supposed to have been a short boat trip across the border into Zimbabwe, where she hoped to find her father, turns into an adventure filled with challenges and danger that spans a year.

Samuari Jack Chapter Book #5: Jack and the Wanderers
By Tracey West

When a circus fortune-teller warns Jack that he's in danger, the samurai is skeptical at first. But then Jack finds himself pursued by a mysterious assassin. It seems the fortune-teller was right: Aku has sent five hunters to track him down and destroy him. Jack will need help escaping these huntsmen... but will it mean he has to join the circus?

Barbie Mystery #5: The Mystery of the Lost Valentine
By Linda Aber

Barbie and her friend Kira are receiving mysterious letters in the mail. They're love letters, and they're over 50 years old. But no one knows what happened to the person who sent them or the woman he sent them to. It's up to Barbie and Kira to solve the mystery!

Dexter's Joke Book for Geniuses
By Howie Dewin

Get hundreds of wacky jokes in this book that's guaranteed to make you laugh -- and if Dexter has anything to say about it, it'll make you smarter, too! So sit back and prepare to be entertained -- and informed!

G.I. Joe Cobra! Keeping the Peace!
By G.L. Clandest

Can you decode these top secret transmissions from the G.I. JOE headquarters? After attempting to decipher the challenging puzzles, check your answers by rubbing the coin-reveal art on every page!