When 8th grader Lizzie Lazowski receives a pen pal assignment, she puts her letter into a bottle and throws it into the ocean. A few days later, she receives an anonymous response in her mailbox. She continues to write to her mystery pen pal, answering prompts like what’s your favorite food (milkshakes), and who is your best friend (she doesn’t have one at the moment).Through her letters, she tells about her biggest dream: to secure a spot at Northcrest High School for the Arts. If she submits a creative project—a true story about one person—she can win a scholarship. And Chloe, the new girl at school, just might be the one to help her complete the project (and maybe even fill the best friend role).As the deadline for the scholarship draws near, her project flops and her budding friendship goes horribly wrong. All she has is the help of a mystery pen pal to put her life back on track.This companion novel to The Boy Who Painted the World delivers a story about friendship, forgiveness, and self-discovery.A middle grade novel for kids ages 9-12.

From Jonathan Auxier, the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Night Gardener and Sweep comes the first outing in the Vanished Kingdom series—a swashbuckling adventure with unforgettable characters.   Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling haberdasher – a box that contains three pairs of magical eyes. When he tries on the first pair, he is instantly transported to a hidden island, where he meets the eccentric Professor Cake. The Professor gives Peter a choice: travel to the dangerous Vanished Kingdom to rescue a people in need...or return to a life of crime. Peter chooses wisely, and together with Sir Tode, a knight who has been turned into a rather unfortunate combination of human, horse, and cat, and the magic eyes, he embarks on an unforgettable, swashbuckling adventure to learn his true destiny. Also available: Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard The War of the Maps

Embark on an exciting adventure with the three little pigs as they build their houses and outsmart the big bad lobo.It’s a classic tale with a delightful Spanish twist!Designed with young language learners in mind, this timeless story sprinkles in a few Spanish words, making them easy to learn through the magic of storytelling. What makes this book truly special is the talented team of thirty illustrators from around the world who bring this inventive version of The Three Little Pigs to life with their unique styles in this collaborative visual masterpiece.

***Winner of the 2023 Feathered Quill Award - Best Children's Picture Book***Cats are adorable...but...one loveable little kitty wants to make sure you understand what cats don't like before your family brings one home. Cats Don’t Like That! is a humorous rhyming book that will make kids and adults giggle with laughter.By multi award-winning dad and accidental author, Andy Wortlock, and the guy who drew all the cool pictures, Nahum Ziersch."Cats Don't Like That! is a super fun rhyming tale of what cats don't like which, as we know, is basically everything! Andy Wortlock has taken this to the extreme, and the awesome illustrations perfectly complement the craziness of the story! 5 paws up!" Adam Wallace - New York Times, Amazon and USA Today Bestselling author"One of my favorite children’s books is Green Eggs and Ham. Andy Wortlock reminds me of that book in Cats Don’t Like That! This book is such fun to read." Philip Van Heusen - Readers' Favorite (5 stars)Get your paws on a copy today and don't forget the festive follow up, Cats Don't Like Christmas!

Embark on a side-splitting quest with Liam, an unintentional adventurer trapped in a wacky world he never knew existed!Battling odds that defy logic and armed with absurd humor that knows no bounds, Liam’s mission to find his way back home takes an unexpected twist, forcing him to confront a dragon!Join Liam in a riotous escapade filled with slapstick humor, ridiculous challenges, and unexpected allies. Will his wit and goofball antics be enough to conquer the dragon and secure his ticket home? Or is he destined for a lifetime of hilariously bizarre misadventures in this off-kilter world?Get ready for a middle-grade comedy that will have you chuckling on the edge of your seat in a world where the only thing more unpredictable than the challenges Liam faces is the laughter that awaits you on every page!“…the funniest fantasy world I have ever read.” Nathaniel, Goodreads reviewer.“Amazing epic children's adventure with the feel of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien!” R. E., Goodreads reviewer.“This is an awesome series that is perfect for all ages. I cannot get enough of this…” Patricia, Amazon reviewer.“It’s seldom that I find a book that can make me laugh, but this one had me laughing out loud many times throughout.” Scott, Amazon reviewer.“This reminds me of the Naked Gun movies with Leslie Nielsen, except our hero is the only normal person; the rest of the world is somewhat odd.” Tom, Goodreads reviewer.“My sons and I love this book!” JMR, Goodreads reviewer.“I know I'm kind of biased here, but I love this book!!!” the author’s own personal biased review.