"A fun read for youngsters that will teach them something along the way." - Kirkus ReviewsAn entertaining story that celebrates friendship and environmental awareness. This engaging, illustrated, middle grade chapter book is a great addition to classroom and homeschool libraries and should appeal to fans of Ramona Quimby, Jada Jones, Judy Moody, and Junie B. Jones.It's a Treasure Hunt! A message in a bottle leads Sophie Washington and friends on a seaside treasure hunt in this exciting, illustrated chapter book adventure. It's summertime, and Sophie, her best friend, Chloe, and her younger brother, Cole are spending two fun-filled weeks in Corpus Christi, Texas with her young-at-heart grandmother. A surprise discovery on a day out at the beach takes them on a quest for riches. During their search, the kids snorkel, encounter endangered sea turtles, visit a World War II warship, and learn that honesty and true friendship are worth more than gold.Here's what Goodreads readers say about Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach:"Ms. Tonya Duncan Ellis come and get your crown. I hereby declare you the Queen of middle grade fiction. These Sophie Washington adventures just keep getting better and better and better.""Very reminiscent of the Magic Treehouse series, which was an important staple in my childhood, this book brought back so many fond memories of adventures wide and far--without ever having left my couch! Ellis has truly tapped into the magic of storytelling for young minds.""I highly recommend it for readers who are between the ages of eight and twelve and enjoy reading books on adventure and friendships."This is the thirteenth book in the Sophie Washington series. Books can be read in any order. Other titles include:Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)Sophie Washington: Mission Costa Rica (Book 6)Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)Sophie Washington: My BFF (Book 10)Sophie Washington: Class Retreat (Book 11)Sophie Washington: Lemonade Day (Book 12)Sophie Washington: Treasure Beach (Book 13)Kids Ages 8-12. Click above to get your copy today!

Winner: 2021 Eric Hoffer Book Award for Best Middle Reader Winner: 2021 First Horizon Award for debut booksWinner: 2022 Best Book Award for Children's Fiction, American Book Fest,Melanie knows she's special. She understands the secret language of old houses and can make jewels out of broken glass. Her imagination can do anything - except make friends. But then, she meets Sabrina, who looks like a TV star and acts like a spy, and who doesn't care what anyone thinks. She teaches Melanie how to believe in herself, and soon Melanie starts living her dreams. She even lands the lead in Peter Pan!If only she could share it all with Mom. Sabrina thinks they can track her down, and Melanie wants to believe, but sometimes it's easier to pretend. Her new life feels like a house of cards, until one day it all comes crashing down and she finds herself with no choice but to face the truth... and let go."Believe had control of me, keeping me wondering, wanting, and waiting for a conclusion I thought I might have figured out. Nope, I was wrong, but no spoilers here. You need to read Believe to find out how everything and everyone plays out. The story is perfect for boys and girls."— Kids Lit Review,starred review"A riveting story of loss and friendship. Mathison's characters, young and old, are so well realized that they live on in the reader's mind long after the book is closed."~ Margaret J. Anderson, author ofSearching for Shona

What baby pangolin wants to stay indoors being safe all the time? Not this one! Pangopup is convinced he is old enough to leave his burrow and explore the great big world outside. When his mother disagrees, the naughty pup waits for her to fall asleep and sneaks away. Outside, he meets a mischievous dik dik who is eager to show him some fun. However, dik dik’s idea of fun isn’t necessarily pangolin proof and Pangopup finds himself in more and more danger as their explorations of the African landscape take them further from his burrow.“There was a little PANGOLIN whose name was Pangopup. He rode upon his mother’s tail and dreamt of growing up. He practiced all his pango ways to keep him safe and sound, yet mother wouldn't let them leave, their burrow in the ground. ”

Young Bartholomew isn’t allowed to go to school, play outside or make art... so he sketches in secret.When Bartholomew meets the skateboarding artist, Alexander DeVinci, he’s yanked into a mythical realm of living paintings and breathing sculptures: Artania. The two soon learn that the strange world, where everything seems to be possible, is on the verge of destruction.With Egyptian gods and goddesses by their side, they face daring battles and narrow skateboarding escapes. But can they defeat the evil Sickhert's army, and bring art back to the world?Praise:????? - “A fantastically original concept. Kudos."????? - “I started to read this book myself and decided it mandatory to share with my kids. There's a good moral and everything is kept family friendly, even though the story is deep enough for most adults."????? - "A great book for kids that teaches them about the importance of art and self-expression.????? - "I started to read this book myself and decided it mandatory to share with my kids. It's like watching a Pixar movie. The children love it and the parents can derive their own enjoyment from the same story. There's a good moral and everything is kept family-friendly, even though the deeper story is deep enough for most adults."????? - Wonderfully refreshing and beautifully written... What a pleasant and appreciated surprise to see the importance of art taking main stage in a young reader's book today."

From the bestselling author of The Day I Had a Bulldozer and The Day I Had a Dinosaur comes an engaging and imaginative adventure sure to entertain all fire truck fans!When the firefighters take the day off to test out the new swirly twirly waterslide, Luke and his friends jump at the opportunity to take over the fire department. They use their newly discovered firefighting equipment to help others in their community. Come along with these kind friends as they use their big imaginations to be heroes for a day. Empower your little one to use their imaginations and dream big!Parents, young readers, fire truck lovers, and educators will delight in the silly mishaps, opportunities for kindness, teamwork, and perseverance in this fire truck picture book. Perfect for:Young truck fansEmerging preschool and kindergarten readersGifts for all occasionsFire truck enthusiastsEncouraging imagination and teamwork

“A high-stakes and exciting tale of good versus evil.” Kirkus ReviewsFor fans of The Lightning Thief, with maladies and medicine instead of mythology.Alex Revelstoke can see disease. And not just disease—injury, illness, anything wrong with the body. This comes in handy when a classmate silently chokes on a hotdog or when the school janitor suffers a heart attack unclogging a gooey science experiment gone awry. But his newfound gift soon puts him and an unsuspecting world in peril. Throughout time, Revelstokes have waged a battle with ancient evil itself. A man, a being, an essence—the creator of disease. Alex has seen his darkness. He has felt his strength. He does not want to fight. But Alex is the last Revelstoke. The war has just begun.A contemporary urban fantasy for middle grade to adult readers.