While searching for the Rat with the Human Face, friendships fray as club members Dave and Lyle compete for Marilla.

Rudger, an imaginary playmate, must find his friend Amanda before he fades away to nothing, while eluding the only other person who can see him, evil Mr. Bunting, who hunts--and possibly even eats--imaginaries.

"When Awesome Dog's heroics gain media attention, Marty, Skyler, and Ralph find themselves targeted by the narcissistic mayor of Townville"--

Twelve-year-old Ian is thrilled to beta test the mixed-reality version of his favorite game, but unless he, his sister, Lilli, and their cousin Derek defeat the dragon, it will be game over.

Little Blue is very close to his iceberg parents so when he suddenly breaks away from them, he promises to return and, after traveling far and undergoing big changes, he may succeed.--

Twelve-year-old Lexington, a foundling raised in a zoo, spends a summer cementing friendships, growing closer to the elephant that saved her life, and learning about her family and herself.

While accompanying his nephew's class on a field trip to Niagara Falls, Geronimo Stilton almost goes over the Falls in a barrel.

Carter Kane and his sister must prevent the chaos snake Apophis from breaking free in a few days' time or the world will come to an end. To have any chance of battling these Forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god Ra.

First published in 1812, The Swiss Family Robinson may sometimes seem old-fashioned to modern readers, especially the family's attitude toward wildlife (if it moves, shoot it). However, it's a truly exciting adventure and a timeless story of warm and loving family life. As the narrator says: "It was written... for the instruction and amusement of my children. Children are, on the whole, very much alike everywhere, and you four lads fairly represent...

"Fin and Marrill's final adventure takes them to the Mirrorweb, the heart of the Pirate Stream, where they must confront an old friend who has become their worst enemy"--