Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game is the winner of the Nebula and Hugo Awards
In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his sadistic brother Peter, and the person he loves more than anyone else, his sister Valentine. Peter and Valentine were

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Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale, Treasure Island. Set against the backdrop of the Golden Age of Piracy, this timeless masterpiece immerses readers in the treacherous world of buccaneers and buried treasure. As young Jim Hawkins stumbles upon a cryptic map in a sea chest, he becomes entangled in a dangerous voyage filled with greed, betrayal, and the search for the legendary loot of the infamous Captain...

Presents three stories of the vampire bunny Bunnicula.

With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager.
The Penderwick sisters are home on Gardam Street and ready for an adventure! But the adventure they get isn’t quite what they had in mind. Mr. Penderwick’s sister has decided it’s...

Determined to make a name for themselves, three adopted sisters living in London train for the ballet and the stage and in the process discover that each has a special talent.

A fifty dollar bet to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days? It seems like a no-brainer to Billy, but he finds it's easier said than done especially, when Alan the bully stands between him and the prize. By way of a bet, Billy gets into the uncomfortable position of having to eat fifteen worms. The worms are readily, supplied by his opponent, and Billy has a free choice of condiments, from peanut butter to horseradish. With his wavering courage bolstered...

Traces the unlikely friendship of a wealthy Afghan youth and a servant's son, in a tale that spans the final days of Afghanistan's monarchy through the atrocities of the present day.

Ramona's entry into kindergarten becomes a big event for all concerned in "Ramona the Pest," and third-grader Ramona looks forward to being a bridesmaid in her aunt's wedding, but dreads moving if her father finds a new teaching job in "Ramona Forever."

Beezus keeps busy following her younger sister around and trying to prevent trouble, and the family routine is upset during Ramona's year in second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.