humorous fiction

While running a spy network from their elementary school, five unpopular misfits combine their talents and use cutting-edge gadgetry to fight evil around the world.

Relates the tale of Jack who, after trading his mother's milk cow for magic beans, climbs a beanstalk to seek his missing father in the land of giants.

A whimsical girl who can see the beauty in everything, Cody is determined to get the most out of the first day of Summer vacation. But with her whole family busy with their own things, the day looks like a loss until Cody meets a boy named Spencer, who is out looking for his cat, and the day is suddenly full of possibility again.

Larry the monster is excited for Easter to arrive; so excited that he cannot help himself from pushing a big red button--or rather to convince the reader to do it for him. The button is pushed, and suddenly Larry is wearing bunny ears and taking over the role of the Easter Bunny.

A young boy named Charlie describes his experiences traveling to Croatia with his family.

Contains reprints of daily and Sunday "Big Nate" comic strips that follow the adventures of eleven-year-old Nate Wright.

Presents a collection of "Big Nate" comics in which Nate is unprepared for class and prays for a fire drill.

The Beast relates the true story of how he was unintentionally rude to a fairy while preparing for an audition, then won the heart of a beautiful girl despite his appearance and odor.

The classic tale of Rapunzel, told from the viewpoint of the witch, Dame Gothel.

The classic tale of the Little Mermaid, told from the viewpoint of the Prince.