juvenile fiction

"Gamer Quest is a thrilling addition to the "Story Mode" series - a collection of decodable chapter books designed for beginning readers from grades 2-6. In this series, children just starting to read can sharpen their reading skills with simple words, all the while enjoying the high-stakes plots set in the fascinating world of video games. In "Gamer Quest", our hero, Jack, finds himself trapped in an unexpected adventure. When Jack stumbles upon a new button labeled "Story Mode" during his usual video game play, he's transported into a fantasy quest game complete with trolls, heroes, and dragons. Suddenly, he isn't just playing a game; he's living it. In each chapter, Jack encounters exciting challenges and battles fierce adversaries. Along the way, young readers have the chance to decode words and recognize essential phonics patterns, such as the ll, le, and al sounds. By mastering these phonetic elements, readers will enhance phonemic awareness, improve reading accuracy, and boost fluency and comprehension. Whether your young readers is an avid gamer or simply loves a good adventure, "Gamer Quest" offers a unique blend of entertainment and educational value. This chapter book is the perfect companion for young readers who want to enhance their reading skills while embarking on an epic virtual quest. Join Jack as he conquers challenges, defeats foes, and discovers the incredible power of reading. Are you ready to embark on the ultimate quest?"--.

"Race Out of Here and into a thrilling addition to the "Story Mode" series - a collection of decodable chapter books designed for beginning readers from grades 2-6. In this series, children just starting to read can sharpen their reading skills with simple words, all the while enjoying the high-stakes plots set in the fascinating world of video games. In "Race Out of Here", our hero, Jack, once finds himself trapped in an unexpected adventure. When Jack stumbles upon a new button labeled "Story Mode" during his usual video game play, he's transported into an exhilarating car racing game. Suddenly, he isn't just playing a game; he's living it. From feeling the grip of the steering wheel in his hands to the rush of cars zooming past him, Jack is no longer at his desk. He's in the driver's seat of a roaring race car on a real track. This isn't a game he can pause or reset. It's a race he must win. Experience the thrill of the race with Jack as he learns to navigate the car, compete with other racers, and push toward victory. With each chapter, young readers will follow Jack's journey, overcoming challenges, picking up crucial skills, and gaining the confidence to face the unexpected. Along the way, they'll also reinforce their own reading skills, turning decoding into a natural and enjoyable activity. Whether it's real or just a game, Jack's heart-pounding race is one readers won't soon forget. Get ready to buckle up and "Race Out of Here" with Jack!"--.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Amelia Bedelia's school, the whole town throws a party and a secret time capsule that was buried an entire century before will finally be dug up and opened.

Eleven-year-old Chester and his classmate Skye, tasked with a complex puzzle-solving mission, discover the key to their spy assignment is to stop a heist, but cracking the code could mean finding out things are not always what they seem.

"While riding his bike near the river one stormy night, Ben takes a spill. When he wakes up in the hospital, he remembers seeing something he can't explain. Is there someone--or something--lurking in that murky water?"--Back cover.

Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling - their nipa hut - and it takes care of them. But when a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm.

Little Lobo is excited for the big show--his favorite wrestler, El Toro, will be performing. But first, he has to deliver food to all the hungry luchadores. Quesadillas, churros, kabobs, kimchi, elotes, burritos--there are so many food trucks! Ride along with Little Lobo and his dog, Bernabe, on Lobo's new bike as they explore all the delicious food found in his town and learn some English along the way!.

"In this wordless time-travel adventure, three children at a Passover seder visit ancient Egypt to help baby Moses find his way safely to Pharaoh's daughter. When a family settles at the table for Passover, their dog nabs the afikomen bag (containing matzah used for the seder) and dives under the tablecloth. The children follow him and find themselves transported to ancient Egypt. There, they see baby Moses' mother and sister Miriam placing him in a reed basket. The baby's journey down the Nile is hazardous--he encounters several obstacles along the way, including a wily crocodile. Thanks to the three children, he reaches his destination unharmed, with a piece of afikomen tucked into his basket. The children return to the seder table and, exhausted, fall asleep. But what are their parents to make of the grains of sand in the afikomen bag? Includes an author's note about the meaning of the Passover holiday and about different afikomen traditions."--.

Katie, Pedro, and their mothers are going canoeing, but when the two canoes get separated Pedro gets worried that something has happened to his friend.

"When a flood strikes Pakistan, Nadia and Nadir decide to organize a charity run to help the flood victims. They learn about fitness training and that some races aren't meant to be won. Sometimes there's a bigger goal to achieve. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--.