humorous fiction

The son of a famous radical feminist spends his life struggling with his diverse personal relationships and with his ambition to be a writer.

"While on a mission to win the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic regional competition, New York middle schooler Jamie Grimm copes with rival comics and bullies, a buddy in trouble, and a sudden family emergency, all with a sense of humor and a loyal group of friends"--Provided by publisher.

Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is sentenced to detention attending rehearsals of the school play where, in spite of himself, he becomes wrapped up in the production and begins to suggest changes that improve not only the play but his life as well.

Franny K. Stein jumps into action as a mad scientist when Igor swallows the doomsday device.

Twelve-year-old Steve Brixton, a fan of Bailey Brothers detective novels, is mistaken for a real detective and must elude librarians, police, and the mysterious Mr. E as he seeks a missing quilt containing coded information.

Detective Joe Dumpty rushes to investigate the mysterious circumstances under which his older brother, Humpty, fell from a wall on his first day as captain of the new Neighborhood Watch program.

A variety of fairies, including the Snot Fairy, the Dirty Underwear Fairy, and the Earwax Fairy, encourage children to leave things under their pillow that shouldn't be there in an attempt to take over the Tooth Fairy's job.

Living in New York City with her mother and her younger sister, Miri, fourteen-year-old Rachel tries to persuade Miri, who has recently become a witch, to help her become popular at school and to try to stop their divorced father's wedding.

In a series of humorous diary entries, high school freshman and Genovian Princess Mia tries to get her reluctant boyfriend to take her to the prom.

Presents a variation on the classic rhyme about an old lady who swallows a bell and various other holiday items, which includes gifts, a sleigh, some reindeer, and more.