Collins, Tim

Meet Ahmed--a boy living near the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922. When he gets the chance to photograph a dig for archaeologist Howard Carter, he's eager to contribute and impatient to uncover a secret tomb.

Meet Clara--a girl living in Los Angeles, California, in 1915. Major motion-picture companies have moved out to Hollywood, and she's right in the middle of all the action. When she finds herself working behind the scenes in the film industry for a big-shot producer named Mr. Cheeseman, she's determined to make it to the top in showbiz as a renowned director, no matter what. The hilarious Long-Lost Secret Diary series puts readers inside the heads of unlucky people in unfortunate situations. The accessible, irreverent stories will keep young readers laughing as they learn the importance of not being afraid to learn from their mistakes. Get Real fact boxes featured throughout, as well as a glossary and additional back matter, provide historical context and background.

Meet Alexander--a boy living in Athens, Greece, in 380 BC. The famous Olympic games are just around the corner, and he gets to go and assist one of Athens' prized athletes. But when the athlete gets sick the day of his competition, can Alexander uncover the plot against Athens and prove himself a hero? The hilarious Long-Lost Secret Diary series puts readers inside the heads of unlucky people in unfortunate situations. The accessible, irreverent stories will keep young readers laughing as they learn the importance of not being afraid to learn from their mistakes. Get Real fact boxes featured throughout, as well as a glossary and additional back matter, provide historical context and background.

When Ann, a smart but unlucky teenager, gets an opportunity to search for fossils in the American West, she is determined to turn her luck around and show the world her discoveries.

When a misunderstanding lands Ellie, an enthusiastic, bumbling teenager, in the astronaut training program for the first human mission to Mars, she is determined to prove her worth.

"Roderick, a scrawny, unremarkable teenager, keeps a diary of his life in the Middle Ages as he tries to become a great knight"--.

"Thomas, a young man sailing with his parents aboard a merchant ship in the 18th century, tries to become a pirate after Captain Bartholomew Morgan takes over the ship"--Provided by publisher.

"Roderick, a scrawny, unremarkable teenager, keeps a diary of his life in the Middle Ages as he tries to become a great knight"--Provided by publisher.

"If you can't make friends, make followers! Olivia Warren is living the vlogging dream. With thousands of subscribers, a gorgeous boyfriend, and freebies coming through the door, it couldn't be going better. But Olivia has a secret. The girl on the vlog isn't her. How long can it last? Will Olivia be exposed as a fraud? And will Olivia's cat ever stop sleeping and do something cute enough to go viral? Discover the hilarious story of one teenage girl's journey from geeky nobody to online superstar... sort of."--Publisher.

"After years of watching superhero movies, reading comics, and fantasizing about being a crime-fighter, Josh decides to become one. First he needs a superhero name, a superhero costume, and some superpowers. Then he needs to find some crime to fight"--Goodreads.