Author Profile
Kenneth Oppel
4 Books
Kenneth Oppel is a Canadian author who writes adventurous fiction for children and teens. He is the creator of the Silverwing books, the Matt Cruse series beginning with Airborn, and standalone novels such as Inkling and Half Brother. His stories often mix suspense, science, historical fantasy, and fast-paced discovery. He creates vivid, high-stakes environments where young protagonists must rely on their wits to survive and solve mysteries. His expansive storytelling takes readers everywhere from the skies of alternate histories to the perspectives of remarkable animals.
Peg was born on the bright blue sea, and she does not do anything halfway. If there is fish to catch, she wants the biggest. If there is a challenge waiting, she wants the best one.
So when Peg decides it is time to catch a whale, she packs her fishing rod and joins the crew of the whaling ship Viper. Peg is brave, loud, and sure she is ready for anything the ocean can throw at her.
But a whale is not like any fish Peg has ever met. This rollicking picture book tall tale brings young readers a bold heroine, a salty sea adventure, and plenty of humor as Peg learns that the biggest catch may not be the easiest one.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
Peg has had enough of the sea. Now she wants the tallest mountain in the world.
Other climbers warn her about storms, missing gear, and a monster called the Yeti, but Peg keeps climbing. She is too determined to turn back, even when the mountain gets colder, steeper, and stranger than she expected.
Then Peg meets the grumpy Yeti, who seems especially interested in her tasty pork scruncheons. Peg still wants the summit, but she may also have found something she did not pack for: a possible friend. With a bold heroine, a snowy setting, and bright illustrated humor, Peg and the Yeti is a lively picture book adventure about bravery, persistence, and reaching for something big.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Max has a delicious job. He is the cook’s dog and the king’s official taster, which means he gets to sample French fries, rose pudding, cheese pie, pizza, and all kinds of royal treats.
Then a new king arrives, and he does not seem to like anything. The cook and Max must travel and search for a dish that will please the pickiest ruler in the land. If they fail, they may lose more than their jobs.
Told with playful energy and plenty of tasty surprises, The King’s Taster is a funny picture book for young readers who enjoy dogs, food, castles, and clever problem solving. Max may be small, but his nose and appetite make him very important in the royal kitchen.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
Collected by
Jon Scieszka
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With
Rick Riordan, Tom Angleberger, D.J. Machale, Rebecca Stead, Ray Bradbury, Shaun Tan, Neal Shusterman, Shannon Hale, Kenneth Oppel, Eric S. Nylund, and Greg Ruth
Blast off into ten incredible stories that will whisk you away to amazing "Other Worlds"! What if your brand-new robot shoes decided they had a mind of their own and started a rebellion? Or what if a group of friendly ghosts needed your help to find the perfect new home? Get ready to meet brave heroes, discover planets you've only dreamed of, and laugh out loud at silly surprises around every corner. This collection is packed with adventures that take you from the farthest reaches of outer space to magical lands hidden just beyond your imagination. Explore what happens when everyday life gets a little bit weird, and discover fantastic possibilities with each new tale. Perfect for young readers who love exciting journeys and discovering the unexpected.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
352 Pages
