Author Profile
James Patterson
58 Books
James Patterson is a prolific American author widely known for his gripping thrillers and immensely popular young adult and middle-grade series. Among his extensive catalog are hit series like Maximum Ride, which includes the book Fang, and the Confessions series. He frequently collaborates with other writers to produce a vast array of bestselling novels that appeal to readers of all ages.
Maximum Ride
Maximum Ride Forever
James Patterson
Action
Adventure
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Born to Rock
James Patterson
Family
Fiction
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Maximum Ride
Maximum Ride
James Patterson
Action
Adventure
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Ali Cross
Like Father, Like Son
James Patterson
Action
Friendship
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Maximum Ride
Fang
James Patterson
Action
Adventure
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Ali Cross
Ali Cross
James Patterson
Action
Family
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Cradle And All
James Patterson
Mystery
Religion
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Max Einstein
Max Einstein Saves the Future
Chris Grabenstein, James Patterson
Action
Adventure
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Confessions
The Murder of an Angel
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Family
Mystery
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Word of Mouse
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Adventure
Animals
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Crazy House
The Fall of Crazy House
James Patterson, Gabrielle Charbonnet
Action
Adventure
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Jacky Ha-Ha
My Life Is a Joke
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Family
Friendship
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Confessions
The Private School Murders
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Mystery
Schools
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How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill
James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
Fiction
Friendship
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Confessions
Confessions of a Murder Suspect
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Family
Mystery
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Best Nerds Forever
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Friendship
Ghosts
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House of Robots
Robots Go Wild
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Family
Friendship
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Pottymouth and Stoopid
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Courage
Friendship
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I Funny
I Totally Funniest
Chris Grabenstein, James Patterson
Emotions
Family
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I Funny
I Even Funnier
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Disability Representation
Family
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Public School Superhero
Chris Tebbetts, James Patterson
Courage
Humor
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Middle School
My Brother is a Big, Fat Liar
James Patterson, Lisa Papademetriou
Family
Fiction
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Daniel X
Demons and Druids
James Patterson, Adam Sadler
Action
Adventure
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Crazy House
Crazy House
James Patterson, Gabrielle Charbonnet
Action
Family
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Dog Diaries
Happy Howlidays
James Patterson, Steven Butler
Animals
Dogs
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The Girl In The Castle
James Patterson, Emily Raymond
Mystery
Time Travel
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Stalking Jack the Ripper
Stalking Jack the Ripper
Kerri Maniscalco, James Patterson
History
Mystery
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Maximum Ride
Hawk
James Patterson, Gabrielle Charbonnet
Action
Adventure
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Max Einstein
Rebels with a Cause
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Action
Adventure
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Middle School
Escape to Australia
James Patterson, Daniel Griffo
Adventure
Animals
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Treasure Hunters
The Ultimate Quest
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Action
Adventure
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Treasure Hunters
Secret of the Forbidden City
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Action
Adventure
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Treasure Hunters
Danger Down the Nile
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Action
Adventure
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1st Case
1st Case
James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts
Fiction
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I Funny
I Funny
Chris Grabenstein, James Patterson
Courage
Disability Representation
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Cuddly Critters For Little Geniuses
James Patterson, Hsinping Pan, Susan Patterson
Animals
Nature
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Middle School
From Hero to Zero
James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Laura Park
Action
Adventure
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Middle School
Get Me Out of Here!
Chris Tebbetts, James Patterson, Laura Park
Art
Family
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House of Robots
House of Robots
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Juliana Neufeld
Family
Humor
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Middle School
Dog's Best Friend
James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Jomike Tejido
Dogs
Family
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Maximum Ride
Maximum Ride Forever
By:
James Patterson
The ultimate conclusion to the legendary Maximum Ride series has finally arrived. After surviving countless battles and impossible odds, Maximum Ride and her broken flock of winged teenagers find themselves boldly navigating the devastated ruins of a post-apocalyptic world. Roaming the scarred earth, they are desperately searching for answers to what truly happened to their planet and how they can possibly rebuild their lives. But the danger is far from over, and the flock must face their most terrifying challenges yet if they want to secure a future for themselves. All the long-held secrets will finally be revealed in this spectacular, mesmerizing grand finale. You will be on the edge of your seat as you experience the non-stop action, shocking twists, and emotional turns that bring Max’s incredible journey to a close. Prepare for one last unforgettable flight in a world where survival means everything.
13-18 Years
400 Pages
N/A
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Being the sister of the most infamous kid in school is rough. Georgia Khatchadorian already has enough on her plate without her brother Rafe ruining her reputation. Between trying to build the ultimate Rube Goldberg machine for class, dodging the vicious Princess Patrol led by Missy Trillin, and hiding a massive crush on her classmate Sam Marks, middle school feels like a daily survival mission.
But Georgia has a secret weapon to handle the stress. She pours all her energy into her all-girl rock band, We Stink! When her absolute favorite band, Lulu and the Handbags, announces a huge music competition, Georgia knows this is her ultimate chance to shine. The grand prize is the opportunity to jam with Lulu herself, and Georgia is willing to do whatever it takes to win the battle of the bands.
There is just one massive problem standing in her way. To pull off the perfect performance and crush the competition, she might have to do the unthinkable. She has to ask her annoying older brother for help. Now you get to find out if Rafe's crazy ideas will be the secret to her success, or if teaming up with him will land Georgia in the worst trouble of her life.
9-12 Years
320 Pages
N/A
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Maximum Ride
Maximum Ride
By:
James Patterson
Fourteen-year-old Max and her flock of winged friends have spent their entire lives on the run, desperately searching for their parents and the truth behind their creation. Now, taken under the wing of an FBI agent, they are about to face their most terrifying challenge yet: trying to live normal lives. Going to school and making friends sounds simple enough, but for Max and her flock, there is no such thing as an ordinary day. Sinister spies are still relentlessly hunting them down, and the pressure is mounting for Max to figure out how to save the world. As the danger closes in, Max is forced into a heart-stopping confrontation with her greatest enemy. It is a frightening new threat that knows her every move, because this enemy is a new, improved clone of herself. Get ready for an action-packed adventure full of mystery, survival, and ultimate destiny.
13-18 Years
432 Pages
N/A
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Ali Cross
Like Father, Like Son
By:
James Patterson
Ali Cross has just solved his first real case, and his father, the famous detective Alex Cross, knows it is only a matter of time before his son finds his way into more trouble. But neither of them expected Ali to get caught up in another dangerous mystery so quickly. While hanging out with his friends in Anacostia Park, Ali suddenly becomes a witness to a shocking crime. His father immediately orders him to stay far away from the official investigation, but Ali refuses to back down. His new friend Zoe is in serious trouble, and he cannot just walk away. Now, it is up to Ali to figure out why Zoe is lying to the police and exactly who she is trying to protect. Facing his toughest challenge yet, Ali must rely on his sharp instincts and detective skills to uncover the truth and save his friend.
9-12 Years
304 Pages
N/A
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Maximum Ride
Fang
By:
James Patterson
Maximum Ride is used to living desperately on the run, constantly dodging evil forces that want to sabotage her quest to save the world. But nothing has ever terrified her as much as the latest prophetic message from Angel. Angel says that Fang will be the first to die, and Angel is never wrong. Fang is more than just a member of the flock. He is Max's best friend, her closest partner in leadership, and her soul mate. A life without him is completely unimaginable. As the winged children struggle with this horrifying prediction, their world is upended yet again by the arrival of a magnificent new winged boy named Dylan. Raised in a lab just like the others, Dylan was designed for one specific purpose: to be Max's perfect other half. As a battle of perfection versus passion unfolds, the flock must face an impending apocalypse in this epic, high-stakes adventure.
13-18 Years
352 Pages
N/A
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Ali Cross
Ali Cross
By:
James Patterson
Growing up as the son of the legendary detective Alex Cross means that solving mysteries is practically in your blood. Ali Cross idolizes his father and knows he has the exact same instincts for cracking tough cases. Eager to prove his skills, Ali and his tight-knit group of friends spend their free time hacking into police dispatch calls, sneaking around active crime scenes, and trying to outsmart the actual detectives working the beat.
But playing detective suddenly stops being a game when Ali witnesses something truly horrific. Thrust into a dangerous reality, he is forced to grapple with the heavy moral questions of what it actually means to seek justice. You will be on the edge of your seat as Ali navigates the perilous line between being a curious kid and a real investigator, ultimately deciding if he has the courage to follow in his father's legendary footsteps or if his ambition will put him directly in the path of a ruthless criminal.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
171 Pages
N/A
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In Boston, seventeen-year-old Kathleen is pregnant, yet she swears she is a virgin. Thousands of miles away in Ireland, another teenage girl named Colleen discovers she is in the exact same impossible condition. As these two unexplainable events unfold, cities all around the world are suddenly overwhelmed by terrifying epidemics, devastating droughts, and massive floods. Terrifying forces of light and darkness are beginning to gather, placing Kathleen and Colleen right at the center of the final battle for the very soul of humanity. Only one of these girls is carrying a divine miracle, while the other is destined to deliver the son of Satan. Each girl must convince a young detective that she is telling the truth before the world is torn apart. You will be kept on the edge of your seat in this pulse-pounding thriller as you race to uncover which baby is the savior, and which is the ultimate monster.
13-18 Years
328 Pages
N/A
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Max Einstein
Max Einstein Saves the Future
Max Einstein is back for a thrilling new adventure packed with time travel, creepy villains, killer drones, and a shocking mystery about her own past! Under constant danger of being kidnapped by the shadowy Corporation, Max is on the run, traveling from New York to London and beyond.
But there is no time to hide when the call comes in for the Change Makers' next massive mission: making sure no kid in the world ever goes hungry again. If anyone can tackle a global problem this huge, it is Max and her team of genius friends. However, mysterious clues about her past keep distracting Max from her mission. She has always wanted to know who her parents were and why they abandoned her as a baby.
If she can manage to build a working time machine, she might finally get all the answers she has been searching for! You will be on the edge of your seat as Max is forced to make the ultimate choice: will she focus on solving the mysteries of her past, or will she step up to save the future?
9-12 Years
257 Pages
N/A
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Confessions
The Murder of an Angel
Tandy Angel is losing her mind or at least, that is what she is starting to believe. In the dramatic conclusion to this thrilling mystery series, Tandy's next major murder case might just be her own. Even as she is forced to step up and fight for control of her family's massive company, she finds herself imagining new, terrifying dangers lurking in every shadow.
As her legendary detective prowess is suddenly called into question and her paranoia continues to build, Tandy must confront a horrifying reality. She has to face the very real possibility that the relentless stalker she is convinced wants to take her life could be entirely in her head. But what if the threat is real?
You will be kept guessing until the very last page as Tandy races to uncover the truth before the danger finally brings her down. Packed with psychological suspense, intense family drama, and shocking twists, this gripping finale will test everything you thought you knew about the brilliant Tandy Angel.
13-18 Years
304 Pages
N/A
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Isaiah is a truly extraordinary mouse. Not only is his fur as bright blue as the sky, but he possesses incredible abilities that no other rodent has: he can read, write, and even speak to humans—if he can find one willing to listen. After making a dramatic and daring escape from a mysterious, high-security laboratory, Isaiah finds himself tragically separated from his family, known as his "mischief." Now, he must navigate the terrifying and massive outdoors entirely on his own. Surviving in a world filled with cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people is no easy task for a small, lonely mouse. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Hailey, an equally unusual and lonely human girl. You will be captivated by this charming and adventurous tale as Isaiah and Hailey team up, proving that true friendship and fierce determination can overcome the most impossible barriers.
9-12 Years
N/A
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Crazy House
The Fall of Crazy House
Escape was only the beginning. Twin sisters Becca and Cassie barely made it out of the hellish prison known as the Crazy House alive. Now, they have transformed into highly trained, fiercely skilled fighters who fear absolutely nothing, not even the all-powerful United regime that controls their dystopian world. Together, the sisters hold the ultimate key to defeating the despotic government and finally freeing the oppressed people of the former United States. But taking down a ruthless empire requires making impossible choices. As you follow Becca and Cassie into the heart of a brutal rebellion, they must confront the darkest parts of themselves. To win this devastating war and secure their freedom, will the girls have to become the very monsters they have sworn to destroy? Dive back into a gripping, action-packed adventure where the stakes are higher, the battles are fiercer, and the world is about to get even crazier.
13-18 Years
368 Pages
N/A
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Jacky Ha-Ha
My Life Is a Joke
Jacky Hart has finally discovered her hidden talent in the performing arts, and she is ready to prove she is a triple threat on stage. She wants nothing more than to spend her entire summer acting and singing, but her parents have a very different plan in mind. Reluctantly, Jacky signs up for a summer job in her bustling resort town, where tourists flock to enjoy the sunny beaches and the fun carnival atmosphere. Suddenly, she is weighed down by serious responsibilities, from working her new job to babysitting her younger sisters. Yet, Jacky still desperately longs to perform in the local summer theater production. Can she figure out how to handle all of her important commitments and still have fun with her friends? Jacky is about to learn that juggling real life might just be the hardest act she has ever tried to pull off.
9-12 Years
352 Pages
N/A
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Confessions
The Private School Murders
Tandy Angel has already cracked the impossible mystery of her parents' deaths, but her detective work is far from over. Now, wealthy young women are being brutally murdered on Manhattan's exclusive Upper West Side, and the police are looking for answers in all the wrong places. While desperately working to exonerate her brother of his glamorous girlfriend's homicide, Tandy finds herself drawn into the terrifying West Side murder spree. When a student from her own elite private school becomes the latest victim, Tandy realizes a serial killer is on the loose. The NYPD refuses to listen to her theories, leaving Tandy to solve the case on her own. But there is one disturbing fact she cannot ignore: she perfectly fits the profile of the killer's targets. Tandy must untangle the dark mysteries of her city before she becomes the next victim.
13-18 Years
224 Pages
N/A
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Get ready for the wildest summer ever! Rafe Khatchadorian is trading his usual school drama for a completely different kind of nightmare: summer camp. When Rafe gets shipped off to Camp Wannamorra, he thinks he is in for a few weeks of hiking, swimming, and maybe a little relaxation. Instead, he finds himself stuck in a cabin surrounded by kids who are just as confused and quirky as he is.
Even worse, the popular campers have made it their mission to ruin the summer for Rafe and his new bunkmates. But Rafe is not about to let a group of bullies take him down without a fight. He quickly realizes that the only way to survive the terrible camp food, the terrifying wilderness, and the endless pranks is to team up with his fellow outcasts.
Together, this hilarious group of misfit friends will have to use all their creativity and teamwork to outsmart the cool kids and turn their disastrous summer around. It is a laugh-out-loud story packed with wild hijinks, unexpected alliances, and plenty of fun for anyone who has ever felt like they do not quite fit in.
9-12 Years
309 Pages
N/A
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Confessions
Confessions of a Murder Suspect
On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, their daughter Tandy knows only three things for certain. First, she was the last person to see her parents alive. Second, the police have absolutely no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings. Third, she cannot trust anyone around her, and maybe not even herself. Having grown up under her parents' intense and perfectionist demands, Tandy decides she must take matters into her own hands to clear the family name. As you follow Tandy's desperate search for the truth, she begins to recall flashes of experiences long buried in her vulnerable psyche. These unsettling memories shed light on her family's darkest secrets, proving that digging into her powerful parents' affairs is a deeply dangerous game. Step into a gripping teen mystery filled with suspense, where uncovering the truth means finding out exactly what the Angel family is truly capable of.
13-18 Years
384 Pages
N/A
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Finn McAllister is a completely normal middle schooler who loves hanging out with his friends, playing video games, and riding his bike. But everything changes in an instant when he is run off the road by a maniac in a big van. Now, Finn is a ghost. At first, the afterlife seems pretty awesome. He can walk through walls, stay up as late as he wants, and eat every flavor of ice cream without ever getting sick. He even makes a fantastic new ghost friend named Isabella to show him the ropes. But the thrill of playing invisible tricks soon fades when Finn realizes he and Isabella are stuck and cannot move on. Together, they must uncover their unfinished business and solve a massive mystery: who actually wanted Finn dead? Join Finn on a heartwarming, hilarious adventure that celebrates epic friendships, uncovering secrets, and the joy of living life to its fullest.
9-12 Years
288 Pages
N/A
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House of Robots
Robots Go Wild
Get ready for another wild, high-tech adventure with Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his best bot-pal, E! In Sammy's house, living with robots is totally normal. E is not just Sammy's favorite robot; he is also helping Sammy's sister, Maddie, attend school from home. E is super helpful, friendly, and making lots of new friends in the classroom.
But suddenly, things go terribly wrong! E starts acting really weird and glitchy. He cannot help Maddie anymore, and to make matters worse, a super cool, brand-new robot has arrived on the scene, making E feel completely left out. What is happening to Sammy's favorite bro-bot? Is he broken for good?
Now it is up to Sammy to figure out what is wrong with E before it is too late. Can Sammy fix his mechanical best friend and save his family from a total robot meltdown? Dive into a world of whirring gears, blinking lights, and hilarious robot drama in this exciting tale of friendship and family!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
336 Pages
N/A
/5
David and his best friend Michael have been stuck with awful nicknames since they were just little kids in preschool. Now that they are in the seventh grade, everyone still calls them "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid." The worst part is that the entire school, including their teachers and the principal, actually believes the terrible labels are true. Tired of being bullied and misunderstood, the two best friends decide it is finally time to fight back. But they are not going to use their fists. Instead, they are going to use the power of funny. By turning their everyday misery into hilarious comedy, David and Michael set out to change everyone's minds and achieve mega-stardom on television. This laugh-out-loud adventure proves that the worst bullying is not always physical, and that true friendship and a great sense of humor can help you overcome anything.
9-12 Years
N/A
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I Funny
I Totally Funniest
Jamie Grimm is back and finding himself one step closer to his ultimate dream of becoming the best kid comic in the world. After scoring big on national television during the semifinals contest, everyone back home is suddenly jumping on the Jamie Grimm bandwagon. But all this intense attention might be going straight to his head. You will follow Jamie as he faces his biggest challenge yet: balancing his skyrocketing fame with his real life. Not only are his closest friendships starting to suffer, but the massive pressure of coming up with his best stand-up material ever for the final Hollywood showdown is pushing him to the absolute brink. Suddenly, life is not looking very funny anymore. Can Jamie take home the grand prize without pushing away the fans, friends, and family who helped him get there? Step into the spotlight for a hilarious and heartfelt journey about staying grounded when your star is rising.
9-12 Years
336 Pages
N/A
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I Funny
I Even Funnier
Middle schooler Jamie Grimm has massive dreams of becoming the greatest stand-up comic in the world, and he absolutely refuses to let the fact that he uses a wheelchair stand in his way. After a triumphant victory at the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie is packing his bags for Boston to compete in the high-stakes national semi-finals. But just as his spotlight grows brighter, real life throws him a serious curveball. One of his best buddies runs into major trouble at school, and a sudden family health scare threatens to turn his world upside down. Now, Jamie must decide if he can put his fierce comedic ambitions on hold to stand by the people he cares about most. Join Jamie on an emotional and hilarious journey as he figures out whether passing up the biggest competition of his life is worth it for the sake of true friendship and family.
9-12 Years
368 Pages
N/A
/5
Kenny Wright is a middle schooler living a double life. In his active imagination, he is Stainlezz Steel, a world-famous, super-powered defender of the weak. But in reality, Kenny is a devoted chess club member who is known around his Washington D.C. school as a "Grandma's Boy." This unfortunate label makes him an easy target for the local bullies. Tired of being picked on, Kenny desperately wants to bring a little bit of his superhero alter ego into the real world. When a classmate offers him special lessons on how to stop being a wimp, Kenny sees a chance to finally change his image. But as peer pressure mounts, Kenny's grades and family loyalty are put to the ultimate test. He must figure out how to recognize his own true strength before he makes the worst choice of his life.
9-12 Years
304 Pages
N/A
/5
Middle School
My Brother is a Big, Fat Liar
Stepping into middle school is hard enough, but it is practically impossible when your older brother has already ruined your family's reputation! Georgia Khatchadorian is finally heading to Hills Village Middle School, and she has a foolproof plan to be absolutely nothing like her notorious, rule-breaking older brother, Rafe. She is ready to excel, get great grades, and prove that she is the smart, successful sibling.
But the teachers at Hills Village have not forgotten the chaos Rafe caused, and they are already watching Georgia's every move. To make matters worse, she has to deal with a brand-new set of awkward classes, fierce middle school bullies, and the frustrating reality that her brother's messy legacy is shadowing her everywhere she goes.
You will laugh out loud as Georgia tells her own side of the story, determined to clear her name and survive the craziest year of her life. Jump into this hilarious adventure and see if Georgia can finally step out of her brother's giant, trouble-making shadow!
9-12 Years
275 Pages
N/A
/5
Daniel X
Demons and Druids
Daniel X is on a relentless hunt to eliminate every single intergalactic criminal hiding on Earth, but this time, the mission is deeply personal. The third target on his List of Alien Outlaws is a terrifying creature that takes the form of raging, soul-possessing fire. For Daniel, fire brings back the most traumatic memory of his life: the tragic death of his parents. Facing an enemy that acts as his ultimate weakness, Daniel struggles to control his extraordinary powers like never before. The stakes are higher than ever, and his best friends are suddenly caught in grave peril. To save the people he loves, Daniel must do the impossible. He has to travel back through a hole in time, landing straight in the Dark Ages to face the demon upon its first arrival. Prepare for a gripping time-travel adventure packed with explosive action, sharp humor, and countless surprises.
13-18 Years
243 Pages
N/A
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Crazy House
Crazy House
Seventeen-year-old Becca Greenfield was snatched from her small hometown without warning and thrown into a hellish maximum-security prison known as the Crazy House. Now sitting on Death Row with other teenagers, Becca is told to keep her head down and her mouth shut if she wants to avoid execution. But Becca has never been very good at following the rules. There were no charges and no trial, leaving her with only one desperate hope for survival: her twin sister, Cassie. Cassie has always been the perfect, rule-following good twin. Now, Becca needs her sister to stop playing it safe and start breaking every rule in the book before time runs out. The ruthless jailers at the Crazy House are about to discover they made a massive mistake that could get both sisters killed. They took the wrong twin. Dive into a gripping, non-stop dystopian thrill ride where escape is the only option.
13-18 Years
384 Pages
N/A
/5
Dog Diaries
Happy Howlidays
Get ready for a festive adventure told entirely from the perspective of a very mischievous mutt. Junior is a lovable dog with a big heart and a knack for getting into serious trouble. When he accidentally causes a massive disaster on Turkey Day, he finds himself firmly in the doghouse. Now, it is going to take a true holiday miracle to get him back in his family's good graces. Join Junior on a hilarious journey through the holiday season as he tries to understand the strange traditions of his humans. Discover his unique take on the mysteries of the season, from strange people howling songs at the front door to the sudden appearance of shiny, decorated trees right inside his own home. This is going to be the best holiday ever, as long as his family does not find out what he really did to the turkey.
9-12 Years
208 Pages
N/A
/5
My name is Hannah Dory, and I need you to believe me. In the present day, Hannah is locked inside Belman Psych, where doctors insist she is suffering from severe hallucinations and delusions. But Hannah knows the terrifying truth: she is actually traveling back in time, and she must return to the past to save her sister's life. Her only hope in the modern world might be Jordan, an abnormal psychology student who seems to genuinely care about her story. Meanwhile, in the brutal winter of 1347, Hannah and her village are starving to death. Desperate for salvation, she seeks out food in the local baron's heavily guarded castle. If she is caught stealing, she will face the hangman's noose. But if she and her friends succeed, she can save everyone she holds dear. As Jordan struggles to figure out what is real, Hannah faces an impossible dilemma. If she doesn't make it back to 1347, her sister will die. But if she keeps crossing the boundaries of time, she might become trapped in the past forever.
13-18 Years
368 Pages
N/A
/5
Stalking Jack the Ripper
Stalking Jack the Ripper
Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born the daughter of a lord, with a life of wealth, privilege, and endless social teas stretched out before her. But beneath the silk dresses and high-society expectations, she leads a thrilling, forbidden secret life. Against her stern father's strict wishes, Audrey frequently slips away to her uncle's laboratory to study the gruesome and fascinating practice of forensic medicine.
When her secret work on a string of savagely killed corpses drags her directly into the investigation of a notorious serial murderer, Audrey's search for answers brings the danger right back to her own sheltered world. She must use her brilliant mind and scientific skills to track down one of the most terrifying killers in history.
Inspired by the infamous Ripper murders, this deliciously creepy horror novel delivers a blood-chilling mystery full of shocking twists and turns. Augmented with real, sinister period photos, this dazzling debut will pull you into a dark, atmospheric world where no one is safe and everyone is a suspect.
13-18 Years
368 Pages
N/A
/5
Maximum Ride
Hawk
Ten years ago, a legendary girl with wings fought to save the world before vanishing without a trace. Now, she is nothing more than a fading myth. In the gritty, post-apocalyptic ruins of New York City, seventeen-year-old Hawk is growing up hard and fast. She does not know her real name, who her family was, or where they went. Her only memory is a promise: wait on a specific street corner until her parents return. For thirteen years, she has stayed completely under the radar to survive. But the day she finally decides to give up hope is the exact moment her life changes forever. A destiny perilously close to her mother's forces Hawk to take flight. Someone is finally coming for her, but it is not a rescue mission. It is an execution. Soar into a thrilling new dystopian adventure packed with high-stakes action and shocking secrets.
13-18 Years
368 Pages
N/A
/5
Max Einstein
Rebels with a Cause
Max Einstein's typical day is definitely not like your average twelve-year-old's. Between teaching college classes in New York, dodging relentless kidnapping attempts, and going on top-secret missions for her billionaire boss, Max is always on the move. It is just another day in the life of the Change Makers Institute's top agent!
For her latest mission, Max must figure out what a small Irish town and a remote village in India have in common. The answer? A massive water crisis that only a group of kid geniuses can fix. Max and her brilliant friends must use their science skills to find a global solution, but it is incredibly hard to save the world when you are constantly looking over your shoulder.
A greedy corporation is tracking their every move, and it seems like the bad guys might even have a spy hidden inside the Change Makers! Packed with fast-paced action, real science, and incredible teamwork, this thrilling adventure will inspire you to use your own imagination to change the world.
9-12 Years
320 Pages
N/A
/5
Middle School
Escape to Australia
Rafe Khatchadorian is not exactly considered a winner at Hills Village Middle School, but his luck is finally about to change. Against all odds, he has just won a massive school-wide art competition, and the fabulous grand prize is a whirlwind adventure to the dangerous wilds of Australia!
But Rafe quickly discovers that living in the Land Down Under is far more difficult than he ever imagined. His new host siblings are anything but welcoming, the burning desert temperatures are absolutely torturous, and it seems like every poisonous critter in the country is ready to sting or eat him at a moment's notice.
Surrounded by extreme heat and hostile wildlife, Rafe realizes he needs a survival plan. With the help of some brand-new misfit friends, he sets out to show everyone exactly what he does best: create utter mayhem! Packed with hilarious mishaps, wild animal encounters, and non-stop laughs, this adventurous journey proves that no matter where Rafe goes, epic trouble is always sure to follow.
13-18 Years
288 Pages
N/A
/5
Treasure Hunters
The Ultimate Quest
Dodge incoming missiles, map hidden undersea caves, and outrun dangerous secret agents? That is just a normal day in the life of the adventurous Kidd family! Bick, Beck, Tommy, and Storm are thrilled to be on an exciting new mission, using cutting-edge augmented reality gear to uncover a legendary, long-lost treasure. But the excitement shatters when their beloved ship, The Lost, explodes in a massive ball of fire. Suddenly, the four siblings find themselves stranded on a small raft drifting in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and they quickly discover their parents have been kidnapped by maniacal rival treasure hunters. Now, it is entirely up to the Kidd kids to follow a trail of complex clues around the globe. Join the ultimate race against time as they navigate treacherous waters and solve ancient puzzles to rescue their parents before they lose everything they hold dear.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
336 Pages
N/A
/5
Treasure Hunters
Secret of the Forbidden City
The Kidd family is back for another globe-trotting adventure, and this time the stakes are higher than ever! Bick and Beck Kidd are desperately trying to secure an ancient Chinese artifact that is the only key to buying their mother's freedom from a crew of ruthless renegade pirates.
Their high-stakes journey will take them far beyond the Great Wall of China and deep into the dangerous, hidden underbelly of Berlin. But the mission takes a massive turn when the kidnappers suddenly change the rules. Now, the Kidds are forced to locate an even greater treasure: a collection of priceless paintings stolen by the Nazis decades ago.
With their mother's life hanging in the balance, Bick and Beck must rely on their own cunning, bravery, and treasure-hunting experience to outwit a network of dangerous criminals. Packed with non-stop action, clever puzzles, and incredible historical secrets, this thrilling ride will keep you on the edge of your seat as the Kidds race against time to save their family!
9-12 Years
450 Pages
N/A
/5
Treasure Hunters
Danger Down the Nile
Get ready for another hilarious, hair-raising adventure with the First Family of Action. Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm, and Tommy have successfully completed their first major treasure hunt. But their mission is far from over. Their father is still lost at sea, and their mother is being held captive by a crew of nasty pirates. Their desperate search for a rescue plan takes the siblings all the way to Africa, where they must travel down the legendary Nile River. Along the way, they will have to navigate a maze of ancient Egyptian pyramids hidden in the desert and survive the dangers of wet and wild jungles. From life-threatening wilderness diseases to angry hippos and some seriously bad guys, the Kidds face impossible odds. They must use all their wits and teamwork to find the hidden treasure, rescue their parents, and save the day.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
480 Pages
N/A
/5
1st Case
1st Case
Angela Hoot never expected her brilliant programming skills to land her at the bottom of the FBI food chain. After an unorthodox hack gets her expelled from her MIT graduate program, her mentor secures an unexpected second chance as an intern in the Boston field office of the FBI. Thrust into the cyber forensics unit, she is partnered with William Keats, a young and ambitious agent who quickly recognizes her prodigy level talent.
But her natural curiosity soon proves to be a dangerous liability. When a sinister new messaging app surfaces with sophisticated tracking capabilities, its beta users begin turning up dead in their bedrooms. The killers, known only as the Poet and the Engineer, operate with terrifying digital precision. Despite orders to simply watch and listen, Angela finds her mind shifting into overdrive to decode their deadly puzzles.
If you love fast paced suspense and brilliant tech savvy heroes, this gripping story pulls you deep into a high stakes digital manhunt. As the body count rises, Angela races to crack the killers' digital footprint. She must navigate the dark underbelly of the internet to deny them access to her own life, risking everything to stop their lethal code before she becomes the next target.
13-18 Years
294 Pages
N/A
/5
I Funny
I Funny
Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a major mission. He wants to become the greatest stand-up comedian in the world, even if his own life does not give him much to laugh about. Jamie is the new kid in town, stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their awful son Stevie. Stevie is a relentless bully who never lets Jamie's wheelchair stop him from making Jamie's life miserable. But Jamie refuses to let his tough situation bring him down. When his uncle mentions a local contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he absolutely has to enter. He is ready to take the stage and share his jokes with the world. As the competition heats up, Jamie starts to wonder if the judges are laughing at his talent or just rewarding him out of pity. He will have to decide if he is brave enough to share the truth about his past instead of hiding behind his comedy act.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
320 Pages
N/A
/5
Get ready to meet some of the most unusual and adorable animals that share our wonderful planet! From slow-moving sloths and beautiful spoonbills to tiny panda ants and scaly pangolins, this delightful book introduces you to creatures you may have never seen before. You will discover more than fifty fascinating flyers, spectacular swimmers, and curious crawlers hidden within these colorful pages. Designed perfectly for curious young minds, this engaging journey through the animal kingdom is packed with fun facts and charming illustrations. Whether you love bugs, birds, or furry friends, you will have a blast learning the names and unique traits of these little-known critters. Open the cover and start your wild adventure into the amazing world of nature today!
6-8 Years
31 Pages
N/A
/5
Middle School
From Hero to Zero
Pack your bags and prepare for a hilarious trip across the pond. After a mostly successful stint at Hills Valley Middle School, lovable troublemaker Rafe Khatchadorian is thrilled to visit the incredible city of London with his class. Sightseeing in a foreign country sounds like the ultimate blast, until Rafe discovers who his roommate will be. He is stuck with Miller the Killer, the biggest bully in school. Things go from bad to worse when Rafe is forced to work on a class project alongside his secret crush, Jeanne Galletta, and her absolutely perfect boyfriend. It turns out that Rafe's legendary bad luck has followed him all the way to England, dropping him into one wacky situation after another. With his bad-tempered principal watching his every move, Rafe must navigate a maze of embarrassments. This unforgettable adventure might just undo every good thing he has going for him back home.
13-18 Years
288 Pages
N/A
/5
Middle School
Get Me Out of Here!
Rafe Khatchadorian thinks he finally has it made. After surviving the absolute worst year of his life in sixth grade, he has been accepted into a prestigious art school in the big city. He imagines a glorious, math-and-history-free fun zone where he can just draw all day. But seventh grade is about to deliver a massive reality check. The new school is far more competitive and academically rigorous than Rafe ever expected. To score big in class, he needs to find a way to turn his boring life into the ultimate inspiration for a masterpiece. Enter Operation: Get a Life! You will follow Rafe as he sets out to do everything he has never done before, from learning to play poker to visiting a modern art museum. But when his newest mission uncovers hidden secrets about a family he has never known, Rafe must decide if he is ready to have his entire world turned upside down.
9-12 Years
257 Pages
N/A
/5
House of Robots
House of Robots
Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez already has a hard enough time flying under the radar at school. Now, his genius mother is forcing him to bring her latest invention to his fifth grade class: a walking, talking, super-nerdy robot named E.
Living in a house packed with colorful, mechanical creations is totally normal for Sammy. But E, short for Error, is a different story. This robot actually thinks he is Sammy's brother, and his socially awkward antics are practically guaranteed to make Sammy the least popular kid in the building. Sammy just wants to survive the school year without completely ruining his reputation. Instead, he finds himself on a wild ride of hilarious mishaps, unexpected friendships, and mechanical mayhem.
As the trial run continues, Sammy begins to realize there is much more to E than embarrassing calculations and robotic awkwardness. His annoying new mechanical brother is hiding an amazing secret, one that has the power to change his entire family forever. You will laugh out loud as Sammy figures out that sometimes, being a little bit weird is the best way to fit in.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
352 Pages
N/A
/5
Middle School
Dog's Best Friend
It is a dog-eat-dog world out there, and Rafe Khatchadorian is just trying to survive it. Life is finally starting to seem bearable until Rafe spots his grandmother standing in the free-meal line at the local soup kitchen. Determined to help his family bring in more money, Rafe concocts a brilliant master plan: a dog-walking business!
What starts as a small idea quickly turns into a massive, money-making neighborhood empire. Rafe is thrilled, especially since he might even have enough extra cash to buy his own WormHole Deluxe Multi-Platform GameBox. But his dreams of rolling in dough come crashing down when two terrible twins launch the Great Dog War, sabotaging his flyers and stealing his loyal customers.
To make matters worse, his bratty younger sister Georgia has skipped a grade and is now sitting right next to him in all of his classes. Packed with hilarious neighborhood rivalries, clever business schemes, and non-stop laughs, this wild adventure proves that being top dog is never as easy as it looks.
13-18 Years
256 Pages
N/A
/5
