Cameron Macintosh

Cameron Poole has a massive problem, and it is not just being the smallest sixth-grader at summer camp. He struggles with severe anxiety, a feeling he calls the Beast, which makes him a magnet for every bully in sight. But regular camp bullies quickly become the least of your worries when a horde of mythical monsters decides to invade. A terrifying demon named Malphas is leading an army of gremlins, banshees, and gargoyles straight into Camp Pontchartrain. Now, you and an unusual group of friends are the only ones who can stop the invasion. To defeat the Demon Lord and keep everyone safe, Cameron has to do the hardest thing imaginable. He must finally confront his own worst nightmares and learn to control the Beast inside his mind. Get ready for a thrilling, action-packed adventure that proves real courage is about facing your fears head-on.

Remy Cameron is the kind of guy everyone thinks they understand: charming, confident, out and proud, and easy to like. The only person struggling to define Remy Cameron is Remy himself. When a school essay asks him to explain who he is, Remy starts looking past the labels other people use for him and into the parts of himself that feel more complicated. Adopted, Black, gay, popular, unsure, loyal, funny, searching: none of the words are wrong, but none of them are the whole truth either. Warm, thoughtful, and sharply contemporary, this coming-of-age novel follows one teen as he learns that identity is not a checklist to complete. It is a story still being written.

Deep down in the dark dirt, a tiny seed is waiting. It is small, but it has a very big job to do. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to sprout roots and push through the soil? Growing up can be a little bit scary, but it is also wonderfully exciting. You will discover the incredible journey of a single seed as it stretches out its very first leaves and reaches for the warm sun. Along the way, you will learn how much strength it takes to become a strong, tall tree. It is a quiet adventure that happens right under your feet every single day. Step into nature and watch the magic of growing up unfold.

Amsterdam is occupied, and the Nazis are stripping the city of its most valuable masterpieces. But Isa de Smit has a dangerous secret weapon in her family's struggling art gallery: she knows how to forge a perfect Rembrandt. When you are surrounded by soldiers and spies, survival means becoming a master of deception. To save her father from financial ruin and protect the hidden Jewish babies being smuggled out of the city, Isa strikes a perilous deal. She begins selling fake paintings to the very people destroying her world. But the deeper you go into the art of forgery, the harder it becomes to know who you can trust. An Allied soldier has just fallen out of the sky, and he might be the one person who can blow her cover or help her pull off the ultimate con. Step into a high-stakes world of art, betrayal, and bravery where one wrong brushstroke could mean death. This thrilling historical adventure blends the tension of a heist with the profound courage of the Dutch resistance. You will be on the edge of your seat as Isa navigates a web of lies, testing how far she will go to outsmart the enemy and fight for what is right.

Being the younger brother is not always an easy job. Sometimes your older brother thinks your bad dreams are no big deal, or tells you that you are way too young to study animal tracks. But Huey is not just a little kid anymore. He is six years old, and he is ready to prove exactly what he can do! You will join Huey as he becomes a brave adventurer, a clever chef, and an expert tracker. Whether he is staring down a whole trout served on his dinner plate or going on a backyard scouting mission, Huey always finds a way to make his mark. He is about to show his older brother Julian, and the whole world, that small kids can have giant adventures. Get ready for five funny, surprising stories that prove the youngest in the family often has the biggest imagination.

Every twelve years, the gleaming white walls of Canaan descend into total chaos. It is the Forgetting, a terrifying day when every citizen loses their memories of who they are, who they love, and what they have done. Your only lifeline is your personal book, where you write your truth before the memories vanish. But what happens when you know the people around you are lying? Nadia is a profound anomaly in her structured, safe city. She is the only person who has never forgotten. Carrying the heavy burden of remembering every past betrayal and hidden crime, she watches her neighbors blindly trust the altered pages of their books. When Nadia decides to use her unbroken memory to unravel the dark mysteries of Canaan, she uncovers shattering truths about her society and the handsome glassblower, Gray. As the dreaded anarchy of the next Forgetting looms closer, you will be swept into a desperate race against time. Nadia and Gray must unite to stop a hidden enemy that threatens to destroy their entire civilization. Dive into this mind-bending exploration of identity and survival, where holding onto the truth is the most dangerous rebellion of all.

A quick trip to the grocery store for an onion is about to change everything for fourth-grader Gloria. While running her errand, she bumps into a real astronaut named Doctor Grace Street! Doctor Street shares a secret with Gloria: the problems that feel gigantic right now are not always as big as they seem. That is exactly what Gloria needs to hear, because her teacher troubles feel absolutely enormous. Mrs. Yardley, also known as the Dragon of Doom, does not seem to believe anything Gloria says. Things get even worse when the class bully, Billy Watkins, causes trouble for everyone. But Gloria remembers the wise words of her new astronaut friend. When nobody believes her amazing story about meeting Doctor Street, you will watch Gloria find the courage to stand up, tell the truth, and prove herself. Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of confidence to rise above your biggest challenges.

You are sent to a remote estate with a singular, grim mission: prove your eccentric uncle has lost his mind and commit him to an asylum. When seventeen-year-old Katharine Tulman arrives at the sprawling property in 1852, she expects to find a lunatic squandering the family fortune. Instead, she steps into a wondrous, bizarre sanctuary entirely unlike the rigid society she knows. Her uncle is no madman, but a brilliant inventor whose ingenious clockwork automatons sustain a secret village of hundreds of rescued workers. As you explore this fascinating world of ticking marvels and intricate machinery, Katharine faces an impossible choice. Committing her uncle secures her own financial future, but it will destroy this miraculous community and the handsome apprentice who has captured her attention. But the ticking clocks hide darker secrets. Strange occurrences and dangerous family lies begin to surface, making Katharine question her own sanity and safety. Prepare to lose yourself in a thrilling, gothic mystery packed with spine-tingling intrigue and quiet romance. This clockwork puzzle of a story will keep you guessing until the very last gear clicks into place.

Little brothers do not have to live in the shadows forever. Huey is back, and he is done letting his older brother Julian push him around. This time, Huey has his own problems to solve and his own brilliant plans to make. You will follow along as he becomes a hero for his favorite garden plants, sinks impossible basketball shots, and figures out how to count fifteen billion stars in the night sky. He even comes up with a clever campaign to help his father break a bad habit. But when a thrilling hunt for buried gold goes wrong, Huey finds himself trapped at the bottom of a crumbling mine. Even a brave tracker needs a helping hand sometimes! You will discover that true bravery means knowing when to face danger alone and when to call on your family for help. Jump into five incredible new adventures with a hero who proves that being small does not stop you from doing massive things.

Grown-ups are not always the best at solving mysteries, which means it is time for the kids to take over. Julian, his little brother Huey, and their best friend Gloria have officially teamed up to become top-secret crime busters. They have everything a professional detective team needs: a special motto, an unbreakable escape code, and plenty of brilliant plans. They have already rescued a dog from a hot car and saved a toddler from drowning, but now they are hunting for the ultimate prize. You will join these three super sleuths as they try to track down a real-life bank robber and claim a massive reward! But snooping around town can be dangerous business. Just when they think they have finally caught their crook, the local police chief steps in. You will be on the edge of your seat as the detectives realize that they might be the ones in serious trouble. Grab your magnifying glass and get ready for a hilarious, action-packed investigation!

Gloria always has just as much to say as her best friends Julian and Huey. Now, she is taking the lead and showing everyone how things are done Gloria's way! You are invited into her neighborhood for six brand-new, hilarious adventures. Things do not always go according to plan, though. You will laugh out loud as a very loud parrot completely ruins a beautiful Valentine card meant for her mother. Then, you will help Gloria as she tries to train Huey's dog to stop chasing every single squirrel in sight. From facing her fear of difficult math fractions to dealing with a sneaky trick from her classmate Latisha, Gloria tackles every problem with a whole lot of spirit. Most importantly, she discovers that true friends cannot be measured with a ruler and that the best way to solve a tough situation is by working together. Step into a neighborhood filled with big laughs, wise advice, and unforgettable friendships.

Julian is a quick thinker with a gigantic imagination, and he is an absolute expert at telling stories. He can make almost anyone believe whatever he says, especially his younger brother, Huey. Have you ever heard about the magical cats that get delivered right through the mail? Or what about the special fig leaves that will make you grow incredibly tall if you eat them straight off the tree? Julian knows all about them! You will be swept up in his wonderful tales, but you will also see what happens when those tall tales start to spin completely out of control. Sometimes, a tiny fib can lead to a giant heap of trouble, and that is exactly where Julian and Huey seem to end up all the time. Come discover a warm, wonderful neighborhood filled with wild wishes, lost teeth, new friends, and hilarious mischief. It is a brilliant collection of stories that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.

When the brilliant but unpredictable inventor Prewytt Brumblydge creates the mysterious Brumblitron machine, he unwittingly puts the entire world in grave danger. The device is volatile, and it is up to David and Chuck to track down Mr. Tyco Bass, the one wise astronomer who might understand the machine's true power and how to prevent a global disaster. Armed with crucial clues hidden inside Mr. Bass's secretive notebook, the two boys must board their trusty homemade spaceship and embark on an urgent interplanetary mission. They will have to navigate the vastness of space and use their sharpest critical thinking skills to unravel the scientific puzzle before time runs out completely. Their high-stakes journey perfectly blends clever problem-solving with thrilling cosmic exploration. This exciting installment in the beloved Mushroom Planet series is perfect for young readers who enjoy unraveling complex mysteries, exploring the stars, and using steadfast teamwork to save the day.

Bicycles are shiny, whizzing, wobbly machines, and they scare Julian much more than lions or tigers ever could! Summer vacation is supposed to be absolutely perfect, but everything changes the moment his best friend Gloria rolls up on a brand-new bike. She can already ride with no hands, making it look incredibly easy. Julian cannot bear to admit that he is terrified of falling, so he comes up with a clever fib to avoid riding altogether. He decides that anything is better than braving a bicycle, even if it means sweeping floors, weeding the garden, and doing difficult chores for the entire summer! You will watch as his little lie quickly backfires, landing him in the most confusing, hilarious fix of his life. Can Julian find a way out of his gigantic mess, or will he finally have to face his fears on two wheels? Join the fun and find out how a summer of hard work turns into a glorious adventure.

Did you know that some days are so incredibly hot that even the frogs have to wear shoes? Or that eating broccoli can give you super strength? Julian is back with an entire batch of brilliant new stories, and his imagination is bigger than ever! You will be amazed as his best friend Gloria figures out how to actually move the sun in the sky. But having a wonderful way with words is not always a good thing. Sometimes, Julian's quick mouth gets him into serious hot water. When he accidentally calls his little brother Huey a bad name and their father overhears, Julian has a massive problem to solve. How can a few tiny words cause such a gigantic disaster? You will follow along as Julian tries to talk his way out of trouble, send secret messages in bottles, and learn what it really means to be brave. Get ready for five more hilarious, warm-hearted adventures that will keep you guessing!

Snatched from his home in Africa at only eleven years old, a young prince named Olaudah Equiano suddenly found his entire world destroyed. He was thrown into a brutal nightmare, forced to survive the horrors of a slave ship and sold into captivity across the ocean. For eleven long years, Olaudah endured unimaginable cruelty as a slave in England, the United States, and the West Indies. But his spirit could never be broken. You will be inspired by this true, gripping story of a boy who refused to surrender his dignity. Through sheer intelligence and unbreakable courage, he fought to survive the absolute worst of humanity and eventually purchased his own freedom. Adapted from his original bestselling autobiography, this powerful memoir brings his incredible journey to life for a new generation. Step into history and witness a stunning tale of betrayal, resilience, and the ultimate triumph of a brave young man who fought against the world to reclaim his stolen life.

Harry is a very large, very furry monster, but he has a very big secret. Even though he looks incredibly scary, Harry is actually terrified of little people! He tiptoes around, jumping at every tiny sound, constantly worried that a little person might find him. But what happens when the thing you are most afraid of is actually terrified of you? You will laugh out loud as Harry finally comes face-to-face with the exact creatures that give him the shivers. In a hilarious twist, he discovers that the little people think he is the scariest thing in the entire world! This silly, warm-hearted story flips fear upside down and shows that everyone gets scared sometimes. Jump into a delightfully funny adventure that will teach you that making a new friend is the best way to chase away your biggest worries.

The rubble of Berlin is behind you, but the war is far from over. In 1946, Eva steps onto the bustling streets of New York City, trading a world of bombs for a chilling new landscape of espionage and lies. She brings nothing but the clothes on her back and a deadly secret known only as Project Bluebird, a terrifying concentration camp experiment that could shift the balance of global power. Both the American and Soviet intelligence agencies are hunting for Bluebird, and they will stop at nothing to get their hands on it. But Eva is not interested in global politics, power, or even starting a new life in America. She is driven by a singular, burning desire for justice. She is hunting the high-ranking Nazi who escaped the net, and she will use herself as bait if that is what it takes. Plunge into an atmospheric, high-stakes historical thriller where allegiances shift in the blink of an eye. As Eva navigates a treacherous web of secrets, hidden identities, and unexpected romance, you will be gripped by her fierce determination. Discover an immersive, pulse-pounding tale of survival and the heavy cost of uncovering the truth.

The guillotine casts a long, bloody shadow over the Sunken City of Paris. In a terrifying future where technology has failed and ruthless revolutionaries rule, the innocent are sent to the chopping block daily. But a spark of hope remains. Prisoners are vanishing from their heavily guarded cells, leaving nothing behind but a single, red-tipped bird feather. Meet the Red Rook. By day, Sophia Bellamy is a proper, unassuming young woman from the wealthy Commonwealth across the Channel. By night, she is the daring vigilante orchestrating brilliant, death-defying prison breaks to smuggle victims to safety. You will feel your pulse race as Sophia navigates treacherous escape routes and narrow misses, constantly risking her own neck to save others. Her dangerous double life becomes even more complicated when she is forced into an arranged marriage with Rene Hasard, a wealthy and infuriatingly carefree playboy. As the revolutionaries close in on the Red Rook's identity, Sophia must figure out if her new fiance is a foolish liability or hiding explosive secrets of his own. Dive into this thrilling, futuristic twist on a classic tale of espionage, filled with razor-sharp banter, deadly stakes, and unforgettable heroics.

Imagine hiding thirteen people in your attic while the enemy sleeps right downstairs. For sixteen-year-old Stefania Podgorska, this terrifying scenario is a daily reality. Before the war, life was simple. Stefania worked in a bustling grocery store and was quietly falling in love with her Jewish employer's son. But when the Nazi army invades her Polish city, her entire world shatters. Driven by fierce loyalty and incredible bravery, Stefania makes a choice that will alter the course of history. She smuggles thirteen Jewish men, women, and children into the cramped, sweltering space beneath her roof. As you step into Stefania's shoes, you will experience the agonizing tension of keeping them hidden while caring for her little sister. The stakes reach an unbearable high when two ruthless Nazi officers commandeer her home, moving in directly below the hidden refugees. Based on an astonishing true story, this deeply moving historical novel takes you inside a breathless game of survival. Every footstep, every cough, and every knock at the door could mean instant death for them all. Experience a powerful testament to human resilience, love, and the extraordinary courage it takes to stand against the ultimate evil.

Finding the absolute perfect birthday present is incredibly difficult, especially when you want to give your dad something he has always dreamed about. Julian and his little brother Huey are determined to make this the best birthday ever. Since it is impossible to read someone's thoughts, they decide to carefully watch their dad while he is sleeping to uncover his biggest secret wishes. When Dad starts mumbling in his sleep, Julian is convinced he has heard the winning answer: two big snakes! You will follow along as Julian, Huey, and their best friend Gloria gather all their courage to stalk through the woods and hunt down the scariest birthday gift imaginable. But what if Dad's nighttime mumbles were actually a terrifying nightmare instead of a happy dream? Get ready for a hilarious, sneaky adventure as a brilliant birthday plan goes completely, wonderfully wrong. Discover what happens when you try a little too hard to make a dream come true!

Seven-year-old Juan lives in the stunning mountains of Guatemala, a place filled with bright blue lakes and wild, colorful parrots. But his daily life is far from a vacation. Abandoned by his parents, Juan lives with his strict grandmother and works long, hard hours in the busy city streets as a shoe-shine boy. While he scrubs and polishes to earn his keep, Juan cannot stop dreaming about a different life. More than anything else in the world, he longs to sit in a real classroom and learn how to read. You will follow Juan's deeply moving journey as he finally gathers the courage to ask his grandmother for a chance to go to school. To his surprise, she teaches him an incredible lesson about standing up for himself and discovering his true worth. This beautiful, inspiring story will show you that no matter how difficult life gets, the power of education and the strength inside your own heart can help you find where you truly belong.

Growing up in a quiet Wisconsin farming town during the 1950s, eleven-year-old Amanda feels like she is fading into the background. Her mother thinks she is completely average, her older sister is the brilliant family star, and her best friend just moved far away to Montana. But Amanda is finally tired of being just plain, ordinary Amanda Woods. She is ready to become Amanda K. Woods: a proud, strong, and highly confident girl who makes her own choices! You will step into Amanda's shoes as she sets out on a determined mission to reinvent herself. Whether she is finding lucky four-leaf clovers, writing to a brand-new French pen pal, or studying hard for perfect math scores, Amanda is discovering that she holds a magnificent secret life inside her mind. This beautiful, honest story will resonate with anyone who has ever felt awkward or overlooked. You will be cheering out loud as Amanda bravely navigates family expectations, finds her true voice, and proves that she is anything but average.

Spunky the dog is an absolute genius, and he would happily share all of his brilliant secrets if his human family could just understand him! Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tries to speak, Huey, Julian, and their parents only hear him barking. Thanks to a hilarious mix-up in translation, Spunky's family decides that he is lonely and needs a brand-new pet of his own. The last thing this proud dog wants is a snobby, aristocratic cat invading his personal space. But that is exactly what he gets when Fiona arrives. She is headstrong, entirely incompetent, and constantly getting herself into massive trouble. You will laugh out loud as Spunky is forced to become the reluctant bodyguard for his annoying feline roommate. But as he rushes to save her from one disaster after another, he makes a surprising discovery about friendship. Step into the mind of a hilarious, fiercely loyal dog and find out how protecting an enemy can give you a wonderful new purpose in life.

When she was a tiny girl, her mother lovingly nicknamed her Colibrí, the Spanish word for hummingbird. But her sweet childhood was shattered at age four when she was brutally kidnapped from a crowded bus in Guatemala City. Since that terrifying day, she has been forced to answer to the name Rosa and travel alongside a wandering beggar she calls Uncle. He claims he searched everywhere for her parents, but Rosa refuses to let go of her faded memories of home. For eight years, Uncle has dragged her through the highlands, relying on a fortune-teller's promise that Rosa will eventually lead him to a massive, life-changing treasure. Now twelve years old, Rosa is trapped in a dark world of lying and begging to survive. As the treasure remains hidden, Uncle's patience finally shatters. You will be completely gripped by this intense survival story as his desperation turns violent, threatening Rosa from every direction. She must find the incredible strength to break free, escape her abuser, and bravely reclaim her true identity.

When tragedy strikes, how do you turn unthinkable sorrow into a force that changes the world? In the aftermath of one of the deadliest school shootings in American history, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School refused to stay silent. Instead, they channeled their grief and outrage into action, sparking one of the largest youth-led movements the globe has ever seen. This powerful collection of personal essays and behind-the-scenes insights takes you directly to the front lines of the March for Our Lives movement. The founders share their raw, unvarnished stories of surviving trauma and stepping up to demand national reform. You will discover exactly how these teens organized massive rallies, dominated social media conversations, hosted televised town halls, and marched on Washington to hold leaders accountable. More than just a reflection on a tragic event, this book serves as a definitive blueprint for activism. It proves that you are never too young to make your voice heard and fight for a safer future. If you want to know how to transform a conversation into a global call to action, this is your ultimate roadmap.

Cameron Boxer has one ultimate goal in life: to play video games in his basement without any interruptions from his parents or teachers. When his extreme laziness finally gets him into major trouble, Cameron invents a fake school club called the Positive Action Group. It is supposed to be the perfect cover story to make him look like a dedicated student while he secretly continues gaming. But his brilliant plan backfires spectacularly. Other kids actually start joining the club, taking the community service missions completely seriously. Before he can stop it, the boy who never cared about anything suddenly finds himself elected president of the most active organization in town. You will crack up as Cameron tries to manage his accidental empire of do gooders. He is forced to leave his couch and become a leader, discovering that stepping into the real world might actually be more exciting than any video game.

Cameron Boxer is the undisputed king of the slackers. He has always believed that putting effort into anything is a complete waste of time. But lately, Cameron has actually found something worth focusing on. By live-streaming himself playing video games online, he has quickly built a massive audience and is on the verge of finding real fame. His secret weapon is Elvis, a live beaver who sits right beside him and seems to love the flashing video games just as much as he does. The only problem with Cameron's big gaming goals is that real life keeps getting in the way. School assignments are piling up, the accidental club he started is demanding his attention, and various misguided adults are suddenly deciding that a beaver should not be watching screens all day. To conquer the famously impossible Level 13 of his favorite game, Cameron is going to have to pull off some serious trickery. You will laugh out loud as you watch him dodge responsibilities, execute wild cover-ups, and try to keep his beloved gaming setup intact. It turns out that defending your right to slack off takes a tremendous amount of hard work.

Cameron and Ruben Wolfe excel at three things: stumbling into fistfights, brewing half-baked schemes, and thoroughly disappointing their parents and high-achieving older siblings. They are the ultimate underdogs, navigating their neighborhood with a mix of fierce loyalty and disastrous choices. As brothers, they bring out the absolute best and the absolute worst in each other, surviving the daily grind of their working-class life through their unbreakable bond. Everything shifts when Cameron does the unthinkable and falls head over heels for Ruben's girlfriend. The dynamics of their lifelong partnership are suddenly thrown into chaos. Cameron is forced to navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, guilt, and his own unexpected desires. This hidden rivalry tests the very foundation of their brotherhood, pushing them toward a breaking point neither anticipated. This poignant, sharply observed novel explores the complexities of sibling loyalty, the sting of first love, and the struggles of growing up in the shadow of a charismatic older brother.

Cameron Wolfe is acutely aware of his status as the neighborhood loser. He lives deep in the shadow of his charismatic older brothers: Steve, the golden-boy soccer star, and Rube, the charming, reckless fighter who cycles through a new girlfriend every week. Cameron is the quiet one, watching from the sidelines and aching for a chance to simply matter to someone. He would give anything to treat a girl right, but he knows guys like him do not get the brilliant, beautiful girls. Everything changes when he unexpectedly connects with Octavia, Rube's fiery, green-eyed ex-girlfriend. To his complete shock, Octavia actually sees him. She recognizes the untapped passion and talent Cameron has kept buried beneath his self-doubt. As their tentative connection grows into something real, Cameron faces the terrifying prospect of stepping out of the shadows. He must find the courage to claim his own identity, risk his brother's wrath, and discover what it truly means to win.

Cameron is thirteen years old, and more than anything in the world, he just wants to live a normal life. He wants to hang out with his best friends, swim in the local pool, and go to school without worrying. But his life is far from ordinary. Cameron has a severe medical condition, and he desperately needs a heart transplant to survive. Time is quickly running out, and just when his family is losing all hope, a pioneering doctor approaches them with a completely shocking proposal. He can give Cameron a brand new heart and a second chance at life. The only catch is that the heart will not come from a human donor. It will come from a pig. It is a highly controversial and incredibly risky procedure that has never been fully successful before. As Cameron bravely comes to terms with the idea of having an animal organ keeping him alive, he soon discovers that the rest of the world is not nearly as accepting. Suddenly, he is thrust into the center of a massive media storm. Cameron must find the incredible courage to face the public backlash while fighting for his own survival.

Meet Kimberly Keiko Cameron, better known as Skim. She is a would be Wiccan goth trying to survive the everyday struggles of attending a private girls school in Toronto. When a tragedy strikes and a classmate's boyfriend takes his own life, the entire school spirals into a frantic state of forced mourning. Every clique desperately tries to find something to believe in to make sense of the loss. Amidst this overwhelming and confusing environment, Skim finds herself unexpectedly falling in love. She begins meeting secretly with her quirky, neo-hippie English teacher, Ms. Archer. But when Ms. Archer abruptly leaves the school, Skim is left completely isolated. Armed only with her trusty journal, she must navigate her deep confusion and heartache alone. As she sheds old, toxic friendships and cautiously tries to build new ones, she faces the heavy realities of depression, crushes, and manipulative peers. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel is a poignant, pitch perfect glimpse into the dramatic complexities of being sixteen and finding your own identity.

Sixteen year old Cameron Smith has a very simple life plan: survive the soul crushing boredom of high school with the absolute minimum amount of effort possible. It seems like a foolproof strategy until he receives a devastating medical diagnosis. He has contracted a rare, fatal illness and is going to die. Just as he prepares to accept his grim fate, hope crashes into his hospital room in the form of Dulcie, a loopy, punk rock angel with a serious sugar addiction. She insists there is a cure out there, but Cameron has to fight for it. Teaming up with a death obsessed video gaming dwarf and a remarkably aggressive yard gnome, Cameron embarks on the mother of all road trips across a deeply twisted, hallucinatory version of America. As he chases down the impossible, Cameron is forced to grapple with the biggest questions of human existence. This sublimely surreal and darkly comedic adventure brilliantly explores the beautiful tragedy of learning how to actually live.

Magic is in the air when twins Allie and Jay Cameron travel to Scotland to visit their ancestors' ancient Castle Keep, tucked away on an unspoiled loch. The twins are thrilled to wake the mischievous, shape shifting Boggart and his infamous cousin, Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster! But their summer of fun loving trickery is suddenly invaded by a ruthless real estate developer named William Trout. Trout has big plans to bulldoze the area and build a massive luxury resort, showing zero regard for the locals, the law, or the beautiful seals that call the loch home. As the bulldozers roll in, Allie, Jay, and their grandfather mobilize to save the land. But they quickly realize they need a different kind of help. In a hilarious race against time, the Boggart recruits terrifying creatures of the Wild Magic, including the Blue Men of the Minch. Mr. Trout is in for a wild ride as the magical Old Things of Scotland fight back to protect their home!

What happens when a modern-day teenager accidentally stumbles into a real-life Regency romance? Disheartened Pittsburgh teen Audrey Cameron is ready to give up on love and art entirely. But when a mysterious magic quarter transports her back in time to the year 1812, she suddenly finds herself stranded in the English countryside. Expecting to live out the classic tropes of a Jane Austen heroine, Audrey assumes she just needs to find a wealthy, brooding gentleman to secure her happily-ever-after and find her way home. Instead, she meets Lucy Sinclair, the rebellious and fiercely intelligent daughter of a local lord. As the two girls navigate high society balls, strict rules, and meddling families, unexpected sparks begin to fly between them. You will be swept away by this charming, time-traveling romantic comedy. Can Audrey figure out how to return to her own century, or will her growing feelings for Lucy convince her to rewrite history? Dive into a swoon-worthy tale of self-discovery, corsets, and finding love where you least expect it.

Welcome to the Department of Extranormal Operations, where investigating superhuman activity is just another day at the office. Agent Cameron Chase has a dangerous new assignment: track down a missing teenager whose pyrokinetic abilities have violently erupted inside an Ohio school. It sounds like a standard retrieval mission for a government agency that specializes in managing the extraordinary. But as Cameron digs deeper into the fiery destruction and the boy's disappearance, the case takes a highly personal turn. She begins to manifest mysterious, unpredictable powers of her own, abilities she never knew she had and certainly does not fully understand. Suddenly, the rules of her world are completely rewritten. Cameron must navigate a deadly maze of rogue superhumans, explosive powers, and hidden government secrets while struggling to control the volatile forces awakening inside her. Will she master her new abilities in time to save the missing boy, or will the flames consume them both?

The Wolfe family is crumbling under the weight of financial ruin and bruised egos. With their father out of work and too proud for welfare, their mother grinding through night shifts, and their older brother abandoning the chaos, brothers Cameron and Ruben are left to find their own way to survive. Desperate for cash and eager to carve out some scrap of self-respect, the boys step into the grueling, brutal world of illegal boxing. They quickly realize they react very differently to the violence of the ring. Ruben embraces the fight, chasing the thrill of dominance and the taste of victory, while Cameron struggles to find his footing and understand his own limitations. But as the bouts grow harder and the physical toll mounts, the meager payouts become secondary to a much deeper battle. The brothers find themselves fighting not just for survival, but for their pride, their deep bond, and the sheer experience of finally winning something. This powerful story captures the raw reality of a working-class family fighting to stay afloat.

Stepping into the glittering world of professional basketball is the last thing you ever expected. Twelve-year-old Molly Parker has just lost her mother to cancer, but she was left with one massive, unbelievable secret. Her father is none other than Josh Cameron, the most celebrated superstar on the Boston Celtics. Josh has a spotless reputation, a massive fortune, and absolutely no idea that Molly exists. When she bravely steps into his fast-paced life, the celebrity athlete is immediately suspicious, convinced she is simply running a clever scam. Yet, there is something undeniably familiar about Molly's spirit that stops him from turning her away. As Molly gets a rare glimpse behind the carefully curated media spotlight, she discovers a man whose heart only has room for himself and the game. You will experience a deeply emotional journey as two complete strangers cautiously navigate their shared grief, realizing that sometimes the most important victories require throwing up a desperate prayer at the final buzzer.

Sometimes the only way to hold your family together is by risking everything that keeps you from falling apart. Savannah is fighting a daily, exhausting battle to care for her younger brother, who has severe special needs. With her father struggling with alcoholism and her mother out of the picture, she is the only shield her brother has against a world that doesn't understand him. But Savannah's fierce protective instincts come with a dangerous edge, an explosive temper she can barely control. When a violent outburst lands her in an alternative high school for troubled teens, Savannah finds herself surrounded by peers who are just as broken as she is. Among them is Cameron, a boy who sees past her defensive walls and challenges her to confront the rage boiling inside her. As the pressure mounts at home and the threat of losing her brother becomes terrifyingly real, Savannah must learn to heal her own deep wounds. Dive into this raw, intensely emotional story about unconditional love, finding your voice, and putting the pieces back together.