Lis Toft

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.

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.

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.

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!