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Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher has a massive problem in his life, and his name is Farley Drexel Hatcher. To the rest of the world, Peter's two-year-old brother is just an adorable, sweet little toddler known as Fudge. But Peter knows the dark truth: Fudge is a walking, talking disaster zone who ruins absolutely everything he touches.
Whether he is throwing massive, screaming temper tantrums in the middle of a shoe store, scribbling all over Peter's hard-earned homework, or smearing mashed potatoes on the dining room walls, Fudge always finds a way to cause absolute chaos. Worse yet, Peter feels like his parents only ever pay attention to his troublemaking little brother. Now, Peter spends most of his time just trying to protect his most prized possession—a tiny pet green turtle named Dribble—from Fudge's destructive little hands.
Living with Fudge requires a mountain of patience, and Peter is quickly running out of it. Get ready to laugh out loud at this hilarious, classic story about the wild ups and downs of surviving life with an impossible younger sibling.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages
4.0
/5
3 Reviews
Meet Trinity Shwartz! Moving to a brand new state means being the new kid in school, which can feel a little scary. Trinity has always been a quiet girl who likes to keep to herself. But this year, something feels different. She's starting at Greenport Middle School, and it’s a big chance for her to try new things and make new friends.
Join Trinity as she navigates the hallways, classrooms, and new experiences. Will she stay shy and let others decide things for her, or will she find her own brave voice? This story is all about discovering who you truly are, even when everything around you is new. You'll laugh, you'll feel, and you'll cheer for Trinity as she learns to speak up and chase her own dreams. Get ready for an exciting journey of friendship and finding your courage!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
4.3
/5
3 Reviews
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No hard feelings
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Twig is having a very tough time. Her friend Cara is teaching everyone how to call chickadees, but the birds only want to land on Turtle's hand, never Twig's. To make matters worse, she just missed out on being chosen for a school committee she really wanted to join. It feels like nothing is going right and everything is simply unfair.
When her dad notices she needs a confidence boost, he tells her about a very strange experiment. Instead of letting rejection bring you down, what if you actually go out and look for it? What if you try to fail on purpose?
Twig decides to give this upside-down idea a try. She heads into school and around her town actively trying to be turned down. As she faces her fears head-on, the things she discovers about her community, the environment, and her own perseverance might just surprise her. Join Twig as she learns that making mistakes and getting a no does not make you a failure, but instead opens up a bright world full of new possibilities.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
Everyone says that groups of three are incredibly difficult to maintain, but Winnie, Vanessa, and Zoe have always been the perfect trio. Known as the End of the Alphabet Club, these three best friends have done absolutely everything together since their first day of kindergarten.
They share sleepovers, explore the school library, and invent games on the recess playground. But everything begins to shift when the elegant world of ballet enters their lives. As the girls start taking dance classes, new interests and unexpected talents begin to create a sudden divide between them. Winnie becomes terrified that her lack of coordination will cause her to be permanently left behind by her two closest companions.
This sensitive and wonderfully illustrated chapter book gently explores the complex emotions of growing up and finding your own unique rhythm.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
112 Pages
Andy Shane really does not want to go to school. He hates sitting up perfectly straight on the rug, and he especially dislikes being in the same classroom as Dolores Starbuckle.
Dolores acts like she knows absolutely everything. She is constantly shouting out the rules, telling the teacher when someone is sitting wrong, and interrupting everyone else during reading time. Andy would much rather be exploring the outdoors and catching interesting bugs with his Granny Webb. When Andy finally confesses how much he dreads class, Granny Webb decides to make a surprise visit to the school with a fascinating monarch caterpillar.
Her clever plan gives Andy a chance to show off his impressive insect knowledge and finally stand up for himself. This funny and relatable story perfectly captures the ups and downs of elementary school friendships.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
It is a crisp, bright morning, and everyone in the mouse family is rushing out the door. Little Bitty watches her older brothers and sisters hurry off, and her curiosity finally gets the best of her. She decides to secretly follow them to find out exactly what happens inside a classroom.
Once she arrives, Bitty discovers a bustling world of math lessons, quiet reading, and delicious snacks. She tries her best to join in on the daily routines, but she soon realizes that being the youngest student comes with its own set of challenges.
This gentle adventure perfectly captures the mix of excitement and nervousness that comes with exploring a new place. It is a warm, reassuring look at learning and the comforting feeling of returning home.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Room 12 is cold, strange, and definitely not ready to be ordinary.
On Mia’s first day at Crestwood Elementary, the classroom lights flicker, whispers seem to call her name, and something about the room feels hidden just out of sight. With her new friends Ethan and Ruby, Mia starts following the clues behind a decades-old mystery and a ghost who may need someone brave enough to listen.
This spooky school mystery offers just-right chills for readers who enjoy eerie classrooms, secret histories, and teamwork under pressure. The story balances ghostly suspense with friendship and problem-solving, making it a good fit for young readers who want a page-turning mystery without horror that feels too intense.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
56 Pages
The school talent show is coming, and Jasmine Toguchi needs a talent fast.
Her friends already seem ready: yo-yos, dancing, piano. Jasmine can climb trees, make mochi, and create collages, but none of those feel quite right for the stage. Then her mom introduces her to taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, and Jasmine finally hears a beat that feels like hers.
Practicing is exciting, but Jasmine also wants to beat Maggie Milsap, who is sure she will have the best act. This funny, encouraging chapter book follows Jasmine as she learns a new skill and discovers that trying your best can matter more than being the best.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
Get ready for the sweetest and most dramatic day of the school year. Amelia and her classmates have been having a blast learning Italian, and the entire school is buzzing with excitement for their very first Gelato Day. There will be delicious frozen treats for everyone, but a few sour problems are ruining the fun. The new student, Harry Truffle, refuses to smile no matter what anyone does, and worse, there is a sneaky graffiti bandit loose in the hallways. When the principal warns that one more piece of graffiti will cause Gelato Day to be canceled completely, Amelia is furious. She is determined to catch the culprit and save the celebration for her friends. However, getting angry is very dangerous for someone with secret chameleon powers. As Amelia hunts for clues to solve the mystery, her emotions are running wild. You will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see if Amelia can keep her cool, or if her magic powers will burst out and reveal her identity to the whole school.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
64 Pages
Stepping onto the stage can make anyone's stomach do flip-flops, but for Amelia, being nervous brings a whole different set of problems. When her teacher announces that the class will be putting on a performance of Snow White for the entire school, Amelia wants to hide. She loves reading fairy tales, but she definitely does not want to star in one. As her stage fright grows, she starts to feel a very familiar and dangerous tingle. Amelia has a huge secret: she possesses chameleon powers. If her abilities activate while she is standing in the bright spotlight, her secret will be revealed to everyone, and it will be a complete disaster. To make matters even more complicated, her brave and daring best friend Willow is acting incredibly strange. Amelia cannot figure out what is going on, but she suspects Willow might be hiding a massive secret of her own. Join Amelia as she tries to keep her changing colors under control, figure out what is bothering her best friend, and survive the most stressful school play ever.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
66 Pages
The First Experiment
You consider yourself the ultimate scientific genius of the fourth grade. You are an absolute expert on studying mold, and you can scientifically prove that you are allergic to girls, telephone calls, and the color purple. The one thing you absolutely do not have is a best friend. Unfortunately, your teacher just paired you up for the massive school science fair with the one kid you actively consider your un-best friend. To make matters a million times worse, this kid wants to base your entire project on dinosaurs, which is incredibly embarrassing and completely third-grade behavior. As you try to figure out how to survive the project without ruining your scientific reputation, you realize the rest of the school hates your new partner just as much as you do. Putting on your detective hat, you decide to investigate exactly why your un-best friend is so unpopular, all while trying to build the perfect erupting volcano.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
184 Pages
Katie Carew is just an ordinary third-grader, except for one very extraordinary problem! Ever since she accidentally wished on a shooting star to be anyone but herself, her wishes keep coming true in the strangest possible ways. Lately, she feels completely torn between her two best friends, and all the stress makes her wish she could just escape.
Suddenly, the magical switch wind arrives again! This time, it transforms Katie into Lucille, the school cafeteria lunch lady. At first, experiencing life from the other side of the food counter seems like a fun break from her third-grade drama. But things quickly spiral out of control when Katie accidentally starts a massive food fight and starts launching egg salad across the room!
The school principal is definitely not happy with a lunch lady who creates so much chaos. Now Katie must figure out how to clean up the gigantic mess, fix her friendships, and get back into her own body before lunchtime is completely ruined for everyone.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
84 Pages
The annual talent show at Shirley S. Sugarman Elementary School is only a few weeks away, and everyone is getting ready for the big night! George Brown decides to sign up as a stagehand to help out behind the scenes. He is absolutely determined to do a fantastic job. The new and improved George is responsible, helpful, and completely ready to pitch in without causing any problems.
But trouble has a funny way of finding George, even when he is trying his very best to be good! Right in the middle of preparing for the talent show and working on class presentations about Hawaii, disaster strikes. His uncontrollable, magical super burps are back, and they are stronger than ever.
These magical burps force him to do wild, embarrassing things that threaten to bring down the curtain on the entire talent show. Can George figure out a way to stop the super burps before they ruin the performance, or is comic mayhem guaranteed to take center stage?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
Third grade is not always easy, especially when you have to deal with teasing, bullies, and hurt feelings. Sometimes, you might just want to be anyone else but yourself! That is exactly what happens to Katie Carew. After a particularly bad day, she wishes she could be someone else, and to her absolute shock, her wish actually comes true!
Suddenly, Katie gets a magical ability to switch places with other people and even animals. Her friends start calling her Katie Kazoo, and she is off on a series of wild adventures that take her far beyond her normal life. This exciting collection brings together six amazing stories where Katie learns what it truly means to walk in someone else's shoes. From turning into the class hamster to becoming the school lunch lady, every switch brings a brand new hilarious disaster. Will Katie ever figure out how to just be herself?
6-8 Years
80 Pages
