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When a night of babysitting turns fatal, a girl burdened with survivor's guilt becomes increasingly convinced that someone is responsible for the gas leak that killed her family member--and that she was the intended target all along.

Ella wishes that she could do something more fun on New Year's Eve than babysit, but lately her life has taken a scary turn with a diagnosis that she is trying her best to ignore. So after she barely recovers from another paralyzing migraine, Ella arrives late to her aunt's house for babysitting.

But when nobody answers the door, she knows something isn't right. Breaking in, she finds her cousins unconscious on the floor. And Aunt Julie is dead. Ella is barely able to rescue them from the house before she collapses into the snow.

When investigators discover that the cause of death was from a gas leak, a small voice in the back of her head keeps reminding Ella that it could have been her--not Aunt Julie--inside that house. Ella is determined to find out what really happened to her aunt, but her family is so sure it was an accident. After all, Ella's paranoia must just be a side effect of her diagnosis--a diagnosis that makes everyone tiptoe around her.

As deadly lies begin to seep through the cracks of the investigation, Ella gets the feeling that the gas leak might not have been an accident--and that someone might be out to kill her next.

Did you know visitors can see up to six states from the Empire State Building's observatories? Readers will learn this and other incredible facts in this book about the Empire State Building. Leveled text and bright images explore the building's history, uses, and features. Special features highlight the building's size, materials, and location. Readers will be eager to learn more!

The world's deadliest spider is a funnel-web spider. It has poisonous venom and powerful fangs. Young readers will be delighted to learn these and more fascinating facts, including the spider's habitat, hunting techniques, and body parts. Achievable text, stunning photographs, spider jokes, and an activity round out the learning.

Ali thinks boys should be tough and brave and never cry! But after a painful fall on the playground, Ali gets a lesson in bravery that helps him show his true feelings. Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution--you just have to find it!

Ali wants to be a scientist, and he doesn't think good spelling is needed for that. Then Amma convinces him that spelling is very important in science. But will Ali have enough time to practice before the class spelling bee? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution--you just have to find it!

The brilliant Belgian detective rings in the New Year with a chilling murder investigation on a Greek island in this all-new holiday mystery from Sophie Hannah, author of Hercule Poirot's Silent Night.

New Year's Eve, 1932. Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool arrive on the tiny Greek island of Lamperos to celebrate the holiday with what turns out to be a rather odd community living in a dilapidated house. A dark sense of foreboding overshadows the beautiful island getaway when the guests play a New Year's Resolutions game after dinner and one written resolution gleefully threatens to perform "the last and first death of the year."

Hours later, one of the home's residents is found dead on the terrace.

In light of the shocking murder, Poirot reveals to Catchpool the real reason he's brought him to the island and both men resolve to ensure that the first murder will be the last.

From Edgar Award-winning author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes a suspenseful duology opener about a girl whose first phone connects her to a network of time travelers who want to change the world. This New York Times bestseller--now available in paperback--is perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and City Spies!

When Maisie's mom gives her an old phone, Maisie can't believe her luck--finally, she can keep up with everyone at school! Unfortunately, her mom also tells her that the whole family will be moving to spend the summer taking care of Maisie's great-aunt Hazel. Maisie's only getting a phone because she'll be responsible for her younger siblings during the entire trip. With that, Maisie is ready to give the phone back.

Then the first puzzling text comes in.

Between the mystery texts and a not-completely-blank book from Great-Aunt Hazel, Maisie finds herself thrown into the world of moonleapers. Will she be able to learn more about the secretive group, and--gulp--help them accomplish their crucial mission in time?

Discover a story woven with warmth, wonder, and timeless wisdom. This beautifully written children's book invites readers of all ages into a world where imagination dances with meaning and heartfelt lessons unfold gently on every page. With lyrical prose and tender illustrations, it speaks to the child in all of us - reminding readers of the beauty in everyday moments, the courage to follow one's heart, and the quiet magic that lives in kindness, curiosity, and faith.
Whether you're reading aloud with a loved one or savoring the story for yourself, this book will linger long after the final page.
A story to cherish. A message to hold close. Don't miss it.

Four amazing adventures in one action-packed book featuring Spider-Man and his friends from the Avengers as well as his friend Ghost-Spider! Perfect for fans of Marvel Super Heroes.

Marvel fans will love this full-color storybook featuring four stories in one. First, Nick Fury gets more than he bargained for when a new device turns Spider-Man and the Hulk into one incrediblely hungry Super Hero. Then swing into fun with Spider-Man as the web-spinning Super Hero saves the day again and again in three other adventures featuring Ghost-Spider, the small-but-mighty Ant-Man, and the Avengers. This exciting storybook is perfect for young fans of these iconic characters.

Anne of Green Gables meets How to Train Your Dragon in Kindred Dragons, a cozy and heartfelt middle-grade graphic novel about a brave young girl and the dragon whose life depends on her

Alice has been unhappy ever since her parents sent her to Prince Edward Island to live with her strict grandmother. Alice is fanciful, prone to telling tall tales, and absolutely OBSESSED with dragons! Fairies deliver dragon eggs to a select few, known as Kindreds, but no egg has ever arrived for Alice.

While wandering the woods alone, she finds and secretly befriends a mysterious old dragon named Brim. Alice is excited to finally have a dragon friend of her own, but when Brim suddenly falls ill, Alice must set out on a desperate quest to save him.

As Alice searches for a cure, she discovers that her connection to dragons is unlike that of any Kindred--but will her new power be enough to save her friend?

Let your imagination take flight in this heartfelt story of friendship, family, and learning to love who you are!

Can a guarded gamer girl lower her shield for a new friend... or more-than-friend?

"EARNEST AND LAUGH-OUT-LOUD... PITCH PERFECT."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

Thirteen-year-old Ingrid's been living a double life. At school, she's her popular friend Rachel's charity case. Online, she crushes it in her favorite MMORPG, geeks out in her favorite fantasy fandom, and runs a popular social media account. If only real life were that easy.

But when Ingrid finally stands up to Rachel, it suddenly feels like she has no life at all.

Until she gets a super-sweet wrong-number text from a mystery boy at her school. Spending time together gaming as "Stitches" and "Traveler" makes her feel like she's really connecting with someone. But when she begins to suspect that Traveler may be a popular classmate who is WAY above her in the cool-kid food chain--and whose original text was actually intended for Rachel--she faces a difficult choice. Can they be friends IRL? She wants to open up, but getting close to people has hurt her before. Is making real friends only fantasy after all?

Bye Forever, I Guess is the fresh, funny, and deeply sweet middle-grade debut of New York Times bestselling author Jodi Meadows (MY LADY JANE). Speaking to the messiness of middle-school friendships (and first loves), this is a warm, witty, enormously entertaining book--and a love letter to geek culture, gaming, and the healing power of fantasy.

"HILARIOUS... Charming, funny, and endearing."--Kirkus Reviews

"The most DELIGHTFUL middle-grade romcom I've ever read!"--Ellen Oh, award-winning author of Finding Junie Kim

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year - A Booklist Best Book of the Year
An Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee
Shortlisted for the Hong Kong Golden Dragon Book Awards
An American Booksellers Association Indie Next Selection
A Georgia Children's Book Award Finalist
A PSLA Literature Review Best Book of the Year
Named to the ALSC Summer Reading List!

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring

It's time for her class's country project, and Marya is super excited. She loves public speaking, and she's assigned Pakistan, where her family is from. But Marya has two problems: She doesn't actually know very much about her grandparents' country, and she's paired with new kid Waleed, who is so shy he can barely talk, let alone present to the class. Marya figures if she can just befriend Waleed, he'll help her make the best project ever.

It's time for Operation Make a Friend! But how do you make a friend? Play sports? Make jokes? With time running out before the big presentation, Marya worries she'll never get this Waleed kid to loosen up. But after researching a lot about friendship--and Pakistan--she might be able to save this project yet!

"A wonderful addition to any collection, this story offers insights into Pakistani culture and the challenges--and rewards--of making new friends in a new place."―School Library Journal

"The book's strength lies in Faruqi's ability to recreate the ups and downs of Marya's experiences within her family and her school community. Both the vivid character portrayals and the many grayscale illustrations will please readers of this transitional chapter book from the enjoyable Marya Khan series." ―Booklist

Read all of the books in the Marya Khan series

Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (#1)

Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (#2)

Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (#3)

Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (#4)

Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (#5)

Marya Khan and the Abominable Ski Trip (#6)

Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland

***STARRED REVIEW***
"The charm of this series lies in its delightful, pun-infused wordplay and the humorous, expressive, and beautifully colored illustrations that bring the adventures at Woofmore Hotel to life...recommended for all collections." ―School Library Journal

Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there's kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).

It's winter at the Woofmore and the hotel is down to one guest--famous figure skater Furya LaBone. Ms. Coco wants her visit to be pawfect. The Woofmore needs more guests to stay open, and a good review from a VIP like Furya could save the hotel. But when the local ice rink closes and Furya is left with nowhere to practice for her big competition, it looks like the hotel may be on thin ice. If Rufus can't help this skating superstar come up with a showstopping move for her routine, it could be a ruff winter for the Woofmore.

With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!

The Woofmore series:
Welcome to the Woofmore (#1)
The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (#2)
The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)

With a wryly witty and assured voice and a vastly entertaining cast of characters, Lee Hollis puts a modern slant on the classic murder mystery as a father-daughter sleuthing duo are drawn into a case close to home . . .

You never forget your first corpse. For former child star Jarrod Jarvis, that discovery was twenty-plus years ago, and a lot has happened since he solved a string of real-life Hollywood murders. Now Jarrod lives in Palm Springs where he writes and directs local theatre, while quietly grieving the loss of his partner, police detective Charlie.

Jarrod hasn't disclosed much about his sleuthing past to his daughter, Liv, who just earned a degree in criminal justice. There's been distance between them since Charlie's death, and Jarrod's unsure how to bridge the gap. Liv, meanwhile, has put her career on hold in order to help her filmmaker boyfriend, Zel. His new documentary idea is to track down the surrogate who gave birth to Liv. Skeptical and annoyed by Zel's pressure tactics, Liv goes to confront him at his apartment. But there's no need to break things off--because someone has bludgeoned Zel to death.

Jarrod rushes to Liv's aid, surprising his daughter with his ease around a crime scene, firing off questions like a modern-day Columbo with better hair and wardrobe. Another shock is quite how many people had motive to finish Zel off--including a Russian film professor, a former First Lady, and a sexy Secret Service agent. Together, Liv and Jarrod comb for clues across the sun-drenched Coachella valley, growing close again. But while there's nothing like murder to bring a family together, this father-daughter reunion may be short-lived as long as a killer is on the loose . . .