Boys Adventure

While grownups understand the magnitude of guarding sheep, children may lack an ability to see the bigger picture. Nicholas finds tending his family's sheep to be mind-numbingly boring, which is why he ultimately makes the impulsive decision to cry "Wolf!" To his delight, his alert prompts the townspeople to drop everything and rush to his aid, but when the people discover they have been duped they are livid.

Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding.

Who's the grossest kid in the world? Tommy Puke, that's who! He fights off bullies with his mighty loogies...conquers jerks with his powerfulfarts...and sticks up for his pet skunk by driving off wild dogs with his blistering bad breath. What happens when he takes his new friend, Josh, on an epic quest to find the fabled prince of vomit, who might just be Tommy's brother? Action, laughs, and more disgusting gross-outs than you can shake a booger at!

Welcome to Astoria's library, a mysterious place offering its visitors a unique chance to visit their favorite storybook lands. Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality in this magical building, each of dreamlike world waiting to be explored. But what happens when one false move in these mythic lands is enough to change the stories you love? What happens when one wrong step can turn your favorite fairy tale into a nightmare?

The Magic Tree House carries Jack and Annie back to the Old West, where they roam the Great Plains with a Lakota boy.

Pretending to be in love with a shifter is dangerous. My sister and I have never gotten along, but she’s adamant she wants me to attend her wedding. The worst part is she’s marrying Tony, who was my high school sweetheart. That’s where Sting comes in. He’s my date for the wedding. When he hears Bridget talking me down - like she always does - he stepped in and offered to be my “boyfriend”.

Jonathan Grisby is the newest arrival at the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys - an ancient, crumbling fortress of gray stone rising up from the ocean. It is dark, damp, and dismal. And it is just the place Jonathan figures he deserves. Because Jonathan has done something terrible. And he's willing to accept whatever punishment he has coming. Just as he's getting used to his new situation, however, a freak accident leaves the troubled boys of Slabhenge without any adult supervision.

Newest office boy at Rigid Industries, the very good-looking, preppie, boyish, blonde youth Rick Johnson is learning many new surprising skills on the job. After having his eye on the sexy Latin chef-in-training that he enjoys flirting with in the cafeteria, who slips him extra treats to eat...late one night, the office boy gets a surprising cooking lesson, and the kitchen heats up, as the two hot studs mix their ingredients together.

Working in the mailroom at Rigid Tech Industries was proving to be anything but a boring summer job. Handsome waspy preppie Richard Johnson the Third was of legal age, but still looked young enough to get carded at bars. He had attended Harrdon Prep School and planned to attend to Drillmore Collage in the fall. But while he had fooled around a bit in high school and had boy crushes, he had been mostly a virgin when he had started his job at Rigid Tech.

When Abdi's family is kidnapped, he's forced to do the unthinkable: become a child soldier with the ruthless jihadi group Al Shabaab. In order to save the lives of those he loves and earn their freedom, Abdi agrees to be embedded as a spy within the militia's ranks and to send dispatches on their plans to the Americans. The jihadists trust Abdi immediately because his older brother, Dahir, is already one of them, protégé to General Idris, aka the Butcher. If Abdi's duplicity is discovered, he will be killed.

This collection of true stories puts the listener in the action, providing humor and nostalgic adventures of a young boy growing up in America in the 1950's. This book continues where Part One left off, with me being 9 years old and halfway through grade school. This is the second of a four-book series that progresses through grade school, junior high and high school.

Four Junie B. Jones stories in one collection brings four times the laughs! Includes: Junie B. Jones is (almost) a Flower Girl Junie B. is tired of everyone treating her like a baby. Too bad she wasn't picked to be flower girl at her aunt Flo's wedding. Then she could really show everyone how...

¡Nelson y Kenny quieren subirse a todas las atracciones! Sin embargo, después de probar el nuevo invento de la abuela, ¡encogen tanto que no pueden ir a ninguna parte! Por suerte, Nelson y Kenny idean un plan para volver a ser más altos... ¡mucho, muuuucho más altos!

Kiplings' tales of Mowgli and his exciting life in the Indian jungle have been loved by children and adults alike ever since their publication in 1895. Mowgli the 'man-cub' must learn to fend for himself against terrible foes like Shere Khan the tiger, but he can always call upon his friends Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the Black Panther, and Kaa the Rock Python from whom he learns the Law of the jungle.

The high school friend’s romance began shortly after graduation, then Bryce soldiered off to Basra while Isaac attended university. Several years later, Bryce ETS’ed home with a Bronze Star and PTSD. He and Isaac launch Trinity Security, Inc. somewhere in California. They both have children while growing the business. Reluctantly at first, formidable Colonel Abernathy at DHS contracts Trinity to send their special ops team overseas on dangerous operations. Along the way, as the business grows, Bryce, Isaac, and those dear to them face existential threats.

In book two of the House of Robots series, it's 'bot brains versus 'bot brawn in an all-out war! Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his "bro-bot" E are making new friends every day as E works as his bedridden sister Maddie's school proxy. But disaster strikes when E malfunctions just in time to be...

Fourteen-year-old David Alspeth is the owner of a 22-foot sailboat, an inheritance from his uncle Owen, who recently died of cancer. Uncle Owen’s last request before he died was that David should take his ashes out to sea, a job David would give anything to avoid. When he finally sets sail on calm, clear evening, David feels the weight of what he must do all around him. He can’t imagine life without Owen. David completes his task, but on the return trip home he is caught unawares by a freak storm.

From imagined feasts that come to life to hidden doors filled with forgotten secrets, Tales from Neverland brings you ten heartwarming and magical stories set in the land where childhood never ends. Join Michael as he befriends a lonely crocodile, follow Wendy as she discovers the magic of a starlit wish, and laugh as Peter Pan outwits Hook in the most unexpected way.

Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. They know it won't be easy. They'll have to beat some really good teams, plus landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. But they're sure they can achieve their dream, if only they can get to Australia.

John Puram, the smart kid in 4th grade, is going to spend the day on a school field trip. It’s going to be fun, and he’s excited about visiting the museum. But the day starts off with one of John’s toys coming to life and the real adventure begins with more excitement than he could imagine!