Teen Humor

National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson returns to future Earth in a sharply wrought satire of art and truth in the midst of colonization.

Rafael Mundo, un escritor de literatura infantil, recibe una llamada muy especial: un niño, Matías, le pide un presupuesto para un cuento, pues quiere regalárselo a su amiga Chelo el día de su cumpleaños. Quiere que sea de intriga y que tenga monstruos. El escritor, a quien no se le ocurre ninguna idea para el guión de un anuncio de galletas encargado por una agencia de publicidad, pide ayuda a Matías. Pero la agencia - que en realidad busca niños creativos como Matías ("caza de cerebros infantiles").

The Dreaded Summons and Other Misplaced Bills investigates seven unfortunate accounts piled together to make you laugh. The collection opens with Tina Teatree, who has a compulsion for weeding that soon digs up the root of her problem. The title story is "The Dreaded Summons", about an introvert and his friendship with a lost manatee. Other stories reveal the Breakfast Hunter, J.J. Whitweather, Shirley Short, and Fig B. Willingsbee.

Ein Schock! Der goldene Dreikönigsschrein ist aus dem Kölner Dom verschwunden...

Endlich Sommerferien! Conny lädt ihre Freunde von Kokolores & Co. auf einen Reiterhof im Siebengebirge ein...

Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime. Five kids, one grandmother, a crazy family, Mafia hit men, and a tortellini salad - and what could they all possibly have in common? Join these five kids from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on a fast-moving crazy adventure from New York to Sicily to Italy and back again. Just remember, nothing is quite as it seems.

Seventh grade was supposed to be Alli's breakout year, only her big debut ends up being a big disaster. Then queen bee Rachel Delaney takes Alli under her wing, and Alli finds herself in the inner circle of seventh-grade cool. But the inner circle is nothing like Alli expected, and ugliness lurks behind the prettiest faces. Can Alli figure out where she fits in, or will she get caught up in the glamour of running with the in-crowd?

Stare if you dare, into Paul Jennings' wild world. What happens when you grow younger?

What’s not to love about Jane Eyre? Gothic and passionate, it features the ultimate hero – Mr Rochester. And that gives Charlotte a top idea: she’ll look for a new Mr Rochester for her lovely mum. So when Charlotte finds the ideal man, she can’t believe her luck. He’s dark, brooding and mysterious. He’s PERFECT.But this real-life romantic hero also turns out to be sarcastic and rude. Does Charlotte really want her mum marrying him?

High school nobody Kenan is doing just fine in the midst of the zombie apocalypse, thank you very much, but when his dream girl Katy comes stumbling around the corner, she turns his world upside-down. David Wood's first foray into young adult fiction is an action-packed horror tale laced with dark humor and even darker thrills.

An escape-artist monkey lets out some threatening animals, causing a CODE RED emergency. Javier, an exhausted barrista in dire need of a holiday, gets roped into helping his zookeeper friend defuse the situation.

Rex, one of a group of dinosaurs living at the Museum of Natural History, loses his place as the center of attention when a film director invites them all to sunny California. Lively narration by Fred Berman (The Lion King on Broadway)

Alisha’s Eccentric Escapades is not just a compilation of tales; it's a narrative that prompts us to reconsider our perceptions and understanding of the world around us. So, buckle up and prepare for a laughter-filled, educational journey as we collectively strive towards fostering a more balanced and equitable world. Remember, just like laughter, the genesis of change starts with you.

Jesse is in history class when a formidable, efficient race of aliens quietly takes over the earth in less time than it takes him to brush his teeth. Most humans simply fall asleep and never wake up. In moments, everyone Jesse knows and loves is gone, and he finds that he is now a slave to an inept alien leader. On the bright side, he discovers he’s developing telepathic powers and has attracted the attention of two beautiful girls....

Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time, but he was neither the first nor last adventurer to ever stumble upon a great discovery. From the Silk Road of Asia to the icy shores of Antarctica, our knowledge of the world today is in large part due to several intrepid pioneers, risking life and limb for the sake of exploration. After all, setting off into the dark unknown requires an enormous amount of bravery. But every explorer quickly learns that courage and curiosity aren't enough to save you if you can't read a map or trespass on somebody else's land!

The fifth title in the BRILLIANT series by Pamela Butchart. Hamlet could NEVER make his mind up about ANYTHING. And one time he actually went to school in just his pants and got sent home because he couldn't decide what to wear. When Izzy (star of The Spy Who Loved School Dinners) is asked to tell her friends some HILARIOUS and SCARY stories, she knows exactly where to look: Shakespeare, the king of SUPER dramatic stuff.

How Penny Pollard learns to stop hating babies and (certain) boys is revealed in this hilarious and startling collection of letters.

Much like Lin-Manuel Miranda did in Hamilton, the New York Times best-selling author David Elliott turns a classic on its head in form and approach, updating the timeless story of Theseus and the Minotaur for a new generation. A rough, rowdy, and darkly comedic young adult retelling in verse, Bull will have listeners reevaluating one of mythology's most infamous monsters.

Noah Reynolds is an American English teacher who embarked on an extraordinary undertaking: moving to a rural province of Thailand to teach English in January of 2020. Little did he know that his arrival would coincide with the dawn of a global pandemic. Whether peeling back the layers of addiction or unraveling the intricacies of a 20-something's chaotic existence, Reynolds weaves a tale that resonates with listeners and leaves a lasting impact. Prepare to be captivated by his vivid storytelling as you explore the human condition through the lens of his fictional world.

2022 has been another crazy year for sports, movies, and more pop culture. A lot has happened and it can be hard to remember all of it. I love nothing more than sitting with friends on a cold winter evening attempting quizzes, so why not do a quiz on the year and all that has happened?