Young Kid Fiction

Jette ist hin und weg. Sie kann die leuchtend blauen Augen von Jay, dem coolen Bandleader, einfach nicht vergessen. Ein romantischer Kuss lässt sie hoffen, dass nun ihr großer Traum wahr werden wird: Sängerin in seiner Band zu sein. Doch was ist mit Jochen? Eigentlich ist sie ja noch mit ihm zusammen. Auch Hollys Liebe ist in Gefahr: Denn ihre flotte Kollegin Frau Katzan streckt ihre Krallen ausgerechnet nach Mäusele aus.

Kiki ist völlig von den Socken, als sie Dave Devine das erste Mal gegenübersteht. Der ist einfach zum Küssen. Und so süß und romantisch und überhaupt! Da könnte sie ihren Meik glatt vergessen.

Jette schwebt im siebten Himmel! Endlich ist sie in einer Klasse mit Jochen, ihrem Traumprinzen. Wenn da bloß nicht ihre ewige Konkurrentin Mariella wäre. Und ihre Mutter Holly, der das ganz und gar nicht gefällt ... Alle Hörbücher um Jette und Holly in der Reihe Freche Mädchen: Meine Liebe – deine Liebe; Meine Küsse – deine Küsse; Meine Freunde – deine Freunde

Mutter und Tochter im Liebesstress! Wow! Jette ist endlich mit ihrem Schwarm Jochen zusammen. Wenn da nur nicht ihre Mutter Holly wäre! Die ist nämlich Lehrerin an Jettes Schule. Und Jochen ist ausgerechnet der Klassenkasper der 8c, in der Jettes Mutter Klassenlehrerin ist. Die versucht mit allen Tricks, die beiden auseinanderzubringen. Als dann der neue Physiklehrer, der Jette eine Fünf nach der anderen gibt, anfängt mit ihrer Mutter zu flirten, fliegen die Fetzen.

Amelia Bedelia's friend Rose is having a slumber party. It's Amelia Bedelia's first sleepover, and she's confused. Isn't sleeping boring? Luckily, all the girls in Amelia Bedelia's class are there, and the party is the exact opposite of boring. There are pizzas to eat, games to play, and fingernail polish in all the colors of the rainbow to admire. And when it is time to go to sleep, well, something unexpected happens then, too.

When Amelia Bedelia is honored with the coveted role of “principal for the day”, what will her first order of business be? Organizing a vote, of course! Amelia Bedelia and her class cast their ballots to determine the activities of the day. Will they decide on cupcakes for lunch? Or maybe a visit from a real fire truck? Amelia Bedelia and her friends learn that voting and school can be full of silly mix-ups and tons of fun. Hooray for election day!

Amelia Bedelia and her entire class are going on a hike. Amelia Bedelia is excited. What will she find for the classroom nature table? Amelia Bedelia spots squirrels, deer, birds, and insects along the trail. She has fun splashing with her friends in a stream, collecting leaves, and having a picnic. Best of all, her nature table find is a surprise in more ways than one! An easy-to-listen-to book about friendship and exploring the natural world.

Rocked by back-to-back family deaths, eight-year-old Gavin Scott is yanked from his happy life in upstate New York and plopped down onto Planet New Hampshire. It's the 1960s - bullies are merciless, and he must outsmart them at every turn. But with a knack for pranks, Gavin learns that running with a wild crowd has its drawbacks. Refusing to roll on his buddies for a crime he didn't commit, Gavin takes the heat, and the punishment is harsh.

Twelve-year-old Lowen Grover is still reeling from the shooting death of his best friend, Abe, when he stumbles across an article about a small town giving away homes for just one dollar. It seems like the perfect escape from Flintlock and all of the awful memories associated with the city - and to his surprise, his mum, dad, and older brother are all onboard. Only his sister, Anneth, is reluctant to leave her friends and the familiarity (and amenities!) of Flintlock, but with the rest of the family anxious to do what’s best for grief-stricken Lowen, her protests fall on deaf ears. But is the Dollar Program too good to be true?

Will Hunter is used to being the New Kid; Harrisburg High School is his fifth new school in less than three years. By now, he knows not to be fooled by the bright pep rallies, the wholesome jocks, the innocent cheerleaders. He knows the evil lurking underneath. It's the same evil that took his dad eight years ago; the same evil he battles every day. Natalie Holand's life fell apart the night her sister, Emily, disappeared. No one believes her when she tells them what she saw: yellow and green eyes, glowing beneath the surface of the water in which Emily supposedly drowned.

Lupé might be the very last Guadalupe petrel alive, and he knows the best way to save his flock is to find the Islands of Life and a mate. The problem is the well-meaning man-flock that's decided to keep him safe...in a cage. But Lupé has hatched an escape plan all his own! Told in a "Disneyesque" style, A Wing and a Prayer will have you smiling and laughing as you're introduced to wonderful characters but also important themes, especially the environment.

Twelve-year-old star Little League pitcher Nick Garcia has a dream. Several in fact. He dreams he'll win this season's MVP and the chance to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. He dreams he'll meet his hero, Yankees' pitcher Michael Arroyo. He dreams they'll find a cure for Lupus so he sister won't have to suffer. But mostly, he dreams one day his family can stop living in fear of the government. For one kid, it's almost too much to bear.

The girls go on an overnight and share horror stories around the campfire. But it’s the one about Cropsy, the creepy old man who lives just outside the campgrounds and is known for torturing Lakeview campers, that hits closest to home. Especially when Chelsea leaves the group for a bathroom break in the woods and doesn’t return after 45 minutes. No sooner do her bunkmates go after her then do they realize they’ve completely lost their way and are now at the mercy of the evil Cropsy’s whims!

The year is 1926. Dave's beloved father is dead and his stepmother doesn't want him. Only the HHB will take him in. "Hebrew Home for Boys" better known as the "Hell Hold for Brats". But Dave is tough and a troublemaker. He can take care of himself. If he doesn't like the Home, he'll run away and find a better place. Only it's not that simple.

Rise Up! breaks down the origins of racial injustice and its continued impact today, connecting dots between the past and present. By including contemporary examples ripped from headlines and actionable ways young people can help create a more inclusive world, sociologist Crystal Fleming shares the knowledge and values that unite all antiracists: compassion, solidarity, respect, and courage in the face of adversity.

Kingston has just moved from the suburbs back to Echo City, Brooklyn - the last place his father was seen alive. Kingston's father was King Preston, one of the world's greatest magicians. Until one trick went wrong and he disappeared. Now that Kingston is back in Echo City, he's determined to find his father. Somehow, though, when his father disappeared, he took all of Echo City's magic with him. Now Echo City - a ghost of its past - is living up to its name.

Michael Prasad knows he shouldn’t go out on the Mars surface alone. It’s dangerous. His parents have forbidden it. And the anxiety he feels almost every time he puts on a spacesuit makes it nearly impossible for him to leave the safety of the colony. But when his best friend, Lilith, suggests they sneak out one night, he can’t resist the chance to prove everyone - including himself - wrong.

The Game of Halloween in the Lost NeighborHood: The Cul-De-Sac Kids is a Creature Feature Romantic Adventure based on the screenplay inside the course book Prolific Screenwriter, a simple five-step outline reformatting course developed at UCLA Extension and taught at IUPUI.

Will Hunter’s had a rough few months. He just survived the battle of his life. He learned the devil was his father. And his newly demonic best friend Rudy is trapped under glass until Will can find a way to bring him back from the dark side. All Will wants is to lay low for a while with Natalie, the girl he loves, and focus on saving his friend. But Will never seems to get what he wants. In Seattle, Will encounters a dangerous new breed of female demon, faster and more deadly than anything he’s ever faced, and a mysterious, striking girl who arrives just in time to save his life.

Twelve-year-old Davis lives in an old brownstone with his mother and grandmother in Brooklyn. He loves people-watching in Prospect Park, visiting his mom in the bakery she owns, and listening to the biggest operas he can find as he walks everywhere. But Davis is having a difficult summer. As questions of sexuality begin to enter his mind, he worries people don't see him as anything other than "husky".