Young Kid Fiction

Zwölf lange Tage ohne Tim! Das überlebt Jojo nie und nimmer. So ein Schüleraustausch ist die reinste Folter für Verliebte. Bis Clement auftaucht, ein Franzose wie aus dem Bilderbuch: charmant, romantisch und hach! Jeden Morgen überrascht er Jojo mit einem frischen Croissant auf der Fensterbank. Schenkt ihr Rosen. Und macht Komplimente, dass einem das Herz schmilzt. Tim dagegen meldet sich nicht ein einziges Mal.

Um Lucilla zu verkuppeln, gibt Jojo für sie eine Bekanntschaftsanzeige auf. Doch die Anzeige landet versehentlich im "Tiermarkt" der Zeitung. Ständig rufen nun irgendwelche Leute bei Jojo an, die ihre Tiere loswerden wollen. Jojo ist verzweifelt. Bis ihr ein Kaninchen angeboten wird. Von Max. Und Max ist genau im richtigen Alter.

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

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.

Becka Williams, Scott Williams, and Becka’s boyfriend, Ryan Riordan, visit a Native American tribe in New Mexico, where the witch doctor Dark Bear is trying to show his tribe members that the Christian religion is no match for the powers of the Native American gods.

Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late.

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.

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.

Adventure-loving Arthur is a dog on a mission. And nothing wags his tail more than a run around his beautiful country. Tracking treasures from airport to train to bus, he doesn’t want to miss a single precious place. With eyes wide, looking at giant presidents’ heads carved into a granite mountain and thrilling rides under massive waterfalls, he can barely believe what he sees. But with so many wonders in store, he’s sure he’ll have even more awesome tales to tell all his animal friends back home! What cool points of interest will Arthur uncover on his sight-seeing quest?

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.

Zu fünft brechen sie auf: Miguel, Fernando, Emilio, Jaz und Ángel. Die Jugendlichen haben sich erst vor kurzem kennengelernt, aber sie haben ein gemeinsames Ziel: Sie wollen es über die Grenze in die USA schaffen. Vor ihnen liegen mehr als zweieinhalbtausend Kilometer durch ganz Mexiko, die sie als blinde Passagiere auf Güterzügen zurücklegen müssen. Nicht nur Hunger und Durst, Hitze und Kälte sind ihre Gegner - unterwegs lauern auch noch zahlreiche andere Gefahren: Unfälle, Banditen, korrupte Polizisten, Drogenhändler und Menschenschmuggler. Doch wenn sie zusammenhalten, haben sie eine Chance!

Explore a collection of 15 captivating stories designed to inspire and spark the imagination of young minds. Each tale is crafted to boost confidence, impart valuable life lessons, and encourage creativity.

Unionizing his job wasn’t on Eli Goldstein’s summer bucket list—but neither was falling for his irritatingly self-righteous and handsome school rival. Sparks fly on the picket line in this hilarious, coming-of-age rom-com that’s perfect for fans of Jason June, Page Powars, and A.M...

Jack is a teenager who knows how to survive, but he's also a boy who's born in the age of sail...and pirates! The Halifax waterfront bustles with these, and brutal British soldiers. Orphaned and independent, our teenage hero somehow manages to survive, only to come across privateer treasure, and a surprise future where he realizes he has power over the future, all in one explosive story!