Winner of the Newbery Medal, Crispin: The Cross of Lead is an action-packed mystery and adventure from master storyteller Avi.Sometimes I ran, sometimes all I could do was walk. All I knew was that if the steward overtook me, I’d not survive for long.... Crispin is a poor thirteen-year-old peasant in medieval England. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he has been declared a "wolf’s head," meaning he may be killed on sight, by anyone. He flees his tiny village with nothing but his mother’s cross of lead.  In the English countryside, Crispin meets a man named Bear, who forces Crispin to become his servant yet encourages him to think for himself. But as Crispin’s enemies draw ever closer, he is pulled right into the fortress of his foes, where he must find a way to save their very lives. A master of breathtaking plot twists and vivid characters, award-winning author Avi brings the full force of his storytelling powers to the world of medieval England. Read more

A Newbery Honor BookWinner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award An exciting and hilarious medieval adventure from the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Hatem Aly! ★ A New York Times Bestseller ★ A New York Times Editor’s Choice ★ A New York Times Notable Children’s Book ★ A People Magazine Kid Pick ★ A Washington Post Best Children’s Book ★ A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book ★ An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book ★ A Booklist Best Book ★ A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book ★ A Kirkus Reviews Best Book ★ A Publishers Weekly Best Book ★ A School Library Journal Best Book ★ An ALA Notable Children's Book“A profound and ambitious tour de force. Gidwitz is a masterful storyteller.” —Matt de la Peña, Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author   “What Gidwitz accomplishes here is staggering." —New York Times Book ReviewIncludes a detailed historical note and bibliography 1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children. Their adventures take them on a chase through France: they are taken captive by knights, sit alongside a king, and save the land from a farting dragon. On the run to escape prejudice and persecution and save precious and holy texts from being burned, their quest drives them forward to a final showdown at Mont Saint-Michel, where all will come to question if these children can perform the miracles of saints.   Join William, an oblate on a mission from his monastery; Jacob, a Jewish boy who has fled his burning village; and Jeanne, a peasant girl who hides her prophetic visions. They are accompanied by Jeanne's loyal greyhound, Gwenforte . . . recently brought back from the dead. Told in multiple voices, in a style reminiscent of The Canterbury Tales, our narrator collects their stories and the saga of these three unlikely allies begins to come together. Beloved bestselling author Adam Gidwitz makes his long awaited return with his first new world since his hilarious and critically acclaimed Grimm series. Featuring manuscript illuminations throughout by illustrator Hatem Aly and filled with Adam’s trademark style and humor, The Inquisitor's Tale is bold storytelling that’s richly researched and adventure-packed.“It’s no surprise that Gidwitz’s latest book has been likened to The Canterbury Tales, considering its central story is told by multiple storytellers. As each narrator fills in what happens next in the story of the three children and their potentially holy dog, their tales get not only more fantastical but also more puzzling and addictive. However, the gradual intricacy of the story that is not Gidwitz’s big accomplishment. Rather it is the complex themes (xenophobia, zealotry, censorship etc.) he is able to bring up while still maintaining a light tone, thus giving readers a chance to come to conclusions themselves. (Also, there is a farting dragon.)”—Entertainment Weekly, “Best MG Books of 2016"Puckish, learned, serendipitous . . . Sparkling medieval adventure." —Wall Street Journal★ "Gidwitz strikes literary gold with this mirthful and compulsively readable adventure story. . . . A masterpiece of storytelling that is addictive and engrossing." —Kirkus, starred review★ "A well-researched and rambunctiously entertaining story that has as much to say about the present as it does the past." —Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "Gidwitz proves himself a nimble storyteller as he weaves history, excitement, and multiple narrative threads into a taut, inspired adventure." —Booklist, starred review★ "Scatological humor, serious matter, colloquial present-day language, the ideal of diversity and mutual understanding—this has it all." —The Horn Book, starred review★ "I have never read a book like this. It’s weird, and unfamiliar, and religious, and irreligious, and more fun than it has any right to be. . . . Gidwitz is on fire here, making medieval history feel fresh and current." —School Library Journal, starred review Read more

It's the funny fart book that doesn't stink!A hilarious Fart-O-Rama for the whole family! Stuffed full of silly dragons in silly memes, this lively children's book gets even the poutiest youngster to laugh out loud! Every scene features new dragons in hilarious situations that get kids reading!If you snickered over the New York Times' best selling Dragons Love Tacos, you'll ROFL over Dragons LOVE Farts!✓ Historical places and events, like the 60's hippie culture of Woodstock and the most famous crosswalk on Earth.✓ Science caused a Pompeii-like volcano to erupt and rumble while meteors rain down like the great extinction event of Chicxulub!✓ Methane rips a hole in the ozone as a cheese-loving dragon tries to blend in among a pasture of flatulent dairy cows.✓ Classic literary works such as Blackbeard, Peter Pan, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea are the inspiration behind our pirate adventure gone awry.✓ Mary Had a Little Lamb, The Three Little Pigs, and other characters are in our nod to fables and nursery rhymes.✓ King Arthur graces his own meme as a medieval knight, while you commiserate with a damsel in distress...foiled by a fart!✓ Dragons Love Farts is also a funtasticbedtime bribe...because kids don't mind reading it again and again! ♥SO SMASH THAT BUTTON and get ready for a great time with a bevy of dragons that will amuse your kids right into reading!Follow us on Amazon because MORE HILARIOUS DRAGONS ARE COMING!...Dragons Love Farts is a funny book for boys 4-6, or a book for kids 5-7, with memes that open the door for exploration of subjects introduced in a variety of illustrations. The fun, rhythmic rhyming rivals great books like Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Dragons Love Farts even has a final page for a bedtime story that is as sweet as the little things in Goodnight Moon and If Animals Kissed Goodnight. But 'Heads up!' It's the first sneak peek of our Dragosauricorn, Estrella, who will debut along with Helix at the end of our upcoming, STEM children's book for kids 3-5, Journey to EARTH. Read more

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • An uplifting story of resilience set in medieval times about a boy who learns to overcome obstacles and ultimately save the castle. This historical fiction novel is a classic for all ages!  “An enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph.” —The New York Times Ever since he can remember, Robin, child of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman. He must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin’s destiny is changed suddenly when he falls ill and loses the use of his legs. Fearing a plague, his servants abandon him, and Robin is left alone.   A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St. Mark’s, where he is taught woodcarving and patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, “Thou hast only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it.”   Robin learns soon enough what Brother Luke means. When the great castle of Lindsay is in danger, Robin discovers that there is more than one way to serve his king. Read more

A kid favorite for over 30 years, this award-winning modern-classic is sure to delight listeners for years to come!When William learns that his favorite caretaker Mrs. Phillips is leaving, he is devastated. But then she gives him her parting gift - a mysterious model castle that has been in her family for years. The castle is perfect in every way, with a drawbridge, a moat, and a fingerhigh knight to guard the gates. It's almost too real.Sure enough, when William picks up the tiny silver knight, Sir Simon comes alive in his hand and tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and a kingdom in need of saving. Hoping the castle's magic holds the key to getting his friend to stay, William embarks on a fantastic quest to another land and another time - where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle. Read more

The creators of the Caldecott Medal book, Saint George and the Dragon, tell the Arthurian tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney's first adventure. The Knights of the Round Table were in their glory. When an unknown stranger visits the castle and asks Kin Arthur's favor, he is allowed to serve in the kitchen for his meat and bread. Little does anyone suspect that he is of noble blood and will soon be knighted by the famous Sir Lancelot. Lush illustrations bring the reader into the book, as Sir Gareth meets adventures and battles to free a princess from the fearsome Red Knight of the Plain. Based on an excerpt from Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur and in consultation with both the famous Caxton and Winchester texts, this enduring story of gallant knights in armor, epic battles, and quests fulfilled has broad appeal for young adventurers. Read more

Tired of always being a step behind Hades, Dionysus comes up with a crazy plan. It's time to bring the fight to Hades, but the passage to the fourth dimension--The Underworld, is anything but easy.Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Minecraft! Kids love Write Blocked's Stuck Inside Minecraft series and can't get enough of his books. If your kid is struggling to get into reading, these family friendly books have been converting reluctant readers into voracious readers. These books are filled with tons of Minecraft references, hilarious jokes, and fast-paced action! These books are prefect for kids age 6 and above. Teachers call these books incredible at getting kids to find their love of reading!Want your kids to take a break from playing video games and watching YouTube, this is the book for you! These are books kids put down video games to read!NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2022 Mojang / Microsoft Read more

Read the book that inspired Studio Ghibli's series, Ronja the Robber’s Daughter! A thrilling adventure crafted by the author of Pippi LongstockingOn the night Ronia was born, a thunderstorm raged over the mountain, but in Matt's castle and among his band of robbers there was only joy - for Matt now had a spirited little black-haired daughter. Soon Ronia learns to dance and yell with the robbers, but it is alone in the forest that she feels truly at home. Then one day Ronia meets Birk, the son of Matt's arch-enemy. Soon after Ronia and Birk become friends the worst quarrel ever between the rival bands erupts, and Ronia and Berk are right in the middle. Read more

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! The renegade outlaw group known as the Outsiders has journeyed from kingdom to kingdom, conning the innocent out of their few valuables. Will and Halt, his mentor, are ambushed by the cult's deadly assassins when Halt is pierced by a poisoned arrow. Now Will must travel day and night in search of the one person with the power to cure Halt: Malkallam the Sorcerer.Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series. Read more

Lower the drawbridge! Would you like to know what life was like in a castle long ago?Then come spend the next twelve months in this castle. Check out eight action-packed scenes for a bird’s-eye view of the life and work of lords, ladies, knights, maids, and more. See the castle on market day and during an attack by an enemy lord. Watch knights compete in a tournament. Keep your eye on the calendar too. By spending a whole year in a castle, you can watch events unfold as the seasons change. Lots of things happen during the year. Can you spot them all?The Time Goes By series let's you spend a whole day (or a whole year) in the same place and watch events unfold. Eight large-scale illustrations combine with simple text to tell the story. A clock or calendar shows time passing, while a "search and find" feature encourages readers to study the artwork up close. Read more

David Wright's prose version of Chaucer's classic. Read more

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • An uplifting story of resilience set in medieval times about a boy who learns to overcome obstacles and ultimately save the castle. This historical fiction novel is a classic for all ages!  “An enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph.” —The New York Times Ever since he can remember, Robin, child of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman. He must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin’s destiny is changed suddenly when he falls ill and loses the use of his legs. Fearing a plague, his servants abandon him, and Robin is left alone.   A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St. Mark’s, where he is taught woodcarving and patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, “Thou hast only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it.”   Robin learns soon enough what Brother Luke means. When the great castle of Lindsay is in danger, Robin discovers that there is more than one way to serve his king. Read more

Seven-year-old James wants to be a brave and noble knight like his father. He dreams of the day that he too will wear the golden spurs that symbolize knighthood. But before his dreams are realized, James must work for seven years as a page and for seven more as a squire, learning to ride, hunt, and fight. Read more

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!The renegade outlaw group known as the Outsiders may have been chased from Clonmel, but not before killing Halt's only brother. Now Rangers Halt and Will, along with the young warrior Horace, are in pursuit. The Outsiders have done an effective job of dividing the kingdom into factions and are looking to overtake Araluen. It will take every bit of skill and cunning for the Rangers to survive. Some may not be so lucky.The international bestselling Ranger's Apprentice series turns up the tension in John Flanagan's latest epic of battles and bravery.Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series. Read more

An ill-fated journey, a long-lost uncle, and a mysterious cathedral mark the next chapter in the life of Xan, an orphan in search of his destiny. For a year, he has lived in the care of Benedictine monks at Harwood Abbey. Now he learns that he has an uncle, said to live in the far-off city of Lincoln. Will Xan survive the trip alongside the prisoner Carlo and his cruel guards? Will he find Uncle William? And why is Xan drawn to the spirit that haunts Lincoln Cathedral--could a ghost reconnect Xan with his dead parents? Join Xan and his friends to solve the mystery of The Haunted Cathedral. Read more

A beautifully crafted middle-grade novel spiced with magic—and gargoyles!—from the acclaimed author of Hour of the Bees and Race to the Bottom of the Sea.Fished from the river as an infant and raised by a roving band of street urchins who call themselves the Crowns, eight-year-old Duck keeps her head down and her mouth shut. It’s a rollicking life, always thieving, always on the run—until the ragtag Crowns infiltrate an abandoned cathedral in the city of Odierne and decide to set down roots. It’s all part of the bold new plan hatched by the Crowns’ fearless leader, Gnat: one of their very own will pose as an apprentice to the local baker, relieving Master Griselde of bread and coin to fill the bellies and line the pockets of all the Crowns. But no sooner is Duck apprenticed to the kindly Griselde than Duck’s allegiances start to blur. Who is she really—a Crown or an apprentice baker? And who does she want to be? Meanwhile, high above the streets of Odierne, on the roof of the unfinished cathedral, an old and ugly gargoyle grows weary of waiting to fulfill his own destiny—to watch and protect. Told in alternating viewpoints, this exquisite novel evokes a timeless tale of love, self-discovery, and what it means to be rescued. Read more

The legendary adventure of a medieval outlaw is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today’s young readers. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and in so doing became a lasting symbol of virtue. The thrilling adventures of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men will keep young readers turning the pages. Who can resist the arrows flying, danger lurking, and medieval intrigue? This unabridged edition of Howard Pyle’s celebrated text, based on an English folktale, is perfect for young readers’ libraries. Read more

Step into the thrilling world of Renaissance England with this with this action-packed adventure set in the Tower of London!Join 15-year-old Ben, an orphaned coal-boy, as he finds himself trapped in the haunted Tower of London, facing ghosts, twisting tunnels, and even a putrid moat!One day, while delivering coal to the famous prison, Ben makes a shocking discovery – Princess Elizabeth is imprisoned there! Despite being just a kid with no knightly armor, he can't ignore her desperate plea for help. Determined to aid the princess, Ben sets out on a dangerous journey through the Tower's maze-like halls and eerie stairwells.As he navigates the treacherous castle grounds, Ben faces a host of challenges. The Tower's dark dungeons are infested with rats, and the ghostly presence of Anne Boleyn adds to the haunting atmosphere. But Ben's determination to rescue Princess Elizabeth leads him to take daring risks, even as Beefeater guards patrol the fortifications.This gripping chapter book is tailor-made for kids who adore stories about castles, knights, and thrilling historical survival adventures. The pages are filled with easy-to-digest chapters, ensuring that young readers experience a sense of accomplishment with every turn.Not only does "I Escaped the Tower of London" offer an adrenaline-charged story, but it also provides a fantastic opportunity to explore Renaissance England and its rich history. The Tower of London serves as a backdrop to Ben's daring journey, and black and white illustrations vividly bring each chapter to life, immersing young readers in the medieval setting.Parents and educators will appreciate the bonus fact section, where curious minds can delve deeper into the secrets of the Tower of London, learn about Queen Elizabeth I and other fascinating historical figures. It's a fantastic way to make history come alive and pique children's interest in the past!We know you're looking to make quick yet thoughtful decisions for your kids. "I Escaped the Tower of London" is the perfect choice for children who enjoy thrilling historical survival adventures set in England. It's an engaging read that combines courage, problem-solving, and a celebration of young heroes, making it an excellent addition to any reading list.So, dive into this captivating tale and join Ben as he navigates the Tower's darkest depths. Will he outsmart the Tower's sinister traps? Can he survive disaster? The only way to find out is to turn the pages and embark on this unforgettable adventure!Don't miss the chance to introduce your kids to an action-packed story that will stay with them long after the last page is turned. Read more