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The Gymnast
Fourteen-year-old Riley lives for gymnastics. The beam and vault are her very breath. So when a setback causes her to lose her spot as a level eight gymnast on the Stick Squad team, she does what she has to―she finds another gym.
Fitting in at the new gym feels impossible, but at least she can still tumble and train for the upcoming Regional Gymnastics Championships. Unfortunately, a former teammate will stop at nothing to keep Riley from competing.
Can Riley ignore the hate and prove that she deserves to be at the meet?
For Readers 8-12 from author Joanne Slazyk.
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The Great White Bear (The World’s Deadliest School Trips)
Some school trips can turn out to be deadly dangerous—like this one.
Six young teens visit the Canadian wilderness to view polar bears. They become snowbound in a castle with its terrifying owner, Mr. Lagrave. With escape attempts thwarted, Lance and his schoolmates must find the courage to face Lagrave and the massive polar bear which terrorizes the estate.
This thriller contains references to alcohol and moments of violence which are unsuitable for children under 10. Such activities are brief and not glamorized.
For Readers 10-15 from author Jame DuBern.
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The Boring Days and Awesome Nights of Roy Winklesteen
According to nightlifer (night owl) Roy Winklesteen, daylifers have no idea what they’re missing. So, when a 2 a.m. glance out his bedroom window reveals a neighbor is hiding a secret of mythic proportions, Roy’s summer break looks a lot more exciting.
Seeking a cure for being the most ignored kid in all of fifth grade, Roy knows an awesome adventure will surely get him noticed in middle school. He watches and waits for the perfect time to move in for a closer look at the mysterious man who lives one street over. Roy’s spy mission doesn’t go as planned. Still, he manages to gain access into his neighbor’s world–where mind-blowing inventions are more common than furniture and fighting crime involves transforming criminals into bumbling fools smothered in questionable goo.
Every night with the neighbor brings Roy one step closer to the most daring adventure of his life. But even if he survives, he can never tell anyone about it.
For Readers 8-12 from author Sally Dill.
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Patrick Picklebottom Everyday Mysteries: Book One: The Case of the Brazilian Vase
Patrick Picklebottom is out in the neighborhood and on the case – can YOU help him solve 10 different mysteries?
Patrick Picklebottom has a knack for critical thinking. So, it’s not too surprising that he and his best friend, Claire, keep coming across everyday mysteries. In school, at the local ice cream shop, during a history fair – even in his own house – Patrick constantly comes across new cases to crack.
Can you help him solve these confounding mysteries:
- The Case of the Brazilian Artifact
- The Case of the Stolen Bicycle
- The Great Mountain Rescue Mystery
- The Puzzle Behind the New Employee
- The Baking Contest Caper
- The Mystery of the History Fair
- The Case of the Broken Trophy
- The Mystery of the Missing Donut
- Who Shattered the Window?
- The Case of the Acorn and the Oak
Join Patrick and his friends in 10 short stories where YOU help solve the mysteries. Can you figure out the solutions based on the clues provided? Think carefully before checking the answers in the back!
For Readers 8-12 from author Mr. Jay and illustrator Erin Wozniak.
