John Simon Rankin III called Hank represents every young child when it comes to dreams and activities of a summer vacation. At the age of eight years old he is being watched over by his sometimes over zealous older sister, who us in charge of him for the summer months. In his mind he is a prisoner and she is the jailer. The adventures begin when he gets in his mind to breakout to grab his bike and ride. His sister not to be outwitted knows where he'll...

She told me that even though I was conceived before marriage, that she loved me nonetheless. I was told many great truths that have anchored me throughout my life as well as many more wonderful things that have manifested. Mama, the only name I'd ever call her, was a creative cook and a woman of great faith. These two worked together in miraculous ways. There were times we had only a little food. But she would prepare the table and put pots on the...

From bestselling author Aimee Friedman, an acclaimed story about sisters, lies, and laughter - now in paperback! Katie and Michaela Wilder are New York City girls... and best friends. But everything changes when they move upstate to rural Fir Lake. Katie is horrified by their new surroundings: the too-friendly neighbors, the lack of a subway, the fact they live near actual cows. She's shocked when Michaela adapts to the country life effortlessly,...

Living in a family as big as Kianna's has its perks and pains-with so many sisters trouble is bound to ensue. When a show and tell project for Kianna's class goes awry, we are introduced to the seven young girls who all have their own unique passions and talents. Sports, art music, technology, reading, and photography all have a place in the home of the Minotaku Kids. With each of them presenting their special gifts, these one-of-a-kind sisters will...

When Mother leaves to visit an old friend, Snipp, Snapp and Snurr decide to plan a big surprise for her return. With Nanny's help they decide to get her a new chair. Since they don't have any money, they earn the chair by working for all the people who help make it. Mother is so thrilled, when she sees her fantastic surprise!

Lilah May used to be angry. VERY angry. But not anymore. She's got her temper - and her life - back under control. Or has she? Things with her best friend, Bindi, are going from bad to worse. The whereabouts of her brother Jay is still a mystery. And gorgeous Adam Carter is still out of reach. Groo! Can Lilah sort out her family, her friendship and her love life? Or is her anger about to reach all new levels? This funny and moving story is the follow...

We can all be helpful no matter who's older. We can look out for each other. Good or bad, happy or mad. Read about how a brother and sister have each other's backs throughout an unpredictable day.

From the author of Tuck Everlasting comes a powerful, multi-layered story about a man who never felt complete, the family he is unable to fully love, and the fabulous amusement park that he created. Everyone in town knows Herbert Rowbarge as the wealthy creator of the Rowbarge Pleasure Dome, a fantastic amusement park. But his past is murky. Even his twin daughters believe that their father has led a lonely but prosperous life, inheriting his wealth...

Brought to you by Newbery Honor author Derrick Barnes, eight-year-old Ruby Booker is the baby sis of Marcellus (11), Roosevelt (10), and Tyner (9), the most popular boys on Chill Brook Ave. When Ruby isn't hanging with her friend, Theresa Petticoat, she's finding out what kind of mischief her brothers are getting into. She's sweet and sassy and every bit as tough as her older siblings. She sings like nobody's business; she has a pet iguana named Lady...

Young Daniel really enjoyed Christmas and believed that it was all about him. Until one Christmas Eve, his family was faced with an unseen turn of events that caused Daniel to question everything that he believed in. It was then that he came face-to-face with a spunky girl who opened his eyes and heart to the most wonderful gift of all! A story of love, redemption, forgiveness, and friendship.