This book gathers exciting stories from almost every continent, offering short, fast‑moving tales that grab young readers right away. You’ll find funny adventures, clever trickster tales, tall tales, and stories about families—perfect for both middle‑grade readers and younger kids who love a good yarn.

Do you know how the Teddy bear got its name? It all began when President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt went on a bear‑hunting trip in Mississippi. His friends wanted the very best guide for the president, so they chose Holt Collier. Holt had been born into slavery and had grown up to become the most skilled bear hunter in the South. He promised he would find a bear for the president—even if he had to “lasso one and tie it to a tree.”

Deep below ground, there is a secret hospital for magical creatures. At Saint Philomene's Infirmary...

In the final book in the series the Chronicles of Prydain, Taran and Prince Gwydion must retrieve...

When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream in the throes of a disastrous storm...

Color your way around the world and discover the landmarks, animals, and people that make each...

Twelve-year-old Brine Seaborne is a girl with a past--if only she could remember what it is. Found...

A long undisturbed bedroom. A startling likeness. A mysterious friend. When twelve-year-old Prince...

Two thousand years ago, Jesus walked across Galilee; everywhere he traveled he gained followers. His...

Return to Nagspeake for a new fantasy adventure from the bestselling author of National Book Award...

Ben Hunter has a miserable life -- M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E! His sister will only talk to him through text...

Which creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the ostrich that kicks, the snake that...

Sam, the daughter of a fisherman, much prefers made-up tales and fibs, or “moonshine,” rather than...