Mick Sullivan likes reading thrillers, daydreaming about Tabitha Slater, and teasing his archenemy, Boot Quinn.

Boot Quinn likes playing his guitar, daydreaming about Tabitha Slater, and punching his adversary, Mick Sullivan.

The two eighth graders are rivals in every way, and with two fights in the first week of school, they've set the stage for a yearlong showdown. That is, until a new principal arrives on the scene and forces Mick and Boot to spend an hour and a half each day playing games together. Two enemies, one small room, and no adult supervision--battle lines are...

Caldecott award-winning author-artist Ed Emberley, author of the enormously popular Go Away, Big Green Monster , offers readers another ingeniously crafted novelty storybook that helps children face, and then chase away, their fears.

With Patricia Polacco's trademark illustrations and gentle text, Mr....

When Jake was three years old at Miss Lulu's Dainty Diaper Day Care Center, what did he know about bullies? Nothing. But he learned fast Why? Because Jake was kind of smart and not a tattletale, and he had no big brother to protect him. He was a perfect bully magnet.

But everything changed the year Jake was in second grade. That's when SuperBully Link Baxter moved to town. Jake had his hands full just trying to survive, until class project time. Who did the teacher assign to be Link's partner? You guessed it.

Jake has to use all his smarts...

The Ricewood Crew is as close as a group of friends can be. Bia Bunny, Craylen Crab, and their pals all love to play at Carter G. Woodson Memorial Park, spending time together and having plenty of adventures.

And from the time Craylen Crab woke up this morning, he knew it was going to be a very special day. Before heading out to meet his friends at the park, he discovered a mysterious object on his nightstand-carved with the name "Sankofa Bird."

After sharing his special find with the Crew, Craylen and his friends run into Billy Bull, known for his mean behavior and bullying....