More Happy Than Not is a novel that blends raw emotional realism with a touch of speculative science fiction. The story centers on Aaron Soto, a teenage boy living in the tough neighborhoods of the Bronx. Aaron is struggling to find happiness again following his father’s traumatic suicide and his own failed suicide attempt. In the midst of his recovery, Aaron meets Thomas, a young man who mak…
Princess in Pink, the fifth installment in The Princess Diaries series, continues the story of Mia Thermopolis, a New York teenager who is also the unsuspecting heir to the throne of Genovia. This narrative centers on Mia’s internal struggle regarding her school’s tradition, the prom dance. Mia believes the prom is an outdated and unfair event and plans to boycott it, but her idealistic int…
A Little Princess, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published in this illustrated classic edition by Modern Publishing, follows the resilient journey of Sara Crewe. Placed in a London boarding school by her wealthy father, Sara is treated as a star pupil until her father dies, leaving her penniless. Reduced to a cold attic room and forced to work as an overworked servant by the cruel head…
Cupcake Diaries: 3 Books in 1! (The Sweet Fun Continues #4), written by Coco Simon and published by Simon Spotlight, combines three full-length novels—Mia's Boiling Point, Emma, Smile and Say "Cupcake!", and Alexis Gets Frosted—into one volume. The narrative centers on four middle school girls—Katie, Mia, Emma, and Alexis—who balance their friendship and academic lives with running the …
The Zebra Wall, written by Kevin Henkes and published by Greenwillow Books, is an insightful middle-grade novel exploring themes of family dynamics and personal space. Ten-year-old Adine Vorro looks forward to the birth of her family's fifth child, especially since it means redecorating her nursery space with a custom zebra-striped wall. However, when her quirky and overbearing Aunt Irene arriv…
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, written by R.J. Palacio and published by Alfred A. Knopf, is a companion volume to the internationally acclaimed novel Wonder. Rather than continuing Auggie's direct story, this collection gathers three novellas—The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling—each told from the viewpoint of a different character connected to Auggie Pullman. Through these narrati…
Pride and Penalties, written by Chris Higgins and published by Hodder Children's Books, is an engaging teen novel about passion, friendship, and family. The narrative follows Charlotte, an enthusiastic football player who faces obstacles both on and off the pitch. As she strives to gain acceptance on the school football team, Charlotte must also manage complex family situations and teenage rela…
The Odd 1s Out: The First Sequel, written and illustrated by James Rallison, is a popular graphic novel continuation of his webcomic series. Packed with colorful illustrations and humorous anecdotes, the book explores the awkward truths of adolescence, school experiences, social interactions, and daily life oddities. Through self-deprecating humor and relatable storytelling, Rallison connects w…
Just Binnie, written by Dick King-Smith and published by Puffin Books, is a moving historical family novel. After a tragic accident leaves Binnie and her five brothers and sisters orphaned, the headstrong teenager is determined to hold her family together at all costs. Refusing to let her siblings be separated or sent away, Binnie steps into the role of caregiver. Through perseverance, hardship…
Midnight on the Moon, written by Mary Pope Osborne and illustrated by Sal Murdocca, is the eighth book in the beloved Magic Tree House series. In this installment, Jack and Annie are transported to a futuristic research base on the Moon in the year 2031 to find the last item needed to free Morgan le Fay from her spell. Outfitted in spacesuits and navigating a lunar rover, the siblings face oxyg…
Forever Rose, written by Hilary McKay and published by Margaret K. McElderry Books, is the fifth installment in the award-winning Casson Family series. The story focuses on eleven-year-old Rose, the youngest member of the eccentric Casson family, who finds herself feeling lonely as her older siblings navigate their own growing responsibilities and relationships. Facing a challenging school term…
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman, written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey and published by Scholastic, is the fifth installment in the bestselling graphic novel series. George Beard and Harold Hutchins create a new comic book villain inspired by their strict teacher, Ms. Ribble. However, a hypnosis mishap accidentally turns Ms. Ribble into the real-life Wicked Wedgie Wo…
Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers, written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey, is the tenth installment in the wildly popular humorous graphic-novel series. The story picks up as Tippy Tinkletrousers travels back in time to prevent George Beard and Harold Hutchins from becoming friends and creating Captain Underpants. When their time-traveling antics acciden…
The Adventures of Captain Underpants, written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey and published by Scholastic, is the inaugural installment of the popular comic fiction series. The story introduces George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two imaginative fourth-grade pranksters who create their own superhero comic book character named Captain Underpants. When their stern principal, Mr. Krupp, threatens to p…
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space, written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey and published by Scholastic, is the third installment in the comic novel series. When George Beard and Harold Hutchins accidentally cause the school cafeteria ladies to quit, three evil aliens crash-land on Earth and take their place. Serving alien side-effects,…
Little Women, originally written by Louisa May Alcott and retold by Deanna McFadden, is a timeless classic that follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up during the American Civil War. Each sister has her own distinct personality and dreams: Meg longs for elegance, Jo is passionate about writing, Beth is gentle and selfless, while Amy aspires to arti…
Sheng Lu Qi Meng (Enlightenment on Phonology and Rhyme) is a renowned traditional Chinese primer originally compiled by Che Wanyu during the Qing Dynasty, designed to teach children the foundations of Chinese phonology, rhyming couplets, tonal balance, and poetic rhythm. Edited by Luo Yanhui and published by Hubei Fine Arts Publishing House as part of the "Chinese Traditional Culture: Classic S…
Xiao Wang Zi: Zhu Yin Ban (The Little Prince: Phonetic Edition) is a Chinese translation and phonetic adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's world-renowned classic novella The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince). Illustrated and adapted by Zhidian Bangbangtang, this edition was published by China Textile Press as part of the "Children's Book Classics That Moved the World" series. The book follow…
Zai Lai Wo Jia Wan Ba (Come to My House to Play Again) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House. The story revolves around young children inviting friends over to play, interacting warmly, and sharing enjoyable moments together at home. Through a cheerful and hospitable narrative, the book teaches young readers fun…
Hai Zi Ai Kan De Shi Er Sheng Xiao: Ji, Gou, Zhu (Children's Favorite Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs: Rooster, Dog, Pig) is a Chinese cultural picture book written by Ke Yu and illustrated by Yu Tongyang, published by Heilongjiang Children's Publishing House in February 2022. As part of the China Traditional Culture Picture Books series, this volume concludes the zodiac collection by introducing t…
Hai Zi Ai Kan De Shi Er Sheng Xiao: Tu, Long, She (Children's Favorite Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs: Rabbit, Dragon, Snake) is a Chinese cultural picture book written by Ke Yu and illustrated by Yu Tongyang, published by Heilongjiang Children's Publishing House in February 2022. Belonging to the China Traditional Culture Picture Books series, this volume introduces young readers to traditional C…
Hai Zi Ai Kan De Shi Er Sheng Xiao: Shu, Niu, Hu (Children's Favorite Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger) is a Chinese cultural picture book written by Ke Yu and illustrated by Yu Tongyang, published by Heilongjiang Children's Publishing House in February 2022. Belonging to the China Traditional Culture Picture Books series, this book introduces young readers to traditional Chinese fol…
Hai Zi Ai Kan De Shi Er Sheng Xiao: Ma, Yang, Hou (Children's Favorite Twelve Chinese Zodiac Signs: Horse, Goat, Monkey) is a Chinese cultural picture book written by Ke Yu and illustrated by Yu Tongyang, published by Heilongjiang Children's Publishing House in February 2022. Belonging to the China Traditional Culture Picture Books series, this volume explores traditional Chinese folklore surro…
Mi Yu (Riddles) is a Chinese children's enlightenment book compiled by Lian Dongxing and published by Chengdu Map Publishing House. Belonging to the Xiao Tong Xing Wen Xin Qi Meng Du Ben series, this book contains a collection of traditional and fun Chinese riddles accompanied by Pinyin and colorful illustrations. The book is designed to enhance children's cognitive skills, vocabulary, and logi…
Qing Jiao Wo De Ming Zi (Please Call Me by My Name) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House. The story revolves around characters learning the importance of calling others by their proper names rather than using insensitive nicknames or careless labels. Through a gentle and relatable narrative, the book teaches yo…
This bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) is written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House as part of the Discover the Perfect Yourself character education series. Designed for early childhood development and adapted for supplementary foreign language learning, the story focuses on social-emotional learning and core moral values. For junior high school library …
Chi Fan Hao Xi Guan (Good Eating Habits) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House. The story revolves around young children learning proper mealtime etiquette and independence during dining. Through a simple and engaging narrative, the book guides young readers to foster good table manners, self-care skills, and he…
Yong Gan Shuo Sheng Dui Bu Qi (Dare to Say Sorry) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House. The story follows a young child who makes a mistake while interacting and playing with a friend. Although initially hesitant and afraid, the protagonist gathers the courage to admit the mistake and apologize sincerely (学ä¼…
Ma Ma Xin Gu Le (Mom Worked Hard) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House. The story follows a young girl who observes her mother tirelessly performing various daily household chores. Realizing how hard her mother works, the girl decides to take the initiative by picking up a broom and helping clean the house to e…
Bie Wang Le Shuo Sheng Xie Xie (Don't Forget to Say Thank You) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House. As part of the Discover the Perfect Yourself 1 series, this story focuses on social-emotional learning, specifically teaching young readers the importance of gratitude, politeness, and appreciation in daily inte…
Wo De Ke Ben Wang Dai Le (I Forgot My Textbook) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House. Part of the Discover the Perfect Yourself 2 series, the story focuses on social-emotional learning, specifically teaching young readers the importance of mutual help, cooperation, and empathy. For junior high school library co…
Ni De Yuan Wang Wo Zhi Dao (I Know Your Wish) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying and published by Zhejiang Education Publishing House. As part of the Discover the Perfect Yourself 2 series, this story focuses on social-emotional learning, specifically encouraging young readers to develop observational skills, empathy, and attentiveness toward others' needs. For…
Wo Song Ni Hui Jia (I'll Take You Home) is a bilingual picture book (Chinese–English) written by Feng Ying. Designed for language learning and character development, the story highlights key social-emotional values such as empathy, kindness, and mutual support. For junior high school students, this book serves as an accessible supplementary reading resource for practicing basic Mandarin and E…
Then Again, Maybe I Won't is a classic coming-of-age fiction novel written from a male perspective by renowned adolescent fiction author Judy Blume. The story follows Tony Miglione, a thirteen-year-old boy whose life is turned upside down when his father’s invention suddenly makes the family wealthy, forcing them to move from a working-class neighborhood in Jersey City to an affluent suburb i…
Outer Banks by Anne Rivers Siddons is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of friendship, identity, and reconciliation. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of North Carolina's Outer Banks, the story follows four women who reunite after years apart, confronting the choices, secrets, and emotional wounds that have shaped their lives. Through richly drawn characters a…
Gulliver's Travels, written by Jonathan Swift, is a timeless satirical novel that follows the extraordinary voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, to fantastical lands inhabited by miniature people, giants, intellectual horses, and other peculiar societies. Through Gulliver’s journeys to Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, and the land of the Houyhnhnms, Swift critiques human nature, social…
Until I Find You is a deeply introspective and emotionally resonant novel by acclaimed American author John Irving. The story follows Jack Burns, an actor and writer, on a lifelong journey shaped by loss, memory, and the search for identity. As Jack recounts his childhood—accompanying his tattoo-artist mother through the churches and cities of Northern Europe in search of his absent father—…
A Pretty Face is a contemporary fiction story written for beginner English learners. The narrative revolves around Zoe, a young woman who works in a deli and dreams of a different life. The story explores themes of identity, appearance, and the challenges of being young in a modern world. When Zoe is unexpectedly mistaken for someone else, she must navigate a series of social complications that…
The Great Fire of London is a vivid historical narrative adapted for junior high school students. It chronicles the catastrophic events of September 1666, when a small fire in a bakery on Pudding Lane grew into a massive inferno that consumed the heart of London. Through simple yet descriptive language, the book explores how the fire spread, the desperate efforts of the citizens and King Charle…
Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a classic science fiction adventure retold for junior high school students. The story follows the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans as they embark on a perilous expedition into the depths of a dormant volcano in Iceland. Their journey leads them to a subterranean world filled with prehistoric creatures, vast underground o…
Around the World in Eighty Days is a timeless adventure classic adapted for junior high school students. The story follows the meticulous and wealthy Phileas Fogg, who enters into a high-stakes wager to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied by his resourceful valet, Passepartout, Fogg journeys across continents using various modes of transport, from steamships to elephants. …
Sherlock Holmes: The Emerald Crown is a classic detective mystery specifically adapted for junior high school students. The story follows the world-famous private investigator Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson as they solve a high-stakes case involving a stolen national treasure. When a wealthy banker is found holding a damaged, priceless crown in the middle of the night, he is accus…
The Teacher's Secret and Other Folk Tales is an enchanting collection of traditional stories retold for junior high school English learners. This anthology brings together various folk tales from different cultures, offering timeless wisdom and moral lessons through engaging narratives. The stories explore universal themes such as honesty, cleverness, and the consequences of one's actions, ofte…
The Real McCoy & Other Ghost Stories is an intriguing collection of supernatural tales specifically written for junior high school students. The anthology features suspenseful narratives centered around mysterious encounters, haunted locations, and unexplained phenomena. In the title story, "The Real McCoy," the boundary between reality and the spirit world becomes blurred, challenging the char…
"The Travels of Ibn Battuta" is a historical narrative adapted for early-stage English language learners that chronicles the extraordinary 14th-century journey of one of history’s greatest explorers. The story follows young Ibn Battuta as he leaves his home in Morocco for a pilgrimage to Mecca, only to spend the next thirty years traveling over 75,000 miles across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Th…
"Tristan and Isolde" is a classic medieval tragic romance retold for beginning English language learners. The story follows the noble knight Tristan, who is sent to Ireland to bring the beautiful Princess Isolde back to Cornwall to marry his uncle, King Mark. However, after accidentally consuming a magic love potion intended for the King and Princess, Tristan and Isolde fall into an unstoppable…
"Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" is a classic work of adventure and early science fiction that plunges readers into the mysterious depths of the world's oceans. The story follows Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the harpooner Ned Land after they are captured by the enigmatic Captain Nemo aboard his technologically advanced submarine, the Nautilus. As they travel across the glo…
"From the Heart" is a contemporary romance narrative tailored for early-stage English language learners. The story explores the complexities of young love and the emotional challenges that arise from misunderstandings and secrets. As the protagonists navigate their feelings for one another, they must learn the importance of honesty and open communication to build a meaningful connection. This L…
"Pollyanna" is a heartwarming classic of children's literature that introduces the world to the infectious optimism of its young protagonist. After the death of her father, young Pollyanna Whittier is sent to live with her stern and cold Aunt Polly. Despite her aunt's rigid rules and the town's gloomy atmosphere, Pollyanna remains steadfast in playing the "Glad Game"—a philosophy of finding s…
"Studio Five" is a contemporary story tailored for early-stage English learners that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of media and broadcasting. The narrative centers on the excitement and pressure of working in a busy radio station, Studio Five, where a group of young people must work together to keep the station running. As they navigate the technical demands of a live broadcast a…