Ever since it was first published in 1951, this novel has been the coming-of-age story against which all others are judged. Read and cherished by generations, the story of Holden Caulfield is truly one of America's literary treasures.
This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy is the novel the inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers. Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insur…
In 1962, Madeleine L’Engle debuted her novel A Wrinkle in Time, which would go on to win the 1963 Newbery Medal. Bridging science and fantasy, darkness and light, fear and friendship, the story became a classic of children’s literature and is beloved around the world. Now Disney is taking it to the silver screen! With an all-star cast that includes Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Ka…
Jimmy hasn't seen his father in nine years. But one day he comes back -- on the run from the law. Together, the two of them travel across the country -- where Jimmy's dad will find the man who can exonerate him of the crime for which he was convicted. Along the way, Jimmy discovers a lot about his father and himself -- and that while things can't always be fixed, sometimes they can be understoo…
In the tradition of *The Diary of Anne Frank* and *I Am Malala*, this is the extraordinary true story of one girl's bravery and resolve during one of the most terrifying periods of the twentieth century. This edition includes a comprehensive glossary, a pronunciation guide, discussion questions, and a Q&A with the author. It’s 1966, and twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang seems to have everything…
At age eight, David watched as his father was killed by an epic, a human with superhuman powers, and now, ten years later he joins the Reckoners-the only people who are trying to kill the Epics and the their tyranny.
At age eight, David watched as his father was killed by an epic, a human with superhuman powers, and now, ten years later he joins the Reckoners-the only people who are trying to kill the Epics and the their tyranny.
Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of WW2. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London...This is the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.