Dan Simms

Leave the safety of your bedroom and step into the sunlight alongside Dan Howell and Phil Lester. Known for actively avoiding human contact and direct UV rays, these two YouTube stars actually went outside. This hilarious and visually packed travel diary documents their incredible adventure as they leave the internet behind to tour around the entire world. Packed with hundreds of exclusive, intimate, and funny photographs, this collection gives you a front row seat to their global journey. Alongside the pictures, you will find revealing and captivating side notes that tell the real behind the scenes story of their travels. It is an up close look at what happens when two indoor enthusiasts are suddenly thrust into the wild unknown of the real world. Whether you have followed their online videos for years or just loved their first book, this full color photographic adventure captures the awkward charm you know and love. See the sights, read the sarcastic commentary, and celebrate the rare moments when Dan and Phil successfully navigate the great outdoors.

The coastal town is full of wild legends about dangerous pirates, ancient shipwrecks, and deeply buried treasure. At the center of all these thrilling rumors is Hermit Dan, a mysterious old man who lives completely alone and refuses to speak to anyone. Three curious children decide it is finally time to separate the local myths from the truth. Intrigued by whispers that Hermit Dan's ancestors were actual pirates who hid their stolen gold nearby, the siblings launch a daring investigation into the town's hidden history. They must carefully gather clues, explore hidden spots along the coastline, and find a way to get the grumpy hermit to share his family's long-held secrets. You will be captivated as the young detectives uncover surprising twists and dig up evidence that changes everything they thought they knew about their home. Join the exciting hunt for historical clues in a suspenseful adventure where the greatest mystery of all is the quiet man living right at the edge of town.

Meet Dan, the speediest kid in the entire neighborhood! When he wakes up, he zips out of bed like a rocket. He eats his morning cereal in a flash, runs to the park faster than the wind, and finishes his homework in record time. Everyone knows that Dan does absolutely everything as fast as he can. But there is one very important time of day when this speedy boy suddenly slows all the way down. Can you guess when that is? It is bedtime! Suddenly, Dan takes forever to put on his pajamas, brush his teeth, and climb under the covers. This funny and relatable story is perfect for young readers who also try to delay going to sleep. With simple words and a silly main character, you will love reading all about the boy who is fast at everything except catching his ZZZs!

A sweet little pet with big green, watery eyes and eight squiggly legs just made for cuddling has followed a little girl home. Now she has a hard time convincing her father to let her keep him. After all, the house is a little short on space, especially with crocodiles already sleeping under the bed, elephants hanging out in the garage, and a giraffe poking out of the chimney! Her daddy gently reminds her of the seals and other wild animals she has already brought into the house to create chaos. Will she be able to keep this sweet, homeless ball of fur? You will need a big heart, an understanding parent, and a house that is not just a home but a complete zoo to find out. Bursting with bright, bold art, this comic tale will make you consider carefully and laugh out loud.

Joe Stoshack has a secret talent that most kids only dream of: he can travel through time using vintage baseball cards. When he gets his hands on a rare card from 1919, Joe knows exactly what he has to do. He is going to travel back to the era of the infamous Black Sox scandal and stop baseball legend Shoeless Joe Jackson from ruining his career. But stepping into the gritty, bustling world of early twentieth-century baseball is a lot harder than reading about it in a history book. As Joe navigates the sights and sounds of 1919, he quickly discovers that the truth behind the fixed World Series is far more complicated than anyone ever knew. Can a kid from the future step up to the plate and change the course of sports history? Packed with thrilling action, real historical facts, and heart-pounding suspense, this fast-paced adventure is perfect for anyone who loves a great mystery. Grab your glove and get ready for a time-traveling journey into the heart of America's favorite pastime!

Everyone wants to know who threw the absolute fastest pitch in the entire history of baseball. Countless players swear that Satchel Paige holds the record, but Joe Stoshack needs to see it with his own eyes. With his magical ability to travel through time using vintage baseball cards, Stosh and his coach, Flip Valentini, are heading straight back to 1942. You will grab a radar gun and step right up to the plate during the Negro League World Series to watch Satchel face off against the legendary power hitter Josh Gibson. You will quickly discover that everything about Satch is incredibly fast, from the way he drives his car to the way he talks. But is his fastball truly the greatest of all time? Dive into this whirlwind adventure filled with intense sports drama, real historical legends, and high-stakes curveballs that will keep you guessing.

The new vice principal at Ella Mentry School is turning every single classroom upside down! Mrs. Jafee has some incredibly strange ideas about how students should learn, and she is making everyone follow her bizarre new rules. A.J. and his friends are absolutely confused when she forces them to stand perfectly on their heads just to practice their math equations! Things get even more ridiculous when it is time for language arts. You will be laughing out loud as the class attempts to take their weekly spelling test completely underwater. And if that isn't enough, Mrs. Jafee demands that the entire school stop everything they are doing to practice extreme yoga poses. Get ready for a school day that is stretching everyone to their absolute limits. You will love watching the gang try to survive these exhausting and utterly goofy new learning methods.

The clock is ticking on the survival of both humans and Partials. As the ultimate war threatens to wipe out everything left on Earth, the fate of the world rests squarely on your shoulders alongside Kira Walker. You are thrust into a desperate race against time where both warring sides are armed with weapons capable of total destruction. Alongside Samm and Marcus, Kira must navigate a treacherous landscape of broken alliances and devastating secrets. The tension is incredibly high, and every choice could mean the difference between salvation and extinction. You will feel the weight of leadership and the agony of impossible decisions as Kira realizes that saving both species will demand a massive personal sacrifice. This gripping conclusion delivers non-stop action and high stakes that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. It challenges you to think about what it truly means to be human in a world pushed to the absolute brink. Step into the ruins and prepare for a breathtaking finale where survival is never guaranteed.

Step away from the screen and into the hilariously awkward world of YouTube sensations Dan Howell and Phil Lester. Since posting their first videos as teenagers, Dan and Phil have built a massive online following by sharing their wonderfully weird lives. Now, they are bringing their signature humor and brutal honesty straight to the page. This behind the scenes journey is packed with everything you need to navigate life as an awkward internet enthusiast. You will find absolutely essential advice, excerpts from Phil's cringe worthy teenage diary, and the definitive guide to drawing the perfect cat whiskers. You can even take quizzes to find out which of their dining room chairs best represents you emotionally. Beyond the jokes and unseen photographs, this candid guide celebrates a core belief: it is completely okay to be weird. Whether they are spilling the truth about what really happened in Vegas or sharing the inside story of meeting One Direction, Dan and Phil prove that their friendship and humor remain as genuine as ever. Discover the struggles, the successes, and the undeniable truth that the cat whiskers come from within.

A brand new school year is starting at Ella Mentry School, and A.J. has a third-grade teacher who is completely out of this world. Mr. Granite talks weird, acts totally weird, and looks incredibly weird. He also seems to be a supergenius who knows absolutely everything about everything. You will have a hilarious time trying to figure out his true identity alongside A.J. and the rest of the gang. Is Mr. Granite actually an advanced computer posing as a normal human being, or did he travel here from a distant alien planet? He has so many bizarre ideas about how to make the school environmentally friendly that the students are convinced he cannot be from Earth. Dive into this wildly funny chapter book to investigate the truth behind the strangest teacher ever. Get ready for a hilarious school year filled with wacky theories and nonstop laughs.

Hey there, future voter! Get ready for some major laughs and a wild ride in "Mayor Hubble is in Trouble!" Your favorite characters, A.J. and Andrea, are facing off in the craziest class election ever. That's right, they both want to be class president, and things are about to get seriously silly. Mayor Hubble himself is on hand to teach everyone all about how elections work, from campaigning to counting votes. But with A.J. and Andrea involved, you know it won't be a boring lesson! Expect hilarious speeches, unexpected challenges, and maybe even a few debates that will make you giggle. Who will win? Who will lose? And will anyone actually have to kiss a baby? (Spoiler alert: A.J. thinks that's totally gross!) Join in on all the fun and find out what happens when school politics gets a dose of pure Dan Gutman humor. Every vote counts, and every page is packed with laughs!

Five years is a long time to live on a school bus. For Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, criss-crossing the nation is the only way to keep moving forward after losing her mom and two sisters in a car crash. They never look back, and they never go home. But when Coyote discovers that the park in her old Washington state neighborhood is about to be demolished, everything changes. That park holds a treasured memory box buried by Coyote, her mom, and her sisters. She cannot let it be destroyed. Now, she has to devise an elaborate, foolproof plan to get her dad to drive 3,600 miles in just four days, completely without him realizing their true destination. Along the dusty highways, their rolling home picks up a strange and wonderful crew of misfit travelers. Lester is rushing to meet a lady love, Salvador and his mom are searching for a fresh start, and Val needs a safe place to finally be herself. As the miles tick down, Coyote discovers that returning home might be the hardest journey of all. With her new friends by her side, you will ride shotgun on a joyful, heartbreaking, and unforgettable road trip to save a piece of the past and find a way into the future.

When Mr. Granite calls in sick, the students of Ella Mentry School think they are getting a week of total freedom. But their brand new substitute teacher, Miss Kraft, turns out to be entirely exhausting. Instead of wearing normal clothes, she shows up to class dressed in a full clown costume! A.J. and his friends can hardly believe their eyes. Miss Kraft insists on teaching her lessons using silly hand puppets and performing random magic tricks right at her desk. You will be cracking up as the kids try to figure out why their substitute is smiling and cheerful every single second of the day. Get ready for a week of pure classroom chaos with the wackiest teacher in town. You will love watching the gang attempt to survive a colorful, confusing, and incredibly weird substitute who refuses to ever stop being happy.

Second grade is turning out to be much weirder than anyone expected. A.J. hates school, but his new teacher, Miss Daisy, might just change his mind. It turns out Miss Daisy does not even know how to add or subtract, and she thinks learning is just as boring as A.J. does! Things get even more unbelievable when Principal Klutz makes a massive promise. If the students can read one million pages, he will turn the entire school into a massive video game arcade for one whole night. You will love watching A.J. and his friends suddenly scramble to read every single book they can find to reach their huge goal. Jump into the very first adventure at Ella Mentry School, where the teachers are completely confused and the students are in charge. You will laugh out loud as this crazy class tries to pull off the ultimate reading challenge.

A.J. and Andrea cannot agree on anything, but now they have to work together on the ice! Ryan has decided to start a sports team for curling, which involves sweeping the ice with brooms and sliding heavy stones. It is one of the weirdest sports ever, and they need to form a team with Coach Deen. The problem is that A.J. and Andrea fight about absolutely everything. You will laugh out loud as these fierce rivals try to become teammates without turning the ice rink into a total disaster area. If they can figure out how to cooperate, they might just win a trip to an amazing sports mansion. Get ready to hit the ice and see if the Ella Mentry School gang can sweep their way to victory. This funny adventure shows just how wild things get when kids try to play a strange new game.

Los Angeles in 2050 is a city where the past refuses to stay buried. You step into the world of teen hacker Marisa Carneseca, who has cracked countless digital mysteries but remains haunted by one she cannot solve. When you were just a toddler, a devastating car accident cost you your arm and took the life of a mob boss's wife. Now, in a society where every mind is seamlessly connected to the network, you would think secrets are impossible to keep. But when a gruesome piece of evidence from that long-ago crash surfaces at a gangland shooting, you realize the truth is darker than you ever imagined. You are thrust into a high-stakes investigation involving corporate assassins, a gang lord's digital brain, and massive genetic engineering firms. To survive, you must thread together clues from lost friends and ghosts of the past. As the factions of Los Angeles close in, you have to decide who to trust in a world where your very memories might be compromised. The pulse-pounding continuation of this visionary series delivers non-stop thrills and dangerous secrets at every turn.

Humanity is hanging by a thread, and the clock is ticking on our survival. You are plunged into a devastated world where a war with the Partials, engineered organic beings identical to humans, has left only a fraction of the population alive. Huddled on Long Island, the remaining survivors face a terrifying reality. No baby has been born immune to a weaponized virus in over a decade. When you are sixteen-year-old Kira, and you learn your best friend is pregnant, sitting back is no longer an option. You make a rash, dangerous decision to flee your fortified community, teaming up with the unlikeliest of allies. Your desperate mission to save the human race will force you to ask questions about the origins of the war that no one else dares to ask. Along this pulse-pounding journey, you will discover that the line between human and Partial is dangerously thin. Your sense of humanity might just be your greatest liability, but it is also your only hope for survival in this thrilling adventure.

Friday is simply the best day of the week. All week long, a boy and his father look forward to their special Friday ritual, which means breakfast at their favorite corner diner. The leisurely walk through the bustling city neighborhood is just as good as the delicious pancakes waiting for them at the end. You can feel the crisp air and see the friendly faces as they stroll hand in hand. This sweet, simple story celebrates the quiet magic of father and son bonding over a shared weekly tradition. It is a warm, comforting read that perfectly captures the joy of spending focused time together. Whether you have your own special routines or want to start a new one, this gentle journey will make you smile and appreciate the small moments that make the end of the week so wonderful.

Stosh thought his time-traveling days were completely behind him. But when legendary baseball player Ralph Branca appears in his bedroom in the middle of the night, Stosh is pulled into one final, high-stakes adventure. Branca needs help fixing a massive mistake from 1951. He threw the pitch that became the famous Shot Heard Round the World, a home run that won the pennant for the New York Giants. Now, Branca claims the Giants were cheating, and he wants Stosh to use his magical baseball cards to go back in time and change history. Stosh is eager to help, but he soon discovers a huge problem. Changing the past is incredibly dangerous. If he stops that famous home run, he might accidentally erase the career of a young rookie named Willie Mays! Stosh must make an impossible choice between correcting a past wrong and protecting the future of a baseball legend.

The playground at Ella Mentry School is usually just for recess, but tonight it is the site of a very weird sleepover. A.J. and his friends are gathered around a glowing campfire, toasting marshmallows and singing silly songs under the stars. It seems like the perfect evening until the scary stories begin. Ryan, Alexia, Michael, Andrea, Neil, Emily, and A.J. take turns making up the creepiest tales they can think of. But as the stories get spookier, a strange noise echoes from the dark woods nearby. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat wondering if their terrifying stories have actually woken up a real monster. Join the gang for a hilarious and spooky night filled with games, puzzles, and lots of laughs. You will love trying to solve the mystery of what is really hiding in the shadows right outside their school.

Do you love a great mystery packed with thrilling illusions? Meet Harry Mancini, an eleven-year-old who lives in the exact same house where the legendary escape artist Harry Houdini once lived. Harry knows everything about Houdini's daring escapes and amazing historical tricks. But things get incredibly weird when Harry starts receiving secret text messages on his phone. The sender claims to be Houdini himself, communicating from beyond the grave! This mysterious texter is not just sending spooky notes; they are sharing the actual secrets behind Houdini's greatest tricks. Even more unbelievable, the ghost offers Harry a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel back in time. Imagine learning real magic from the master himself and stepping into the past. But is it truly the famous escape artist reaching out, or is this just the most elaborate prank ever pulled? Join Harry as he tries to solve this mind-bending puzzle and decides whether to take a dangerous leap into the unknown. Get ready for a fast-paced adventure that blends history, magic, and spine-tingling suspense.

High on a gloomy hill, inside a spooky laboratory, Frank N. Stine has a ferocious sweet tooth that simply demands to be fed. He sets out to bake the perfect treat, but when an eerie experiment accidentally spills into his mixing bowl, the batter takes on a terrifying life of its own. Out pops the Gingerbread Monster, a hulking, horrific, and incredibly hungry cookie creation. Suddenly, the baker becomes the prey as Frank is chased through his own lab by his creepy culinary disaster. You will be on the edge of your seat as Frank scrambles to escape the frosting-covered beast. But as the frantic chase unfolds, the young baker starts to wonder what this massive monster is actually craving. Could it be that beneath the frightening exterior, this giant cookie just wants some company? Dive into a hilarious and slightly spooky adventure that proves even the most intimidating monsters might just be looking for a pal. It is a delightfully sweet and thrilling tale that shows how a little empathy can turn a frightening mistake into the perfect recipe for friendship.

Everything at Ella Mentry School is suddenly breaking down, and even the teachers are completely losing their minds! Luckily, the school has a secret weapon. Mr. Harrison is the ultimate tech guy, and he can fix absolutely anything, from glitchy computers to broken phones and jammed pencil sharpeners. You will be amazed as he builds wild new inventions, including an umbrella powered completely by the sun. But when a massive power outage plunges the entire school into total darkness, the halls instantly erupt into yelling, screaming, and hilarious chaos. You and A.J. will have to navigate the frantic madness in the dark while hoping the tech guy can work his magic. Will Mr. Harrison be able to fix the school before the students totally take over? Join the gang for a laugh-out-loud chapter book packed with wacky technology, silly freak-outs, and incredible fun.

Meet Joseph Johnson, a brave boy who has faced a lot of heartache, losing his family one by one. But when his beloved pony, Sarah, is taken from him, Joseph knows he can't give up. Sarah isn't just a horse; she's the last bit of family he has left, and he's determined to get her back, no matter what it takes. Join Joseph on an incredible adventure across the wild landscape of 1890 Washington. He'll face dangerous animals, tricky situations with grown-ups, and the untamed power of nature itself. It won't be easy, but Joseph has a fire in his belly and a heart full of hope. This powerful story is all about finding courage when things are tough and never giving up on the ones you love.

Have you ever dreamed of a big adventure, a trip so huge it feels like it could change everything? Meet Mark, a brave boy who decides to set off on a journey to climb Mount Rainier. He’s been feeling sick for a long time, and now he wants to prove something big to himself. Mark isn't going alone! His loyal dog, Beau, is right by his side, ready for whatever the trail brings. But leaving home means everyone worries, especially Mark's best friend, Jessie. She's the only one who might guess where Mark is headed, and she has a big decision to make: should she tell someone or keep Mark's secret? This exciting story is about courage, friendship, and finding strength deep inside yourself when things get tough. Join Mark and Beau on an incredible journey across many miles, where every step brings new challenges and big discoveries. Will Mark reach the top of the mountain and find what he’s looking for?

The third grade class just won an amazing contest, and their grand prize is a fantastic field trip to the zoo. But at Ella Mentry School, nothing ever goes exactly as planned. You will team up with A.J. and his friends as they meet Miss Child, the weirdest zookeeper to ever walk the earth. She genuinely believes that animals are much smarter than people, and she is totally convinced that elephants can paint beautiful pictures. If that is not weird enough, she even keeps live snakes in her pockets just for fun! Get ready for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud adventure where wild animals rule and one unlucky student might just accidentally end up locked inside a lion cage. This fast-paced story brings the animal kingdom to life with ridiculous jokes and wacky situations that make reading a wildly entertaining experience.

Meet Mr. Pip, a thoughtful monkey with a very big problem. His absolute best friend in the whole world is Frederick Lipton, a famous and incredibly talented actor. Frederick is always surrounded by amazing things, which makes Mr. Pip feel a little bit ordinary. When it comes time to give Frederick a gift, Mr. Pip gets down in the dumps. He worries that nothing he has to offer could possibly be special enough for someone so spectacular. But true friendship is not about being the smartest, the fanciest, or the most famous. Join Mr. Pip on a heartwarming journey as he discovers that the best gifts do not come from being a genius, but from simply being yourself. This dazzling story reminds young readers that you do not need to be perfect to be a wonderful friend.

Step right into the hidden, scurrying world of insects. With every turn of the page, you can actually watch a leaf-cutter ant haul a massive leaf up a branch or see a grasshopper dive straight for its next meal. This is not a regular book. It uses special moving pictures to bring eight different bug species to life right in your hands. You will see a tarantula skittering across the floor and stare into the enormous, blinking eyes of a damselfly. Along with these incredible moving images, you will discover fascinating facts about how these tiny creatures survive, move, and behave in the wild. Read all about the surprising secrets of their daily lives and get an up-close look at the tiny world happening all around you. It is the perfect adventure for anyone curious about the amazing, crawling creatures that share our planet.

Step right into the lunchroom at Ella Mentry School, where things are about to get a lot greener. A brand new lunch lady, Ms. Hall, has arrived, and she is completely obsessed with healthy eating. She has made it her ultimate mission to get A.J. and his friends to eat more vegetables instead of their usual snacks. But A.J. and the gang are not going down without a fight. They are determined to keep their favorite treats on the menu. You are invited to join the hilarity as the students come up with wild plans to resist the vegetable invasion. Will Ms. Hall convince them that carrots and broccoli are actually delicious? Or will the kids find a sneaky way to keep their lunches exactly the way they like them? This funny school story brings you right into the middle of a lunchroom showdown. It is packed with silly moments and relatable school day drama that will keep you laughing from the first bite to the last. Get ready to see what happens when healthy habits collide with very stubborn third graders.

Bundle up and travel to the absolute ends of the Earth. Open these pages and watch a walrus lumber across the frozen snowy ice, or see a playful team of sled dogs sprinting directly toward you. Using incredible technology, the images inside this book actually move as you turn the pages, giving you a front-row seat to the freezing habitats of the North and South Poles. You will see a beluga whale breach the ocean surface, watch a mother polar bear play with her energetic cubs, and even witness the breathtaking, shimmering colors of the Northern Lights in the night sky. Alongside these moving scenes, you will uncover the vital survival secrets of these extreme environments. Learn the actual size, range, and habits of these resilient creatures. It is an unforgettable journey into the ice and snow, bringing the magic of the frozen wild straight into your hands.

Imagine a world where doing your homework is a thing of the past. For four fifth graders at the Grand Canyon School, that dream has just become a reality. Meet the D Squad: a geek, a class clown, a teacher's pet, and a slacker. On paper, they have absolutely nothing in common. But they are bound together by one massive, top-secret invention—a computer programmed to do all their homework for them. Code-named Belch, the machine works perfectly at first. The kids start spending all their free time together, enjoying their newfound freedom. However, their unusual friendship quickly attracts unwanted attention from their teacher and parents. And when you are hiding the greatest secret in school history, attention is the last thing you want. Before long, the situation spirals completely out of control. Belch becomes much more powerful and unpredictable than they ever imagined. Now, the D Squad is in a desperate race against their own creation. Can they pull the plug on the homework machine before they end up in jail—or worse?

A class trip to the museum should be quiet and educational, but not when the Ella Mentry School gang is involved! A.J., Andrea, and their classmates are super excited to explore the exhibits. However, their poor museum guide has received a serious warning that one of the students is definitely going to cause major trouble. As they wander past the displays, you will be holding your breath wondering who is going to break the rules first. Will A.J. do something totally ridiculous, or will perfect Andrea finally make a mistake? The entire field trip quickly turns into a wildly funny guessing game. Grab your permission slip and jump onto the bus for an unforgettable adventure. You will love trying to predict exactly how this crazy class manages to turn a boring museum into the wildest playground ever.

Phil hates eating his Brussels sprouts, taking baths, and doing his homework. When his mom asks him to finish his vegetables, Phil begins to imagine exactly what it would be like to have a shiny mechanical friend who could do absolutely everything for him! If Phil had a robot, it would take over all his chores. It would eat his greens, scrub behind his ears in the tub, and finish every math problem. No one would ever pick on him again on the playground, and he would be king of the world! This bold and funny fantasy brings to life the ultimate childhood wish. Join Phil as he dreams up a constantly growing list of jobs for his robot to take over. It is a lively, exuberant adventure that shows just how wild your imagination can get when faced with a plate of vegetables.

Captain Amazing is the ultimate hometown hero of Metro City. He is so busy catching criminals and saving the day that he barely has time for his own pets. In fact, he has not even noticed that his furry and scaly friends have been developing incredible superpowers of their own. When the aging Captain announces that he is holding auditions for a brand new sidekick, his eager pets decide this is their big chance. A super-powered dog, a heroic hamster, and a clever chameleon all compete for the coveted spot to finally spend some one-on-one time with their favorite human. But while the pets are busy battling each other for the sidekick title, a much bigger threat is brewing. The evil Doctor Havoc is hatching a sinister new scheme, and Captain Amazing is in serious trouble. Now, these super-powered pets must figure out how to put their sibling rivalry aside and work as a team. Get ready for a hilarious, action-packed graphic novel adventure about finding your place and saving your family.

John Wayne Cleaver is a teenager with a terrifying secret, and you are about to step right into his unsettling mind. You know you have the classic traits of a sociopath, and to keep your dark impulses in check, you follow a strict set of personal rules. But when a string of brutal, unnatural murders strikes your small Midwestern town, your carefully constructed life begins to unravel. The police are baffled, but you recognize the work of a monster because you know exactly how a monster thinks. To stop the carnage and save the people around you, you must break your own rules and let your dark side off its leash. As you hunt down a supernatural killer hiding in plain sight, you face a chilling reality. The only way to defeat a true monster is to risk becoming one yourself. This darkly comic and gripping thriller challenges everything you know about good, evil, and the terrifying shadows lurking just beneath the surface of a quiet town.

Imagine waking up, getting ready for the day, and realizing you are the President of the United States. That is exactly what happens to thirteen-year-old Judson Moon. When he was running for office, he promised the American people that he would be a great leader precisely because he did not know anything about politics, raising taxes, or ruining the economy. He was just a regular kid making big promises. Now that the election is over and he has officially been sworn in, Judson has to face the hilarious and overwhelming reality of his new job. He still does not know anything about running a country, but he is in charge of the entire nation. From dealing with massive national problems to figuring out how to handle his homework, Judson is going to need a massive amount of help to keep the country from falling apart. If you love funny stories packed with wild situations, you will laugh out loud at this incredible political adventure. Step into the Oval Office and see what happens when a middle schooler makes the rules, negotiates with world leaders, and tries to survive his term.

The arrogant lion is the undisputed king of the jungle, and he makes sure everyone knows it with a giant roar! But his reign takes a wild turn when a slick lion tamer tricks him into joining the circus, promising him fame as the king of the big top. Suddenly, life in the circus is not what he imagined. Instead of being famous and admired, the bossy lion tamer is the one giving all the orders. Fed up with his new life, the lion decides he has had enough and swallows the tamer right down! Returning to the jungle as a changed and peaceful feline, he apologizes to the animals he used to terrorize. This hilarious, tongue in cheek fable delivers big laughs as a jungle bully gets his well deserved comeuppance and learns a valuable lesson about kindness and respect.

The security at Ella Mentry School has gone totally overboard! Officer Spence is supposed to keep the students safe, but he has completely lost his mind. Somebody has been sneaking around the cafeteria and stealing all of the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and the guard is determined to crack the case. Instead of quietly looking for clues, Officer Spence is running down the halls and trying to arrest absolutely everybody in sight! You will be completely hooked as you try to figure out who the real sandwich thief actually is before innocent students end up behind imaginary bars. Even the teachers are not safe from his wild accusations. Join A.J. and his friends as they navigate a school under total lockdown. You will find yourself laughing out loud at the ridiculous investigations and frantic chases in this hilarious and weirdly delicious schoolyard mystery.

Grab your baseball glove and get ready for the ultimate trip through time. Joe Stoshack has an incredible, secret ability. Whenever he holds an old baseball card, he can travel back in time to meet the legendary players on the cards. This time, Joe is holding a card for one of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, Jackie Robinson. You will travel right alongside Joe as he goes back to the bustling stadiums of the past. He gets to see Jackie Robinson play in his prime, sliding into bases and hitting incredible home runs. Joe wants to learn everything he can from this amazing baseball hero. But traveling through time is never simple, and Joe quickly finds himself caught up in the excitement and energy of a historic baseball season. This fast paced sports story puts you right on the field with a true legend. It is filled with thrilling game moments and the magic of stepping into a different era. Join Joe for an unforgettable adventure that shows exactly why baseball is America's favorite pastime.