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In this captivating sequel to The Girl Who Kept the Castle, Faye must face down the trial of three other Wizards and defeat the Shadow Queen once and for all to become the first Witch of the West. A must-read for fans of Howl's Moving Castle and The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy.

Defeating an evil sorceress was supposed to be the hard part. But now that Faye has succeeded in saving Celurdur from the Shadow Queen, she has an entirely different set of challenges to face. To become the first Witch of the West, she must win the favor of the country's three wizards--North, South and East. Their trials await Faye in the capital. If she fails to impress these men, she'll lose her nomination, and magic will stay strangled by archaic laws.

Alas, things are not off to a great start. Faye crashes into the capital on the back of a dragon, feeds the wizards illegal enchanted pastries, and fails to leave a good impression. To make matters worse, there are signs that the Shadow Queen is on the move again.

The kingdom's future depends on Faye proving herself a worthy witch, but time is quickly running out. . . .

For fans of Not Quite a Ghost and Ghost Squad, acclaimed middle grade author Ellen Oh of Spirit Hunters and an APALA Honoree delivers a new spooky novel about young hero Rory and the creepy house next door. Filled with scary spirits, mysterious noises, and malevolent forces, the house has tormented many souls, and Rory must do everything he can to prevent the new neighbors from becoming its next victims. We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh delivers another heart-pounding story that you won't be able to put down.

Home is where the sinister lives. Rory Parker knows not to step a foot in, on, or around the house next door. He's seen things creeping in the shadows, has had encounters with spirits, and lost a best friend to the house's malevolence. But when his new neighbors, Jack and his lovable family, move into the house next door, Rory makes it his duty to protect them at all costs.

But the vicious forces lying within the house are plotting something evil, something that puts Jack's little sister in extreme danger. Soon, Rory understands he'll need the help of his new friend and some friendly ghosts in order to stand a chance at defeating whatever lurks within its walls for good. But what exactly lives in the house next door, and will Rory and Jack find out in time to save the day, or can its evil never be evicted?

Perfect for Halloween readingFeatures light scaresA charming cozy seasonal pick

With her mom's new boyfriend, her best friend's new crush, and her dad's interest in her gym teacher, Berry vows to never catch a crush--and to show everyone how much better things would be without theirs--in this stand-alone contemporary middle grade from Tanita S. Davis, author of The Science of Friendship and Partly Cloudy.

Every year, Berry's mom, Ivy, visits for a three-week "August Invasion." And every summer Berry hopes will be the one when Ivy will stay--forever.

Which is why Ivy's surprise return visit is amazing--until Berry realizes her mom didn't come for her. Ivy's back to pack the last of her things, and she's brought her new "friend," Mr. Cole to help. When Berry discovers that Mr. Cole is taking a job in England, she's convinced that Ivy wants to move all the way across the ocean with him, to where an August Invasion can't reach. Even at school, messy feelings are ruining everything. Berry's best friend, Lia, rearranges her schedule to have classes with her crush, leaving Berry alone all day. Even Berry's normally boring dad is making excuses to talk to her gym teacher.

All these crushes are crushing the life out of Berry. Weren't things better before these extra people came along? Why do things have to change?

"This holiday winner about friendship and cooperation is...a cheery charmer for truck aficionados and anyone who loves Christmas."--Kirkus

A festive holiday readaloud from the bestselling Digger series by Joseph Kuefler. For fans of big trucks, this is the ideal next book for readers of Construction Site on Christmas Night.

It's Christmas Eve and Digger and the other big trucks are hanging tinsel, stringing lights, and decking the halls. But when there are no decorations left for the tree, Digger and his friends seek out the help of a few curious critters. Together, they forage and craft in the hopes they'll be ready before Santa arrives . . . and discover the best gift of all along the way.

"Put it on your list!" -Stephen King

Author of Ghost Girl and This Appearing House Ally Malinenko brings to life a terrifying middle grade novel about a girl learning to grieve her grandfather and the creepy antique dolls in his house that seem to come alive, perfect for fans of The Doll in the Garden.

One. Two. Three. Are you ready to play?

Ever since Kaye's grandfather died, she's been obsessed with counting things: the steps to her bedroom, the dolls on her sister's bed, even the threads on her favorite blanket. It's arithmomania, and with the selective mutism that sometimes prevents her from speaking, she literally can't find the words to talk about how she feels now that Grampa is gone. When they take the summer to clean out and renovate his old house, Kaye finds herself counting the days.

That is, until her younger sister, Holly, starts finding dolls. She finds them buried in the backyard, stuffed in the walls, crammed into the closets. From the first one, Kaye knows they aren't like normal dolls. They smile at her like they know something, and sometimes their eyes open and close on their own. Kaye hears her sister talking to them constantly--and she swears she's heard the dolls whispering back.

Everyone assumes that Holly's just a kid with a good imagination. Kaye doesn't think it's a game, because she knows that Holly--and the dolls--are going to make her play with them. Forever.

Perfect for Halloween ReadingIdeal for fans of the supernaturalFeatures light scares

It's pouring rain, and Patrick has nothing to do. He can't go outside, and he's bored of all his books, toys and games. What a terrible day! That is, until his dad asks him to get him a small gold key from his bedroom. There's only one small problem: The floor is filling with lava! Join Patrick Picklebottom on his latest adventure as his imagination runs wild! Will he be able to outrun the lava flooding his house? Will he get past the three eyed monster guarding the key, or the pirate waiting to steal it? Find out in this wild story that stretches creativity to its limits, as Patrick turns a dreary day into one of the wildest journeys ever!

Into the Wilderness is a celebration of the outdoors and the lessons and strengths we gain from spending valuable time in nature -- inspired by the Rocky Mountains. Perfect for fans of Hike and Wonder Walkers, and fans of national parks!

Every summer, a child and their parents leave behind the roads and houses. And with backpacks full of food and sleeping bags, they go into the wilderness.

As they climb tall mountains and explore mossy forests, they carry their supplies. And really good trail snacks.

As this child ages, they can carry more. Like their own backpack and, eventually, the map.

They learn independence and bravery. And they learn that, when everything gets to be a little too much, they can put down what they carry. They can smell the pine in the air, look up at the cliffs and trees holding them in a great big circle, and they can let the beauty of the world carry them.

Embark on a sweeping journey of self-discovery in this adventurous historical middle grade novel perfect for fans of Karen Cushman and Gary Paulsen.

Twelve-year-old Blanca of Castile is the granddaughter of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, once the wife of both the king of France and the king of England. When Eleanor comes to select the girl who will marry the prince of France, all expect her to pick Blanca's much older, and much prettier, sister. But Queen Eleanor has always loved surprises.

To meet her destiny, Blanca, along with her best friend Suna, must set out over the Pyrenees Mountains for France. But the journey there is not easy. The group, which includes knights, attendants, and Queen Eleanor herself, faces blizzards and hunger, treacherous roads and even a kidnapping.

As Blanca overcomes the many perils of the journey, she will need to learn how to protect herself and those around her -- and discover what it takes to follow in the footsteps of a queen.

Follow a young puffling's life from hatching to adulthood and learn about the bustling and precarious world of Atlantic Puffin City in this imaginative nonfiction picture book.

On the edge of the sea,
There is a nesting island as loud as a city,
Where two puffins mate, burrow, and lay their egg.

They splash into the ocean
And dodge nearby predators,
Searching everywhere to find food for their hungry puffling.

Follow one adorable Puffling as she eats, grows, and learns how to survive on her busy, bustling island in this thrilling and action-packed nonfiction tale.

Caldecott Honoree Elisha Cooper returns with a unique and playful tale about an imaginative house cat who dreams of all the wild things it can be.

The imagination of one housecat takes him to unexpected adventures as he dreams of spreading his wings as a "Rare Bird".

A Rare Bird can do anything!
Fly fast through the forest,
or splash in the bird baths,
or meet animals from faraway lands.....

Readers will fall head over heels for this extraordinary tale of dreaming, the power of imagination, and the freedom of creativity.

Illuminating Anselm Kiefer's complex engagement with history, mythology, and the human condition.

Since the late 1960s, Anselm Kiefer has explored the profound depths of human history through his work. For his first American retrospective in twenty years, he takes the river as a metaphor for the flux of life and passage of time. Breathtaking new landscapes join iconic works to celebrate the achievements of his nearly sixty-year career.

Becoming the Sea explores Kiefer's remarkable body of work. From his early evocative landscapes of postwar Europe to his later, monumental canvases on themes of destruction and regeneration, Kiefer's oeuvre challenges our understanding of history and memory. Catalogue highlights include previously unpublished artist writings, lavish illustrations, and contributions by writers who inspired Kiefer's famously literary art.

Come along with New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths (The 13-Story Treehouse) on a brand-new adventure that plunks the reader right into the middle of all the wacky action and laughs with peanut butter monsters and its unique storytelling style--perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvesitGators!

Hey, you--yes, you!

Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of the hole we found the cave of the legendary Peanut Butter Beast?

That was one of our deepest--and most dangerous--adventures ever!

What? You don't remember?

Well, have I got a story for you!

Let me remind you how it all went down ... and down ... and down ... and down ...

Also by Andy Griffiths

The Treehouse Series
The 13-Story Treehouse: Monkey Mayhem!
The 26-Story Treehouse: Pirate Problems!
The 39-Story Treehouse: Mean Machines and Mad Professors!
The 52-Story Treehouse: Vegetable Villains!
The 65-Story Treehouse: Time-Travel Trouble!
The 78-Story Treehouse: Moo-vie Madness!
The 91-Story Treehouse: Babysitting Blunders!
The 104-Story Treehouse: Dental Dramas and Jokes Galore!
The 117-Story Treehouse: Dots, Plots, and Daring Escapes!
The 130-Story Treehouse: Laser Eyes and Annoying Flies!
The 143-Story Treehouse: Camping Trip Chaos!
The 156-Story Treehouse: Holiday Havoc!
The 169-Story Treehouse: Doppelganger Doom!

The Treehouse Fun Book
The Treehouse Joke Book
Tales from the Treehouse

The You and Me Books
You and Me and the Land of Lost Things
You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast

A comprehensive overview of the world's largest private collection of Helen Frankenthaler's works.

Helen Frankenthaler's (1928-2011) radical approach to paint and material makes images pulsate with color. During the postwar period in the United States, she was a leading figure in abstract art. This volume brings together nearly fifty of her works on display at the recently opened Museum Reinhard Ernst in Wiesbaden.

In Frankenthaler's works, paint and canvas become one. The soak-stain technique she developed allows the paint to seep directly into unprimed fabric. The result is a pictorial effect like no other: color spaces open up, flowing into one another, sometimes saturated, sometimes transparent. Above all, the pictures show an artist willing to take risks. By setting no limits to her artistic work, Frankenthaler was able to create liberated, large-scale paintings full of radiance. Her groundbreaking body of work remains highly relevant today.

An Easter parable written and illustrated by award-winning artist Kate Lee.

This tender and beautifully illustrated picture book introduces readers to a new parable about a small boy who plants a simple seed, unaware of the extraordinary journey that seed will take. As the tree and the boy grow, the reader learns that the boy is Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, who is now a grown man sharing profound acts of love and kindness with others.

But when the tree is cut down and shaped into Christ's cross, it believes its purpose is over. On the morning of the Resurrection, however, it witnesses a miracle, and all things are made new, including the tree. With stunning illustrations and a heartfelt narrative by Kate Lee, The Gift of the Seed invites children and families to reflect on the powerful message of Easter--that through sacrifice comes redemption, and through faith, life blooms again. This parable will inspire readers of all ages with its timeless message of hope and renewal.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass comes a beautiful and lushly illustrated tale celebrating gratitude, reciprocity, and finding our place in the natural world, ideal for sharing with the youngest readers.

When young Bud sees people bustling around, intent on their chores and their screens, she is certain they must be doing important things--and she wants to be included. But wise Nokomis, her grandmother, shows her that there is a different way to find belonging, one that relies on stillness and observing the natural world. As Bud discovers the freely given gifts of the Earth, she wonders if she has something important to give back: What is her gift?

Infused with warmth, humor, and insight, and beautifully illustrated by Naoko Stoop, the first picture book by renowned author and Indigenous ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer inspires readers to treasure nature's generosity and the gifts each one of us can share with the Earth.