Best friends Silas and Will are obsessed with aliens. When a group of them, called Ramlix, suddenly land on Earth, the boys jump at the chance to join their mission. Soon Silas starts to wonder if everything is as it seems. Why are the Ramlix here? Do they really come in peace?
Nate Thompson is excited to go camping with his dad and brother and see a solar eclipse from high up in the mountains. Then something very strange happens. What does it mean for Nate and his family? Will they ever be the same?
Antonio slid down the rope. He held on for dear life. It got darker as the twister moved closer. It was loud. Like a giant freight train! These traditional reads are brimming with spirited characters and positive values—but with a little extra excitement and bite, so hold on to your hats! Family is the main theme of these titles. And one particular Latino family is the focus with their uncanny knack for finding humor, hope, and colorful personalities—even in unusual circumstances.
Joe is having trouble with bullies at his new school, and he doesn't know where to turn for help. Soon he finds a companion in the most unlikely form. But is this the friend he has been hoping for or something more sinister?
Life Scan is something that Royal Adam has always dreamed of. It's thrilling when Royal receives one as a 16th birthday present. After all, who wouldn't want to know their future? But what happens when the future isn't all it's expected to be? Will Royal risk everything to change it?
Tia is stuck at home babysitting when all she really wants is to go to a party. She settles in for a boring night at home, but tensions rise when a storm picks up and the lights go out. When strange events start to occur, Tia realizes her evening may become much different than what she expected.
Kenny dreams of traveling, but virtual reality is as close as he'll ever get to discovering new worlds. Or is it? When Kenny is offered a time-traveling trip on the black market, it is everything he ever wanted and more. But making his dream come true comes at a steep price. Is he willing to pay it?
Davit and Aram are having a rough time. They're both struggling with their dad's death, and then car trouble strands them near the woods. When a mysterious woman offers to help, the boys find themselves in a situation neither of them could have ever imagined.
In the year 2329, the Green Death has wiped out most of the human race. Those in the Domed City try to control any survivors. Rex and Lena are among the few who are immune to the disease. The twins long to live on their own terms. But what will they do when something from their past causes them to question everything they've known?
On planet Zera, Andon's dream is to work for the Space Center, just like his parents. He is convinced that something is destroying planets, and he wants to find out what it is. When Andon's family travels to Earth, the journey puts them in more danger than they can imagine. Can Andon discover the true danger lurking? Or will it be too late for Earth and the people of Zera?
It was decided; survival was key. Ryan, Michael, and Henry would return to the outside. So they headed north toward LoDo and the richer suburbs, like Cherry Hills Village. Ryan splintered from the group, hoping for more success. He found Jesska. She had a secret. Who else could possibly know?
When Eric visits his cousin Tate, they stumble upon a mysterious sea cave. Eric goes inside to explore, ignoring Tate’s warning that the place is haunted. Soon after, Eric realizes he should have listened to Tate. Will Eric ever find a way out of this nightmare?
Asher isn’t happy when his parents go out of town and leave his older brother, Clayton, in charge. After all, Clayton is no fun. To liven things up, Asher and his little sister play a prank. When their joke goes horribly wrong, they soon realize they’re not just in trouble... they’re in danger!
"I know you're tired of the beach. This is just like being in the Heights. Only warmer. What do you want to do?"
A family on vacation see a huge shark. They decide swimming in the ocean is not the best idea. They play games, build sand castles. Then Dad has an idea. Off they go on a rented boat. Time for fishing. Will they see the shark again before heading home?
"What a thrill!" Rafael thought. But then he looked over his shoulder. Rafael was terrified. It was time to jump.
Franco was an hour into his morning dive. He swam to the edge of the reef. Something caught his eye. When he swam closer, he gasped. There was a huge ship's mast!
I wait in the trench. The big guns boom all night. The big guns boom all night. Tomorrow we go over the top. Will I ever see my home again?
Meet the Dark Man. He is a hero who lives in the shadows. A man with secret powers. The only man who can fight the evil Shadow Masters. The Dark Man touches the girl's fingers. There is a flash of light. He sees she is very ill.
Raul and Juan set out for a few hours of kayaking. The weather is in their favor. It should be an easy ride. Raul, who is nicknamed the Cloud Warrior, prides himself on knowing good weather from bad. But once on the river, storm clouds appear. Their only choice is to keep moving and try to beat them. Soon they learn that a storm is the least of their worries. Some unexpected campers are in the area causing trouble not only for Raul and Juan, but for a girl Raul likes.
Day one at her new school stinks. Andrea wears the wrong outfit. Every subject seems challenging. The two students who show an interest in her spend the afternoon in detention. Only an upcoming ski trip sparks joy. Back home, she was on the ski team. There was nothing like cutting through fresh powder. As the new kid, Andrea hopes to impress her classmates. At the resort, the loose snow is too tempting. The girls ski out-of-bounds. But after a few turns, the mountain rumbles.
Victorian England is riding high. People are so prosperous and smug they imagine themselves the masters of the universe. Then the unthinkable happens: England is attacked by Martians! Panic erupts as the countryside goes up in flames. Is there no way to stop the ghastly, machinelike creatures and their deadly heat rays?
Searching for a sea monster, a scientist discovers an amazing underwater vessel. At first he's thrilled to be invited aboard the Nautilus. What changes his mind? He discovers that the mad captain plans to stay at sea forever.
The young man has only one dream-- join the brave company of the king's musketeers. Will he be clever and daring enough to make his dream come true? He rides into Paris on his old, broken-down horse. A world of adventure is just ahead.
Just one family survives the shipwreck. Now the father, mother, and their four young sons find themselves stranded on a remote island. What will it take to stay alive? The odds are against them. But the clever, hard-working Robinsons have what it takes to face the ultimate test.