Discover the Best in Middle Grade Fiction – Your Next Adventure Awaits

“The plot, characters, and interaction, between the boys and the adults are all things editors look for.” -Heacock Literary AgencyIf you found a novel substance no one ever heard of & would guarantee instant success, would you use it? Would using it in a high school track meet be cheating, illegal? It’s a game changer. If you found a substance that no one in the world knew about and would absolutely guarantee you success and a bright future, would you use it? Is it legal? Would it be cheating if you used it in a track meet? No one really knows--and no one can know. It`s an experimental synthetic substance, a blob, and close enough to magic for two high school boys. B...

"A sharp and witty read for anyone who wants to be pushed a little out of their comfort zone!” - 4.0 of 5 stars Lansdowne School E. M, teacherIf your pet was poisoned, how far would you go to get payback? Evens Duluce, a small ambitious Haitian boy, knows the man who poisoned Scraps, his dog, but can do little about it. He vows to get even somehow, someway. Unfortunately, no magic wands, incantations, or friendly creatures can help. He's not sure how to get even for the dog’s death until he stumbles upon the dark secret of the high school bully, Algie. Evens, in grade ten and much too small to physically confront Algie, must control him somehow. Handling the walking, talking slab of meat...

2024 International  Fire Bird Book Award Winner “A spellbinding juvenile mystery novel that is sheer magic." - Michele Rooney Literary Agency“…I was charmed by Archie.” – The Rights FactoryYoung Archie Crane shines shoes on the mean streets of a tough blue-collar town amidst ex-cons, drunks, and dirty cops. He hates his transplanted town, his new school, and most of all the frightening Boogy—a big Neanderthal misfit who wants his shoeshine spot. When someone drops a stolen gold coin, a British Sovereign, in his money can Archie is thrown into a world of trouble where everyone catches gold fever. Turning the gold into cash for bus ticket money to see his estranged father...

Build a tree house under Egghead's nose? Wait a minute! Egghead is Big Bill's mean old landlord who hates all kids and even kills all cats. Big Bill and Squirt will need courage, smarts, and timing to pull this one off. Getting caught by the old man is not an option.

"...a real page-turner, I couldn't put it down until the last page." - Alberta Writing for Youth Competition (anonymous judge)

When three friends go for their usual jaunt into the woods a gang war develops over territorial rights. Out-manned, out-sized, and out-smarted by a rival gang, they attempt to turn the tables and are shocked when Big Bill, their strongest and bravest, is captured and held for ransom by the imposing Fat Harold and his gang. Bill's two friends must rescue their friend to battle against great odds.  Smarts may just win the day.

Out with the fantasy/dystopia/magic and in with the real world.

Ricky the paperboy is relentlessly bullied along his route due to rumors stemming from a tragic boating accident in the Welland Canal where a popular teenager is killed by a Great Lakes freighter. He is forced into a dangerous contest of 'manhood' to end the hostilities with three bullies. What appears to be a mere swimming race to the far bank is complicated by the police, two rival gangs, a municipal swim ban, a newspaper reporter, and Leo, his competitor who is not to be trusted. Whatever happens in the water will change Ricky’s life.

Eleven-year-old schoolboy, Roy Nuttersley has been dealt a pretty raw deal. While hideous parents show him precious little in the way of love and affection, school bullies make his life a misery. So Roy takes comfort in looking after the birds in his garden, and in return the birds hatch a series of ambitious schemes to protect their new friend. As with the best-laid plans, however, these get blown completely off course - and as a result the lives of both Roy and his arch tormentor, Harry Hodges are turned upside down - but in a surprisingly good way.

Let your children embark on a journey to a mysterious island filled with magic and wonder in the first book of this thrilling new series. Wiz Island has been home to 27 Wizards, Witches, and Warlocks; they are all trying to break the spell that banished them there. But when the Grand Sorcerer, the head of all the world's magic, floated by one day, he found it on the brink of death, with once-lush forests now barren and lifeless.With a fierce storm, he awakens the residents and delivers a message that will test their abilities and force them to work together like never before. Can they restore Wiz Island to its former glory before it's too late?Join the Red Wiz Wizard, Red Wiz Witch...

Jimmy is the alien orphan who chose to make his home on Earth. His close friend Jade is close to the end of her apprenticeship with Matilda as a witch.There are several challenges to complete before she can graduate as a fully qualified member of the sister’s Coven. Matilda is head of the four guardian witches of Earth’s realms. But she has been called to move to a higher level. Who will be appointed as her successor?Jimmy is told not to help Jade directly. She must succeed in the trials using only her skills.When collapsing roofs threaten the cave world of Lithnia, both Jimmy and Jade’s skills are needed to save Lithnia from the giant, rock-chewing beatles who originated in Egypt as s...

This is a stand-alone, fourth in a series, of the adventures of Jimmy Crikey, the alien orphan who, despite cruel bullying, decided to make his home on Earth. He numbers among his friends the four witch guardians of Earth’s realms and the ancient Lord Oron, aka The Weatherman.The underground Emerald Lake, home of the Aquamites, is invaded by a flesh-eating, fire-breathing serpent, which is impervious to the magic of the four guardian witches. Matilda, the chief witch, asks for Jimmy’s assistance Jimmy accompanies Elwinn, witch guardian of everything associated with water, to visit the Emerald Lake. They arrive at a plausible plan to capture the serpents in a spider’s web net. ...

Jimmy Crikey is the orphaned alien who chose to make his home in the magical kingdom of Roombelow on Earth. The subterranean Emerald Lake, home of the Aquamites, is invaded by a species of omnivorous worm, the like of which no one has encountered before. The four guardian witches of Earth's realms are powerless against the alien organism. It falls to Jimmy to seek the help of his technologically advanced friends on Attalia, his home planet in a different dimension. Jimmy may be an orphan, but he has friends on both sides of the universe. Jade, the apprentice witch, joins Jimmy on his quest by becoming a stow-away on Jimmy's starship but unfortunately, they are attacked en route, in another r...

Jimmy Crikey is the orphan alien who was left on Earth when his ambassador parents died.Because of his strange appearance, Jimmy was bullied beyond his endurance at school. He ran way and discovered the underground world of Roombelow. Mr McDonald, the Mayor and his wife Amanda ‘adopted’ the strange-looking boy who had saved Roombelow from the sleeping spell cast by Matilda, the witch who forgot how to laugh. Gemma, the little lady who had lived at the bottom of the well but didn’t know how she got there, was Jimmy’s greatest friend. Once Jimmy restored Gemma to her clan of Diamonites in the cave world of Lithania, her tiny niece Jade became Jimmy’s greatest admirer.Now freed f...

The first book in a series of stand alone adventures. Join Jimmy Crikey on a quest that will take you beyond the stars and into the depths of courage. Jimmy is the orphaned alien who made his home on Earth after his Ambassador parents were overcome by Earth's diseases. The baby was left in the care of a surrogate ‘Aunt’Ethel but as he grew up he is ridiculed by the neighbourhood children because he looks different. As a result, Jimmy runs away to escape the bullies and in his midnight flight he stumbles and falls into the magical underground world of Roombelow Jimmy rescued the town from the curse of a sleeping spell and was ‘adopted’ by Mr McDonald, the Mayor. Witch Matild...

Artu and CJ team up again, this time to help the homeless.

Artu is concerned about a homeless guy at 8th. Street subway station, where Artu lives, and with CJ's help, they develop a plan to help the homeless in Manhattan.

How can an 8-year-old boy and a wild NY rat put an end to school bullying?

Artu, a highly intelligent rat teams up with CJ to help feed under nourished kids and stop the bullying happening at CJ's school.

“Galaxy Guardians: The Superhero Adventures of Rosa and Noah" is an enthralling children's book series that transports young readers to a universe filled with cosmic wonders, daring heroes, and formidable villains. Follow the extraordinary journey of Rosa and Noah, two ordinary kids who discover extraordinary powers after a mysterious comet passes by.Guided by their quirky mentor, Professor Quantum, Rosa and Noah embark on a thrilling mission to become the Galaxy Guardians and protect the universe from the mischievous space villain, The Shadowbane Emperor. The series unfolds through 12 captivating episodes, each packed with action, humour, and valuable life lessons.As Rosa and Noah train t...