Crashed UFOs. A boy with an alien power. You can't put this book down now because you'll instantly want to know why aliens came to Earth.

Why did aliens come to Earth? Thirteen-year-old Ben Archer continues to unravel this mystery in book 2 of The Alien Skill Series.

What would remain of our civilization six-hundred-years from now, were we to disappear today? From bestselling, award-winning author Rae Knightly comes The Knowledge Seeker, a thrilling young-adult dystopian novel.

Jerry Cornelius is a scientist, a rock star, and an assassin. He is the hippest adventurer of them all: tripping through a pop art nightmare in which kidnappings, murder, sex and drugs are a daily occurrence. Along with his savvy and ruthless partner-in-chaos, Miss Brunner, Cornelius is on a mission to control a revolutionary code for creating the ultimate human being, a modern messiah— the final programme. The first book in the Cornelius Quartet is the groundbreaking introduction to the misadventures and vendettas of Jerry Cornelius, one of modern literature’s most distinctive characters, the product of a bewildering post-modern culture, and an inspiration for generations of characters since.

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and upLexile score 600L-700L | DRA 28 | Guided Reading Level NFeatured Children's Book Selection by Kirkus ReviewsPraised by Publishers WeeklyMom's Choice Award Gold WinnerReaders' Favorite Five StarRoyal Dragonfly Award 1st Place Middle Grade FictionRECOMMENDED by the US ReviewWhen Jason meets his mom's billion-dollar invention, an artificial intelligence device named Proto, he accidentally gets caught up in a mysterious adventure. Proto goes missing, and then people go missing. Now Jason and his coolest-neighbor-ever Maya must risk their lives to prevent global mayhem. But who is behind this devious plot? Is it another AI? The FBI? Or any other abbreviation with an I? What exactly is there to learn about artificial and human intelligence while fighting for your life against a legion of furry puppies or a battalion of drones? A lot- if you live to tell about it.Best for kids who- Are ages 8-12- Have outgrown chapter books- Adore contemporary realistic fiction and fantasy/science fiction- Love fast-paced novels with humor, mystery, suspense, and adventure- Enjoy books like I Survived, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Last Kids on EarthGreat for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for- An entertaining and educational novel- Upholding strong values, intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, and social/global responsibility- Encouraging interest in STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, math)- Incorporating potential real-world applications of modern developments in Artificial Intelligence"Johnson keeps the middle school laughs going in this action-packed, accessible look at the pros and cons of advancing AI and technology, a contemporary tale certain to intrigue and entertain young readers." Publishers Weekly"A fast-paced and exciting novel that makes the techiest James Bond spy thriller seem old-fashioned and stodgy by comparison ...The plot is zany and unpredictable, and Johnson's characters are a hoot to watch as they expand their imaginations, skills, and world-views in response to the crisis they're facing ? Impossible to put down." - Readers' Favorite 5-star reviewAvailable in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and Kindle.

A message from the World Beyond. Can a thirteen-year-old boy heal our planet's broken balance?

A modern-day adventure and classic in the making, in the vein of The Call of the Wild, Hatchet, and The Cay, by award-winning author Iain Lawrence. A Junior Library Guild Selection Less than forty-eight hours after twelve-year-old Chris sets off on a sailing trip down the Alaskan coast with his uncle, their boat sinks. The only survivors are Chris and a boy named Frank, who hates Chris immediately. Chris and Frank have no radio, no flares, no food. Suddenly, they’ve got to forage, fish, and scavenge the shore for supplies. Chris likes the company of a curious, friendly raven more than he likes the prickly Frank. But the boys have to get along if they want to survive. Because as the days get colder and the salmon migration ends, survival will take more than sheer force of will. Eventually, in the wilderness of Alaska, the boys discover an improbable bond—and the compassion that might truly be the path to rescue.