After fleeing the plantation where they were enslaved, siblings Ada and Homer discover the secret community of Freewater, and work with freeborn Sanzi to protect their new home from the encroaching dangers of the outside world.

"When the leaders of the Order reveal that they will do everything in their power to keep the approaching demon war a secret, Bree and her friends go on the run so she can learn how to control her devastating new powers"--

Immediately regretting her decision not to become the new leader of the secretive League of Magicians, Junior Agent Amari is forced to take part in the Great Game to save her brother and determine the future of magiciankind.

When thirteen-year-old, bowling-obsessed Lamar Washington finds out that his idol is coming to town, he finds himself involved in some unsavory activities as he tries to change his image to impress people.

Through letters to his little sister, who is living in a different foster home, sixth-grader Lonnie, also known as "Locomotion," keeps a record of their lives while they are apart, describing his own foster family, including his foster brother who returns home after losing a leg in the Iraq War.

Messy Bessey discovers that with proper care her garden will flourish.

Children taking a shortcut by walking along a railroad track find excitement and danger when a train approaches.

Kenya has a hard time choosing her favorite describing word, but finally picks a word that encompasses all her favorite things.

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

A young girl and her grandmother enjoy a day filled with tea parties, hide-and-seek, stories, and plenty of love.