James Patterson

The circus has finally arrived in town, and Junior the dog is absolutely thrilled to see the show. He is ready to do whatever it takes to join the ranks of the tumbling toy poodles, muscly mastiffs, and clowning corgis under the big top. With his favorite pet human, Ruff, by his side, Junior leaps paws-first into a high-flying carnival adventure. But joining the circus is not as easy as it looks. Very quickly, Junior and his pack of furry friends find themselves in the middle of total carnival chaos. From unexpected reunions with famous escapees from pooch prison to trying to deliver a show-stealing performance, Junior has his paws completely full. Told from the hilarious perspective of a lovable dog, this fast-paced story is packed with wild stunts and funny misunderstandings. You will be cheering for Junior as he attempts to pull off the most amazing canine show the town has ever seen, while trying his best to keep himself and his friends out of trouble.

Meet Junior, a very good boy on a very big mission. When life in his usually perfect pack gets turned upside down, this brave canine must use his super-sniffer and lightning-fast paws to save the day. Told entirely from a dog's perspective, this adventure is packed with hilarious observations about how humans behave. You will be laughing out loud at Junior's completely wild view of the world. Every page brings a new canine catastrophe or a ridiculous misunderstanding. It is the perfect mix of high-stakes action and silly dog humor that keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next. Readers who enjoy funny animal stories and fast-paced mysteries will devour this book. If you ever wondered what your pet is actually thinking when they stare at you, Junior is here to reveal all their secrets in the most entertaining way possible.

Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a major mission. He wants to become the greatest stand-up comedian in the world, even if his own life does not give him much to laugh about. Jamie is the new kid in town, stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their awful son Stevie. Stevie is a relentless bully who never lets Jamie's wheelchair stop him from making Jamie's life miserable. But Jamie refuses to let his tough situation bring him down. When his uncle mentions a local contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he absolutely has to enter. He is ready to take the stage and share his jokes with the world. As the competition heats up, Jamie starts to wonder if the judges are laughing at his talent or just rewarding him out of pity. He will have to decide if he is brave enough to share the truth about his past instead of hiding behind his comedy act.

Get ready for another wild, high-tech adventure with Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his best bot-pal, E! In Sammy's house, living with robots is totally normal. E is not just Sammy's favorite robot; he is also helping Sammy's sister, Maddie, attend school from home. E is super helpful, friendly, and making lots of new friends in the classroom. But suddenly, things go terribly wrong! E starts acting really weird and glitchy. He cannot help Maddie anymore, and to make matters worse, a super cool, brand-new robot has arrived on the scene, making E feel completely left out. What is happening to Sammy's favorite bro-bot? Is he broken for good? Now it is up to Sammy to figure out what is wrong with E before it is too late. Can Sammy fix his mechanical best friend and save his family from a total robot meltdown? Dive into a world of whirring gears, blinking lights, and hilarious robot drama in this exciting tale of friendship and family!

Pack your bags and get ready for the most disastrous, hilarious trip to the great outdoors you have ever experienced! Junior the dog cannot wait to visit the most magical place on earth, the woods. He has his entire vacation planned out, from doggy paddling in the cool lake to barking at raccoons and hunting down the greatest stick in the universe. But your perfect trip is completely ruined when the miserable, obedience loving Iona Stricker shows up to drain all the fun out of the campsite. Just when you think things cannot get any worse, a notorious canine criminal escapes from Pooch Prison and sneaks right into the camp. Suddenly, the boring vacation transforms into a wild, high stakes adventure. Join Junior as he navigates the wilderness, outsmarts the strict humans, and deals with a fugitive on the run. This outdoor comedy is packed with tail wagging thrills and massive laughs!

Dodge incoming missiles, map hidden undersea caves, and outrun dangerous secret agents? That is just a normal day in the life of the adventurous Kidd family! Bick, Beck, Tommy, and Storm are thrilled to be on an exciting new mission, using cutting-edge augmented reality gear to uncover a legendary, long-lost treasure. But the excitement shatters when their beloved ship, The Lost, explodes in a massive ball of fire. Suddenly, the four siblings find themselves stranded on a small raft drifting in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and they quickly discover their parents have been kidnapped by maniacal rival treasure hunters. Now, it is entirely up to the Kidd kids to follow a trail of complex clues around the globe. Join the ultimate race against time as they navigate treacherous waters and solve ancient puzzles to rescue their parents before they lose everything they hold dear.

Get ready for another hilarious, hair-raising adventure with the First Family of Action. Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm, and Tommy have successfully completed their first major treasure hunt. But their mission is far from over. Their father is still lost at sea, and their mother is being held captive by a crew of nasty pirates. Their desperate search for a rescue plan takes the siblings all the way to Africa, where they must travel down the legendary Nile River. Along the way, they will have to navigate a maze of ancient Egyptian pyramids hidden in the desert and survive the dangers of wet and wild jungles. From life-threatening wilderness diseases to angry hippos and some seriously bad guys, the Kidds face impossible odds. They must use all their wits and teamwork to find the hidden treasure, rescue their parents, and save the day.

There is a sneaky mischief maker on the loose in Hills Village, and it is up to the smartest dog in town to crack the case. Junior is living his absolute best life with the Khatchadorian family until a string of terrifying nighttime howls turns his perfect world upside down. When Junior and his loyal pooch pals discover their favorite chew toys have suddenly vanished, the situation gets serious. You will ride along with Junior as he investigates the terrifying legend of the Howly Wiener, a mysterious creature that visits the neighborhood once a year to fill the streets with monsters. With the Night of the Howly Wiener fast approaching, the clock is ticking to stop the disaster. Can Junior sniff out the clues, protect his friends, and save the town from total chaos? Join the ultimate canine detective in this hilarious, tail wagging mystery packed with suspense, teamwork, and plenty of doggy drama that will keep you guessing!

Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems dealing with life at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he has come up with a brilliant master plan to make this the best year ever. With his best friend Leonardo the Silent keeping score, Rafe is setting out to break every single rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. The points add up fast. Chewing gum in class earns him five thousand points, running wildly in the hallway is worth ten thousand, and pulling the fire alarm is a massive fifty thousand points. It is the ultimate game of rebellion. But as Rafe's hilarious rule-breaking starts to catch up with him, the stakes get higher. He will have to decide if winning this secret game is all that matters, or if he is finally ready to face the bullies, the rules, and the truths he has been avoiding.

Do you know what a gnashnab is? How about widdershins or something that looks completely orchidaceous? Get ready to stretch your brain and tickle your funny bone with a whole new collection of amazing vocabulary words. This bright and lively picture book takes you on an alphabet adventure filled with the biggest, silliest, and most spectacular words in the dictionary. You will learn exactly how to pronounce these giant words and discover what they mean, making you the smartest word wizard in your class. The colorful and wacky illustrations bring every complicated word to life in hilarious ways. Perfect for reading out loud together, this brilliant vocabulary builder gives you and your family a fun way to learn something new on every single page. By the time you reach the end, you will have an incredibly impressive vocabulary to share with the world!

Get ready to meet some of the most unusual and adorable animals that share our wonderful planet! From slow-moving sloths and beautiful spoonbills to tiny panda ants and scaly pangolins, this delightful book introduces you to creatures you may have never seen before. You will discover more than fifty fascinating flyers, spectacular swimmers, and curious crawlers hidden within these colorful pages. Designed perfectly for curious young minds, this engaging journey through the animal kingdom is packed with fun facts and charming illustrations. Whether you love bugs, birds, or furry friends, you will have a blast learning the names and unique traits of these little-known critters. Open the cover and start your wild adventure into the amazing world of nature today!

Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez already has a hard enough time flying under the radar at school. Now, his genius mother is forcing him to bring her latest invention to his fifth grade class: a walking, talking, super-nerdy robot named E. Living in a house packed with colorful, mechanical creations is totally normal for Sammy. But E, short for Error, is a different story. This robot actually thinks he is Sammy's brother, and his socially awkward antics are practically guaranteed to make Sammy the least popular kid in the building. Sammy just wants to survive the school year without completely ruining his reputation. Instead, he finds himself on a wild ride of hilarious mishaps, unexpected friendships, and mechanical mayhem. As the trial run continues, Sammy begins to realize there is much more to E than embarrassing calculations and robotic awkwardness. His annoying new mechanical brother is hiding an amazing secret, one that has the power to change his entire family forever. You will laugh out loud as Sammy figures out that sometimes, being a little bit weird is the best way to fit in.

The most famous dog author in the world is back, and he is planning the greatest heist of the century! Junior is setting his sights on the ultimate buried treasure, giant dinosaur bones. You are invited to join this brave pup and his loyal pack of friends as they attempt a brilliantly bold break in at the local natural history museum. The pesky rule about no dogs allowed in the museum is certainly not going to stop them from reaching the most amazing fossil feast ever discovered. You will follow along as Junior comes snout to face with a terrifying Terrier Saurus Rex and tracks down the dustiest, most incredible scents imaginable. But pulling off this bark tastic mission means they have to outsmart the museum guards and avoid getting caught. Get ready for a howling good time filled with suspense, teamwork, and hilarious dinosaur sized disasters!

Get ready to teach the little learner in your life the world's biggest, most fascinating words. This adorably illustrated picture book takes young readers on a delightful journey through the alphabet, introducing them to sophisticated and clever vocabulary from A to Z. There is absolutely no gobbledygook here. Each letter provides a brilliant new word and a simple definition designed specifically for curious children. Grown-ups will love hearing their kids use impressive words that even some adults might not know. With delightfully whimsical artwork bringing every big concept to life, learning has never been this much fun. Perfect for little ones who love books and big ideas, this clever adventure proves that you are never too young to start building an amazing vocabulary.

Bick, Beck, Storm, and Tommy Kidd are true professionals when it comes to uncovering the world's greatest lost treasures. They do the hard work without ever seeking out fame or glory. So, they are less than thrilled when their ultimate rivals, the Collier Kids, start treasure hunting for the cameras. The Colliers care more about looking good for their streaming show than actually recovering historical artifacts. When the Kidds are invited to compete directly against the Colliers for the title of The World's Greatest Treasure Hunting Kids, they jump at the chance to show everyone how real exploring is done. But the competition quickly takes a serious turn. With dark rumors swirling about a massive mistake made by their great-grandfather years ago, the Kidds realize that more than just a shiny title is on the line. They must solve a deep family mystery and pull off their biggest treasure haul yet.

Have you ever wondered if there is a real magic word? It turns out there is, and it is a word you can use every single day! Bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and James Patterson have teamed up to show you just how powerful the word please can be. Whether you are trying to find a home for a lovable stray dog, looking for a friend to join you on the seesaw, hoping for one more bedtime story, or really needing a delicious chocolate chip cookie, saying please can make amazing things happen. Filled with beautiful, bright illustrations from many different artists, this charming book takes you through fun everyday situations where one little word makes a massive difference. You will see how easy it is to bring smiles to the faces of your friends and family. Get ready to discover the magic power of please!