humorous fiction

As the son of the president of the U.S. Alex is cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. When he gets into an altercation with the British prince, both nations decide to stage a truce to keep U.S./British relations. But what started out as a fake friendship, developed into something deeper for Alex and Henry. With a relationship that could upend both nations, they both must find their courage and learn to let their true colors shine through.

"Meet Garfield and his friends. Find out why he is one lucky cat"--Provided by publisher.

Ten humorously terrifying tales that include a villainous vending machine that eats kids like candy, a birthday-party crashing robot, an evil app that can predict exactly how anyone who uses it will die, and more.

The second week of Next Best Junior Chef features family and traditions, as Caroline, Oliver, and Rae, ages eleven to twelve, face more challenges and another elimination.

The finalists face surprises as they find their culinary knowledge, ingenuity, and friendship tested in the final week of competition that will determine who earns the title of Next Best Junior Chef.

Bub is a star with a basketball and a pug level hoop--but now Bella wants him to teach the other dogs the same trick, and Bub is not sure he wants to be in the spotlight.

Gerald the elephant, who "knows parties," gives his best friend, Piggie, advice for getting ready after Piggie receives her very first party invitation.

Determined to go down the super slide at the community pool, Cool Bean must summon up his courage and face his fears to do something totally cool.

"Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer. Whatever you do, don't ask Greg about his summer vacation. As he enters the new school year, he's eager to put the events of the past three months behind him ... and one event in particular. Greg knows that his survival in middle school depends on his ability to keep the details of that incident under wraps. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother Rodrick knows about his secret, and would be happy to spill the beans should Greg step out of line. This book chronicles Greg's attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, to keep his secret safe. But secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved.".

In this opening installment of the newest My Weird School arc, mischief, mayhem, and pranks galore await! A.J. and his friends are starting fourth grade. A new school year means a new teacher, and Miss Banks may be their weirdest one yet. She won't stop playing practical jokes on the class, and A.J. has reached his breaking point. Will he and the gang learn to not fall for their teacher's tricks? Or will Miss Banks prevail as the ultimate prankster? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!.