"A deluxe hardcover edition of the second entry in the best-selling series finds talented "breaker of things" Alcatraz Smedry engaged in the exploration of an ancient Library of Alexandria that was actually not destroyed and where dark secrets are being kept by the evil Librarian cult."

"Isaac is excited about having a sleepover at Grandpop's house, but he's a little nervous about being away from home for the first time. Luckily, his knowing Grandpop tells him it's not quite time to go to bed yet, first, he needs Isaac's help in putting the house to bed. Quietly and slowly, they move from room to room, turning out lights and pulling down shades, as Grandpop gently explains the nighttime sounds that Isaac finds unfamiliar. Now it's...

Told by the neighborhood boys that she cannot be a pirate, Cece seeks reassurance from her grandfather who knows about boats and has tattoos.

Upset that he has to give up the room he loves to his grandfather, Pete decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back.

Gus visits the hospital after his grandfather has a heart attack.

Little Bear hears about his grandfather's exploits as a sea captain when they are cleaning out the attic together.

"A young girl finds a way to give the gift of a traditional Japanese garden back to her beloved grandfather and accept a difficult change."--

Twelve-year-old Annie ponders the many rhythms of life the year that her mother becomes pregnant, her grandfather begins faltering, and her best friend (and running partner) becomes distant.

Nancy writes a report for school about her great-grandfather, making things up so he seems less ordinary, but when she learns that Grandpa will be there to hear her read the report aloud she realizes she was dishonest.

The first middle grade novel from award-winning author Jessie Ann Foley is a story of broken family ties and the journey one girl must take to find herself. Perfect for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and Shouting at the Rain. After Breda Moriarity gets caught stealing one too many times, Breda's mom sends her to Ireland--a place she has never been--to live with the grandfather she has never met. While Breda doesnt want to be in this strangely beautiful...