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Sallie Gal, a sharecropper's daughter in 1960s North Carolina, desperately wants hair ribbons like her cousin's. When a

Valedictorian hopefuls Dara and Will are secretly dating until a gossip site exposes them, then posts a deepfake video a

When Geronimo Stilton visits his nephew Benjamin's school for Career Day, he accidentally causes a volcanic explosion, g

After injuring her arm trying to mimic her big cousin's cheerleading moves, Ruby discovers the power of a hot-pink cast.

Scout the Squirrel is a master at collecting nuts, but her friends aren't happy when she hoards them all for herself. Th

Aliya, a sixth-grader, feels lukewarm about her Muslim faith and embarrassed by others' reactions to it. The arrival of

Queenie has big plans to be queen, practicing her royal duties with gusto. But when her shy little sister, Ella, feels l

Gilbert's not-so-nice valentines cause a stir among his classmates, but a change of heart on Valentine's Day helps him l

Hena needs her lost bag back from a famously haunted alley before her mom finds out. She enlists Lella and her detective

Melvin Monkey really wants a slice of pie, but when he isn't honest with his mother, he learns a big lesson. This colorf

A little Japanese girl accidentally cracks her beautiful new red clogs. Overwhelmed by shame and fear, she tries to hide

Shawn and his dog Keeper share a special sixth birthday party, but the fun turns to a puzzle when their delicious birthd

Mother Holly's cat, warned against mischief, tries to secretly clean up his mess before she returns. But when he acciden

Harriet feels terrible after trampling a neighbor's garden and ruining a prize dahlia. This heartwarming story follows h

Glory Mason, a spirited 13-year-old, faces severe challenges in her conservative West Virginia Christian community. Her

Prepare for giggles with Morris Gleitzman's collection of funny short stories. From a kid trying to save a parent's care

In rural Russia, a boy named Shnook steals a dreidel from a traveling peddler. His attempt to return it leads to a surpr

When a powdered donut goes missing, a boy in a sheriff's hat and his loyal dog deputy launch a full investigation. But t

This traditional Cherokee tale explains why turtles have cracked shells, teaching a gentle lesson about humility and the

Hailey's family camping trip is anything but ordinary thanks to her mischievous sprite friend, Maybelle. With a sprinkle

Ion, a boy in Transylvania, loves playing tricks on his village. But when a real vampire shows up, no one believes his c

Kayla, the best gymnast, makes a mistake on vault that only her best friend, Chandra, sees. When Chandra pressures her t

Harry's class trip to the zoo turns into a hilarious disaster when his superhero inventions accidentally free the monkey

This book humorously explores a child's day filled with silly excuses for various mishaps, teaching young readers about