Kids

The darkness within is far more than a myth...

When Alex discovers an ancient manuscript hidden within the walls of Ridge Middle School, he stumbles upon a world of dark secrets. With the help of his friends—Lena, the daring adventurer; Marcus, the history expert; Mia, the quiet observer; and Ethan, the tech genius—he begins to unravel the...

In the heart of Gravewood, where ancient trees whisper secrets and cobblestone streets echo with the footsteps of centuries, a group of friends unwittingly unlocks a portal to the past, setting off a chain of events that will test the limits of their friendship and courage.

“Shadows of Gravewood” weaves a tale of mystery, horror, and the...

In the haunting town of Ravenwood, where history and specters blend seamlessly, young Edgar stumbles upon a relic from the past—the Bone Picker’s Diary. Within its aged pages lie tales of ghosts and their timeless woes. As Edgar dives deep into the lore, he becomes the bridge between the living and the restless departed. With Halloween looming...

Marie’s long-awaited birthday turns into a memorable adventure in this fun story of mix-ups and laughter. Excited to plan her dream party, she works with her mom and dad to get every detail right—from the invitations to the decorations. But soon, unexpected problems arise: the cake is wrong, the streamers get tangled, and her prankster cousin...

Marie, Sarah, and Emma are best friends with a taste for adventure, but when rumors swirl about an abandoned house in their quiet suburban town being haunted, they can’t resist investigating. After a dare from the mischievous Jake and his crew, the trio agrees to explore the eerie mansion after dark, despite the chilling stories surrounding it.

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Marie Lane has always been the girl with a wild imagination, but when the annual school talent show is announced, her daydreams take a turn for the nerve-wracking. With everyone buzzing about their acts, Marie can’t shake the feeling of stage fright creeping up on her. She loves making people laugh and has the perfect idea for a quirky act with...

Marie’s world is turned upside down when her beloved dog, Max, mysteriously vanishes. Determined to bring him home, Marie transforms into a detective, setting up her bedroom as her command center and scouring the neighborhood with her friend, Sarah, by her side. Together, they piece together clues, interview quirky neighbors, and follow leads...

In the high-stakes world of a middle school science fair, Marie Lane has one goal: to win first prize. Her ambitious project—a self-sustaining ecosystem that could survive in any environment—pushes her to the edge of possibility. With her supportive mother by her side and her inspiring teacher, Mrs. Thompson, guiding her every step, Marie is...

Everyone in Oakwood is buzzing about the first-ever Neighborhood Pet Parade... and Marie Lane is caught right in the middle of the madness.

When the town announces a pet-themed celebration, Marie jumps at the chance to enter her golden retriever, Max. But organizing a parade isn’t as simple as tying a ribbon and marching down Main Street. With...

The Case of the Missing Homework follows the misadventures of Marie Lane, a clever and imaginative pre-teen, as she faces a crisis: her homework has mysteriously disappeared! On what should have been a regular morning, panic strikes when Marie discovers her hard work is missing just before it’s due. Her usual confidence gives way to frantic...

In a world obsessed with likes and filters, Marie’s story is a wake-up call.

In a world where likes equate to love and followers that define self-worth, twelve-year-old Marie uncovers the harsh reality behind social media’s perfectly curated facade.

What begins as an innocent snapshot of her dog spirals into a whirlwind of digital obsession....

When the Lane family sets off on what should be a dream vacation, Marie Lane braces herself for the inevitable chaos. Her father’ grand plan for a road trip sends excitement and dread swirling through her.

From a morning of frantic preparation and mislaid car keys to a series of comedic detours and unexpected hurdles, Marie’s vacation is anything...

In the heart of a bustling city, Marie, an earnest dreamer, stumbles into the world of a local talent agency. What begins as a quest for recognition spirals into a whirlwind of comedic auditions, miscommunications, and unexpected adventures. Under the guidance of Evelyn, a tough yet nurturing director, and Sam, a scatter-brained casting wizard,...

One snowstorm.

One Golden Retriever.

One unforgettable week of tech glitches, talent shows, and digital mayhem.

Seventh-grader Marie Lane thought a week of virtual school would be easy—until the internet crashed, the chat exploded, and her Golden Retriever, Max, became the most chaotic Zoom Bomber the class had ever seen.

Thrown into a whirlwind of...

Marie Lane never asked to lead. She’s perfectly fine scribbling in the margins, thank you very much. But when she’s chosen to helm the school’s new “collaborative” book club, she’s dropped straight into the eye of a creative storm—where bold ideas crash, personalities clash, and nothing stays inside the lines.

Max dreams in plot twists and...

A glitter explosion. A ruined poster. A mystery sandwich. Welcome to Marie Lane’s messiest week ever.

Twelve-year-old Marie Lane has big plans to win her school’s kindness poster contest—until a spilled paint cup, a very sparkly dog, and a bad case of Tuesday ruin everything. But just when things feel hopeless, Marie turns her glittery disaster...

Travel Trouble follows Marie Lane, an organized, camera-loving teen whose carefully planned family road trip unravels into chaos and detours. Along with her brother Tommy, their golden retriever Max, and a car that seems determined to quit, Marie discovers that sometimes the best memories are the ones you don’t plan for.

From small-town mysteries...

Meet Marie Lane: bookworm, master of awkward comebacks, and certified klutz.

Gym class? A personal nightmare. Dodgeballs? Heat-seeking missiles. Ropes? Medieval torture devices. So when Oakwood Middle School announces a school-wide “Gauntlet Challenge” to crown the year’s top team, Marie has one goal: survive without face-planting in front of the...

Twelve-year-old Marie Lane is ready for the most epic summer ever—no parents, no phones, and no rules (except for the terrifying clipboard-wielding counselor enforcing them). But when bunk bed brawls, surprise raccoons, glitter catastrophes, and a rogue marshmallow threaten to derail the fun, Marie realizes that chaos might just be part of the...

Marie Lane needs $120 by Friday for the seventh-grade sleepover at the Oakville Aquarium, where she will literally fall asleep under sharks. Her solution? A babysitting business, of course. The Babysitting Brigade is open, the Incident Log is ready, and the toddlers of Oakville have no idea what is coming. A hilarious, heartwarming adventure...

When the seventh-grade class president election opens at Oakwood Middle School, Marie Lane throws her hat, her posters, and about forty-seven slogans into the ring. Between a suggestion box full of surprises, a rival with a very organized binder, and a campaign promise she may not be able to keep, Marie learns that leading is a lot less about...

Marie Lane has a checklist for the perfect Halloween block party, and she is checking it twice. But between a giant inflatable reaper with strong opinions, a yard that will not cooperate, and half of Chestnut Street going gloriously sideways, this Halloween is anything but under control. A spooky-silly, heartwarming adventure about teamwork,...

The Oakville Winter Carnival snow sculpture contest is the biggest event of Marie Lane's winter, and her team has the biggest idea on the field. Too big, maybe. With a rival team building next door, a mitten-stealing dog on the loose, and warm weather in the forecast, Marie learns that the best thing a team builds is not always the biggest...

Marie Lane volunteered to help with the school parade float. Somehow, she is now in charge of it.

The captain has a broken wrist. The reindeer wobbles. The lights work every day except parade day. The generator has opinions, the wind has plans, and Max the golden retriever has antlers and absolutely no regrets.

The Santa Claus parade rolls whether...

Marie Lane can predict the first big snow of the year, and she can prove it. Woolly caterpillars. Max's winter coat. Grandpa's knees, which have never once been wrong.

Cousin Matt has a weather app and a smug face.

The bet is on: winner picks the first toboggan run of the season, loser shovels the driveway on storm day. Marie counts her six days,...

Marie Lane is in charge of the Oakwood poppy campaign, and she has a system. Route maps for the boxes. A poppy inventory. A ledger with columns.

The poppies have other plans. Her brother Tommy loses one a day. One ends up on the dog. And when Marie counts the main donation box against her beautiful ledger, the numbers do not agree, and the box is...

In a box of Grandpa's old things, Marie Lane finds a photograph of a young soldier smiling like the war had not happened yet.

His name is Danny Mercer. He was nineteen. He did not come home, and his name is carved on the Oakville cenotaph, where every November somebody leaves white flowers tied with navy ribbon. Nobody seems to know who.

Marie...