"When Max's parents leave the country without him, he must rely on his wits to get by, and before long he is running his own--rather unusual--business"--Provided by publisher.

"Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister."--Amazon.com.

Elkin asks Chico to watch his dog, Bernie. Chico thinks he'll have an easy afternoon, but Bernie doesn't want to be on his leash. Chico and his friends have to invent a leash that Bernie will like.

Self-reliant Max Starling, a twelve-year-old detective and problem solver, struggles to keep his identity a secret as he investigates a case of arson, while cryptic messages from his still missing parents indicate that they need rescuing.

"When a new virus separates her family and her Grandmommy can no longer go out to work, Tola goes instead and works for the Diamond family where she makes new friends among the household staff and discovers that the wealthy have problems, too"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the story of how compromise helps two roller-skating best friends, who often do not agree, remain the best of friends.

Peg and Cat are excited to go to Camp Niniwawa with their friends, but when Richard gets homesick, they find that a little pattern-making in arts and crafts helps him feel better.

"The chickens are ready to race in the Chicken Roll, but the race gets off to a slow start when the chickens don't roll. The Mechas realize that gravity will start the race so they build the perfect ramp and solve the problem!"--

Peg and Cat have five very important letters to mail, but there's a big dog sitting in front of the mailbox! Peg and Cat must figure out a way to get around or behind him to mail the letters.

"Amalia is not sure she is meant to be a teddy bear-making elf and seeks out Santa for advice, only to discover a secret about Mrs. Claus"--