Chris Rylander

A boy discovers his destiny could totally stink in this riotously funny fantasy-adventure Risk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. He's got a friend--that's right, just one--at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad (even if he is obsessed with organic soaps that smell like a mix of salted pork and Icelandic bog). The problem is, Greg isn't ordinary . . . he's actually an honest-to-goodness, fantastical Dwarf! He discovers the truth the day his dad brings home a gross new tea--one that awakens bizarre abilities in Greg. Then a murderous Bro-Troll kidnaps his dad and Greg is whisked away to the Underground, where Dwarves have lived for centuries right beneath the streets of Chicago. With the help of some awesome new friends and a talking ax, Greg learns all about the history of the Dwarves, which has been marked with tales of epic failure since the dawn of time. However, the return of the magic they once wielded means big changes are afoot, escalating tensions with the Dwarves' sworn enemy: the Elves. Brimming with humor and action, Chris Rylander's The Legend of Greg turns dwarf lore on its head, delivering an adventure readers won't be able to resist.

The Legend of Greg

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Chris Columbus

House of Secrets: Clash of the Worlds

"Greg Belmont learns he's anything but ordinary when he discovers he's a real, live, fantastical dwarf and sets off on the adventure of a lifetime"--

The legend of Greg

Sixth-graders Mac and Vince operate a business charging schoolmates for protection from bullies and for help to negotiate conflicts peacefully, with amazing challenges and results.

The Fourth Stall

From Chris Rylander, author of the breakout hit Fourth Stall saga, comes an incredibly funny and clever mash-up of middle grade school story and spy adventure. There are places in the world where heroes are born. There are places where brave men and women fight a never-ending battle against evil in order to keep our country and all other countries safe. There are places where the fate of our planet is being decided, even at this very moment, the consequences of which will echo through history. None of these places is in North Dakota. Carson Fender, seventh grader and notorious prankster, knows this. He's lived in North Dakota for his entire life, going to the same boring school every day, the same boring movie theater every week, the same boring state fair every year. Nothing ever changes, and nothing ever happens. That is, until today. Because today a desperate man hands him a package with a dire set of instructions. And that package is going to lead Carson to discover that there's a secret government agency operating in his small, quiet North Dakota hometown. And that this agency needs his help.

Codename Zero

Hurricanes of Weakerville

Gordon Korman

Jacqueline Woodson

Dan Gutman

Jon Scieszka

Tim Green

Joseph Bruchac

Anne Ursu

Ten stories guaranteed to put you in the ring, under the basket, and right behind home plate, from the following perennial all-stars: Dustin Brown James Brown Joseph Bruchac Chris Crutcher Tim Green Dan Gutman Gordon Korman Chris Rylander Anne Ursu Jacqueline Woodson with illustrations by Dan Santat

Guys Read: The Sports Pages

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From Chris Rylander, author of the breakout hit the Fourth Stall saga, comes the second book in the Codename Conspiracy series, a funny and clever mash-up of middle grade school story and spy adventure. Ever since Carson Fender was let go by the secret agency that had enlisted his services to help foil a nefarious plot perpetrated by one of their former agents, he's been back to hanging with his friends, pulling pranks, and not having to lie to everyone about how he's spending his days. And that's for the best, isn't it? Of course, this was all before a note showed up in his school lunch, informing him that Agent Nineteen had three days left to live, and that there might still be someone inside the Agency working against them. Carson has always been able to rely on his friends—but what happens when there's no one left to trust?

Countdown Zero

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Gregin legenda

The saga of Mac, Vince, and middle school organized crime comes to a thrilling conclusion. Mac and Vince have gotten out of their middle school underworld crime business, but an upstart rival business and a run-in with an old nemesis pull them back i

The Fourth Stall Part III

From Chris Rylander, author of the breakout hit Fourth Stall saga, comes the third book in the Codename Conspiracy series—an incredibly funny and clever mash-up of middle grade school story and spy adventure, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman. There is a computer program so unspeakably powerful that its mere existence is unknown to all but the most senior government agents. This computer program is capable of controlling every aspect of communication, transportation, and defense on the planet. This computer program must never fall into the wrong hands or civilization as we know it will be utterly destroyed. This computer program is in North Dakota. Carson Fender, aka the retired Prank Master, aka Agent Zero, aka the all-in-one World's Greatest Hero and World's Greatest Screwup, must protect this program, codenamed Exodus. He is paired once again with his best friend, Danielle, aka Agent Atlas. Together, they must expose an enemy agent working from inside their school—an enemy agent with the mandate to stop at nothing to help secure Exodus. Can Zero and Atlas foil this enemy before it is too late? Carson's final mission will test his loyalty, smarts, and courage as never before.

Crisis Zero

Un joven descubre que su destino podría estar totalmente corrompido en esta divertidísima aventura de fantasía middle grade. Una serie ideal para los fans de Rick Riordan. Greg Belmont es un chico al que no le gustan los riesgos, vive contento siendo un joven normal. Greg tiene un amigo –sí, tan solo un amigo- en su divertida escuela y un padre que es de lo más cool (incluso cuando está obsesionado con jabones orgánicos que apestan a una mezcla entre cerdo cocinado y pantano islandés). El problema es que Greg no es un chico normal… él es un enano fantástico! Greg descubrió la verdad el día que su padre trajo a casa un asqueroso té –que despertó nuevas y bizarras habilidades en él. Al poco tiempo, un Troll asesino secuestró a su padre y Greg fue llevado a las lejanías de un mundo subterráneo, donde los Enanos han vivido durante siglos, justo debajo de las calles de Chicago. Con la ayuda de unos nuevos e increíbles amigos y de un hacha que habla, Greg aprenderá la historia de los Enanos, quienes han sido señalados a través de leyendas épicas desde el inicio de los tiempos. Sin embargo, el regreso de la magia que una vez ejercieron, traerá de la mano grandes peligros que afrontar, sobre todo, la batalla contra los Elfos, los grandes enemigos de los Enanos. Rebosante de humor y de acción, La leyenda de Greg es una novela repleta de aventuras trepidantes a la que los lectores no se podrán resistir. "Una potente mezcla de aventuras, magia y humor." Kirkus Reviews "Humor a raudales es el ingrediente número uno de esta nueva serie. Un mundo atractivo, repleto de seres mágicos ocultos e historias trepidantes." Publishers Weekly "La leyenda de Greg es una fantasía middle grade entretenida y muy divertida, seguro que los lectores no pararán de reírse con las historias de Greg." Shelf Awareness ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A boy discovers his destiny could totally stink in this riotously funny fantasy-adventure Risk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. He's got a friend--that's right, just one--at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad (even if he is obsessed with organic soaps that smell like a mix of salted pork and Icelandic bog). The problem is, Greg isn't ordinary . . . he's actually an honest-to-goodness, fantastical Dwarf! He discovers the truth the day his dad brings home a gross new tea--one that awakens bizarre abilities in Greg. Then a murderous Bro-Troll kidnaps his dad and Greg is whisked away to the Underground, where Dwarves have lived for centuries right beneath the streets of Chicago. With the help of some awesome new friends and a talking ax, Greg learns all about the history of the Dwarves, which has been marked with tales of epic failure since the dawn of time. However, the return of the magic they once wielded means big changes are afoot, escalating tensions with the Dwarves' sworn enemy: the Elves. Brimming with humor and action, Chris Rylander's The Legend of Greg turns dwarf lore on its head, delivering an adventure readers won't be able to resist.

La leyenda de Greg / The Legend of Greg

Magic and mayhem collide in this monstrously funny middle-grade sequel to Chris Rylander's The Legend of Greg Greg Belmont longs for the days when he thought he was an ordinary thirteen-year-old, before he learned he's really a fantastical Dwarf in a world where the return of magic has reignited an ancient feud between the Dwarves and the Elves. But now that magic is spreading rapidly, calling forth mythical monsters that are wreaking total havoc on earth, he knows things will never go back to normal. To make matters worse, rumors are growing that the Elves are planning a sinister attack--and their new leader might be none other than Greg's former best friend, Edwin. Before they can say "Galdervatn," Greg and his Dwarven friends find themselves up against perilous dangers that their training has barely prepared them for. Can Greg and his bloodthirsty talking ax keep them out of harm's way long enough to prevent all-out war? Or will epic failure find him yet again in this hilarious, action-packed sequel to The Legend of Greg?

The Curse of Greg

The third and final book in the epic HOUSE OF SECRETS series. Get ready for another roller coaster ride of an adventure! The Walker kids âe" Cordelia, Brendan and Nell âe" may have saved the world, but they canâe(tm)t save their home and must leave Kristoff House. Things canâe(tm)t get any worse, but thenâe¦ Turns out the Wind Witch is still alive and planning an invasion. To defeat her the Walkers must return to the book world, split up and embark on a dangerous quest âe" facing aliens, dinosaurs and monstrous creatures from the deep. The Walkers always have each otherâe(tm)s backs, but must go it alone in their most important mission yet. And this time, if they fail, thereâe(tm)s no coming backâe¦

Clash of the Worlds

Wes' life has been nothing but one tragedy after another since he went to see a game at Yankee Stadium, and it can all be traced back to one man: all-star shortstop Derek Jeter. Now, Derek Jeter must pay. This short story from the collection Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a winner.

A Short Story from Guys Read: The Sports Pages

Guys Read: I Will Destroy You, Derek Jeter

Un joven descubre que su destino podría estar totalmente corrompido en esta divertidísima aventura de fantasía middle grade. Una serie ideal para los fans de Rick Riordan.

La leyenda de Greg

Spannung und Abenteuer für alle Percy-Jackson-Fans! Als sein Vater von einem grauenvollen Bergtroll entführt wird, steht Gregs Leben Kopf. Denn anscheinend ist er kein stinknormaler, etwas verfressener Schüler – er stammt von einem uralten Zwergenvolk ab, das in einem Höhlensystem unter Chicago lebt. Nun droht ein Krieg mit den verfeindeten Elfen. Greg muss die Zwergenausbildung absolvieren, mit seiner sprechenden Axt umgehen lernen und gleichzeitig seinen Vater wiederfinden. Zu allem Übel ist sein bester Freund Edwin ausgerechnet ein Elf. Kann er ihm überhaupt trauen? Der erste Band einer Fantasy-Trilogie. Rick-Riordan-Leser werden es lieben! "Umwerfend! Gleichzeitig urkomisch und fesselnd." (Chicago Tribune)

Actionreiche Fantasy für alle Jungs ab 12!

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The third and final book in the epic HOUSE OF SECRETS series. Get ready for another roller coaster ride of an adventure!

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