Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. 195 pages. Ages 9-12 This is one of the more popular books for boys. An engrossing story, that appeals to boys’ sense of adventure. Thirteen year old Brian Robeson must survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, until he can find help. The pilot of the two seater plane taking him to see his Dad dies of a heart attack. Brian manages to crash land the plane. Equipped with a hatchet that his mom gave him, Brian uses his wits to survive. The descriptions of the wilderness, and Brian’s adventures, are vivid and well told. In stock. $8.99  Add to CCNow Cart

Something Upstairs, by Avi. Ages 9-12, 116 pages. This is a good ghost story that will keep your son turning the pages. It contains elements of the supernatural, time travel, and history. Twelve year old Kenny and his family have moved into a very old house in Providence, Rhode Island. The ghost of a young slave, Caleb, appears before Kenny. Caleb explains that he had been murdered in cold blood, almost two hundred years ago! He implores Kenny to help him solve the mystery of his murder. Kenny and Caleb travel back in time, to relive the days leading up to Caleb’s murder. This story is engrossing, suspenseful, and an easy read. Twists and turns will keep your son wanting to read more. In Stock. $4.99   Add to CCNow Cart

Snow Treasure, Marie McSwigan, Ages 9-12. 208 pages. Twelve year old Peter Lundstrom is a typical boy who enjoys sledding down the mountains of Norway with his friends. It is 1940, WW II has started, and the German army has invaded Norway. Peter’s Father and Uncle are afraid that the German Nazis will steal millions of dollars of gold from Norway, and use the money to wreck more evil on Europe. They devise a daring and risky plan to smuggle the gold out of Norway, right under the Nazis’ noses! There’s only one catch- Peter and his friends must do it! Your son will enjoy this story. It is an easy read, suspenseful and very interesting. In stock. $7.99   Add to CCNow Cart

How to Eat Fried Worms, Thomas Rockwell, 128 pages. Ages 7-10. Ten year old Billy must eat 15 worms in 15 days! The ultimate gross-out! Or he loses a fifty dollar bet, and the ability to buy a cool mini-bike. Boys will love this story. It is entertaining and gross, perfect for young boys! Who knew there were so many ways to prepare and cook worms? Or what they taste like? In addition to the gross out parts, the book does a great job of describing the rivalry between two groups of friends. Boys will enjoy and connect to this story. In Stock. $5.99     Add to CCNow Cart

Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #1. Darren Shan, 272 pages. Ages 9-12. The first in a series. If your son likes horror and the supernatural, he will be entertained by this series. Darren and his best friend, Steve, secretly attend a freak show. They witness horrifying acts by the Snake-boy and the Wolf-man. Both Darren and Steve make decisions that night that will alter their lives forever. This first book, and entire series is fast paced, and an easy read. Your son should enjoy these books from beginning to end. In stock. $9.95   Add to CCNow Cart

Kidnapped, The Abduction, by Gordon Korman. 144 pages. Ages 9-12. The first of a heart pounding, action packed trilogy of books. In the Abduction, 11 yr old Meg is forcibly kidnapped, right in front of fifteen year old Aiden, her protective brother. Their parents have just been released from prison, after the FBI admitted to wrongfully imprisoning them for helping terrorists. Easy to read, with cliff hanger endings throughout all three books. Your son will have a hard time putting it down, and will want to see what happens in the next two books. In stock. $4.99  Add to CCNow Cart

Kidnapped, The Search, by Gordon Korman, 138 pages. Ages 9-12. In this second book, the drama and mystery continue. Why has Meg been kidnapped, and will the kidnappers let her live, even after they get the ransom money? Is there a connection between her kidnapping, and the terrorist group that tried to frame her parents? Meg leaves clues outside of the kidnapper’s hideout that only her brother would understand. The FBI is slow to react, and bungles a rescue attempt during the ransom drop off. More cliffhanger chapter endings and suspense will have your son wanting to read the third and final installment. In Stock. $4.99  Add to CCNow cart

Kidnapped, The Rescue, by Gordon Korman. 140 pages. Ages 9-12. Meg has managed to temporarily escape into the snowy woods. Will the kidnappers or the icy cold weather kill her first? The original FBI agent has been replaced with a bureaucrat, forcing her older brother Aiden to team up with the original FBI agent to try to rescue her. The action and suspense intensify, culminating with a dramatic and unexpected surprise ending. In Stock. $4.99  Add to CCNow cart