Theme: science fiction, filmmaking, augmented reality, technology. When Shawn's best friend shows him the Qwik Cutter Cam, he knows he has to have it. A website is offering one at a deep discount, but Shawn and his friend find out that might just be too good to be true. White Lightning Books addresses a wide variety of themes and interests in a narrow range of reading levels, no higher than a 2.5. Students who struggle to read will often not recover...

Themes: Horror, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo Books. Joe is having trouble with bullies at his new school, and he doesn't know where to turn for help. Soon he finds a companion in the most unlikely form. But is this the friend he has been hoping for or something more sinister? Help readers explore a variety of topics with this captivating collection of fiction books. These stories will expose striving teen readers to a wide range of genres, including...

Sam and Logan are best friends. But sometimes Logan likes to have fun in ways that Sam doesn't. When Sam decides to join Logan to explore a graveyard, he later comes to regret his choice.

Themes: magic, mystery, friendship, underdogs, importance of family. The Scarecrow Carnival is Tom and Jake's favorite event of the year. But their fun takes an unexpected turn when they meet a strange man in the Vintage Rose booth. Can they figure out his evil plan before the carnival leaves town-and takes all of Scarecrow with it? In the fictional town of Scarecrow, California, tweens keep discovering mysterious and sometimes magical objects at...

Themes: greed, stealing. Dax loves candy. He eats it every day and posts on a social media site for candy fans. But when he steals a rare piece of candy so he can be the first to try it, he has a very strange reaction. Before long, he finds himself in desperate need of help. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to...

Themes: Mean Girls, Arrogance, Selfishness, Social Media, History, Helping Others, Kindness, Zombies, Mystery. Heather and Sasha need a good idea for their history project. After a mailbox at Vintage Rose catches their interest, they discover a mysterious letter inside. Have the girls found what they need for their project, or are they about to encounter something they never saw coming? In the fictional town of Scarecrow, California, tweens keep discovering...

Themes: popularity, friendship, pranks. Andrew is the coolest kid at Knight Middle School. He's known for his epic pranks and amazing birthday parties. But when Andrew decides to prank his former best friend, everything goes wrong. His 12th birthday party and his own popularity hang in the balance. Can Andrew find a way to save his party, or will this prank be his last? This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum...