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This collection of all-new spooky stories is sure to keep readers up past their bedtimes, looking over their shoulders to see what goes bump in the night.

Follow the adventures of Zoey and her cat Sassafras with this collection that includes books 1-6 in the series. Each story features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science.

With little control over his future, Beau is kept locked away until he meets a girl who shows him the secrets his father has kept hidden. For the first time, Beau begins to question everything he's ever been told and sets off in search of a rebel who might hold the key to setting things right. 

Explorers Troop 301 has checked out a lot of planets hoping to find a place to call home. But their latest mission feels like the biggest snoozefest ever, until they get chased by giant ANTibodies straight into the planet's open mouth. Turns out, the planet is actually a planet-size alien and the explorers are about to be lunch. Can Finn and his friends rescue the other aliens and make it out alive?

Yusuf Azeem has spent all his life in the small town of Frey, Texas--and nearly that long waiting for the chance to participate in the regional robotics competition, which he just knows he can win. Only, this year is going to be more difficult than he thought. Because this year is the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an anniversary that has everyone in his Muslim community on edge. Can Yusuf hold onto his joy, and his friendships, in the face of heartache and prejudice?

When the twins go back to Roar for their first visit after rescuing Granddad, they soon discover there's no time to explore. Crowky, the villain, is poised to destroy their world, using a weapon that brings their deepest fears to life. Arthur and Rose must use all their courage and travel to the End of Roar to confront Crowky and save the world they built.

After a terrible year, Madalyn needs clear skies desperately. Moving in with her great-uncle, Papa Lobo, and switching to a new school is just the first step. Madalyn discovers she's the only Black girl in her class, and while most of her classmates are friendly, assumptions lead to some serious storms. When fire threatens the community, Madalyn discovers that truly being neighborly means more than just staying on your side of the street

Daniel and Ash bond over a rescue a dog that's about to be euthanized. When they start catching feelings for each other, however, things go from cute to complicated, with truth, identity, and acceptance on the line.

Walking corpses, dancing bones, knife-wielding madmen, and narrow escapes from death--they're all here in this chilling collection of ghost stories, collected and retold by folklorist Alvin Schwartz. These horrific tales are guaranteed to raise goosebumps. Let the faint of heart beware.

Addy is haunted by the tragic fire that killed her parents, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother. Now, years later, Addy's grandmother has enrolled her in a summer wilderness program. There, Addy joins five other Black city kids to spend a summer out west. Deep in the forest the kids learn new skills: camping, hiking, rock climbing, and how to start and safely put out campfires. Most important, they learn to depend upon each other for companionship and survival. But then comes a devastating forest fire, and Addy finds herself face-to-face with her destiny and haunting past.