Mary Amato Knihy

It's the first day of summer vacation, and life is great—until the Riot Brothers find out their cousin is coming to visit How can you complete secret missions and make exciting things happening when you have to drag around a guest? Luckily, it turns out Cousin Amelia is the kind of cousin they like—the fun kind! She's just as great at coming up with cool games and clever sayings as Orville and Wilbur, and she even travels with her very own (fake) pet snake. Riot Brother Rule #24 says, "Kids who are fun can become Riot Brothers, even if they aren't brothers," so obviously Amelia is in. Together, the trio takes on all-new adventures, from starting a robot car wash to finding a lost mummy to solving mysteries . . . like why the neighborhood bully is following them around wearing aftershave. This new hardcover edition features an updated paper over board cover (with shiny mummy bandages), plus all the new Games, Rules, and Songs—not to mention instructions on how to do the super-secret Riot Brothers handshake, so you can join in!

The Riot Brothers are at it again in this third installment to this lively series where just about anything can--and will--happen!

When their thieving parents steal a rich and famous dog, twins Jillian and Billy, who have grown tired of being crooks, must find a way to get Poochie Smoochie back to her owner. Includes activities

In a thrilling climax, Albert, the Star Striker of the Zeenods, leads his alien teammates into the decisive match of the interplanetary soccer tournament. They must overcome not only their opponents but also the powerful empire determined to crush their hopes of victory. The story blends sports action with themes of teamwork and resilience as they strive to triumph against overwhelming odds.

Are you bored? Do you like exciting and dangerous adventures? Then it's your lucky day! Orville and Wilbur Riot are back with all-new escapades—because, you know, you can't do the same mission twice. (That's Rule #15!) As the brothers say, a bad day is like bad breath . . . it just gets worse unless you do something about it. So Wilbur and Orville are determined to never be bored, even if that means they have to figure out how to become movie stars or foil a diamond heist. This time even Mom gets in on the fun when the brothers announce a switch day—sorry, a dwitch say—and take over the house and their school. This new edition features an updated cover, a list of the Riot Brothers' new games, and a sneak peak of Riot Brothers #3: Stinky and Successful.

Riot Brother Rule #1: Make something exciting happen every day It's no easy task, but Wilbur and Orville Riot are up to the challenge. Whether it's catching a bank robber, finding hidden treasure while cleaning the house, or overthrowing a wicked king, the Riot brothers are clever, resourceful, and just plain funny. They sing songs, make up games, and always come out on top in the end—in spite of a few bumps along the way. The inventive, energetic brothers have a warm sibling relationship (even when they're trying to make each other snarf milk out of their noses), and though they get called into the Principal's office now and then, the trouble they make is always in good fun. Plus, she's their mom, so she always gives them a ride home. Not a bad end to an exciting day. The short chapters make great bedtime reads—though beware! You might be tempted to stay up all night playing Underfoodle or the Frying-Pan Game. And with lots of puns and just the right amount of gross-out humor, this updated edition contains three stories about the Riot Brothers, plus lists, lists, and more lists—including the Riot Brother Rules, all their games, and the extra-special Riot Brother Top Ten List of Important Things To Be Able To Do With Your Face . . . plus, a preview of the Riot Brothers sequel, Drooling and Dangerous.

The story revolves around a teacher's innovative attempt to foster communication among her students through a blank book left in the Writer's Corner. As students begin to write in it, their interactions escalate into an epic battle of ideas and creativity, showcasing their personalities and conflicts. This unique classroom experiment highlights themes of expression, collaboration, and the power of storytelling, ultimately transforming the way the students connect with each other.

Albert and the Zeenods are back in this second book in the thrilling Star Striker series about unlikely friendships and interstellar soccer. Albert and his Zeenod teammates might not be the best soccer players in the universe but there's nothing Albert would rather do--and no one he'd rather play with. Plus at least they made it to the second round of the big interplanetary tournament. When their coach is wrongly arrested by an intergalatic police force, Albert and the Zeenods must work to clear their coach's name and stay in the tournament. But Albert can't keep his head in the game, putting the whole team's win in jeopardy. Can Albert come through for his friends and find justice for their coach? Action-packed, yet filled with humor and heart, Star Striker is the second book in a series that combines a sports friendship story with an exploration of social justice and the importance of compassion for others.

An unexpected friendship blossoms between Tripp, a solitary guitarist, and Lyla, a talented but dissatisfied cellist, as they navigate their high school experience together in a shared practice room. Their contrasting musical journeys and personal struggles lead to a deeper understanding of themselves and each other, highlighting themes of creativity, connection, and the pursuit of happiness.

The story follows a young songwriter who seeks solace in her friendships, forming a substitute family to cope with her troubled past. Through her journey, themes of connection, healing, and the search for belonging are explored, highlighting the power of chosen relationships in overcoming personal struggles.

»Sie sollten meinen Vater lieber nicht küssen.« Als die 12-jährige Frankie im E-Mail-Postfach ihres verwitweten Vaters eine Nachricht von einer fremden Frau findet, bricht für sie eine Welt zusammen. Sofort schreibt sie eine Mail zurück, in der sie ihrem Vater und ihren jüngeren Brüdern alle möglichen physischen und psychischen Gebrechen andichtet, um die E-Mail-Bekanntschaft ihres Vaters abzuschrecken. Doch Ayanna, so heißt die fremde Frau, die als Nacktmullpflegerin im Zoo arbeitet, bringt Frankie und deren Situation viel Verständnis entgegen und so entwickelt sich ein reger E-Mail-Wechsel, in dessen Verlauf Frankie langsam Vertrauen zu Ayanna fasst. 

Graffiti, Fußball und Pilze in einer perfekten Mischung! "Ich glaube, dass das Universum Selbstgespräche führt. Blätter, Insekten, Regen, Myzelien, Wurzeln, Tiere und Sonne. So in der Art: "He, was brauchst du? Vielleicht habe ich, was du brauchst, und du hast, was ich brauche." Selbstgespräche ohne Worte. In einer Sprache jenseits von Worten." Bevor er auf die neue Schule kam, hat Trevor keinen Gedanken an Pilze oder Myzelien oder wie das heißt verschwendet. Mit seiner alleinerziehenden Mutter und zwei kleineren Geschwistern gab es immer Wichtigeres zu bedenken. Aber Mr. Ferguson, der Biolehrer, hat eine recht eigene Art, auf unsichtbare Zusammenhänge hinzuweisen. Vielleicht, weil er selbst beinahe aussieht wie ein Pilz? Trevor findet jedenfalls heraus, dass man von Pilzen eine Menge lernen kann. Selbst wenn man sich das Geld für vernünftige Stollenschuhe erst noch verdienen muss.