Fiction for Older Kids and Teens


Accidental Detectives (series)
Mars Diaries (series)
Three Cousins Detective Club (series)
Winnie the Horse Gentler (series)


Babe, The Gallant Pig
Dick King-Smith
jFic Kin

"When Babe arrives at the Hoggett farm, Mrs. Hogget's thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops. It looks as if the little pig is destined for the dinner table--until he reveals a surprising talent for sheepherding, that is!"


Larryboy and the Abominable Trashman
Doug Peterson
jFic Lar

"Something smells very fishy in the city of Bumblyburg. It also smells like moldy gym shoes, rotten eggs, and spoiled milk. What's to blame? The Abominable Trashman, one of the weirdest, wildest creatures to ever leap out of a garbage can!

The Abominable Trashman and his evil creator, Awful Alvin, are spreading fear throughout Bumblyburg and turning the citizens into slaves of their own fear. Is Bumblyburg doomed to become a smelly trash heap for all time? Larryboy must battle the foul monster to rescue the city, but first, he must battle his own fears."


Larryboy and the Emperor of Envy
Sean Gaffney
jFic Lar

"The city of Bumblyburg's in danger and Larryboy's the only one who can save the day. Everyone is weak with jealousy after the diabolical Napoleon of Crime and Other Bad Stuff-- a.k.a. the Emperor of Envy--tainted the Slushee supply with his envy formula during Mister Slushee's Slushee Slurping Contest. The Emperor has set the ultimate envy trap, and he and his "army" of henchmen are taking over the city of Bumblyburg.

The whole town has slurped some of the Slushees, including Larryboy. What will Larryboy do? Will he conquer his own envy? If he doesn't stop the evil emperor, Bumblyburg will be destroyed forever. "


Larryboy and the Sinister Snow Day
Sean Gaffney
jFic Lar

"Bumblyburg is in danger of becoming a frozen wasteland! When the Veggie kids don't want to go to school because they think it's boring, they befriend a wacky band of snow peas who convince them a snow day in the middle of September is no problem. Led by the evil Iceberg who wants to take over the city, the snow peas assure the kids that all their snow dreams can come true. The result is a chilling experience in Bumblyburg.

Can Larryboy defrost Iceburg's sinister plot before Bumblyburg plunges to an icy doom? Will he and the rest of Bumblyburg discover that when you stop learning, you stop growing?"


Larryboy and the Yodelnapper
Kent Redeker
jFic Lar

"Larryboy goes undercover as a world-famous yodeler to foil the scheme of Green Greta, the Greedy Zucchini, who is kidnapping yodelers out of greed. Things go from bad to worse when Larryboy tries to capture Greta and is attacked by an entire collection of Hula dolls. But instead of waging a Hawaiian war, Larryboy sees this as a chance to complete his own Hula doll set.

Does Larryboy really need all the Hula dolls? Will he realize how to be content before it's too late? Or will our hero be overtaken by his own greed? Find out in another exciting Larryboy adventure!"


Larryboy in the Amazing Brain-Twister
Kent Redeker
jFic Lar

"The citizens of Bumblyburg are no longer showing compassion! They are committing outrageous crimes and giving into peer-pressure amidst some unusually stormy weather. Something is amiss in the city of Bumblyburg, and Larryboy is out to discover who's behind these evil doings.

Little does he know, it's none other than the evil genius, Plum Loco. This cold-hearted plum has created a new device called the Brain-Twister which rages through town mixing up brains, causing the citizens of Bumblyburg to end up on the receiving end of their own teasing. How will Larryboy calm this storm and show everyone the importance of being kind?"


Larryboy in the Good, the Bad, and the Eggly
Kent Redeker
jFic Lar

"Larryboy and fellow superhero, Dark Crow, scramble to learn a lesson in sharing. But it doesn't come over-easy when they discover Greta Von Gruesome and Awful Alvin are the terrible team of trouble that has struck Bumblyburg with their new invention--the Over-Easy-Egg ray! Everything turns into a hard-boiled mess as this deceptive duo zaps everything in sight.

Larryboy has to learn that sharing means working together as he and Dark Crow team up to share the responsibilities of fighting crime. Will Larryboy learn that sharing means working together? Will he learn it before he and Dark Crow become the world's biggest superhero omelet? See what happens in this exciting Larryboy adventure!"


The Horse and His Boy
C.S. Lewis
jFic Lew

"Narnia...where some horses talk...where treachery is brewing ...where destiny awaits.

On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia itself.."


The Last Battle
C.S. Lewis
jFic Lew

"Narnia...where lies breed fear...where loyalty is tested...where all hope seems lost.

During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge--not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia."


The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
C.S. Lewis
jFic Lew

"Narnia...a land frozen in eternal winter...a country waiting to be set free.

Four adventurers step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia--a land enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change...and a great sacrifice."


The Silver Chair
C.S. Lewis
jFic Lew

"Narnia...where giants wreak havoc... where evil weaves a spell...where enchantment rules.

Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends are sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected."


Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle #1: My Life as a Smashed Burrito With Extra Hot Sauce
Bill Myers
jFic Mye

"Twelve-year-old Wally--'The walking disaster area'--is forced to stand up to Camp Wahkah Wahkah's number one, all-American bad guy. One hilarious mishap follows another until, fighting together for their very lives, Wally learns the need to love even his worst enemy.

The first in Bill Myers' witty and wacky fiction series, My Life as a Smashed Burrito With Extra Hot Sauce only stops being outrageous long enough to share important truths about fear, foolish pride, and God."


Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle #3: My Life as a Broken Bungee Cord
Bill Myers
jFic Mye

From the book: "A hot-air balloon race! What could be more fun? Then again, we're talking about Wally McDoogle, the world-renowned "Human Catastrophe."

My Life as a Broken Bungee Cord keeps readers on the edge of their seats as one calamity builds upon another until, with his life on the line, Wally learns what it means to FULLY put his trust in God."


By the Shores of Silver Lake
Laura Ingalls Wilder
jFic Wil

"[Book Copy] Meet Laura Ingalls, the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House Books.

Pa Ingalls heads west to the unsettled wilderness of the Dakota Territory. When Ma, Mary, Laura, Carrie, and baby Grace join him, they become the first settlers int he town of De Smet. And Pa begins work on the first building in what will soon be a brand-new town on the shores of Silver Lake.

This books is the fifth book in the Laura Years series. "


Farmer Boy
Laura Ingalls Wilder
jFic Wil

"[Book Copy] Meet Laura Ingalls, the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House Books.

While Laura Ingalls grows up in a little house on the western prairie, Almanzo Wilder is living on a big farm in New York State. Almanzo and his brother and sisters work at their chores from dawn to supper most days--no matter what the weather. There is still time for fun, though, especially with the horses, which Almanzo loves more than anything.

This books is the third book in the Laura Years series. "


The Long Winter
Laura Ingalls Wilder
jFic Wil

"[Book Copy] Meet Laura Ingalls, the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House Books.

The first terrible storm comes to the barren prairie in OCtober. Then it snows almost without stopping until April. Snow has reached the rooftops, and no trains can get through with food or coal. The people of De Smet are starving, including Laura's family, who wonder how they're going to make it through this terrible winter. It is young Almanzo Wilder who finally understands what needs to be done. He must save the town, even if it means risking his own life.

This book is the sixth book in the Laura Years series. "


These Happy Golden Years
Laura Ingalls Wilder
jFic Wil

"[Book Copy] Meet Laura Ingalls, the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House Books.

Laura is teaching school, and it's terrifying! Most of the students are taller than she is, and she must sleep away from home for the first time. Laura is miserable, but the money is needed to keep Mary in a college for the blind. And every Friday--no matter what the weather--Almanzo Wilder arrives to take Laura home to her family for the weekend. Almanzo and Laura are courting, and even though she's not yet sixteen, she knows that this is a time for new beginnings.

This books is the eighth book in the Laura Years series. "