The Peach Tree Kids

Six friends, known as "The Peach Tree Kids," watch as big trucks deliver and unload giant metal grape bins in a vineyard. It's time for picking. The friends take the opportunity to start their adventures - playing and building forts inside the rows of bins they call "Jaws of Dragons." That night, "The Peach Tree Kids" return to play in the dark vineyard with flashlights. The game is scary but a great deal of fun. Suddenly, the kids come upon something mysterious and lumpy in the "Jaws of Dragons." The discovery leads to a dramatic and colorful event that leaves the friends ready for the next adventure in their wonderful and creative surroundings.Jennie Chadwick lives and writes in the Central Valley of California, which is the backdrop for The Peach Tree Kids. She is currently at work on the next book in the series.

A frog helps a peach see the world and the peach shows the frog sights he has never seen before.

From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins! Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! “James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope.” —TIME Magazine Cover may vary.

Meet The Peach Tree Kids. There's Ripley, Livy, Travis, Tray, Ned and Bug. In the second book of this fun children's series, it's time for the school talent show. This year's theme is the Big Top Circus. What will The Peach Tree Kids do to make the talent show a success? Bug decides to make a Flea Circus. He builds a whole circus inside a big white box, filling it with slides, fire hoops, swings and tightropes. Now all he needs are the fleas! Bug takes Cooper, his bloodhound, along to see Miss Ruby, a lady down the street. She has lots of animals, so Bug knows he will find some fleas there. Ripley and Livy will be colorful clowns in a sparkling clown car. Travis and Tray, the twins, are doing a magic act, and Ned has created a magic mirror show. On the day of the Big Top Circus, the clowns go on first, followed by the magicians and the magic mirrors. Now it's time for Bug and his Flea Circus. When Bug opens his Flea Circus box, the real show begins! The Peach Tree Kids: Circus Fleas sure knows how to keep an audience hopping! Jennie Chadwick lives and writes in the Central Valley of California, which is the backdrop for The Peach Tree Kids.She is currently at work on the next book in the series. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/JennieChadwic

Running away from his oppressive home town, the last thing Seth wants is to end up in another small town, but he's about to find out that Peach Tree is different. At the end of his rope, hungry and out of money, Seth comes across a house that's been abandoned for years. It doesn't stay that way. Theo and his little brother, Ace, need a home, and they show up to claim their inheritance, the house outside of Peach Tree. The three newcomers grudgingly share the shelter they found. But as different as they are, Seth and Theo have a lot in common, mostly their dire circumstances. They lean on each other and try to fight a growing attraction. Theo has doubts about Seth since he has never been with anyone else. That doesn't mean he can resist the sweet hunk. Seth doesn't have a lot of confidence, but he is sure of one thing -- Theo is the only one he wants. He just has to convince Theo to let his guard down and listen to his heart. (mm romance, contemporary lgbt romance)

After a difficult breakup, Gabe moves to the small town of Peach Tree with his shy little girl, Mazey. Gabe is looking for a fresh start and a quiet place to raise his daughter, but he didn't count on his brash new neighbor, Stan. Stan is a little bit crude and not into relationships. He's absolutely sure he could never fall head over heels for any guy, much less his uptight neighbor with a kid. But then Stan gets a dog, and who can keep a dog a little kid apart? As Stan and Gabe spend time together, things get physical between them. Still, Stan is not Gabe's type, and the feeling is mutual. But their hearts don't care about types, and spending the holidays together only brings them closer. Will Stan realize that Peach Tree is where he belongs and let himself finally fall in love? (mm holiday romance, lgbt contemporary romance)

Who are today's must-know children's authors and illustrators? McElmeel's ready reference introduces you to some of the hottest new names in children's literature, and reacquaints you with established authors and illustrators who are just now becoming recognized for their contributions to the field. You'll find engaging biographical sketches, photos, selected bibliographies, and lists of resources for 45 authors and illustrators, including Laurie Halse Anderson, Haemi Balgassi, Toni Buzzeo, David Diaz, Kate DiCamillo, Linda Sue Park, Chris Soentpiet, Anastasia Suen, Simms Taback, and many more. This all-new new volume is a current and affordable update to the Popular Authors Series. Students will enjoy using it as a resource for reports and research papers, and librarians will find it a handy reference and collection development tool. A great addition to the elementary school library and to the children's room at the public library. Grades K-6

Mix together a used food truck, a road trip that doesn't exactly go as planned, and a lot of pie, and you have the recipe for this sweet middle grade series starter brimming with humor, heart, and a family you'll fall in love with. Perfect for readers who gobbled down The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street. Sweet summer has taken a rotten turn . . . After a tough year, Lucy, Freddy, and Herb Peach are ready for vacation. Lucy wants to read all of the books on the summer reading list. Freddy wants to work on his art projects (when he isn't stuck in summer school). Herb wants to swim every day. Then their dad makes a big announcement: one of the inventions their mom came up with before she passed away has sold, and now they're millionaires! But Dad has bigger plans than blowing the cash on fun stuff or investing it. He's bought a used food truck. The Peaches are going to spend the summer traveling the country selling pies. It will be the Great Peach Experiment--a summer of bonding while living out one of Mom's dreams. Summer plans, sunk. And there's one more issue Dad's neglected: none of them knows how to bake. . . . A perfect blend of humor, heart, and family antics, When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie is a delectable treat to be gobbled down or savored slowly. (Slice of pie on the side, optional, but highly recommended.) A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection