Growing up in the Alaskan wilderness, Jackson has always prided himself on being tough. His family lives in a tiny cabin where their neighbors are grizzlies and wolves. The nearest store is a three-day walk away. Jackson loves his life... until a fire destroys the family's cabin, and they have to move to the town of Valdez. Adjusting to fifth grade isn't easy. And then Jackson has to face an earthquake of terrifying strength. As the ground shatters...

Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself on a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He's only eleven years old! He's barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. Instead, he's been worked to the bone by his cruel uncle. But when his uncle's rage forces him to suddenly flee home, Nate finds himself in New York City, and in the middle of the American Revolution. He encounters and old friend and joins his army...

Barry Tucker's family tries to evacuate before hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when his little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees breaks, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept off by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century--alone?

It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's family, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them... Until 2 months ago, when the Nazis took him away. Now Max and Zena are on their own. One day, with barely enough food to survive, the siblings make a daring escape from Nazi soldiers into the nearby forests. They are found by Jewish...

Paul Colbert's French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared, food is scarce, and there doesn't seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree, when Paul helps the soldier, he discover a secret resistance movement--and he learns the allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul's help. This is Paul's chance...