A boy named Elvis discovers he has a rare genetic disorder that causes him to age rapidly, forcing him to confront his mortality and the meaning of life.
Author
James Howe
37 books in the catalog
James Howe has 37 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly humor, middle grade and children's fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 1982 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Houndsley the dog and Catina the cat are best friends who share adventures and help each other.
This is the first book in a series about a young boy named Jesse who is dealing with his parents' divorce and his father's new family.
#04
Horace and Morris Join the Chorus (But What about Dolores?)
James Howe · 2002
Concern0CleanVirtue2Thin
Horace and Morris, two young hippos, join a chorus, but their friend Dolores feels left out and tries to sabotage their performance.
A boy discovers a hidden world and a mysterious watcher in his new town.
Pinky and Rex are best friends, but when a bully starts bothering Rex, Pinky decides to help his friend find a way to stand up for himself.
Houndsley the bear and Catina the cat welcome their cousin Wagster, leading to humorous situations and adjustments in their household.
Addie struggles with fitting in and her own insecurities as she navigates middle school and family issues.
A young girl named Brontorina dreams of becoming a ballerina and practices diligently to achieve her goal.
A group of kids encounters spooky happenings and a mysterious ghost during a Christmas celebration.
Bunnicula the vampire rabbit and his pet crow Edgar Allan Crow face a new mystery.
Houndsley the dog and Catina the cat plan a surprise birthday party for their friend, the badger.
A group of friends tries to overcome their fears when a spooky haunted house appears in their town.
Joe, a middle schooler, recounts humorous and relatable stories from his life and experiences.
A boy grapples with the death of his grandfather and finds comfort through his faith.
Two siblings, Alex and Mia, investigate a spooky tomb and encounter screaming mummies and ancient curses.
Two kids, Kevin and his friend, discover that their teacher and classmates are being controlled by alien mind-swappers.
A young boy named Billy discovers a terrifying creature living under his bed and must find a way to defeat it.
A young girl named Sarah struggles with the emotional impact of her parents' divorce and her mother's depression.
Four friends in a small town navigate adolescence, identity, and social pressures, particularly around their differing views on sexuality and religion.
Pinky and Rex face challenges and learn about friendship when new neighbors move in next door.
Harold, a rabbit, and Chester, a dog, team up to solve mysteries in their neighborhood.
Pinky and Rex, two best friends, go to camp for the first time. They navigate new experiences and learn about themselves and each other.
A group of animals at a hotel must solve a mystery when a valuable item goes missing.
A young Union soldier is adopted by a Lakota tribe and learns their ways.
Harold, a snake, and Chester, a rabbit, plan a surprise birthday party for their friend Bunnicula, a vampire rabbit.
Pinky and Rex, two best friends, face the challenge of a spelling bee and learn about friendship.
#28
Pinky and Rex and the New Baby (Pinky and Rex/Ready-To-Read)
James Howe · 1990
Concern0CleanVirtue11Thin
Pinky and Rex adjust to the arrival of a new baby sister and the changes it brings.
Two friends, Harold and Chester, prepare for a spooky Halloween night filled with tricks and treats.
A caterpillar named Ferdinand wishes he were a butterfly, learning about transformation and self-acceptance through his journey and interactions with other insects.
This humorous story follows a young boy named Timmy who tries to avoid going to bed, leading to a series of comical and slightly spooky events.
A young boy discovers a monster under his bed, leading to a humorous and imaginative adventure.
Barnaby, a bunny, discovers he can turn into a vampire and must navigate his new, unusual existence.
A group of toys comes to life and embarks on an adventure to save their home.
A classroom of students deals with the chaotic and humorous consequences when their teacher turns into a banana.
A group of young detectives, the 'Green Lawn Detectives,' investigate a series of bizarre vegetable-related crimes.
A group of animal guests at a hotel investigate a series of mysterious events and a potential ghost.
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