Joel Ross Books

In the thrilling sequel to The Fog Diver, thirteen-year-old Chess faces new challenges and adventures.

Set against the backdrop of an island adventure, this story invites readers to explore new friendships and mysterious forces while engaging with the exciting mechanics of bridge-building. Perfect for fans of The Magic School Bus and Magic Tree House, it combines educational elements with fun, making it an engaging read for young explorers.

Joel Ross launches an exciting adventure series set in a world where living in the sky is the new norm, introducing readers to a captivating and imaginative narrative.

Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Wayside School will love this first book in a new, off-the-wall middle grade series about two boys—one with the heart of a lion and the test scores of a baked potato, the other a shy boy genius in a bunny suit—finding their strengths and true friendship. Sixth-grader Alley Katz is innocently trying to help a bunch of kindergarteners when the burrito hits the fan. Literally. A burrito. A ceiling fan. A hail of beans. Now he has to get an A on his science test or he’ll be transferred to the dreaded Steggles Academy. An A seems impossible! Alley is kind, intrepid, and well-liked, but for some reason he doesn’t get graded on any of that. So the principal assigns a peer mentor to help: Rex, a fourth-grade genius who wears a bunny suit. Alley is totally in favor of both bunnies and fourth graders, but he doesn’t need Rex. He has his own foolproof plan to ace the test. Still, Rex is determined to fulfill his duty as Alley’s mentor—and he may need some help of his own. One boy needs to stay in school, the other needs to get through it. Can this odd couple save the day—and each other?

Dash across the rainforest swamp with Daniel, Joy, and Kimani in the newest Challenge Island adventure! "The Race Across Anaconda Swamp, the second Challenge Island title, in which three kids use teamwork and STEAM skills to navigate a perilous island adventure, [is forthcoming from West Margin Press.]" --Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children's Sneak Previews Daniel, Joy, and Kimani find themselves mysteriously transported to a magical island--this time they land in a rainforest swamp! In the black waters below, they spy a dangerous snake, while in the trees above they hear the angry shouts of monkeys. And in the distance, at the edge of the island, stands a tall tower, where they believe the answers to all their questions await. With ropes and other random items on the tree platforms spaced throughout the rainforest, Daniel and his friends must figure out how to safely traverse across the island using their knowledge of friction and weights. But the sun is going down and night is quickly approaching. Will they reach the tower in time? Included at the back of the book is more information about the rainforest and the cool animals that live there, and about how pulleys work. From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichment program, Challenge Island® presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curious kids. This is Book 2 in the Challenge Island series.