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A gentle breeze, redolent of something almost edible—stardust, perhaps, or the scent of fresh rain—brushed across Arlo's skin. Tilly nestled comfortably against him, and Arlo stepped along the glowing path without a second thought. He understood, in that instant, that this was the culmination of all he'd hoped for. The instant he crossed the threshold, the atmosphere shifted. He stood on a soft, cloud-like road, its surface sparkling under him like crushed diamonds, a far cry from the usual grass, wind, and sunlight.

The crew felt a new wind. The bitter cold added to the bite of a ship that had never gone this fast. Sharp eyes stayed fixed on the dim horizon. There was no time for caution, though they knew dangerous ice lay ahead. The Carpathia raced into the same ice field that had just claimed Titanic. Henry Cromwell dreams of becoming a reporter. Armed with a homemade radio, he spent the first three days of Carpathia’s voyage listening in on the North Atlantic’s radio traffic—eagerly jotting down notes and being a general bother to the crew. But nothing prepared him for what he would hear at 12:30 am.

Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Its vibrant cities boasted...

In the sweltering summer of 1874, the small town of Marshallville is a place where laughter echoes through sun-drenched fields, and the scent of blooming wildflowers fills the air. For three inseparable friends — an adventurous girl named Bobby, and her two friends, Jacob and Peter — summer represents freedom, exploration, and the thrill of childhood. But as the season approaches, an ominous shadow looms over their idyllic town.

Marie Antoinette n'a que 14 ans quand elle quitte son palais de Schönbrunn à Vienne, sa chère Maman et tout ce qu'elle a toujours connu. Elle entame le long voyage, passant par Strasbourg, qui la mènera à son époux, Louis, le futur roi de France qu'elle ne connaît pas encore... Partout, les foules l'acclament, mais son cher petit compagnon est inquiet : il a flairé un grand danger ! Ce roman plein de suspense et d'humour te transportera au XVIIIe siècle pour vivre une extraordinaire aventure à travers le regard de Coco, adorable et intrépide conseiller de la princesse.

Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine shares a story of family, prejudice, faith, and unlikely friendship in medieval England, for every child who is more perceptive than they seem, and braver than they know. Chera, Lummie, and Joan are unusual in medieval Winchester, England. Two...

This is the first book in the Oma Quilt Me a Tale series. Ten-year-old Magdalena Schmidt travels from Germany to America in 1891 with her family and best friend Nina. She will learn to quilt and embroider along the journey. They are wanting to leave because of all the hardships in Germany at that time. The cholera outbreak, economic hardships, and freedom of religion.

With the spectre of a Nazi invasion looming over Britain, three children are forced into an unlikely allyship in this gripping wartime tale from multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer. June 1940 – after the devastating defeat of the British forces at Dunkirk, the terrifying prospect of a Nazi...

على أثر استدعاء الأب لأسباب غامضة، يضطر بيتر وروبيرتا وفيليس، وأمهم، إلى ترك الحياة الهانئة في لندن للعيش في بيت صغير في الريف. أين هو الأب؟ وهل سيعود أبداً؟ تنشر هذه النسخة الرائعة من «أولاد سكة الحديد»، للمرة الأولى باللغة العربية، بمناسبة مئة عام على صدورها

"استيقظت على صوت أمي وهي تصيح: «قم يا معتز.. فقد اتصلت السفارة بوالدك، ويجب أن نكون عند معبر رفح في تمام الساعة الواحدة ظهرًا، فقد تمت الموافقة على خروجنا». شعرت بصدمة شديدة ونظرت إليها غير مصدق، كنت أشعر بالارتياح كلما تَعرقَل موضوع خروجنا من غزة إلى مصر ومنها إلى الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية. فقد كنت أشعر بالخزي والخجل عندما يشار إليّ بأنني أحد الرعايا الأمريكيين، وأن جواز سفري الأمريكي يمنحني فرصة الخروج من جحيم الحرب على معسكر الاعتقال الشاسع الذي تحولت إليه غزة إلى الأمان والسلامة. ..."

رواية من روائع الأدب العالمي وركيزة مهمة من الركائز التي بني عليها أدب الأطفال. حكاية مثيرة عن طفلة يتيمة وتأثيرها الذي لا يقاوم على مجتمع زراعي هادئ. في هذه القصة المحبوبة عن بلوغ سن الرشد، استمدت لوسي مود مونتغمري من تجاربها الخاصة التي نشأت في كندا خلال القرن التاسع عشر لتعريف أجيال من القراء بواحدة من أكثر الشخصيات الأدبية أصالة وإلهامًا.

De la colección Valentina, la princesa caballera , llega el audiolibro de Valentina. Un fantasma en el castillo . ¡En el castillo de Dondolot no dejan de desaparecer cosas! El pañuelo de seda de la condesa Cunegunda, la pluma de oca de la princesa Teresa, el babero de Martín, el calcetín azul del mago Merlón… ¿Hay un ladrón en el castillo o es el famoso fantasma Paliducho? ¡Un fantasma en el castillo! ¿Quién se atreverá a resolver este misterio? Valentina, la princesa caballera, y Sami, su mágico escudero, porque siempre están listos para la aventura. ¡Ánimo, Valentina!

Alexander wird von den Einwohnern seiner Heimatstadt Kaliste der Auftrag erteilt, „gute Gesetze" zu finden. Nie wieder soll eine Tyrannei möglich sein, und nur einem Kind traut man zu, frei von Vorurteilen gerechte Regeln für das Zusammenleben zu finden. Alexander macht sich also auf den Weg und spricht mit ganz unterschiedlichen Menschen: einem Orakel, einem Modeschöpfer, einem Soldaten und einem echten Philosophen. Nach und nach kommt er so den Prinzipien der Demokratie auf den Grund.

They were never meant to be heroes. A boy who only knew the soil, a noble who lost his name, a survivor who trusted no one all brought together by misfortune and chained by the promise of the arena. In the shadow of the grandest amphitheater ever built, they are forged into weapons, their youth stripped away with every grueling day of training.

Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious new junior fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old. Hector and his best friend, a centaur named Hylo, are about to be tested on Greek mythology by their teacher Mr Socrates. Join them as they come to grips with the...

When Cora leaves her house in the early morning hours of April 18th, she expects trouble to find her, like it somehow always does. But as she makes her way to the San Francisco docks to look for her father, the earth begins to shake and suddenly, Cora realizes that she's not just in trouble--she's in danger. Soon after, the last thing Cora remembers seeing is a tall building swaying overhead, before everything goes dark.

Mr Wolf loves looking good. Mr Wolf loves to dance. But more than anything in the world, Mr Wolf loves his beautiful socks. Until one day, a hole appears in one...WHAT can he do?

Alfie and Kat’s school trip takes an unexpected turn when they’re whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Things take a weird turn for Alfie and Kat when they get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip to...

Begin an engaging journey with Greek Mythology for Kids. This is more than a collection of myths—it’s a time-travel adventure with our curious hero, Albert, and his time-travel compass. Young listeners won’t just hear about the gods; they’ll step into their worlds, glimpse their powers up close, uncover secrets, and discover enduring lessons.

Bobby Burns knows he’s a lucky lad. Growing up in sleepy Keely Bay, Bobby is exposed to all manner of wondrous things: stars reflecting off the icy sea, a friend that can heal injured fawns with her dreams, a man who can eat fire. But darkness seems to be approaching Bobby’s life from all...