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Family is important to Hua Mulan—even if her parents don’t understand why she would rather ride her horse, Black Wind, than weave, or how her notorious clumsiness can be so different from the graceful demeanor of her younger sister, Xiu. But despite their differences, Mulan has a deep love for her family, especially Xiu. So when her sister is bitten by a poisonous spider, Mulan does everything she can to help, including seeking out a renowned healer. However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is more to both the mysterious spider bite and the healer than meets the eye.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Another Magical Adventure in This Beloved Children's Series! When a mysterious mailbox starts melting into floating bubbles on Maple Street, three young friends discover that magic is calling them to a brand-new adventure. Perfect for early readers ages 6-9, this enchanting tale combines educational content with thrilling fantasy elements that will captivate young imaginations. What makes this book special: Educational Adventure: Children learn about ancient Roman culture, food traditions, and the importance of teamwork through an engaging story Character ...

Finn et Clara habitent un village de pêcheurs, sur une île en mer d'Irlande. Leur père leur a fait une belle surprise : il a construit pour eux un curragh, une petite barque traditionnelle. Ils peuvent y naviguer, à condition de se tenir à distance de l'Île aux Brumes, un endroit maudit dont personne n'est jamais revenu… Ce n'est pas qu'ils veulent désobéir… mais, un jour d'épais brouillard, Finn et Clara sont entraînés à la dérive et échouent sur l'Île aux Brumes. Que faire ? L'explorer, bien sûr !

Paul aime bien aller à la pêche avec son père. Souvent, ils croisent un mystérieux pêcheur qui disparaît dans la falaise. Paul fait la connaissance de Ricardo, c'est un artiste. Il le regarde peindre à coups de brosses nerveux, mais ne voit pas le paysage comme lui.

Join Three Young Heroes on a Desert Adventure That Teaches Courage, Cooperation, and Cultural Heritage! Perfect for early readers ages 6-9, this enchanting chapter book combines magical adventure with meaningful educational content that parents and teachers will love. 🌟 What Makes This Book Special: Educational Adventure Learning: Children discover the heroic story of Navajo Code Talkers during WWII, explore the fascinating world of lizards and wildlife, learn about post-war cooperation and community spirit, and understand the joy of sharing and friendship - all woven seamlessly into an ...

The Guardians of Seabrook By Madalyn Roden Madalyn Roden, a curious and determined 12-year-old, stumbles upon an ancient, encrypted book hidden in the depths of Seabrook Intermediate School’s library. As a dedicated student in the science magnet program, Madalyn’s passion for discovery leads her on an unexpected journey that reveals a secret world beneath her school—one filled with hidden treasures, ancient technology, and a mysterious lost city built by an advanced civilization. Joined by her best friends, Jason and Ella, Madalyn uncovers the existence of the Shadowguard, a dark and ...

Curious and drawn to adventure, Mulan struggles to meet her village’s traditional standards. After a disastrous visit with the Matchmaker, Mulan worries she will never be able to bring her family the honor they deserve. But when the Emperor decrees that one man from every family must join the army to face a dangerous threat to China, Mulan decides to disguise herself as a man and take her father’s place. Now Mulan must hide her secret as she trains alongside her fellow soldiers. With the enemy drawing nearer, will Mulan become the hero China needs?

Estella is a clever and creative grifter determined to make a name for herself with her designs amid the 1970s London punk rock revolution. As a girl, Estella befriended a pair of young thieves with an appetite for mischief, and together the trio has been able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. But Estella longs for more than an existence built on stealing to make ends meet.

When Bo Delafort finds treasure on the muddy bank of the River Thames, her life turns upside down. A solid silver circle, encrusted with pearls and edged in rubies, the jewel is worth more security and comfort than her family has ever known. The magic of the river runs in this treasure, and Bo wonders why it chose her to find it. But when its reappearance is discovered by someone who knows its hidden power, Bo is plunged into a centuries-old mystery with a dark secret at its heart.

Against the Odds: Pompeii is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of fiction books inspired by true events. In this instalment, Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Ash is falling like snow and thirteen-year-old Fabia knows something is terribly wrong. Will she escape Pompeii in time to survive this epic disaster?

In the late 1800s, a retired gold miner named Sam, and his best friend Beauregard, embark on an amazing adventure after they are attacked by hairy monsters of the forest. These “Bigfoot creatures” capture Beauregard, Sam’s faithful hound dog, as he tries to protect Sam. The listener will go on an exciting journey with Sam as he tries to get his dog back from the hairy creatures. Sam eventually discovers that his dog is under the control of these monsters. Sam travels through a gold mine, survives a rushing river, gets himself out of quicksand, jumps from a speeding wagon, and survives a fire.

Das Elsli trat nach elf Uhr ganz leise in das Haus auf dem Eichenrain ein. Die Tür des Wohnzimmers stand offen, und Nora, die in ihrem Sessel saß, schaute eben auf die Seite der offenen Tür hin und erblickte auf einmal das Elsli; hereintreten hatte sie es nicht gehört. Nora schaute erstaunt nach dem Kinde hin. Das Elsli sah anmutig aus; es hatte sich heute sorgsam seine hellbraunen Haare glatt gestrichen, nur um die Stirn herum kräuselte es sich leicht. Die Mutter hatte auch ein sauberes Schürzchen und ein Tüchlein um den Hals erlaubt, weil es zu der Herrschaft gehen musste.

For Melia and her sister Myrto, summer means a break from Grandfather's history lessons and weeks of running free at the seaside with their ragtag group of friends. Best of all, cousin Nikos will visit and tell his fabulous stories about the taxidermied wildcat, which opens its blue glass eye when it wants to do good deeds and its black one when it makes trouble. The black eye must be open lately because all the adults have been acting strangely, arguing about politics and fearful of the police. Soon even the children are divided—who can Melia trust?

In the midst of the fragile peace of 1802, trouble looms between Britain and France. A wrecked French gold shipment lies stranded on the rocks of a Scottish island. A prize of such unimaginable value can't be ignored by either side, regardless of the cost. Only a totally deniable force can be sent to retrieve the prize for king and country, but amongst the thieves and cut-throats selected, can any one of them be trusted? This is the third of the 'Rib Bone Jack' adventures, following the roguish youngster into a whole new level of warfare, once more with the stakes stacked against him and as...

Vernon Culligan had been dead to the town of Draydon, Virginia, so long that when the crusty Vietnam vet finally died, only one person noticed. Twelve-year-old Gabe grew up in the foster care system until a social worker located his Uncle Vernon two years before. When he comes home to discover that his uncle has died of a heart attack, he’s terrified of going back into the system—so he tells no one. The next day, he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: I HAVE A SECRET. DO NOT BE AFRAID.

Now It Is Safe To Explore The New Forest Story So Far The Caveman Kids first meet the Baby Mammoth on the way home from the Mammoth Hunt. Then the Baby Mammoth saves the clan from the big storm that turns the stream into a Raging Wild River. Now the clan find a new cave to call home as they walk away from the river in the pouring rain. But they have walked into the territory of the Spotted Beast and the beast is hungry. When the spotted beast returns to the cave Grandpa is waiting and does exactly what The Great Hunter taught him when he was a little boy. The Neanderthal Family especially ...

When Bucky McGuire travels by wagon train to his new home, he learns life lessons about family, love, faith, and hope. Eleven-year-old Bucky McGuire climbs aboard his family’s covered wagon and heads west in 1877. Wrapped in buffalo robes, young Bucky watches the new world unfurl before him and dreams of the possibilities of frontier life in post–Civil War Illinois. Bucky soon learns he will need every ounce of his considerable grit and good-heartedness to assist the McGuire clan in taming their new surroundings.

A twelve-year-old boy searches for his father and fights for free press amid the chilling rise of Hitler’s Germany in this second book in the action-packed middle grade series Web of the Spider for fans of I Survived and A Night Divided.

Thirteen-year-old Emma never wanted the gift of seeing Earthbound spirits, but since she could see them, her Grandma Helen told her she should use her gift to help others. Now that she is living in a haunted town, unexpected ghosts pop up everywhere she goes. Emma and her friends, Mark and Calliope encounter the Earthbound spirit of a ruthless pirate at the beach. Emma has to figure out how to find out why he remains Earthbound so she can get him to cross over and leave the inn guests alone. Is there really a treasure buried nearby? Only the pirate knows the truth.

Part mystery, part fantasy-adventure, part riveting real-life disaster, this deft tale-within-a-tale blends the history of the 1980 Lake Peigneur drilling accident with a fateful quest for pirate treasure.