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Everything in 12-year-old Pilar Violeta “Purp” Ramirez’s world is changing, and Pilar doesn’t care for it one bit. Her Chicago neighborhood is gentrifying, and her chores have doubled since her sister, Lorena, left for college. The only constant is Abuela and Mami’s code of silence around her cousin, Natasha - who disappeared in the Dominican Republic 50 years ago during the Trujillo dictatorship. So when Pilar hears that one of Lorena's professor's studies disappearances under the Trujillato, she hops on the next train.

A legendary medieval sword that allows its bearer to obtain god-like powers falls into the hands of teenage boy Thomas Harrison. Thomas and his friend Nyren learn about the sword's incredible power and set out on a quest together to break a 400-year-old curse, which will prevent it from being used by dark forces. However, they soon become the target of a secret government agency that intends to seize the sword to use it as a super-weapon. Thomas and Nyren begin a journey across the state of Massachusetts to a magical destination on Mount Greylock in a race against time, fleeing from the ...

You might have read many fantasy books but this epic fantasy book will blow your mind with the amazing descriptive writing style. Author Wendy Zheng is determined to write more enticing and compelling fiction books in the future. About the Book: Skullduggery Nightmares When Renata walks into the school, she gets a strange feeling. It's a sensation she's never felt before, but she dismisses it because she's too excited for her first day. Her face is adorned with a constant smile, and despite the students' denials of her politeness, she continues to walk around with a smile on her face. She ...

Rated 5 Stars - It’s a fun, enlightening and instructive adventure into our oceans! Dolphins and Porpoises Children Picture Book: This fully-illustrated children's book exudes realism and insights into these endearing mammals! How often have you walked along the sea shore looking into the waves for a sight of these creatures, who love jumping the waves, or watched them perform in an aquatic park and wanted to find out more? Over the centuries, adults and children have been fascinated and entertained by the fun loving mammals known as dolphins and porpoises. There are numerous stories ...

Löwe Mufasa regiert als weiser und gerechter König der Steppe über das Tierreich. Die Freude ist groß, als dem König ein Nachfolger geboren wird. Doch die glückliche Kindheit des Löwenjungen Simba währt nur kurz, denn sein machthungriger Onkel Scar schmiedet eine Intrige gegen die Königsfamilie ... Das Original-Hörbuch zum Live-Action-Film von Disney, gelesen von Steffen Groth. Das Hörbuch zur Neuverfilmung aus dem Jahr 2019.

En la selva tropical, la temporada de tormentas había iniciado La Señora Araña para ella y su hijo, refugio había buscado. El temporal estaba muy ventoso; truenos y lluvia caían En su casa, bajo las rocas, calientes y secos estarían.

For all those who love it most, baseball is like a religion, and "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" ought to be in their hymn books. An injured minor league slugger and his preacher dad try using the hallowed game as a tool to reach troubled teens locked up in juvie. Will Mike Flaherty and Brother Pat connect with the teens held in a detention facility on the grounds of an old lighthouse in Panama City, Florida - or will they go down swinging? Young lives are at stake as betrayal lurks on the grounds - and it may already be too late to guide them out of darkness and into the light. Get it now ...

The Big Neighborhood Clean-Up A Heartwarming Story About Environmental Responsibility, Community Action, and Teamwork for Children Ages 4-8 The second adventure in the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series that parents trust and teachers recommend When seven-year-old Imani and eight-year-old Tommy notice their neighborhood is scattered with litter, they don't just complain—they take action! With colorful posters and boundless enthusiasm, these resourceful children organize their entire community for a neighborhood clean-up day that transforms not just their physical environment, but ...

La lucha de un hombre obstinado contra una ballena Moby Dick es considerado por la critica como una de las novelas mas importantes de la literatura universal ya que aunque aparentemente es la simple historia de un marinero obsesionado por cazar una elusiva ballena, es un inmenso poema lirico que tiene como fondo el ansia de triunfo de todo ser humano.

Dory es una pequeña pez azul que sufre pérdidas de memoria a corto plazo. Olvida todo lo que le ocurre y no sabe de dónde está su casa, pero un día, de la nada, empieza a recordar a su familia y se embarca en un largo viaje a través del océano para encontrar a sus padres y averiguar quién es y de dónde viene.

Thom Ngoh thought the Monkey King was her friend - he taught her to control her super strength and to stand up for herself. But really he was just using her. He tricked her into stealing from the Heavens and releasing him from his 500-year prison. Now the Monkey King is waging a war against the Heavens, and Thom must do everything in her power to fix the mess she made. Determined to prevent a war, Thom and her dragon friend Kha set off on an adventure across the Heavens to search for allies.

Special delivery: Danger! When Stanley's mother needs the secret ingredient for a special recipe, Stanley mails himself to Mexico to track down its mysterious maker. But when a band of spies threatens to steal the secret, Stanley's simple trip becomes a race against an opponent that even a flat boy like himself can't slip past!!

Neither Elizabeth nor her little brother, Matty, have ever been north of Georgia. They’re used to sandals and shorts, not boots and parkas. So when they fly to New York City to spend the holidays with their cousin, Ashley, they want to experience one thing: Snow! Ashley can’t wait to show her cousins how magical Manhattan is at Christmastime. But instead of a week of fun, what they get is an arctic blast that knocks out the power and plunges the skyscrapers into darkness.

Where did Professor Abner Jefferson go? Can the kids put history back together, find the pieces of the puzzle, and save Professor Abner or will they be stuck in history forever?

There is something about dinosaurs that just fascinates children. Even though they are supposed to be scary beasts, little boys and girls still enjoy learning about dinosaurs and listening to stories about them. This story is about a little boy who goes on magical adventures with his dino friends using his imagination. Imagining these stories is part of the little boy's bedtime routine and it helps him drift off to sleep. In the same way, bedtime stories like this can send your child to dreamland with a smile on their face.

Ethan Pitowski is afraid of everything. Luckily, his best friends don’t mind, and when their entire class gets invited to watch a long-buried horror movie at the most popular boy in school’s house, Ethan’s friends encourage him to join in the fun. But when the “scariest movie ever made” reveals itself to be not just a movie about a monster, but a movie that is a monster, only a terrified Ethan escapes its clutches. Now he must find a way to stop the monster and save his friends (and also, um, get their heads back).

Age Level: 10-13 U.S. Grade Level: 5-7 Unleash the Adventure with "The Perfect Heist"! Are you looking for a way to keep young readers engaged and excited about reading? "The Perfect Heist" is the perfect solution—a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat journey that’s sure to captivate young readers and keep them turning pages! Follow Jake, the fearless leader, and his dynamic crew—including the mysterious Diamond King and the cunning thieves Emma and Ava—as they embark on a daring mission to pull off the ultimate heist. With every twist and turn, they face a gauntlet of challenges in a ...

Danny and Kay Orlis are asked to go along on a chartered boat cruise off the coast of Guatemala to help translate for the captain and lead Bible studies for the crew. They take along Matt and Mark, twin sons of coworkers at the mission. But something fishy is going on with one of the passengers on this boat and his interest in an old shipwreck. Mark, Matt, and their new friend Gil try to discover what their shipmate is up to and solve the mystery of the wreck below.

Join Sean, Joe, Cassandra, and their intrepid grandfather on an extraordinary adventure that will test their courage and teamwork. Together, they embark on a quest to find an ancient, powerful stone buried within a mysterious cave. Along the way, they face unexpected challenges—including the ominous presence of the malevolent Khalil. As ancient curses awaken and volcanoes rumble, the young heroes must summon all their courage to outsmart the Khalil and save not just themselves, but an entire island of inhabitants.

Rex's parents have split up, he's about to make the daunting move to secondary school and to make matters worse, he has to spend his summer holiday on a remote and rainy Irish island - with lots of unruly sheep for company. The only upside: he'll be staying with his strange and brilliant uncle, Derm. Then Rex discovers Uncle Derm is about to execute his most hair-brained plan yet - to rob the island's travelling bank!