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Poland, 1943: Please don't do this! Her shrill cry pierces the night air, the screams breaking the silence of the falling snow. But the man she calls to does not turn, vanishing into the darkness with a child clasped in his arms.

After years of IVF, Olivia and Dan are blissfully happy at the arrival of their long dreamed-of twins. At the same time, they make the move to Renniston Hall, a huge, Elizabethan house that belongs to absent friends. Living rent-free in a small part of the unmodernised house, once a boarding school, they can begin to enjoy the family life they've always wanted. But there is a secret at the heart of their family — one that Olivia does not yet know. And the house, too, holds darkness deep within it.

When local handyman J.D. Rouse is found dead in his pickup truck with a bullet in his head, the mayhem - and the body count - grows. But Dwight launches his own investigation after his son and ex-wife turn up missing from their home in Virginia.

After years of IVF, Olivia and Dan are blissfully happy at the arrival of their long dreamed-of twins. At the same time, they make the move to Renniston Hall, a huge, Elizabethan house that belongs to absent friends. Living rent-free in a small part of the unmodernised house, once a boarding school, they can begin to enjoy the family life they've always wanted. But there is a secret at the heart of their family — one that Olivia does not yet know. And the house, too, holds darkness deep within it.

Five years ago Susannah Harper's son, Joel, went missing without trace. Bereft of her son and then of her husband, Susannah has rebuilt her life around helping others. But then, on the last night of Hull Fair, a fortune-teller makes an eerie prediction. She tells her that this Christmas Eve, Joel will finally come back to her. As her carefully constructed life begins to unravel, Susannah is forced to confront the buried truths of her family's past.

For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series. In audiobook nine, Susan's in charge of the winter concert, but new teacher Miss Tallant won't let her make any decisions. When Miss interferes in a midnight feast, the girls realise that there's a spy in their midst. Expect more drama at Malory Towers!

It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and windows hidden behind deep drifts. There hadn't been snow like this for years. "There's enough for a Snow Ball!" cried the mice with glee, and set to work in the time-honoured way to make an Ice Hall for the festivities. The little mice watched wide-eyed as all the preparations were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could begin.…

Join a tiny snowflake as it gently drifts through moonlit skies, gliding past snowy hills and sleepy forests on its magical journey to the land of dreams. This cozy winter tale wraps little ones in a blanket of calm, making it the perfect bedtime listen for chilly nights.

Wer hat den Herbst gestohlen? Eben war alles noch bunt und gemütlich und plötzlich ist der Herbst weg! Statt goldener Blätter taucht ein freches Herbstblatt mit ziemlich großer Klappe auf, und dann gibt es Fidelia auf einmal doppelt! DOPPELT! Professor Stups wäre am liebsten einfach auf seinem Balken geblieben, aber nein, natürlich stolpert er mitten hinein ins Zauberchaos (Schon wieder!). Mit Glitzer, Zauberei, schrägen Überraschungen und jeder Menge Lacher versuchen Fidelia und ihre Freunde, den Herbst zurückzuholen. Ob das wohl gutgeht oder noch chaotischer enden wird?

Luna Girl saugt alle Weihnachtsgeschenke aus den Schornsteinen. Gecko versucht sich Lunas Mondboard zu schnappen. Damit muss er schnell umgehen lernen. Denn dann können die PJ Masks Luna Girl aufhalten und verhindern, dass sie Weihnachten ruiniert. Romeo plant dagegen die ganze Stadt in Eis zu hüllen, um aus ihr eine Eisbahn zu machen auf der nur er dahingleiten kann. Kann Gecko ihn aufhalten?

Los animales amenazados y en peligro de extinción se encuentran en todo el mundo, en todos los diferentes tipos de hábitats. Los lectores celebran la gran diferencia que hacen las personas bondadosas por estos animales mientras practican sus habilidades utilizando las restas. Cada animal se presenta a través de un verso que rima inteligentemente con un problema de resta.

Der erste Schultag Deines Kindes ist ein Ereignis, das nicht nur für das Kind, sondern auch für Dich als Elternteil von großer Bedeutung ist. Dieser Tag markiert den Beginn eines neuen Lebensabschnitts, voller Herausforderungen, Entdeckungen und Wachstum. Warum ist die Vorbereitung auf diesen Tag so wichtig? Warum sollte man sich die Mühe machen, jeden Schritt sorgfältig zu planen und nicht einfach den Dingen ihren Lauf lassen? Warum also solltest Du Dir die Zeit nehmen, Dich intensiv mit der Vorbereitung auf den ersten Schultag zu beschäftigen?

Pato is just a stuffed dinosaur, but he hopes that by emulating the giving and loving nature of Santa Claus, he'll become real. Can he do enough good deeds to make his wish a reality? This heartwarming story teaches us all to follow our dreams.