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An exciting fantasy adventure by bestselling author Wayne Thomas Batson that will draw tweens into an unseen world of good and evil where nightmares are fought and hope is reborn. This gripping fantasy series that has sold more than 85,000 copies Is a Christian allegory, with themes of courage...

Now includes THE LOST CHAPTERS, four previously unpublished chapters with author commentary and editor notes! Aidan Thomas is miserable. And it's much more than the strange nightmares he's been having. Just when life seemed to be coming together for Aidan, his parents suddenly move the family...

When Louisa is sent to stay with her grandparents for the summer, she’s not looking forward to it. While her brother is determined to find a way to stay on Deer Island forever, Louisa would rather be off having adventures with their globetrotting ornithographer parents. She’s a writer, and there’s nothing on all of Deer Island to write about - right? Louisa quickly discovers that small doesn’t necessarily mean quiet, and the island has plenty of scope for the imagination. It also has George, the boy who helps her see the world in a whole new light.

Ricky’s life takes a wild turn when he discovers a magical animal preserve hiding in the heart of Manhattan. When he learns that his mother isn’t dead after all, and that she may even be trapped there, he summons the courage go. And suddenly, he’s not just an ordinary foster kid anymore; he’s a denizen student learning to channel powers he barely understands, powers he must learn to master—and soon—because the denizen world is anything but safe.

Luna, a tiny sprite, surprises me on my birthday with a magical paintbrush. As I paint an enchanted forest, I’m transported into this vibrant world. Luna explains that to return home, I must complete a quest to find a hidden amulet that restores balance to the realm. As we journey deeper into the forest, shadows create challenges, but Luna’s encouragement keeps me focused. I finally discover the amulet, bringing peace to the land. With the quest completed, I feel a sense of fulfillment. Luna, perched on my shoulder, hints at more adventures to come.

There are countless numbers of children in this world. There is only one of you. You are original. Never forget that! Are you excited to listen to stories about amazing kids? Are you in search of an engaging and educational storybook that will captivate your children and fill their hearts with laughter? Look no further! This book is the perfect match for you. You will find an amazing and engaging story in this book.

Cameron Poole has a problem, a big problem: he's a bully magnet who struggles with anxiety. Being the smallest sixth-grader at his summer camp, everything around him triggers his everyday struggles with anxiety, or with his Beast, making it impossible for him to do the same things other kids can do. In a constant state of worry, Cameron feels like a perpetual failure, his self-esteem crushed. That's bad enough, but when Cameron learns that mythical monsters are trying to invade his camp, things go from bad to worse.

"The Hero Within" tells the story of Rivet Youngstar, a 12-year-old boy from Nolanville who is transformed into a humanoid blue frog by an ancient curse. The curse grants him extraordinary agility and strength but comes at the cost of his human form and a life he once knew. While grappling with his transformation, Rivet becomes a protector of Nolanville, and a member of a secret society, battling mythical creatures and uncovering hidden truths about the town's history.

After their father, a video game inventor, strikes it rich, the Smithfork kids find they hate their new life. They move from their cozy Brooklyn neighborhood to a swanky apartment on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. They have no friends, a nanny who takes the place of their parents, and a school year looming ahead that promises to be miserable. And then, one day, Brid, CJ, and Patrick discover an astonishing secret about their apartment: The original owner, the deceased multimillionaire Mr. Post, long ago turned the apartment itself into a giant puzzle.

When Cinderella meets Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel and more, and you remove all the negativity from the original stories, you get the story of Marie. The female character of this story is the opposite of those dependent and passive protagonists in traditional fairy tales. A smooth, suave listen for small children.

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds. So Tall Within traces her life from her painful childhood through her remarkable emancipation to her incredible leadership in the movement for rights for both women and African Americans. Her story is told with lyricism and pathos by Gary D. Schmidt, one of the most celebrated writers for children in the 21st century. This audiobook is just right for introducing this legendary figure to a new generation of children.

In a quiet garden, a rose feels plain among her companions—until she discovers a mirror that reflects not petals, but truth. In its surface she sees that her value comes not from outward perfection, but from the kindness and joy she brings to others.