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All Mike Danford wants to do is build his own submarine. It's a big job for a teenager, but with his best friend Josh he's making it happen. But somebody is trying to stop them. Mike is sure he knows who it is, but no one will believe him.

Join Merry Hanson, a very modern 16-year-old living in Pennsylvania's Amish country, as she faces the true-to-life struggles and heartfelt triumphs of growing up to be the best she can be in God's eyes. When Chelsea Davis's mom vanishes, unsettling clues lead Merry to suspect a strange religious cult may be involved.

Join the festivities and discover the joy of giving, coming together and spreading happiness in five new family stories! These uplifting stories are perfect for young children celebrating with their friends and family, or wanting to learn about different Jewish traditions. These stories are aimed at children aged three to six for family listening, learning and the development of young minds.

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young listeners written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable listen for both parents and kids! Volume Four features Piggy Party, The Granny Game, Mystery Mutt, Big Bad Beans, The Upside-Down Day, and The Midnight Mystery.

In #1 Wild Thing, Winnie's fearful heart finally begins to trust God again as she tries to gentle the horse of her dreams, Wild Thing.

Aya Mustapha has more brothers and sisters than she can keep track of, and in such a busy household, she struggles sometimes to stand out. That is until, for her thirteenth birthday, Aya is given her FIRST EVER HIJAB (which, she quickly learns has PERKS!). Things are going well... until someone at school frames Aya and her best friend for something they didn’t do, and suddenly it’s up to Aya to solve the mystery and really make a splash!

Jem needs to buy food for his dog Gold Nugget. But try as he may, his panning just never leads to gold. When he asks for a job, Mr. Sims, the café owner, sends him out to catch bullfrogs for the menu. Money and frog-catching - what a great solution for this active boy! But Nugget and Jem's little sister Ellie get in the way and ruin his plans. When he argues with Ellie, she stomps off in a huff, and Jem can get back to work.

It's not fair! In book three, if Andi can't take her new foal, Taffy, to the 1874 California State Fair, she doesn't want to go. What fun is a fair if Taffy can't win a blue ribbon? But the fair turns out to be so exciting that Andi is glad she came...until big brother Chad tells her she can't keep the prize she won fair and square!

It's just a made-up story...or is it? It's the summer of 1874. Andi wishes Riley had never read her that scary old dime novel to her. Now, she can't stop thinking about being captured by Indians. Then, one hot day when she and Riley ride up to the creek, Andi hears something moving in the bushes. Is it a rabbit? Is it a skunk? Or is it...Indians?

No more ponies! Andi lives on a ranch in 1874 California. She wants a horse of her own more than anything. But Mother says Andi has to ride pokey old Coco. Andi is sure she's big enough for a horse - even if she's not so good at remembering to care for Coco. Can Andi show her family she's ready for her own horse? Or will she always be stuck riding a worn-out, hand-me-down pony?

Jenna, Livvy, Heather, and Manda strive for their best in their respective sports: gymnastics, figure skating, ice dancing, and downhill skiing. Their ultimate goal: the Olympics.

"God gives all of us unique gifts. We just have to discover what they are." Hayley the Hippo really wants to perform in the Everyday Zoo Talent Show. But she doesn’t fly like Gabby Goose, and she can’t spin a ball like Squirt the Seal. What is her talent? Just in time for the show, Hayley’s friends remind her that God loves everyone just as they are. Her talent could be right in front of her eyes....

The story of a child's journey in Kenya from being lost on the streets to being rescued and reunited with his family, with references to substance abuse (glue sniffing) and God's grace and love.

After moving uptown to the Bronx, the charming All-of-a-Kind Family has a new home, new neighbors and a lot going on! Ella misses Jules, who is fighting in World War I, Henny spills tea on a dress she borrowed without asking, Sarah works to win a prize at school, Charlotte takes the elevated train without paying her fare, Gertie make a pancake, and little Charlie is terrified when he meets Santa Claus. In true family spirit, they all come together to keep the house running smoothly when Mama goes into the hospital to have her appendix removed!

Head back to school with the Berenstain Bears! With stories about starting school, new students, rumors and gossip, and settling disagreements, this treasury is perfect for children beginning a new school year or right in the middle of one.

Ulfie reist mit Hilfe einer selbstgebauten Maschine, der Ufafamaschi, an verschiedene Orte, die in Büchern beschrieben werden. Dieses Mal nimmt er sich ein Buch über eine Raketenmission vor und findet sich kurz darauf in einer Rakete wieder, die gerade auf dem Weg zum Mond ist. Er lernt die Astronauten kennen, erlebt Schwerelosigkeit und staunt über Gottes Schöpfung, als er den Mond und die Erde aus der Nähe betrachten kann. Aber wird er auch wieder den Weg zur Erde zurückfinden?

Abrace y ayude al bebé a aprender a dar gracias a Dios por todas sus bendiciones con este libro adorable que capturara la atención del bebé y fomentará el aprendizaje.

Middle school drama and one girl’s big imagination collide in this audio collection containing the last six books in the Sophie series for girls ages 9-12. Listeners will love following future film director Sophie and her friends as they navigate first crushes, major bullies, shifting friendships, and what it means to apply your faith to everyday life. Each story is not only entertaining, the plotlines speak to the real-life issues girls are facing at school and at home.

A book written to encourage, support, educate, and empower children who may be suffering from domestic violence and abuse of any kind in the household, as well as those who have suffered domestic violence in the household and are in need of support, direction, and affirmations that will empower them to live victoriously, possess emotionally healthy aspects about themselves, and have healthy dialogue about domestic violence in the household and abroad. This book is designed to empower us to seek the needed help, to not be afraid to speak up when violence has occurred to us.

Everyone knows a person like Waffi - mischievous, willful, and having a knack for getting others into trouble. David, whose father is a missionary doctor in Africa, is Waffi's friend. Although Waffi occasionally gets David into some difficult situations, David is learning to be a witness for God. When Waffi and David find a sick servant girl and a mysterious boat, an exciting adventure begins for them.