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Ben Coolahan loves his life in Boston in 1873, but when his father passes suddenly, he is sent out west to the family mine. Ben's father left him only a medallion, coded messages, and a warning to keep them secret. His new guardian, Delilah, an overbearing woman, sends him to work in the mine. Ben finds refuge with Jack, a Cornish miner who shares his superstitions and tales of the knocking. A quick-witted girl, Sam, helps Ben unravel the codes and discover their hidden messages, which lead them into secret chambers and down underground rivers to discover a precious treasure.

Jay Ruderman, an accomplished activist, has been doing just that for more than three decades—working to change popular opinion and influence public policy on the issues that move him. In this inspiring call to action, Ruderman offers hard-earned wisdom, sure-fire strategies, and actionable lessons for how to create controversy, speak up, and grab attention for the causes closest to your heart.

Charlie Dunbar had big plans for the summer break, but becoming a fugitive was nowhere on the list. Even more unexpected, his partner in crime is his own ailing grandfather. Now they're on the run, trying to make it across the country to see a special kind of doctor, while the world becomes mesmerized by their journey. They are the subject of heated debates on cable news channels. Thousands of people voice their support on Facebook fan pages. And Charlie's own parents appear on live TV to plead for him to come home safely. But Charlie isn't ready yet.

A silly sibling rivalry easy reader that gets kids laughing. Do you have a big sister? Do you know how to drive her crazy? With a rubber snake, some bubble gum, and a really great hiding space, Bradley Harris Pinkerton shows just how easy it is! Early-grade kids with big sisters are likely to...

Discover the tale of the Rat Prince as he was once known as Prince William the I. He was once a wealthy prince who was transformed into a rat after making a mistake with a sorceress and this story tells his journey of how he came to be the Rat Prince.

Noah Reagan has always dreamed of making it big—for science. The Summer with Supers Youth Program would provide him just that. Popularity, respect, and maybe even a bully-free semester. But when Lincoln City's mutant infestation leaves Noah’s dreams crushed beneath a pile of rubble, he's forced to spend the summer working for his dad's failing Mega-Maintenance company, cleaning up after the very creatures that have stolen his freedom.

Prince Dredge has returned as he is about to embark on the most exciting adventure of a lifetime with the Mouse Princess, Princess Eleanor as they battle two very dangerous enemies to protect the mouse and human worlds from danger.

Jaxon Averett has had some terrifically bad luck. Because only the worst luck in the world can account for the fact that he has to live with his Uncle Clive Grimmitz, Aunt Helga, and their six kids in dead-end Walkonby, Kansas. Life with Jax's cousins isn't easy—they're all bullies, and his aunt and uncle can't even remember his name. Which is why, on the night before his twelfth birthday, Jax sneaks over to the neighboring property, floats a raft out into the middle of the hot springs lake, and drops anchor.

Enjoy three I Can Reads in one from the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and Pete Oswald! Laugh along with the Bad Seed, the Good Egg, and the Cool Bean in this collection of three early readers in one! This collection includes the following I Can Reads starring...

In this companion to the bestselling Level 2 I Can Read How to Drive Your Sister Crazy, Bradley Harris Pinkerton returns, and this time he's driving his brother bananas! ""Children will enjoy Bradley just as they adore David Shannon’s No, ­David! ­The high jinks of a younger ­brother will...

When Dooley has to visit his dad, he's not happy at all. After some convincing from Walt, he decides to go. What he finds is far from what he was expecting. To complicate things more, he has a good time. Then, on the way home, his mom reveals that they've been seeing one another. They might even give their relationship another go. Unfortunately, that decision triggers a whole new series of problems—problems that may move him away from the love of his life and Dooley Hollow... forever.

This is a story about the Munchkins from the story The Wizard of Oz, to let you know what went on with them after Dorothy left. I made a promise to Jerry Maren the "Lollipop Kid" from the original movie "The Wizard of Oz", to write a story of the Munchkins. So, this is my promise.

This is a tale of how Dorothy ended up landing on the Wicked Witch of the East. Prior to Dorothy's arrival 3 munchkin boys set out to destroy the Wicked Witches. On the way to accomplish this goal, they met some interesting characters. Join us for an adventure into Munchkin Land and the battle between good and evil.