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One minute, twelve-year-old Jax is dreaming of Earth. The next, his world is literally turned upside down. Aboard the Starship Wanderer, a sudden, violent lurch throws the entire vessel into chaos. The gravity is gone. Breakfast floats to the ceiling, alarms blare, and every step is a leap into the unknown. While the crew scrambles to fix what they believe is a simple malfunction, Jax discovers a chilling, greasy message scrawled in the starlight on an observation window: GRAVITY IS A TOY.

In the secluded village of Greenwood, the spirits of the ancestors are more than just legends—they are silent, shimmering guardians who protect the living. Ten-year-old Smith has always known this, feeling their comforting presence in the whispers on the cobblestones. But when a skeptical new family moves into the old mill, their daughter Maya’s disbelief begins to poison the village's ancient magic, causing the ghostly protectors to fade and a malevolent darkness to stir in the nearby woods.

Step into a world where stories breathe and pages whisper secrets. Ten-year-old Latoya, a girl who feels more at home in books than in her own life, stumbles upon a magical library unlike any other. Here, atlases murmur the names of forgotten lands, cookbooks weep for a long-lost baker, and spellbooks grumble with forgotten spells. But this wondrous library is fading, its magic dimming with every forgotten tale. Follow Latoya on a whimsical and heartfelt adventure as she journeys through the pages of twenty living books, each with a unique problem only she can solve.

In the peaceful village of Silverbrook, young inventor JACK spends his days tinkering in a secret workshop, surrounded by gears and gadgets. But his quiet world is shattered when a strange, metallic rumbling echoes through the valley. Soon, massive Iron Golems emerge from the forest, their heavy footsteps shaking the very ground. With his village under attack, Jack must lead his friends on a perilous journey through glowing caves and across a churning river to find the source of the golems' power.

Journey back in time with Balthazar, Melchior, and Gaspar, three brilliant scholars from the East who spot a mysterious new star in the night sky. Convinced it's a sign foretelling the birth of a great King, they embark on an epic adventure across vast deserts and bustling cities, carrying treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Guided only by the star's brilliant light, they must navigate a long and dangerous path, outwit a jealous king, and follow their faith to a humble stable in Bethlehem.

In a world where music holds magic, a curious girl named Sara discovers a mystical harp with strings made of moonlight. But when a shadowy creature steals its melody, the world begins to lose its joy and color. To save her home, Sara must journey into the forgotten lands of Everlost, following the faint, beautiful echo of her stolen song. Along the way, she'll meet a wise Weaver of Dreams, a slumbering Gryphon, and a tiny Clockwork Nightingale, all of whom hold clues to finding her music.

The Dark Matter Detective is a thrilling sci-fi adventure series that follows the brilliant and courageous Detective Nova and her witty robotic sidekick, Gizmo. Together, they solve cosmic capers and unravel galactic mysteries that threaten the very fabric of the universe. From missing stars to rogue black holes, they race against time to outwit cosmic pirates, thwart a brilliant but deranged scientist, and protect the cosmos from its greatest threat.

Imagine having the entire world as your playground, but no one to share it with. For ten-year-old Leo, that's just life. As the very last human on a quiet and empty Earth, his only friend is a quirky, self-made robot named Bolt. His days are spent exploring silent, skyscraper-filled cities where the only sound is the echo of his own footsteps. But everything changes on his tenth birthday when he discovers something impossible: a single, mysterious green sprout pushing its way through the cold, grey concrete.

Some maps show you the way. Others whisper secrets. For ten-year-old Collins, a rainy afternoon exploring his grandpa’s dusty attic leads to the discovery of a lifetime: a brittle, rolled-up parchment that hums with ancient magic. It's a map to a place whispered about only in legends—the Forbidden Temple of Tikal. Armed with his grandfather’s thrilling stories of a mythical Sunstone and a mischievous temple guardian, Collins plunges headfirst into the lush, wild heart of the Guatemalan jungle. He soon learns that the jungle itself is a maze of wonders and peril.

Join Paul on an extraordinary journey from his dramatic conversion to a daring midnight escape in a basket and voyages across the sea to share the Good News. When he learns of trouble and arguments in the town of Corinth, Paul knows he must write a very important letter. In it, he gives them the secret to a better way of living, a way centered on the most powerful force in the universe: love.

Leo is a curious young boy who stumbles upon a crossroads where two very different paths begin. He is invited onto the sunny Path of Wisdom by a kind and radiant guide, but he is also tempted by the whispers of Folly, who promises easy fun and shortcuts down a dark and thorny trail. In this beautifully illustrated collection of stories, follow Leo as he chooses the way of wisdom and learns powerful lessons from hardworking ants, angry badgers, proud stags, and honest merchants.

"Listen to Your Parents: A Recipe for a Good Life" invites young listeners on a delicious journey through the Bible, discovering that the most important ingredient has always been to listen. This collection of twenty beloved stories is brought to life like never before, filled with the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of ancient times.

For Rio, the night sky is more than just a canopy of twinkling lights; it's a map to a hidden destiny. When a mysterious, star-filled sphere inherited from his grandfather reveals a constellation no one has ever seen, Rio discovers his true calling. Unearthed from an old hayloft is the Starchaser, a legendary ship built for traversing the cosmos. Thrust into an adventure beyond his wildest dreams, Rio must journey across a celestial sea of whispering nebulas, crystalline cities, and forgotten worlds.

Open this book and step into the story. The Promised Land brings the Bible to life in a way you can see, hear, taste, touch, and feel. This isn't just a collection of stories; it's an invitation to experience God's amazing plan firsthand. Feel the cool desert air as Abraham counts the stars, smell the salty spray as you walk through the Red Sea on dry land, and taste the sweet honey-like manna in the wilderness. Hear the thunder of God's voice on Mount Sinai and feel the tension in the air as the spies sneak into the mighty city of Jericho.

After Jesus is gone, his friends huddle together in a locked room, their hearts filled with fear and sadness. But suddenly, a gentle light fills the room, and Jesus is there, alive and bringing them peace! They are overjoyed, but one of them is missing. Thomas wasn't there to see it, and he is filled with questions. He can't believe the amazing news. "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands," he declares, "and put my finger where the nails were... I will not believe."

Step into the hills of Judea and meet Zechariah and Elizabeth, a kind, elderly couple whose biggest prayer is for a child of their own. Their quiet life is turned upside down when Zechariah, a priest, is chosen for a special duty in the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem. Inside the holy place, surrounded by the sweet smell of incense, Zechariah is met by a shining angel, Gabriel, who has come with a message directly from God. He is promised a son, John, who will have a very important mission. But when Zechariah finds the news too good to be true, he is given a sign that leaves him speechless.

Long before he was a king, he was just a boy with a harp and a heart full of faith. Journey back in time to the rolling hills of Bethlehem, where a young shepherd named David tends his flock and dreams of a life bigger than the quiet fields. From facing a roaring lion to standing bravely against the monstrous giant Goliath, David's courage is as vast as the open sky. But his greatest adventures are still to come.

On a long, dusty road under the blazing sun, a tired Jesus stops at an ancient well. He is soon joined by a woman from Samaria, her heart as heavy as the water jar on her shoulder, hiding a secret sadness from the world. This is no ordinary day. A simple request for a drink of water leads to the most amazing promise: a special kind of "living water" that can quench a thirsty soul forever. Join the woman on a life-changing journey as she meets the one man who knows everything about her past, yet offers her not judgment, but a gift of endless hope and joy.

In a land of towering pyramids and sun-scorched sands, a cruel Pharaoh declares that every newborn Hebrew boy must be cast into the great Nile River. But one mother, driven by fierce love, places her son in a woven basket and sets him adrift, entrusting his fate to the waters. Discovered by an Egyptian princess, the baby is named Moses and raised as a prince in the dazzling splendor of the royal palace. He lives a life of unimaginable luxury, a world away from the suffering of his hidden people.

In a valley where the streams have forgotten how to sing and the waterfalls flow without color, the last spark of magic has vanished. For a girl named Mya, this silence is unbearable. When her final attempt at a spell fades into nothing, she is left with a hollow ache and a world turning to gray. But a whisper from the woods and a secret map left by her grandmother ignite a new hope. Joined by Kael, a boy with an unshakeable belief in the unseen, Mya embarks on a desperate quest to find a sunken tower, mend a broken wand, and confront the Shadow Thief who is bleeding the valley of its life.